Exam 20: Managing Human Resources

Unions typically concentrate their primary attention on small companies,where their influence is most needed.

Match the term with its definition.Some terms may not be used. a.Civel Rights Act b.Fair Labor Standards Act c.Family and Medical Leave Act d.Human resource management e.Management development f.Occupational Safety and Health Act g.PEO h.Workforce diversity -Legislation that regulates the safety of workplaces and work practices

Match the term with its definition.Some terms may not be used. a.Cafeteria plan b.Employee training c.Job description d.Job Instruction Training e.Job specification f.On-the-job training g.Reliability h.Validity -The consistency of a test in measuring job performance ability

Discuss the use of compensation and incentives in recruiting employees for small businesses.

Human resource management of small firms should be identical to large companies but adjusted for size.

The U.S.Department of Labor projects which trend in workforce composition?

Although research has shown a growth in spending on training,much of the training is not actually applied on the job.

The fees charged by a private employment agency are paid by the hiring firm,not the applicant.

A human resource manager is unnecessary when employees are represented by a union.

Match the term with its definition.Some terms may not be used. a.Civel Rights Act b.Fair Labor Standards Act c.Family and Medical Leave Act d.Human resource management e.Management development f.Occupational Safety and Health Act g.PEO h.Workforce diversity -Legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race,color,religion,sex,or national origin

Universities are good sources of candidates for positions that require a high level of experience.

Since Cynthia needs to obtain a replacement for Olivia (who is having a baby and will be out for 12 weeks),what would be the expected first choice to locate a replacement?

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers of at least ____ employees to make ____ adaptations to facilitate the employment of individuals protected by the act.

Failure to check the background of a new hire can led to a negligent hiring lawsuit.

In small firms,a professional's versatility and flexibility may be more important than technical competence.

The use of temporary employees provides management with an introduction to individuals whose performance may justify an offer of permanent employment.

Match the term with its definition.Some terms may not be used. a.Behavioral interview b.Co-employment c.Employee benefits d.Flexible benefit programs e.Headhunter f.Management development g.Piecework h.Professional employer organization -Supplements to compensation designed to be attractive and useful to employees

A band manager is designing an application form for hiring new band members.After discussing information that should and should not be on the form,how will the form's information be used for the remaining steps of the interview process?

Employers will often provide such perks as health insurance and paid vacation that are designed to be attractive and useful to employees.Collectively these perks are known as:

Match the term with its definition.Some terms may not be used. a.Civel Rights Act b.Fair Labor Standards Act c.Family and Medical Leave Act d.Human resource management e.Management development f.Occupational Safety and Health Act g.PEO h.Workforce diversity -A company that sets up co-employment agreements