Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE of current situations in human resource management?

Accepted Answer

A) To improve workforce diversity, managers need to narrow their approach to recruiting. 
B) Once a diverse pool of applicants is defined, a manager does not need to address discrimination as a problem. 
C) Recent research has shown that diversity makes moving into a workforce harder for women and minorities. 
D) Inclusive workplaces tap into the potential of diverse populations to improve productivity 
E) Some organisations are avoiding problems of diversity by grouping workers from similar backgrounds 
A) To improve workforce diversity, managers need to narrow their approach to recruiting. 
B) Once a diverse pool of applicants is defined, a manager does not need to address discrimination as a problem. 
C) Recent research has shown that diversity makes moving into a workforce harder for women and minorities. 
D) Inclusive workplaces tap into the potential of diverse populations to improve productivity 
E) Some organisations are avoiding problems of diversity by grouping workers from similar backgrounds

Question 2

To help survivors of downsizing cope with their new stress, managers might want to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) individually call employees into the office intermittently with those being downsized 
B) offer some form of severance pay 
C) provide job search assistance 
D) provide counsellors for employees to talk to 
E) ensure employees leave the organisation's premises immediately 
A) individually call employees into the office intermittently with those being downsized 
B) offer some form of severance pay 
C) provide job search assistance 
D) provide counsellors for employees to talk to 
E) ensure employees leave the organisation's premises immediately

Question 3

Which of the following laws requires that people with HIV are not discriminated against in Australia?

Accepted Answer

A) Disability Discrimination Act 1992 
B) Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1987 
C) Employment Relations Act 2000 
D) Worker Relations Act 1996 
E) Racial Discrimination Act 1975 
A) Disability Discrimination Act 1992 
B) Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1987 
C) Employment Relations Act 2000 
D) Worker Relations Act 1996 
E) Racial Discrimination Act 1975

Question 4

'Family-friendly benefits' commonly include programs like ________.

Accepted Answer

A) health insurance programs 
B) health savings accounts 
C) time off for school functions 
D) salary sacrifice superannuation schemes 
E) individual retirement accounts 
A) health insurance programs 
B) health savings accounts 
C) time off for school functions 
D) salary sacrifice superannuation schemes 
E) individual retirement accounts

Question 5

Of the following statements concerning several selection devices, which one is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment centres are typically used for hiring front-line supervisors. 
B) Interviews are very popular but worthless. 
C) Applicant data verification is valuable for all jobs. 
D) Reference checks are generally of low value. 
E) Traditional tests are reasonably effective for non-routine jobs. 
A) Assessment centres are typically used for hiring front-line supervisors. 
B) Interviews are very popular but worthless. 
C) Applicant data verification is valuable for all jobs. 
D) Reference checks are generally of low value. 
E) Traditional tests are reasonably effective for non-routine jobs.

Question 6

Dismissal and early retirements are two decruitment options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Teaching an employee to read would be considered a general form of employee training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following could be said about references as a selection tool?

Accepted Answer

A) They are rarely used. 
B) They are useful and most human resource professionals would likely provide accurate information. 
C) They are not very useful and may carry legal repercussions. 
D) They are difficult but necessary. 
E) Personal opinion rarely enters into a 'standardised' reference check. 
A) They are rarely used. 
B) They are useful and most human resource professionals would likely provide accurate information. 
C) They are not very useful and may carry legal repercussions. 
D) They are difficult but necessary. 
E) Personal opinion rarely enters into a 'standardised' reference check.

Question 9

Currently, what per cent of the Australian workforce is unionised?

Accepted Answer

A) 28 
B) 33 
C) 13.9 
D) 18 
E) 10 
A) 28 
B) 33 
C) 13.9 
D) 18 
E) 10

Question 10

The last step in the human resource management process is training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A good interviewer will minimise any prior knowledge about the applicants' background, experience, interests, test scores or other characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The human resource planning steps of the human resource management process include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) orientation 
B) performance appraisal 
C) decruitment 
D) training 
E) compensation and benefits 
A) orientation 
B) performance appraisal 
C) decruitment 
D) training 
E) compensation and benefits

Question 13

One disadvantage to employee referrals as a source of job candidates is that candidates tend to be minimally skilled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One advantage of an internal search for job candidates is that it boosts employee morale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) Decruitment 
B) Work sampling 
C) Orientation 
D) Interviewing 
E) Assessment centres 
A) Decruitment 
B) Work sampling 
C) Orientation 
D) Interviewing 
E) Assessment centres

Question 16

Reference checks generally provide useful information for most jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is the process whereby a new employee is familiarised with the organisation's goals?

