Human resource development is best defined as:
a. Any process that develops individuals, teams, and the organization’s work-based knowledge, expertise, productivity, engagement and/or satisfaction
b. The integrated use of training and development, career development, and organizational development to improve individual and organizational effectiveness
c. Can be all or any of the above.
2. An impact on modern HRM was made by two concurrent approaches that began in the 19th
century. One of these approaches is “scientific management,” which Frederick W. Taylor summarized as requiring harmony in the workplace. Is this statement:
True
False
3. Workplace issues that companies resolve with training include safety, uncertainty in the economy, or productivity, as well as several other issues
True
False
4. In an organization, intangible assets can include all EXCEPT which of the following:
a. Intellectual property
b. Buildings and the number of vehicles owned by the company
c. Corporate culture
d. Brands.
5. Work systems that allow training to occur at any time and place and flexibility in work schedule include:
a. PDAs
b. IPads
c. IPods
d. All of the above.