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Human Resource Management, 15e (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.
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 1.1 Explain what human resource management is and how it relates to the
management
process.
2) Which of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's goals by
managing the efforts of the organization's people?
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.
Difficulty: Moderate
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 1.1 Explain what human resource management is and how it relates to the
management process.
Which of the following represents the five functions of planning organizing staffing leading and controlling?
Answer: TRUE Explanation: The planning function of management includes establishing goals and standards, developing rules and procedures, and developing plans and forecasting. Planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling are the five functions of the management process.
Which of the following includes five basic functions planning organizing staffing Leading and controlling Mcq?
A) a job analysis B) strategic management C) the management process D) adaptability screening Answer: C Explanation: C) The management process includes five basic functions—planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling.
What are the five basic functions of management quizlet?
Terms in this set (5).
planning. involves analyzing information, setting goals, and making decisions about what needs to be done..
organizing. identifying and arranging the work and resources needed to achieve goals..
staffing. ... .
implementing. ... .
controlling..
Which one of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's goals by managing the efforts of the organization's people?
Manager: the person responsible for accomplishing the organization's goals, who does so by managing the efforts of the organization's people. Giving specific tasks, establishing departments, delegating authority, establishing channels of authority and communication, coordinating work.