Question 1

Preparation of employees for career advancement through education,job experiences,network development,and performance assessment is called

Accepted Answer

A) employee training. 
B) human resources. 
C) management development. 
D) workforce diversity. 
A) employee training. 
B) human resources. 
C) management development. 
D) workforce diversity.

Question 2

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
-A search firm that locates qualified candidates foar executive positions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term with its definition.Some terms...

Question 3

Explain the nature of orientation programs and why they are needed.

Accepted Answer

Orientation programs consist of training

Question 4

Small companies are more likely than larger firms to employ immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which percentage of recruiters and human resource professionals report that they research job applicants online using Facebook?

Accepted Answer

A) 92% 
B) 58% 
C) 31% 
D) 20% 
A) 92% 
B) 58% 
C) 31% 
D) 20%

Question 6

Training should not be necessary for a new employee to perform the duties for which he or she has been hired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In addition to it use to attract and hold key personnel,ESOPs can also:

Accepted Answer

A) allow employees to veto management decisions. 
B) give employees a share of liability. 
C) give owners a way to cash out of the business 
D) provide an incentive for managers to reduce labor costs. 
A) allow employees to veto management decisions. 
B) give employees a share of liability. 
C) give owners a way to cash out of the business 
D) provide an incentive for managers to reduce labor costs.

Question 8

The quality of a firm's employees determines the firm's potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As a firm grows,it experiences pressure to formalize its personnel policies and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which item plays the central role in attracting and motivating employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexible work duties 
B) Job sharing arrangements 
C) Compensation 
D) Vacation benefits 
A) Flexible work duties 
B) Job sharing arrangements 
C) Compensation 
D) Vacation benefits

Question 11

Katie owns a catering company where employees work both in preparing the food as well as serving at the events.What would be the best compensation system?

Accepted Answer

A) time-based 
B) profit-sharing plan 
C) piece rate 
D) commission 
A) time-based 
B) profit-sharing plan 
C) piece rate 
D) commission

Question 12

Prospective employers can legally select employees based on the applicant's

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) disabilities. 
C) education. 
D) gender 
A) age. 
B) disabilities. 
C) education. 
D) gender

Question 13

Orientation refers to instructions given during the interview with an applicant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which condition is most likely to encourage the appointment of a human resource manager?

Accepted Answer

A) Labor turnover rate is low. 
B) Competition for personnel is low. 
C) Employees are represented by a union. 
D) There are 35 employees in the firm. 
A) Labor turnover rate is low. 
B) Competition for personnel is low. 
C) Employees are represented by a union. 
D) There are 35 employees in the firm.

Question 15

A systematic step-by-step method for training non-managerial employees on the job is known as

Accepted Answer

A) On-the-Job Training. 
B) Employee Development Training. 
C) Job Instruction Training. 
D) Intensive Job Orientation. 
A) On-the-Job Training. 
B) Employee Development Training. 
C) Job Instruction Training. 
D) Intensive Job Orientation.

Question 16

The cost of employee benefits is ____ the cost of salary and wage payments.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent 
B) 31 percent 
C) 66 percent 
D) 200 percent 
A) 25 percent 
B) 31 percent 
C) 66 percent 
D) 200 percent

Question 17

PEOs typically charge a fee of at least 7 percent of payroll to a small business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The hiring practices at 37signals support small firms using additional "test drives" even if a prospective employee has passed a reliable and valid test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Small firms suffer a recruiting handicap because of the ability of large companies to offer more freedom on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most small businesses complete their own background investigations of job applicants by using information readily available online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Managing Human Resources

Preparation of employees for career advancement through education,job experiences,network development,and performance assessment is called

Explain the nature of orientation programs and why they are needed.

Small companies are more likely than larger firms to employ immigrants.

Which percentage of recruiters and human resource professionals report that they research job applicants online using Facebook?

Training should not be necessary for a new employee to perform the duties for which he or she has been hired.

In addition to it use to attract and hold key personnel,ESOPs can also:

The quality of a firm's employees determines the firm's potential.

As a firm grows,it experiences pressure to formalize its personnel policies and procedures.

Which item plays the central role in attracting and motivating employees?

Katie owns a catering company where employees work both in preparing the food as well as serving at the events.What would be the best compensation system?

Prospective employers can legally select employees based on the applicant's

Orientation refers to instructions given during the interview with an applicant.

Which condition is most likely to encourage the appointment of a human resource manager?

A systematic step-by-step method for training non-managerial employees on the job is known as

The cost of employee benefits is ____ the cost of salary and wage payments.

PEOs typically charge a fee of at least 7 percent of payroll to a small business.

The hiring practices at 37signals support small firms using additional "test drives" even if a prospective employee has passed a reliable and valid test.

Small firms suffer a recruiting handicap because of the ability of large companies to offer more freedom on the job.

Most small businesses complete their own background investigations of job applicants by using information readily available online.

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