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Identify the correct statement regarding sustainable organizations.

A) They primarily focus on maximizing profits and delivering high returns to investors.
B) They focus on smooth turnover and outsourcing rather than long-term planning.
C) They are more concerned about justice and fairness rather than short-term profits.
D) They are less concerned about employee development and empowerment.
E) They are more concerned with the quantum of output than quality standards.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Explain human resource planning and evidence-based HR.How do these concepts help HR in supporting an organization's strategy?

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Montero Inc. ,an automobile manufacturing company,had the largest number of employees in the manufacturing sector last year.Instead of hiring more employees,the company decided to invest heavily in training its employees on automotive maintenance and design.Which of the following beliefs has most likely led the company to take this decision?

An organization's ability to profit without depleting its resources,including employees,natural resources,and the support of the surrounding community,is called

Kurt,a manager at Marshall Inc. ,was asked by his supervisor to sign a contract with a new supplier.The contract stated that the industrial waste released by the company would be released into a local river.Kurt was against this idea of polluting the river with the waste,so he refused to sign the contract.In this scenario,Kurt exercised his right of

Evidence-based HR refers to the practice of initiating disciplinary action against employees only in the presence of clear and demonstrable proof of undesirable behavior.

The parties with an interest in a company's success-typically,shareholders,the community,customers,and employees-constitute which members of the company?

Nicole,an employee at Neo Corp. ,develops and distributes newsletters that announce upcoming events in the company.Which of the following human resource management practices is being performed by Nicole?

In a recent trend,some companies are doing away with their human resource departments altogether because they

Human resource management requires the ability to communicate through a variety of channels.

Explain why supervisors and non-HR managers are expected to be familiar with the basics of HRM.List five examples of the types of HR responsibilities supervisors are expected to perform.

High-performance work systems have been essential in making organizations strong enough to weather the storm of a recession and remain profitable when the economy begins to expand after the recession.

Establishing and administering personnel policies allows a company to handle problematic situations more fairly and objectively than if it addressed such incidents on a case-by-case basis.

Joanna,a local farmer,buys her equipment exclusively from the manufacturer Wooster.Inc.Because of this,Joanna is affected by Wooster Inc.'s operations.This indicates that Joanna is a _____.

In companies that are ethical and successful,senior executives are the only stakeholders who are responsible for the actions of the company.

Julie works at Matrix Inc.Her primary role in the company is to create self-rating,job-related questionnaires for the employees.Which of the following human resource management practices is being performed by Julie?

Discuss the responsibility of HR with regard to planning and administering pay and benefits.Also,analyze the impact of this function on an organization.

Blandings Corp. ,an apparel manufacturer,has been profitable for a long time without depleting its resources-raw materials,employees,and the support of the local community.The company also caters to the needs of all its stakeholders.Which of the following characteristics is illustrated in this scenario?

According to your text,it is not enough for HR professionals to know how to perform tasks specific to human resource management.HR professionals also must be able to work effectively with others,contribute to business success,and

Jarvis,a manager at Carmile Inc. ,is rigid with his employees and does not allow them to voice their opinions or criticisms about their superiors.On the other hand,Michelle,another manager at the same firm,encourages her subordinates to communicate with her openly.Which of the following statements uses basic rights to argue in favor of Michelle's practice over that of Jarvis's?