HRM 590 Final
Exam
1.
(TCO A) Discuss two major trends that are currently affecting the practice of
human resource management. Provide examples of how a company’s HRM practices
might be affected by each trend.
2. (TCO B) To be a strategic business contributor,
human resources must enhance organizational performance, expand human capital,
and be cost effective. Discuss how HRM professionals must balance the competing
demands made on them.
3. (TCO C) Explain the most significant impact of a
union on human resource management.
4. (TCO D) In developing human resource strategies,
businesses face several important challenges. Identify and describe four of
these challenges. Link these challenges back to the HRM department’s strategy
plan.
5. (TCO E) While layoffs may seem prevalent in our
work environment today, many companies still face the challenge of retaining
top performers and the skills needed to complete the job. Explain how you would
create a proactive retention program for a company. Describe the steps you
would take and substantiate each step.
6. (TCO F) Substantiate the value of employee
performance evaluations to the business and the employee. Describe the
factors/components you would include in a performance management program and
validate those items.
7. (TCO G) Pay for performance plans vary in design.
Some are designed to reward individuals as well as team results. Describe both
types of pay plans. Evaluate the value of both plans as it relates to the
organization/business.
8. (TCO H) Explain how human resource technology can
improve efficiency and effectiveness of HRM functions. How, specifically, can
technology support the business? Provide an example.HRM 590 Final
Exam1.
(TCO A) Discuss two major trends that are currently affecting the practice of
human resource management. Provide examples of how a company’s HRM practices
might be affected by each trend.2. (TCO B) To be a strategic business contributor,
human resources must enhance organizational performance, expand human capital,
and be cost effective. Discuss how HRM professionals must balance the competing
demands made on them.3. (TCO C) Explain the most significant impact of a
union on human resource management.4. (TCO D) In developing human resource strategies,
businesses face several important challenges. Identify and describe four of
these challenges. Link these challenges back to the HRM department’s strategy
plan.5. (TCO E) While layoffs may seem prevalent in our
work environment today, many companies still face the challenge of retaining
top performers and the skills needed to complete the job. Explain how you would
create a proactive retention program for a company. Describe the steps you
would take and substantiate each step.6. (TCO F) Substantiate the value of employee
performance evaluations to the business and the employee. Describe the
factors/components you would include in a performance management program and
validate those items.7. (TCO G) Pay for performance plans vary in design.
Some are designed to reward individuals as well as team results. Describe both
types of pay plans. Evaluate the value of both plans as it relates to the
organization/business.8. (TCO H) Explain how human resource technology can
improve efficiency and effectiveness of HRM functions. How, specifically, can
technology support the business? Provide an example.
