Chapter 1: Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: The Role of Information Technology<\/p>\n
Multiple Choice Questions<\/b><\/p>\n
1. The alignment of the HRM function with organizational goals is referred to as:<\/p>\n
A. an HR balanced scorecard<\/p>\n
*B. Strategic human resources management (Strategic HRM)<\/p>\n
C. concreteness or congruence<\/p>\n
D. Human Resources program evaluation<\/p>\n
2. To add value to HRM, the use of an HRIS is focused primarily on increasing which of the following kind of tasks or activities?<\/p>\n
A. transactional<\/p>\n
B. benchmarking<\/p>\n
*C. transformational<\/p>\n
D. re-engineering<\/p>\n
3. Decision support systems:<\/p>\n
*A. enable users to develop \u201cwhat if\u201d scenarios.<\/p>\n
B. computations and calculations used to review and document human resources decisions and practices.<\/p>\n
C. systems that recommend actions the user can take based on the information provided.<\/p>\n
D. the set of topics on which the human resource information system collects and maintains information.<\/p>\n
4. To improve the effectiveness of the HR function, activities that can be handled through computerization are:<\/p>\n
A. strategic planning<\/p>\n
B. transactional<\/p>\n
C. transformational<\/p>\n
D. all of the above<\/p>\n
5. In the systems model of organizational functioning in the book, the general factor that can cause changes for all the other factors of the total system is:<\/p>\n
A. the HR strategy of other firms in the market place<\/p>\n
B. the amount and sophistication of HRIS technology<\/p>\n
C. the strategic management system<\/p>\n
*D. the national culture where the organization operates<\/p>\n
6. The systems model of organizational functioning indicates that the strategy of the firm, the HR strategy, and HR programs:<\/p>\n
*A. should be in alignment with each other<\/p>\n
B. should impact only on HR metrics<\/p>\n
C. should drive the competition for resources<\/p>\n
D. should define proper HRIS development & use<\/p>\n
Test Bank For Human Resource Management 11th Edition By Leslie Rue<\/a><\/p>\n