Introduction to Human Resource Management

What are the five basic functions that represent the management process as described in Chapter 1?

According to the text, what is the definition of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

What is the primary distinction between a line manager and a staff manager?

According to Table 1-1, which demographic group is projected to see the largest percentage point increase in the U.S. workforce between 1992 and 2022?

What is a major consequence of the trend toward an on-demand workforce, as exemplified by companies like Uber and Elance?

According to the consulting firm Accenture, as cited in Chapter 1, what percentage of new recruits will social media tools like LinkedIn soon produce?

What does the concept of 'distributed HR' primarily involve?

What is the definition of strategic human resource management?

What does evidence-based human resource management involve?

According to one survey mentioned in the chapter, approximately what percentage of U.S. employees are psychologically disengaged at work?

Which of the following is NOT one of the HR manager competencies listed in the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge model?

What is the manager's human resource philosophy primarily based on?

By 2020, service-providing industries are expected to account for what percentage of wage and salary jobs in the United States?

In the example of the bank that successfully boosted customer service, what was the key difference in its approach compared to the unsuccessful bank?

What is the term for the process of using data, facts, and analytics to support human resource management proposals, decisions, and practices?