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b. Job candidates are from diverse and international backgrounds.
c. International travel is inconsistent with corporate social responsibility initiatives.
d. Organizations worldwide are changing the way they do business.
ANS: B REF: page 7 OBJ: 2 BLM: Application

6. Which of the following types of work would a knowledge worker most likely engage in?
a. deciding which type of fertilizer to buy wholesale for a landscaping business
b. counting the number of grocery items in carts leaving a wholesale store
c. monitoring children on new daycare playground equipment
d. installing new ink cartridges in colour photocopiers in an office environment
ANS: A REF: page 8 OBJ: 3 BLM: Understanding

7. Which of the following is an example of corporate social responsibility?


a. Providing speed-reading courses for front-line staff to improve their abilities in absorbing
new information.
b. Sharing knowledge freely throughout the organization to improve employee efficiency and
workflow.
c. Installing noise-reduction baffling in plants to decrease anticipated community complaints.
d. Providing career-counselling to outsourced employees to increase their ability to find
work.
ANS: C REF: page 7 OBJ: 2 BLM: Application

8. Which of the following is an example of an important impact of information technology on HRM?


a. Paper waste from employee files is drastically decreased.
b. Many HR functions can now be considered “self-serve.”
c. Employee recording of all types is carried out much faster.
d. Convenience in general has increased.
ANS: B REF: page 9 OBJ: 3 BLM: Application

9. What is the first step in choosing an HRIS system for your organization?
a. Go with the system that will have the biggest “bang for your buck.”
b. Go with the system that is compatible with your current systems.
c. Go with the system that meets the majority of your needs.
d. Go with the system that fits the organization’s employee base.
ANS: D REF: pages 10-11 OBJ: 3 BLM: Understanding

10. In highly competitive environments, managing organizational change has become which of the
following?
a. a proactive method of downsizing
b. the preferred method of reacting to a decrease in organizational performance
c. a core competency of the organization
d. a product of globalization
ANS: C REF: page 11 OBJ: 4 BLM: Understanding | Application

11. Microsoft laid off 5000 employees due to poorer-than-anticipated financial performance. This is an
example of which of the following?
a. proactive change
b. reactive change
c. managing change
d. transformational change

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ANS: B REF: page 11 OBJ: 4 BLM: Application

12. In an effort to take advantage of a market opportunity, Apple created the iPhone in open-source format
so that anyone can develop and sell an iPhone application. This is an example of which of the
following?
a. proactive change
b. reactive change
c. managing change
d. transformational change
ANS: A REF: page 11 OBJ: 4 BLM: Application

13. Collectively, the economic value of knowledge, skills, and capabilities is known as which of the
following?
a. intellectual capital
b. human capital
c. core competencies
d. employee capital
ANS: B REF: page 12 OBJ: 5 BLM: Key Terms

14. To manage employees in a manner that allows human capital to develop as a source of competitive
advantage, managers need to be sure to do all of the following EXCEPT which one?
a. provide training programs that provide skill enhancement
b. identify, recruit, and hire the best talent available
c. attach pay to productivity
d. provide opportunities for development on the job
ANS: C REF: page 13 OBJ: 5 BLM: Understanding

15. To build human capital in organizations, managers should rely upon staffing programs that focus on
which of the following?
a. identifying cheap sources of qualified labour
b. identifying and hiring the best and brightest talent available
c. identifying college graduates with the requisite skills
d. identifying individuals with communication skills
ANS: B REF: page 13 OBJ: 5 BLM: Application

16. The changing nature of the HR manager’s role is increasingly focused on which of the following?
a. policy formulation
b. international issues
c. basic services like selection, but also on policy development, employee advocacy and
advice
d. privacy issues, global management issues, HR planning, and downsizing issues
ANS: C REF: pages 29-30 OBJ: 9 BLM: Understanding

17. Methods that firms use to align their processes with their essential need to meet customer expectations
include all of the following EXCEPT which one?
a. total quality management
b. Six Sigma
c. cost containment through outsourcing
d. process reengineering

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ANS: C REF: pages 14-16 OBJ: 6 BLM: Understanding

