Question 1

When employees participate in multimedia simulations or other interactive modules, the training method is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) self-paced instruction 
B) e-learning 
C) simulation 
D) videoconferencing 
E) experiential exercises 
A) self-paced instruction 
B) e-learning 
C) simulation 
D) videoconferencing 
E) experiential exercises

Question 2

Physical examinations, as a selection device, are used primarily for insurance purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Providing training on developing cooperation, teamwork and trust are examples of what form of skill training?

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving 
B) cognitive 
C) behavioural 
D) interpersonal skills 
E) technical 
A) problem-solving 
B) cognitive 
C) behavioural 
D) interpersonal skills 
E) technical

Question 4

Work sampling involves asking applicants to perform a task or set of tasks that are central to the job they are applying for.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Job descriptions focus on the job, and job specifications focus on the person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ involves employees participating in role playing, simulations or other face-to-face types of training.

Accepted Answer

A) Mentoring 
B) Career development 
C) Job rotation 
D) Experiential exercises 
E) Apprenticeship 
A) Mentoring 
B) Career development 
C) Job rotation 
D) Experiential exercises 
E) Apprenticeship

Question 7

Maintenance and human errors, like those that cause airline crashes, could be reduced or prevented with better ________.

Accepted Answer

A) new-employee orientation 
B) employee pay 
C) job analysis 
D) job descriptions 
E) employee training 
A) new-employee orientation 
B) employee pay 
C) job analysis 
D) job descriptions 
E) employee training

Question 8

Which of the following decruitment methods is accomplished by not filling openings created by normal retirements?

Accepted Answer

A) dismissal 
B) reduced workweeks 
C) attrition 
D) early retirements 
E) lay-offs 
A) dismissal 
B) reduced workweeks 
C) attrition 
D) early retirements 
E) lay-offs

Question 9

Typical types of written tests include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) interest 
B) aptitude 
C) polygraph 
D) intelligence 
E) ability 
A) interest 
B) aptitude 
C) polygraph 
D) intelligence 
E) ability

Question 10

In providing assistance to employees being downsized, many organisations offer some form of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) severance pay 
B) employee training 
C) job introduction service 
D) orientation 
E) family-friendly benefits 
A) severance pay 
B) employee training 
C) job introduction service 
D) orientation 
E) family-friendly benefits

Question 11

Recruitment is the process of locating, identifying and attracting capable applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

________ is the performance appraisal method that compares one individual's performance with that of one or more others.

Accepted Answer

A) Group order ranking 
B) 360-degree feedback 
C) Multi-person comparison 
D) Individual ranking 
E) Graphic rating scales 
A) Group order ranking 
B) 360-degree feedback 
C) Multi-person comparison 
D) Individual ranking 
E) Graphic rating scales

Question 13

Job rotation is an example of what kind of training method?

Accepted Answer

A) vestibule 
B) simulation 
C) on-the-job 
D) off-the-job 
E) computer instruction 
A) vestibule 
B) simulation 
C) on-the-job 
D) off-the-job 
E) computer instruction

Question 14

In ________, the individual (rather than the organisation)defines his own career progression.

Accepted Answer

A) a mentor relationship 
B) a high-performance workplace 
C) coaching 
D) job rotation 
E) a boundaryless career 
A) a mentor relationship 
B) a high-performance workplace 
C) coaching 
D) job rotation 
E) a boundaryless career

Question 15

The last stage of the three stages in the human resource management process contains ________.

Accepted Answer

A) orientation 
B) recruitment 
C) decruitment 
D) training 
E) performance management 
A) orientation 
B) recruitment 
C) decruitment 
D) training 
E) performance management

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an interview question a manager should NOT ask?

Accepted Answer

A) Are you willing to travel? 
B) What type of work does your spouse do? 
C) What is your 'ideal' job? 
D) What is your experience? 
E) What is your educational background? 
A) Are you willing to travel? 
B) What type of work does your spouse do? 
C) What is your 'ideal' job? 
D) What is your experience? 
E) What is your educational background?

Question 17

The idea of increased personal responsibility for one's career has been described as a boundaryless career in which individuals define their career progression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description and job specification.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is an assessment that defin

Question 19

Assessment centres are considered appropriate for evaluating managerial potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of a high-performance work practice listed in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) flexible job assignments 
B) open communication 
C) performance-based compensation 
D) re-engineering 
E) extensive employee involvement 
A) flexible job assignments 
B) open communication 
C) performance-based compensation 
D) re-engineering 
E) extensive employee involvement

When employees participate in multimedia simulations or other interactive modules, the training method is known as ________.

Physical examinations, as a selection device, are used primarily for insurance purposes.

Providing training on developing cooperation, teamwork and trust are examples of what form of skill training?

Work sampling involves asking applicants to perform a task or set of tasks that are central to the job they are applying for.

Job descriptions focus on the job, and job specifications focus on the person.

________ involves employees participating in role playing, simulations or other face-to-face types of training.

Maintenance and human errors, like those that cause airline crashes, could be reduced or prevented with better ________.

Which of the following decruitment methods is accomplished by not filling openings created by normal retirements?

Typical types of written tests include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In providing assistance to employees being downsized, many organisations offer some form of ________.

Recruitment is the process of locating, identifying and attracting capable applicants.

________ is the performance appraisal method that compares one individual's performance with that of one or more others.

Job rotation is an example of what kind of training method?

In ________, the individual (rather than the organisation)defines his own career progression.

The last stage of the three stages in the human resource management process contains ________.

Which of the following is an example of an interview question a manager should NOT ask?

The idea of increased personal responsibility for one's career has been described as a boundaryless career in which individuals define their career progression.

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description and job specification.

Assessment centres are considered appropriate for evaluating managerial potential.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a high-performance work practice listed in your textbook?

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 14: Managing Human Resources

When employees participate in multimedia simulations or other interactive modules, the training method is known as ________.

Physical examinations, as a selection device, are used primarily for insurance purposes.

Providing training on developing cooperation, teamwork and trust are examples of what form of skill training?

Work sampling involves asking applicants to perform a task or set of tasks that are central to the job they are applying for.

Job descriptions focus on the job, and job specifications focus on the person.

________ involves employees participating in role playing, simulations or other face-to-face types of training.

Maintenance and human errors, like those that cause airline crashes, could be reduced or prevented with better ________.

Which of the following decruitment methods is accomplished by not filling openings created by normal retirements?

Typical types of written tests include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In providing assistance to employees being downsized, many organisations offer some form of ________.

Recruitment is the process of locating, identifying and attracting capable applicants.

________ is the performance appraisal method that compares one individual's performance with that of one or more others.

Job rotation is an example of what kind of training method?

In ________, the individual (rather than the organisation)defines his own career progression.

The last stage of the three stages in the human resource management process contains ________.

Which of the following is an example of an interview question a manager should NOT ask?

The idea of increased personal responsibility for one's career has been described as a boundaryless career in which individuals define their career progression.

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description and job specification.

Assessment centres are considered appropriate for evaluating managerial potential.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a high-performance work practice listed in your textbook?

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters