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Unit 7



                   What tasks are involved in the
                     research function of human
                        resources management?








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                                                   23.1      Assessment


                                                  UNDERSTAND MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
                                                  Determine the best answer for each of the following questions.
                                                  1. Another name for human resources management is
                                                     a. operations management
                                                     b. supervision
                                                     c.  personnel management
                                                     d. training
                                                  2. Providing confidential personal problem-solving, counseling, and
                                                     support services for employees is called
                                                     a. performance management
                                                     b. employee assistance
                                                     c.  employee relations
                                                     d. performance improvement

                                                  THINK CRITICALLY
                                                  Answer the following questions as completely as possible.
                                                  3. Why are benefits considered to be as important as the amount of
                                                     wages or salary to many employees?
                                                  4. What are some possible advantages and disadvantages
                                                     of using a 360-degree system for performance
                                                     evaluation?


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