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Question 3
 Which of the following is a part of the process of redesigning work?
a.Reshaping jobs because of technology changesb.Revising organizational structuresc.Training, developing, and evaluating employeesd.Outsourcing operations internationallyAnswer: a. Reshaping jobs because of technology changes
Question 4
 HYPERLINK "https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1153137_1&course_id=_16227164_1&content_id=_37008615_1&step=null"  Which of the following theorists developed the need theory?
a.Frederick Herzbergb.Lyman Porterc.Abraham Maslowd.Carl JungAnswer: c.Abraham Maslow: According to this theory, Maslow indicated that there is a hierarchy of human needs where some take precedence over the others. The basic needs e.g. food shelter and clothing; come first followed by safety needs e.g. protection from elements, security and freedom from fear. The third in the pyramid is love and belongingness needs e.g. friendship, intimacy and love. The fourth level of needs in the hierarchy is the esteem needs while the fifth is the self actualization needs.
Question 5
 HYPERLINK "https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1153137_1&course_id=_16227164_1&content_id=_37008615_1&step=null"  Which of the following is considered to be a hygiene factor by the motivator/hygiene theory?
a.achievementb.recognitionc.responsibilityd.salaryAnswer: d.Salary, Explanation: Hygiene factors are actually the dissatisfiers and can create dissatisfaction. Lon-term Satisfaction is actually a consequence of motivators such as achievement, recognition, challenging work, responsibility etc and not from dissatisfiers like salary. 
Question 6
 HYPERLINK "https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1153137_1&course_id=_16227164_1&content_id=_37008615_1&step=null"  Which of the following statements is true of the functions of human resource management?
a.It is a clerical operation in large companies concerned with payroll and employee records.b.It refers to a department which looks into the legal ramifications of policies and procedures that affect only the employees in an organization.c.It is a function concerned with costs, planning, and the implications of various strategies for organizations.d.It refers to a design of formal systems in an organization to manage human talent for accomplishing organizational goals.Answer: d. It refers to a design of formal systems in an organization to manage human talent for accomplishing organizational goals. Explanation: In essence, the functions of human resource management are recruitment and selection, orientation, maintaining good working terms and conditions, managing employee relations and managing employees training and development.
Question 7
 HYPERLINK "https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1153137_1&course_id=_16227164_1&content_id=_37008615_1&step=null"  Which of the following is an effective method for managing a talent shortage?
a.Reducing employee work hoursb.Encouraging attritionc.Implementing voluntary separation programsd.Outsourcing to a third partyAnswers: d.Outsourcing to a third party: Explanation: when an organization is facing talent shortage it means that it lacks qualified, skilled or certified professionals. When an organization cannot source talent locally, it can source talent elsewhere.
Question 8
 HYPERLINK "https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?course_assessment_id=_1153137_1&course_id=_16227164_1&content_id=_37008615_1&step=null"  _____, a method to increase employee productivity, involves eliminating layers of management and changing reporting relationships, as well as cutting staff through downsizing, layoffs, and early retirement buyout programs.
a.Organizational restructuringb.Redesigning workc.Aligning human resource activityd.OutsourcingAnswer: a .Organizational restructuring. Explanation: In organization restructuring the organization aims at revamping its departments, ownership or operations processes so as to make it more robust and profitable. Restructuring arises as a result of poor performance or organi...