It Is Desirable for Managers To

question 17

Multiple Choice

It is desirable for managers to:

• A) monitor the HRM plan constantly to revise and update it as the organization changes.
• B) resist making changes to the HRM plan when internal factors affect the organization.
• C) avoid adjusting the HRM plan in correspondence to changes in technology.
• D) negate the influence of forecasts as they can adversely impact the HRM plan.
• E) create the HRM plans such that changes in economic cycles do not alter its course.

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Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, with individuals and groups struggling over power, resources, and status.

Essentialism

The belief that entities have a set of attributes essential to their identity and function, often overlooking the influence of culture, society, and personal choice.

Functionalism

is a theoretical framework in social sciences that emphasizes the interdependence of the parts of a society and their role in maintaining social order.

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