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Human Resource Management, 14e (Dessler)

Chapter 1  Introduction to Human Resource Management

1)The basic functions of the management process include all of the followingEXCEPT ________.

A)planning

B)organizing

C)outsourcing

D)leading

Answer:  C

Explanation:  C) The five basic functions of the managementprocess include planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.Outsourcing jobs may be an aspect of human resources, but it is not one of theprimary management functions.

Difficulty:  Easy

Chapter:  1

Objective:  1

AACSB:  Reflective thinking

LearningOutcome:  Define human resourcemanagement and describe modern trends in the field

2)Which of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing anorganization's goals by planning, organizing, staffing, leading, andcontrolling personnel?

A)manager

B)entrepreneur

C)generalist

D)marketer

Answer:  A

Explanation:  A) The manager is the person responsible foraccomplishing an organization's goals by planning, organizing, staffing, leading,and controlling the efforts of the organization's people. An entrepreneur maymanage people or may hire a manager to do so instead, but entrepreneurs aredefined as individuals who start their own businesses.

Difficulty:  Moderate

Chapter:  1

Objective:  1

AACSB:  Reflective thinking

LearningOutcome:  Define human resourcemanagement and describe modern trends in the field

3)Which of the following includes five basic functions—planning, organizing,staffing, leading, and controlling?

A)job analysis

B)strategic management

C)management process

D)adaptability screening

Answer:  C

Explanation:  C) The management process includes five basicfunctions—planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Strategicmanagement refers to the process of identifying and executing theorganization's mission by matching its capabilities with the demands of itsenvironment.

Difficulty:  Easy

Chapter:  1

Objective:  1

AACSB:  Reflective thinking

LearningOutcome:  Define human resourcemanagement and describe modern trends in the field

4)Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goalsand standards and to develop rules and procedures?

A)planning

B)organizing

C)staffing

D)leading

Answer:  A

Explanation:  A) Planning, organizing, staffing, leading,and controlling are the five main functions of management. The planningfunction involves establishing goals and standards, developing rules andprocedures, and forecasting.

Difficulty:  Easy

Chapter:  1

Objective:  1

AACSB:  Reflective thinking

LearningOutcome:  Define human resourcemanagement and describe modern trends in the field