1. The human resource practices used by one firm will also hold good for another similar firm. True - False

2. Unionized firms tend to have more rules and formal procedures that might limit a firm's ability to formulate an ideal human resource strategy. True - False

3. The human resources (HR) department of an organization is responsible for coordinating communication among employees through newsletters, bulletin boards, intranets, and so forth. True - False

4. Organization design refers to the set of values that helps its members understand what the organization stands for. True - False

5. The ability to integrate two cultures to form a new unique corporate culture and identity for a merged organization is critical for the overall success of any merger or acquisition. True - False

6. An organization that is using unrelated diversification is most likely to: a. focus on managing its current businesses in the way they are already being managed. b. achieve synergy among the various businesses it owns. c. operate several unique businesses in different markets. d. have a unified hiring, compensation, and training process for all its organizations.

7. _____ is the overall set of expectations held by an individual with respect to what he or she will contribute to an organization and what the organization will provide the individual in return. a. A psychological contract b. Personality c. Motivation d. An organization design

8. Suu Ki, the human resource manager in a firm, proposes to the top management that managing major operations such as finance and human resources separately will lead to an effective management system. Which of the following strategies is Suu Ki suggesting to the company's management? a. A turnaround strategy b. A diversification strategy c. A functional strategy d. A business strategy

9. Which of the following high-performance work systems can lead to improved firm performance? a. Pay secrecy b. Continuous training c. Pay inversion d. Staffing

10. In the context of a human resource strategy formulation, employee benefits, incentives, and wage structure form art of the ___________ strategy. a. growth b. compensation c. staffing d. development