Which of the following statements is true of human resource management in the electronic age?

Select the correct code of the following statements being correct or incorrect.

I Strategic HRM focuses on specific organizational intentions about what needs to be done while HR strategies focus on long-term issues only.

II Strategic HRM focuses on macro concerns such as structure and culture while HR strategy focuses on specific issues assigned.

III Human Resource strategy decisions are derived from strategic HRM.

  1. Statements I and II are correct while III is incorrect
  2. Statements II and III are correct while I is incorrect
  3. Statements I and III are correct while II is incorrect.
  4. All the statements are correct.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Statements II and III are correct while I is incorrect

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Which of the following statements is true of human resource management in the electronic age?

HR StrategyStrategic HRM
  • It is a traditional approach to managing HR so as to achieve the short-term goals of an organization.
  • It is a professional approach to managing HR so as to achieve the strategic long-term goals of an organization.
  • HR strategy takes reactive decisions relating to HR.
  • Strategic HRM takes proactive decisions relating to HR.
  • HR strategy focuses on specific issues assigned like selection or compensation of employees.
  • Strategic HRM focuses on macro concerns such as the structure and culture of the organization.
  • HR policies are rigid in nature i.e. it is not changed regularly.
  • HR policies are flexible in nature i.e. periodic changes are made in the policy.
  • Here promotion by seniority is followed at all levels.
  • Here promotion by merit is followed at the top level and by seniority at lower level.
  • Human Resource strategy decisions are derived from strategic HRM.
  • Strategic HRM assists HR strategy in taking decisions.
  • HR strategy gives more importance to the quantity of work.
  • Strategic HRM gives more importance to the quality of work.
  • The employees are treated as hired workers and there is a lack of care and concern for the employees.
  • The employees are treated with respect and management shows care and concern towards the employee.

Therefore, from the above explanation, it is clear that Statements II and III are correct while I is incorrect.

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Which of the following statements is true of human resource management in the electronic age?

HRM 200: Chapter 1-5 Quizzes

Chapter 1

1.The company's plan for how it will balance internal strengths and weaknesses with

external opportunities and threats to maintain a competitive advantage is known as:

a.Strategy

2.The growing integration of the world economy into a single, huge marketplace is

increasing the intensity of competition and leading most organizations to expand their

operations around the world. This is known as:

a.Globalization

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a.Baby boomers

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controversy brought by:

a.New information technologies

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a.The large baby boomer group is followed by a smaller Generation X group.

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a.Task simplification and performance-based pay

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a.True

2.All potential managers must be aware of the basics of HR to succeed in their respective

roles

a.True

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a.The knowledge, education, training, skills, and expertise of an organization's

workforce.

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characteristic of disengaged employees...?

a.They only do what is required.