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18. Which of the following organizations has the BEST chance of implementing a successful change
initiative?
a. one that has been very positive and relaxed throughout, ensuring not to establish a sense of
urgency and always reporting positive effects
b. one that has made sure the employees are not overburdened with work relating to the
change and have time to focus on their jobs
c. one that has ensured the changes are aligned with their organizational culture in important
ways
d. one that ensures to share good news and celebrate change victory as soon as some
indicators appear positive
ANS: C REF: page 12 OBJ: 4 BLM: Application

19. According to a survey by the Human Resource Planning Society, what percentage of responding
companies believed that their HR groups play a key role in developing human capital?
a. 20 percent
b. 65 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 40 percent
ANS: B REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Remember

20. The importance of Six Sigma to HR extends to all of the following EXCEPT which one?
a. employee benefits
b. performance management
c. communication
d. training
ANS: A REF: page 15 OBJ: 6 BLM: Key Terms | Understanding

21. Reengineering often requires that managers start from scratch in rethinking all of the following
EXCEPT which one?
a. how work should be done
b. how technology and people should interact
c. how the entire organization should be structured
d. how organizations should compete
ANS: D REF: page 16 OBJ: 6 BLM: Understanding

22. Which of the following is NOT an approach used by organizations to try to lower labour costs?
a. productivity enhancements
b. outsourcing
c. employee leasing
d. employee development
ANS: D REF: page 17 OBJ: 7 BLM: Understanding

23. If an organization fosters commitment to organizational change in its employees, but fails to foster
commitment to communication about the change, which of the following is the most likely result?
a. The organization will not be successful with change because the employees will resist.
b. The organization will be successful with change because it planned a key element.
c. The organization will fail because it did not communicate a clear change plan.
d. The organization may be successful but only if it does not force a sense of urgency.
ANS: B REF: page 12 OBJ: 4 BLM: Understanding

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24. To build human capital in organizations, managers should rely upon staffing programs that focus on
which of the following?
a. identifying and hiring cheap sources of qualified labour in order to fill front-line positions
quickly
b. identifying and hiring the best and brightest without regard to cost
c. identifying college graduates with the requisite skills who can be promoted to
management positions quickly
d. identifying and hiring individuals with highly specialized skills who can train others in the
organization
ANS: B REF: page 13 OBJ: 5 BLM: Understanding

25. Many prospective employees are interested in obtaining a job where they can learn new skills and
improve existing skills. Which of the following organizations would be the most attractive to such
candidates?
a. an organization that provides many formal training programs that are not easily
transferable to other organizations
b. an organization that provides many formal training programs that are very easily
transferred to any job the applicant might want to apply for later in his or her career
c. an organization that provides mentorship programs where employees attempt challenging
situations under the guidance of experienced senior staffers
d. an organization that provides “grow and learn” sessions where classroom sessions are
backed up by on-the-job training
ANS: C REF: page 13 OBJ: 6 BLM: Application

26. Hiring someone outside the company to perform tasks that could be done internally is known as what?
a. outplacement
b. contracting
c. outsourcing
d. employee leasing
ANS: C REF: page 18 OBJ: 7 BLM: Key Terms

27. What do you call the method of containing costs that allows firms to maintain working relationships
while shifting administrative costs to another firm?
a. outsourcing
b. employee leasing
c. gainsourcing
d. professional employer organization
ANS: B REF: page 19 OBJ: 7 BLM: Key Terms

28. Organization B is attempting to foster proactive change within the organization. In order to do so, it is
implementing some new programs to train employees to be more in tune with customer needs,
allowing the employees to find the right solution to issues and problems without having to revisit the
same issues again and again. Organization B is also implementing systems that will hopefully help its
processes and services to constantly improve. Which of the following best captures what Organization
B is implementing?
a. Six Sigma
b. continuous improvement
c. reengineering
d. total quality management
ANS: D REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Application

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29. An organization’s success increasingly depends most on which of the following?
a. the knowledge, skills, and abilities of its top executives
b. the knowledge, skills, and abilities of HR professionals
c. the proper management of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of its employees
d. the knowledge, skills, and abilities of its employees
ANS: D REF: page 4 OBJ: 1 BLM: Understanding

