Who are the beneficiaries of Human Resources Management?*

business owners

employees

contractors and freelancers

human resource specialists

12. What is the significance of phrases such as "human capital," "intellectual assets," and "talent management" that have crept into business jargon?*

They imply that people need to be managed as resources.

They highlight how people are brought together to achieve a common purpose.

They illustrate how organizations recognize the individual differences of each employee.

They emphasize the value that people have to organizations.

13. What are the responsibilities of HRM to ensure an organization is successful?*

having an abundant candidate pool to draw upon quickly to back-fill positions

ensuring that the organization is responsible in following the laws as they relate to human resources

to ensure succession planning is part of the management strategy

having the right people, in the right places, at the right time, doing the right thing

14. What is HRM?*

management techniques for controlling people at work

all management activities

techniques and processes for organizing people and work activities

an integrated set of systems, practices, and policies focusing on effective employee deployment and development

15. Which term best describes the structure of HRM systems, practices, and policies and their relationship to the organization and the employees?*

linear

integrated

functional

dynamic

16. How does HRM support the promotion of employee health and safety through organizational culture?*

by ensuring that designated smoking areas are located well away from ventilation units

by ensuring employees are aware of the health and safety regulations

by creating a work environment that promotes a sense of well-being

by creating opportunities for employees to participate in physical activities throughout the day to keep them energizedn 4

17. What component of human resources management is receiving increasing attention?*

increasing diversity within the workplace

use of technology to expedite work

individual needs of employees

application of HRM principles

18. What impact has globalization had on HRM responsibilities?*

They must address the different legal and political requirements of the new location.

There is very little impact as all HR management activities are managed at the international location.

They are balancing complicated issues related to language and communication.

Most organizations hire a third-party supplier to handle their HR work in the international location.

19. Who is the key link between the employee and the organization?*

manager

department teams

human resource manager

work group

20. Who are Canadian employment laws intended to protect?*

both national and international projects

the employee through good management practices

the employer and outsourced services providers

the employer and the employees