WGU C232 Intro to HR Assessment

WGU C232 Intro to HR Assessment 1.Which hr resource function helps the organization understand the number and type of employees the organization will need in the future?ANS Planning 2.What are two societal trends that are influencing the world of work?ANS In- creased competition and changed in communication technology 3.Which factor represents an organization's value system?ANS Corporate culture 4.Which activity does the strategic hr manager need to be engaged in since orgs survive on adaptation?ANS Managing succession by creating contingency plans for key employees 5.Which hr resource provides a broad range of support to the overall org?ANS - Generalist 6.What was the purpose of the Executive Order 10925 that established 1 / 2

affirma- tive action?ANS Mandate that managers of federally funded projects work to eliminate bias in employment practices 7.How does recruiting that creates excessively large applicant pool affect employee selection?ANS Cost of selection will increase due to the need to review and assess a high value of applicants 8.What is a type of direct compensation (i.e.ANS salary) that plays a strategic role in attracting and retaining qualified applicants?ANS Wages 9.Rewarding attendance at training class is which kind of performance im- provement approach?ANS Compensation 10.What strategic role is an Hr dept showing by working on increasing diver- sity within the organization?ANS Champion for change 11.How should HR encourage high ethical standard of conduct in the work- place?