Human Resources

Human Resources Management, 13e (Dessler)

Chapter 1 Introduction to Human Resource Management

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

A) planning

B) organizing

C) outsourcing

D) leading

Answer: C

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

Diff: 1

Chapter: 1

Objective: 1

Skill: Concept

Learning Outcome: Define human resource management and describe modern trends in the field

2) Which of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's goals by planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling personnel?

A) manager

B) entrepreneur

C) generalist

D) marketer

Answer: A

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

Diff: 2

Chapter: 1

Objective: 1

Skill: Concept

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 basic functions--planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Strategic management refers to the process of identifying and executing the organization's mission by matching its capabilities with the demands of its environment.

Diff: 1

Chapter: 1

Objective: 1

Skill: Concept

4) Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and standards and to develop rules and...