30. It is anticipated that in the future, the Canadian workforce will exhibit which of the following?
a. about the same demographic mix as it does today
b. an increase in ethnic diversity
c. a decrease in ethnic diversity
d. a decrease in the number of older workers
ANS: B REF: page 21 OBJ: 8 BLM: Application

31. Organization A is attempting to foster proactive change within the firm. This organization is forming
teams and extending its processes to include training, performance management, communication,
culture, and even rewards. The organization hopes to improve its ability to catch mistakes before they
happen. Which of the following best captures what Organization A is implementing?
a. Six Sigma
b. continuous improvement
c. reengineering
d. total quality management
ANS: A REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Application

32. Which of the following best summarizes the competency model for HR professionals?
a. HR professionals require change mastery, HR mastery, personal credibility, and business
mastery.
b. HR professionals require HR mastery, business mastery, global acumen, and change
mastery.
c. HR professionals require IT mastery, HR mastery, business mastery, and ethics.
d. HR professionals require IT mastery, HR mastery, global acumen, and change mastery.
ANS: A REF: page 31 OBJ: 9 BLM: Understanding

33. Organization C is attempting to manage reactive change within the organization. This organization is
radically changing every process through redesigning and rethinking from the ground up. The firm
needs a dramatic change in order to survive. Which of the following best captures what Organization C
is implementing?
a. Six Sigma
b. continuous improvement
c. reengineering
d. total quality management
ANS: C REF: page 16 OBJ: 8 BLM: Application

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34. “Layoffs improve efficiency and lower costs.” How would you best describe this statement?
a. It’s true. Smart cost reductions save companies in trouble.
b. It’s false, although downsizing was highly regarded at first.
c. It’s false. Downsizing does not have positive benefits for the organization.
d. It’s true, but only for some organizations; others do better by offering a strong
commitment to job security.
ANS: D REF: page 17 OBJ: 7 BLM: Understanding

35. Which of the following statements best reflects the current view on the efficacy of offshoring as a cost
reduction measure?
a. While organizations can save with this practice, hidden costs, such as productivity loss
during the transition, can chew up much of the financial gains.
b. The practice of offshoring has been one of the most positive HR trends of the last ten
years.
c. The continuous shifting of global economies makes offshoring a necessary function for
organizations to survive.
d. Offshoring only works if top managers begin early in the process to plan their key
strategies, such as alternative talent pools and workforce training.
ANS: A REF: page 19 OBJ: 7 BLM: Understanding

36. Which of the following is the most important outcome of such practices as job enrichment,
promotions, coaching, feedback, and rewards?
a. increased ability of staff
b. increased motivation of staff
c. decreased turnover of staff
d. decreased absenteeism of staff
ANS: B REF: page 20 OBJ: 8 BLM: Understanding

37. Which of the following best captures the list of modern social issues in HRM?
a. changing work structures, attitudes toward work and family, and increasing labour costs
b. corporate social responsibility, organizational citizenship behaviour, and changing work
structures
c. changing demographics, increasing labour coasts, and global economic pressures
d. changing demographics, employer/employee rights, and attitudes toward work and family
ANS: D REF: page 21 OBJ: 8 BLM: Understanding

38. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship among gender, education, and pay?
a. Women generally earn less than men do; however, when they have an advanced degree
they earn the same amount as men.
b. Men and women generally earn the same amount except when neither group has any
higher education.
c. Women consistently and in every category earn less than men with an equivalent amount
of education.
d. Men with a university degree earn approximately the same as women with an advanced
degree.
ANS: C REF: page 24 OBJ: 8 BLM: Understanding

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39. Which of the following is a major strength of employee leasing?
a. With employee leasing, professional employer organizations (PEOs) can manage
employee issues.
b. With employee leasing, the PEO allows organizations to increase their productivity.
c. Employee leasing allows organizations to offer better job security through the strength of
the PEO.
d. Employee leasing shifts employment costs to the PEO.
ANS: D REF: page 19 OBJ: 7 BLM: Understanding

