Question 1
Which of the following best describes the primary function of Human Resource Management (HRM) within an organization?
Correct Answer:
Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that enables organizational success
Question 2
The Human Resource function has evolved significantly over time. Which era was characterized by the creation of personnel departments focused primarily on administrative tasks like payroll and record-keeping?
Correct Answer:
Personnel Management era (1940s-1970s)
Question 3
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of "strategic HR management"?
Correct Answer:
Aligning HR practices and initiatives with organizational goals and objectives
Question 4
The Resource-Based View (RBV) of the firm suggests that human resources can provide a competitive advantage when they meet four criteria. Which of the following is NOT one of these criteria?
Correct Answer:
Substitutable
Question 5
The Behavioral Science approach to management emphasizes understanding human behavior in organizations. Which of the following theorists is MOST closely associated with the Hawthorne Studies?
Correct Answer:
Elton Mayo
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