In General, HR Departments Should Be Able to Improve Their

question 18

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 effectiveness means that

• A) the rate of employee turnover is considerably high.
• B) the HR personnel use fewer and less-costly resources to perform its functions.
• C) the average employee compensation in the organization is well above the prevailing market rate.
• D) what the HR department does has a more beneficial effect on employees' and the organization's performance.
• E) there is a relatively narrow gap between the highest and the lowest salaries paid in the organization.

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Definitions:

Education And Training

Activities and programs designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of individuals or employees in a specific area.

Productive Employees

Workers who efficiently produce a significant amount of quality work within a given timeframe, contributing positively to the organization's goals.

Continuing Education

Ongoing learning activities aimed at professionals to maintain, improve, and broaden their knowledge and skills.

Department Manager

A professional responsible for overseeing the operations, personnel, and budget of a specific department within an organization.