The Effective Management of Human Resources in a Firm to Gain

question 17

Multiple Choice

The effective management of human resources in a firm to gain a competitive advantage in the market place requires:

• A)timely and accurate information on current employees
• B)a vice-president representing the HR function
• C)the use of Decision Support Systems (DSS)
• D)outsourcing of transaction HR activities

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Definitions:

Discriminatory Policies

Practices or directives within organizations that unfairly differentiate between individuals.

Exclusionary Policies

Strategies or practices that deliberately leave out or discriminate against certain groups or individuals from participating or receiving benefits.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience; bias or discrimination against certain groups.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may lead to assumptions and judgments without regard for individual differences.