Question 1 Human resources– LEC # 1

Question 1

Political factor is part of ----------------- .

a. PESTEL analysis
b. Vision
c. Mission
d. None of the above

a is the correct answer

 Question 2

1) The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT 

a. planning
b.  organizing
c. outsourcing
d. leading

C is the correct answer

Question 3
Which of the following activities most likely indicates that a firm is implementing a vertical integration
strategy?
a. selling unprofitable divisions
b. producing raw materials
c. aggressively selling a new product
d. purchasing a competitor's firm

b is the correct answer

Question 4
All of the following are major areas in which an HR manager assists and advises line managers EXCEPT

---------------- .
a. recruiting
b. hiring
c. strategic business planning
d. Compensation

C is the correct answer

Question 5

An inspiring Statement describing what will carry it into the future and what it will accomplish . “ A dream “ .
a. Strategy
b. Goal
c. Internal analysis
d. Vision

d is the correct answer

Question 6

All of the following are steps involved in the strategic management process EXCEPT _____ .

a. evaluating the firm's internal and external situation

b. asking, "Where are we now as a business?"
c. formulating a new business direction
d. offshoring low-skill jobs

d is the correct answer

Question 7

SWOT analysis components are ?

a. Strength
b. Weaknesses
c. Opportunities
d. Training
e. Threat

a, b, c, e is the correct answer

Question 8

When Apple opened its own Apple stores, this was an example of .

a. market penetration
b. concentration
c. vertical integration
d. consolidation

c is the correct answer

Question 9

•Harley-Davidson sells a line of boots, helmets, and leather jackets indicating that the firm is pursuing which
of the following strategies?

a. consolidation
b. geographic expansion
c. diversification
d. horizontal integration

c is the correct answer