Chapter 01 Managing Human Resources

55. An organization’s ability to profit without depleting its resources including employees natural resources and the support of the surrounding community is called _____. A. high-performance management B. social media optimization C. substitutability D. sustainability E. supply chain management 56. The parties with an interest in the company’s success—typically shareholders the community customers and employees—constitute the _____ of a company. A. market B. stakeholders C. management D. personnel E. strategic partners 57. Which of the following is true of sustainable organizations? A. They primarily focus on maximizing profits and delivering high returns to investors. B. They focus on smooth turnover and outsourcing rather than long-term planning. C. They are more concerned about justice and fairness rather than short-term profits. D. They are less concerned about employee development and empowerment. E. They are more concerned with the quantum of output than quality standards. 58. An HR manager becomes a(n) _____ when she is so well respected in the organization that she can influence the positions taken by managers. This involves delivering results with integrity sharing information building trusting relationships influencing others providing candid observation and taking appropriate risks. A. administrator B. cultural steward C. recruitment manager D. operational aide E. trainer 59. In the role of a cultural steward an HR manager primarily: A. administers day-to-day work of managing people. B. facilitates change and helps to build and strengthen the culture C. develops people strategies to control attrition rates. D. understands how the business makes money. E. recognizes business trends and their impact on the business. 60. As a _____ the HR manager should know the ways that people join the organization and move to different positions within it. A. strategy architect B. cultural steward C. talent manager D. business ally E. credible activist