40. Why are managers most concerned that the expertise of employees will be rapidly drained from their
companies?
a. because recruitment of lower-skilled immigrant workers is increasing
b. because large proportions of some workforces are nearing retirement
c. because generation nexus is thus far not demonstrating a dedication to training and
education
d. because of the increase of uneducated women entering the workforce
ANS: B REF: page 22 OBJ: 8 BLM: Understanding

41. Which of the following statements best captures how attitudes toward work are changing?
a. Employees today define their success less in terms of their job and pay and more in terms
of their life in general.
b. Employees today value work–life balance but still list pay as their primary concern.
c. Employees today value satisfying and interesting work that pays well.
d. Employees today are concerned about global financial changes and list job security as
most valuable to them.
ANS: A REF: page 26 OBJ: 8 BLM: Understanding

TRUE/FALSE

1. Most human resources issues have little relevance for line managers.

ANS: F REF: page 4 OBJ: 1 BLM: Understanding

2. Some companies report that offering family-friendly benefits is so successful there are virtually no
drawbacks.

ANS: F REF: page 28 OBJ: 8 BLM: Key Terms

3. To achieve sustainable competitive advantage through people, an organization’s employees’ skills,


knowledge, and abilities must be widely available in the labour market.

ANS: F REF: page 6 OBJ: 1 BLM: Understanding

4. An important hidden cost of layoffs is a loss of institutional memory and trust in management.

ANS: T REF: page 18 OBJ: 4 BLM: Understanding

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5. A recent study suggests that about 55 percent of Canada’s workforce will be impacted by
globalization, with knowledge workers and manufacturing jobs taking the brunt of the impact of the
competition by lower-wage countries.

ANS: F REF: page 7 OBJ: 2 BLM: Key Terms

6. Employees with little education and outdated skills are referred to as ground workers.

ANS: T REF: page 27 OBJ: 3 BLM: Key Terms

7. Employees and the public at large are demanding that employers demonstrate greater social
responsibility.

ANS: T REF: page 7 OBJ: 2 BLM: Understanding

8. The introduction of advanced technology tends to increase the number of jobs that require basic skills.

ANS: F REF: page 8 OBJ: 3 BLM: Key Terms

9. Because of the “dot-com bust,” the initial explosive success of Internet business declined drastically
and is still in a moderate decline.

ANS: F REF: page 8 OBJ: 3 BLM: Understanding

10. In general, many companies are realizing diminished demand for “touch labour” and an increasing
demand for “knowledge workers.”

ANS: T REF: page 8 OBJ: 3 BLM: Key Terms

11. A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) provides current and accurate data for control and
decision-making by managers.

ANS: T REF: page 9 OBJ: 3 BLM: Key Terms

12. Because of its importance, HR managers in progressive organizations are frequently assuming sole
responsibility for the implementation of information technology.

ANS: F REF: page 9 OBJ: 3 BLM: Understanding

13. To successfully manage change, organizations, particularly in fast-growing industries, should wait to
see how external forces impact performance, and then develop a plan to react to those changes.

ANS: F REF: page 11 OBJ: 4 BLM: Application

14. In a recent survey, only about two-thirds of companies reported having a formal change management
program to support their change initiatives.

ANS: T REF: page 12 OBJ: 4 BLM: Key Terms

15. One of the main reasons change efforts fail is that organizations do not create a sense of urgency.

ANS: T REF: page 12 OBJ: 4 BLM: Key Terms

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16. Reallocation of resources and assets is most often the reason for failed change management.

ANS: F REF: page 12 OBJ: 4 BLM: Understanding | Application

17. The knowledge, skills, and capabilities that impact a company’s performance but do not necessarily
show up on its balance sheet are known as human capital.

ANS: T REF: pages 12-13 OBJ: 5 BLM: Understanding

18. Organizations own their human capital, including investments made in training and development.

ANS: F REF: page 13 OBJ: 5 BLM: Key Terms | Understanding

19. HR programs and assignments are often the primary method by which knowledge is transferred among
employees.

ANS: T REF: page 14 OBJ: 5 BLM: Key Terms

20. HR professionals do not need to fully understand the economic and financial matters pertaining to their
organization.

