300 Final E
FINAL EXAM
HRM 300: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Facilitator: Jennifer Hart

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Absolutely no assignments will be accepted for credit after 11:59 PM MST on the final day of class – no exceptions!!!

1. Employee involvement is increased when managers make clear, forceful decisions for subordinates. a. True b. False

2. Recent corporate scandals have created a lack of trust for management. a. True b. False

3. Elizabeth is the training manager of a Chicago-based company. She is working on a training program for a subsidiary in Venezuela. The training program focuses on work-related cultural differences in Venezuela and the United States. It is very important for Elizabeth to emphasize: a. that both Venezuela and the United States are individualistic countries. b. that both Venezuela and the United States are collectivist countries. c. that Venezuela is a collectivist society whereas the United States is an individualistic society. d. that Spanish is the official language in Venezuela whereas English is the official language in the United States. e. that future orientation is highly valued and rewarded both in Venezuela and the United States.

4. How has technology changed HRM practices? a. The HR function is simpler. b. Recruiting using the web generates smaller, more focused applicant pools. c. Employee training is often delivered on demand rather than through scheduled courses. d. Electronic resumes take more time to evaluate than paper resumes. e. Nearly 20% of HR managers are involved in surveillance of their employees.

5. Why are so many organizations exhibiting a trend toward downsizing? a.