Key HR Concepts: Functions, Purpose, Discrimination, Harassment, Privacy, Well-being, Employer-Employee Principles.

Question 1

What is the function of human resources?

Accepted Answer

Planning for recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating and developing employees

Question 2

What is the purpose of the HR function?

Accepted Answer

To ensure a fair and valued relationship between employees and employers

Question 3

What is discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Unfavorable perceptions against a certain group of people due to specific traits

Question 4

What is one example of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Age-based discrimination

Question 5

What is wasta?

Accepted Answer

Using social connections to influence work-related outcomes

Question 6

What is sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

Requesting sexual favors in return for an employment decision

Question 7

What is whistleblowing?

Accepted Answer

Reporting wrongdoing through the right channels

Question 8

What is employee privacy?

Accepted Answer

The right to keep personal information private

Question 9

What is meant by employee well-being?

Accepted Answer

Caring for the health, safety, and overall well-being of employees

Question 10

What are the main principles governing the employer-employee relationship?

Accepted Answer

Respect, fairness, and due process