Multiple choice

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The HR function in the organization is largely insulated from unethical behaviors.

The HR department is largely responsible for the unethical behaviors of employees in the organization.

HR management is the voice of organizational ethics.

HR management must focus on clearly illegal behaviors within the firm and leave ethics up to the conscience of each individual manager.

2. The most fundamental anti-discrimination employment law, the one that is considered the keystone for following legislation, is the

Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. constitution.

Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Executive Order 11246.

Equal Pay Act of 1963.

3. Which is not one of the major challenges currently facing HR managers?

motivating employees without pay raises and promotions

changing federal, state and local legal requirements

adjusting benefit programs due to increasing costs

replacing “baby boomers” as they exit the workplace

4. Which of the following HR functions is NOT included in a typical balanced scorecard analysis?

employee training

employee benefit programs.

mentoring programs

succession planning