Accepted Answer

A) orientation 
B) selection 
C) decruitment 
D) job previews 
E) recruitment 
A) orientation 
B) selection 
C) decruitment 
D) job previews 
E) recruitment

Question 18

According to the textbook, all the statements below are correct about HRM practices EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A) Many organisations do not have formal HRM departments. 
B) The HR departments are moving away from their traditional responsibilities of simple personnel administration in many organisations. 
C) The human resource management function is not part of the strategic activities of an organisation. 
D) Many organisations have begun to recognise the role that employees play in organisational success. 
E) All managers are involved with human resource decisions in their area. 
A) Many organisations do not have formal HRM departments. 
B) The HR departments are moving away from their traditional responsibilities of simple personnel administration in many organisations. 
C) The human resource management function is not part of the strategic activities of an organisation. 
D) Many organisations have begun to recognise the role that employees play in organisational success. 
E) All managers are involved with human resource decisions in their area.

Question 19

Job rotation is the implementation of lateral transfers allowing employees to work at different jobs in an organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of a decruitment option?

Accepted Answer

A) contracting 
B) dismissal 
C) attrition 
D) job-sharing 
E) lay-off 
A) contracting 
B) dismissal 
C) attrition 
D) job-sharing 
E) lay-off

Which of the following statements is TRUE of current situations in human resource management?

To help survivors of downsizing cope with their new stress, managers might want to ________.

Which of the following laws requires that people with HIV are not discriminated against in Australia?

'Family-friendly benefits' commonly include programs like ________.

Of the following statements concerning several selection devices, which one is accurate?

Dismissal and early retirements are two decruitment options.

Teaching an employee to read would be considered a general form of employee training.

Which of the following could be said about references as a selection tool?

Currently, what per cent of the Australian workforce is unionised?

The last step in the human resource management process is training.

A good interviewer will minimise any prior knowledge about the applicants' background, experience, interests, test scores or other characteristics.

The human resource planning steps of the human resource management process include ________.

One disadvantage to employee referrals as a source of job candidates is that candidates tend to be minimally skilled.

One advantage of an internal search for job candidates is that it boosts employee morale.

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

Reference checks generally provide useful information for most jobs.

Which of the following is the process whereby a new employee is familiarised with the organisation's goals?

According to the textbook, all the statements below are correct about HRM practices EXCEPT which one?

Job rotation is the implementation of lateral transfers allowing employees to work at different jobs in an organisation.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a decruitment option?

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE of current situations in human resource management?

To help survivors of downsizing cope with their new stress, managers might want to ________.

Which of the following laws requires that people with HIV are not discriminated against in Australia?

'Family-friendly benefits' commonly include programs like ________.

Of the following statements concerning several selection devices, which one is accurate?

Dismissal and early retirements are two decruitment options.

Teaching an employee to read would be considered a general form of employee training.

Which of the following could be said about references as a selection tool?

Currently, what per cent of the Australian workforce is unionised?

The last step in the human resource management process is training.

A good interviewer will minimise any prior knowledge about the applicants' background, experience, interests, test scores or other characteristics.

The human resource planning steps of the human resource management process include ________.

One disadvantage to employee referrals as a source of job candidates is that candidates tend to be minimally skilled.

One advantage of an internal search for job candidates is that it boosts employee morale.

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

Reference checks generally provide useful information for most jobs.

Which of the following is the process whereby a new employee is familiarised with the organisation's goals?

According to the textbook, all the statements below are correct about HRM practices EXCEPT which one?

Job rotation is the implementation of lateral transfers allowing employees to work at different jobs in an organisation.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a decruitment option?

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