ANS: F REF: page 17 OBJ: 7 BLM: Understanding

21. Teamwork is often a valuable way of facilitating knowledge exchange and mutual learning.

ANS: T REF: page 14 OBJ: 5 BLM: Understanding

22. The extent to which organizations are successful in focusing on internal management issues often
separates the winners from the losers in today’s competitive world.

ANS: F REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Key Terms

23. To be successful, organizations should seek to align their processes with customer needs.

ANS: T REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Understanding

24. “Six Sigma” refers to the six criteria for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

ANS: F REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Understanding

25. Total quality management is a set of principles and practices whose core ideas include doing things
right the first time and striving for continuous improvement.

ANS: T REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Key Terms

26. Organizations known for product and service quality recognize the importance of employees in
fostering quality improvements.

ANS: T REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Key Terms

27. Employee motivation, teamwork, corporate culture, employee education, performance management,
and rewards are the six aspects in the quality improvement program known as “Six Sigma.”

ANS: F REF: page 14 OBJ: 6 BLM: Key Terms

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28. Reengineering is a statistical method of translating customer needs into separate tasks and defining the
best way to perform each task.

ANS: F REF: page 16 OBJ: 6 BLM: Key Terms | Understanding

29. To launch a successful reengineering effort, it is important that managers build on existing processes.

ANS: F REF: page 16 OBJ: 6 BLM: Application

30. Labour costs are one of the largest expenditures of any organization.

ANS: T REF: page 17 OBJ: 7 BLM: Key Terms

31. Methods of reducing labour costs include downsizing, outsourcing, and employee leasing.

ANS: T REF: page 17 OBJ: 7 BLM: Key Terms

32. According to the diagram in the text, courage is an important aspect of being an HR professional.

ANS: T REF: page 31 OBJ: 9 BLM: Key Terms

33. Rather than simply laying off people in downsizing efforts, companies such as L. L. Bean rely upon
voluntary separation programs to provide an incentive for employees to leave on their own accord.

ANS: T REF: page 17 OBJ: 7 BLM: Key Terms | Understanding

34. Almost all Canadian employers have engaged in some type of downsizing.

ANS: F REF: page 17 OBJ: 7 BLM: Understanding

35. Outsourcing is positively related to improving key competencies of the firm.

ANS: T REF: page 18 OBJ: 7 BLM: Application

36. Employee leasing refers to employing workers in their homes rather than within the traditional office
environment.

ANS: F REF: page 19 OBJ: 7 BLM: Understanding

37. An increased reliance on outsourcing is likely to increase the morale and productivity of the employees
that remain on the job.

ANS: F REF: page 18 OBJ: 7 BLM: Understanding | Application

38. Employee leasing shifts administrative costs from the company to a professional employer
organization.

ANS: T REF: page 19 OBJ: 7 BLM: Key Terms | Understanding

39. Employee productivity is the result of a combination of employees’ abilities, motivation, and work
environment, and the technology they have to work with.

ANS: T REF: page 19 OBJ: 7 BLM: Key Terms

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40. It is quite possible that when managers increase costs productivity often rises.

ANS: F REF: page 19 OBJ: 7 BLM: Key Terms | Understanding

41. Managers in general and HR managers in particular should be concerned with the makeup and
expectations of their employees.

