94) Dana, an HR manager at Coffman Consulting, wants to compare current employees’ skills
with the firm’s projected strategic needs. Which of the following would most likely help Dana
accomplish this task?
A) computerized analytical program
B) network monitoring software
C) corporate intranet website
D) streaming desktop video
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
95) Modern HR managers are expected to monitor employee engagement, which refers to an
employee’s ________.
A) ability to balance family and career
B) emotional investment in their work
C) personal career goals and objectives
D) ethical behaviors and attitudes
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
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96) According to the text, which of the following is the most likely reason that HR managers are
more focused on metrics than they were 50 years ago?
A) fluctuations in the stock market
B) risks of monetary recession
C) threats of heavy regulation
D) pressures of global competition
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
97) The purpose of evidence-based human resource management is to use data and research to
________.
A) make comparisons with other firms
B) quantify HR expenses and deficits
C) support HR decisions and practices
D) identify high quality job candidates
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
98) Which term refers to the competency needed by today’s HR managers to create a meaningful
work environment and align strategy, culture, practices, and behavior?
A) capability builder
B) credible activist
C) strategic positioner
D) technology proponent
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
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99) James is preparing to take an HRCI certification exam. Which of the following subjects is
LEAST important for James to study?
A) strategic management
B) workforce planning
C) information technology
D) risk management
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management. 1.4: Outline the plan of this book.
Skill: Application
100) To be a strategic positioner, means that one has to have the breadth of business knowledge
necessary to be able to help top management develop its strategic plan.
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
101) The evidence used in evidence-based human resource management typically comes from
actual measurements, existing data, or critically evaluated research studies.
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
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102) Ethical issues such as workplace safety, security of employee records, and employee
privacy rights are all related to human resource management.
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
103) Since HR managers are expected to participate in long-term strategic planning, they no
longer need to have recruiting and training skills.
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
104) Companies like PepsiCo use workforce planning processes to help determine for how many
and what sorts of environmental sustainability jobs the company will need to recruit.
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Concept
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105) How have technological advances changed the HR environment? What technological tools
enable HR managers to perform their duties more efficiently?
AACSB: Information Technology
Chapter: 1
LO: 1.3: Discuss at least five consequences today’s trends have for human resource
management.
Skill: Synthesis
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