Effective HRM - Drill 1
Effective HRM Drill 1
- 1.
Tension between HR and frontline managers stem from:
- A.
Managers tend to let HR handle people management because it is the most challenging aspect of their work.
- B.
Both are unclear on who should do what.
- C.
HR being viewed as a police or dictator.
- D.
A & c.
Correct Answer
D. A & c.Explanation
There exists a co-dependency between the HR and line managers. Because HR may not see their role as strategic, they cling to what they traditionally handle, that is enforcing policies and procedures. Managers, in turn, do not receive the proper support for them to acquire HR competencies, thus, finding managing people unpleasant.Rate this question:
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- 2.
For HR to be strategic, they must let go of day-to-day HR activities. What would be the frontline’s role then?
- A.
Frontline managers will support HR strategies by providing inputs.
- B.
Frontline managers will be in-charge with HR tasks.
- C.
Frontline managers will help in designing overall HR systems, procedures and policies.
- D.
Frontline managers will implement the new policies and procedures.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above.Explanation
Frontlinemanagers are supposed to be a partner to the HR in designing, implementing and evaluating HR systems, policies and practices.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Strategic HRM differs from HRM because:
- A.
HR will contribute to business strategies.
- B.
Frontline managers will contribute to business strategies.
- C.
People practices will be geared towards the achievement of organizational goals.
- D.
There would be increased emphasis in the partnership between HR and the frontline managers.
Correct Answer
C. People practices will be geared towards the achievement of organizational goals.Explanation
Strategic HRM supports the notion that HR systems and policies should emanate from the Vision and Mission of the organization.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The term Administrative expert is akin to:
- A.
Human Resource Management
- B.
Personnel Management
- C.
Strategic Human Resource Management
- D.
Managing policies, procedures and systems
Correct Answer
B. Personnel ManagementExplanation
The term Administrative expert involves maintaining the traditional HR infrastructures.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why is it vital for frontline managers to enhance their competencies in HR?
- A.
To be strategic.
- B.
To enable HR to exercise their strategic role.
- C.
Because that is one aspect of the job.
- D.
Because frontline managers influence employee motivation and performance.
Correct Answer
D. Because frontline managers influence employee motivation and performance.Explanation
Aside from being effective and efficient in the operational aspect of the job, a frontline manager who manages and motivates employees to perform at their best contributes to organizational performance and the individual’s well-being.Rate this question:
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