ANS: T REF: page 20 OBJ: 8 BLM: Key Terms

42. Older workers now are choosing to work longer.

ANS: T REF: page 22 OBJ: 8 BLM: Key Terms

43. Currently, the percentage of women in the labour force is 35 percent.

ANS: F REF: page 23 OBJ: 8 BLM: Understanding

44. Due to increases in education, the gap between the educated and the non-educated is decreasing.

ANS: F REF: page 23 OBJ: 8 BLM: Key Terms

45. Women are heavily concentrated in managerial occupations.

ANS: F REF: page 23 OBJ: 8 BLM: Understanding

46. Managing diversity means ensuring all employees are treated equally.

ANS: F REF: page 24 OBJ: 8 BLM: Application

47. The number of Canadians who are self-employed is currently increasing.

ANS: T REF: page 25 OBJ: 8 BLM: Key Terms

48. Employees today are less likely to define success only in terms of financial gain.

ANS: T REF: page 26 OBJ: 8 BLM: Key Terms

49. Family-friendly companies may risk alienating those employees who cannot utilize benefits provided.

ANS: T REF: page 28 OBJ: 8 BLM: Understanding | Application

50. One of the responsibilities of HR managers is to provide advice and counsel to line managers.

ANS: T REF: page 29 OBJ: 9 BLM: Understanding

51. An HR manager is typically expected to function as an in-house consultant to supervisors, managers,


and executives.

ANS: T REF: page 29 OBJ: 9 BLM: Key Terms

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52. Because HR managers function in an advisory role, they are responsible for issuing policy revisions
and implementing them.

ANS: F REF: page 29 OBJ: 9 BLM: Application

53. One of the roles of HR managers is to act as employee advocates despite their positions as managers.

ANS: T REF: page 30 OBJ: 9 BLM: Understanding

54. Top management increasingly expects HR managers to reduce their level of involvement in the overall
strategy of the organization and concentrate on improving administrative efficiency.

ANS: F REF: page 30 OBJ: 9 BLM: Application

ESSAY

1. What are the six competitive challenges facing human resources management departments?

ANS:
The six competitive challenges facing human resources departments are (1) globalization, (2)
embracing new technology, (3) managing change, (4) developing human capital, (5) responding to the
market, and (6) containing costs.
(1) First, in order to grow and prosper, many companies are seeking business opportunities in
global markets. HR issues underlie concerns related to managing diverse cultures, geographies, laws,
and business practices.
(2) Second, the introduction of advanced technology has created a shift from touch labour to
knowledge workers, impacting the way in which workers are managed. In addition, technology has
altered the methods of collecting employment information, speeding up the processing of that data,
and improving the process of internal and external communication.
(3) Third, to become faster and more adaptable, many organizations are seeking ways to manage
change. Programs such as TQM, downsizing, reengineering, outsourcing, and the like are examples of
changes that organizations are making to modify the way they operate to be more successful. Each of
these change efforts depends heavily on the adjustment of HR practices to facilitate and manage
evolving issues related to an organization’s workforce.
(4) Fourth, organizational success is increasingly recognized as resting upon a firm’s ability to
manage human capital. HR practices are the fundamental tools by which organizations build, enhance,
and maintain their stock of human capital.
(5) Fifth, meeting the demands of the market is an important criterion for organizational success.
Management innovations such as TQM and reengineering represent two prominent approaches to
responding to customer demands.
(6) Finally, containing costs, especially labour costs, is an important component of organizational
success. As a result, many firms have engaged in initiatives such as downsizing, outsourcing, and
employee leasing as a means to realize greater cost controls. Each of these practices has significant
implications for HR practices. For example, during a downsizing initiative, HR has an obligation to
help maintain a healthy relationship between a company and its employees through services such as
outplacement.

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2. What implications do the anticipated changes in demographics have for the management of human
resources?

ANS:
Demographically, the labour force is expected to age (with the aging of the baby boomers), creating a
larger number of older workers and a shrinking pool of young workers. HRM implications for aging
workers include (1) increases in the competition for entry-level workers; (2) increased costs of
compensation, health care, and retirement benefits; (3) career plateau and related motivational
concerns; and (4) training techniques that help senior workers “unlearn” old behaviours while
acquiring new ones.

Diversity in the workplace will continue, with a higher proportion of women and minorities in the
workforce. HRM efforts that will be required to accommodate the needs of these workers include (1)
flexible schedules, parental leave, and daycare options for dual-career families; and (2) training for
supervisors in the management of a diverse workforce.

Educational levels are expected to rise, but functional and technological illiteracy will continue to be a
problem for employers. HR managers will need to plan training programs to assist employees in
attaining basic and developmental skills and overcoming these deficiencies.

Managing diversity involves managing employees as individuals while maintaining awareness of


characteristics common to all employees.

REF: pages 20-29 OBJ: 8

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