HRM590 Final Exam
1. (TCO A) Many people
still believe that companies care little about human resource management
compared to other revenue-generating departments. Explain why companies have
this perception. Describe how you would convince the company’s leadership of
the value of HRM.
2. (TCO B) If an employer
asked you to review an employment decision to determine whether discrimination
had occurred, identify the factors you would consider in that decision and
describe how you would evaluate them.
3. (TCO C) Many believe
that good pay and good management result in union avoidance. Describe the
policies and practices companies should develop to avoid unionizing. Explain
how these practices might be less costly than unionized labor.
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) Describe the
advantages and disadvantages of layoffs. Explain the pros and cons to using
seniority as layoff criteria.
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) From a general
human resource standpoint, describe what you would include in a benefits
strategy. Describe the value of a benefits strategy for employees and the
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.HRM590 Final Exam1. (TCO A) Many people
still believe that companies care little about human resource management
compared to other revenue-generating departments. Explain why companies have
this perception. Describe how you would convince the company’s leadership of
the value of HRM.2. (TCO B) If an employer
asked you to review an employment decision to determine whether discrimination
had occurred, identify the factors you would consider in that decision and
describe how you would evaluate them.3. (TCO C) Many believe
that good pay and good management result in union avoidance. Describe the
policies and practices companies should develop to avoid unionizing. Explain
how these practices might be less costly than unionized labor.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) Describe the
advantages and disadvantages of layoffs. Explain the pros and cons to using
seniority as layoff criteria.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) From a general
human resource standpoint, describe what you would include in a benefits
strategy. Describe the value of a benefits strategy for employees and the
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.
