In General, HR Departments Should Be Able to Improve Their

question 55

Multiple Choice

In general, HR departments should be able to improve their performance through some combination of greater efficiency and greater effectiveness. In this context, greater efficiency means the HR department

• A) has a relatively limited influence over employee performance.
• B) uses fewer and less-costly resources to perform its functions.
• C) spends lavishly on resources.
• D) has a more beneficial effect on the organization's performance.
• E) ensures that all operations are legal.

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Definitions:

Agent

A person or entity authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity, known as the principal, in business transactions or legal matters.

Agreement

One of the four elements necessary for a contract; consists of an offer made by one party, the offeror, and the acceptance of the offer by another party, the offeree.

Principal

A principal can refer to the main party in a transaction or agreement, often used to denote the primary source of obligation or responsibility.

Unauthorized Departure

Leaving a place or position without permission or without following the proper protocols.