Exam 17: Human Resource Policies and Practices

At Chauvin Corp., only one among the twenty-five senior executives in the firm is a woman and only four among the fifty junior executives are women. Hence, the company was recently charged on grounds of sexual discrimination in the workplace by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Which of the following, if true, could help Chauvin Corp. defend itself against the charges?

Which of the following performance evaluation methods is often used in recommending students to graduate schools?

Which of the following evaluation methods focuses the evaluator's attention on those behaviors that are key to executing a job effectively?

Which of the following is a form of background check?

Assessment centers are typically used to evaluate a candidate's ________ potential.

Which of the following work-life initiatives is a direct service?

You are involved in training and development for your division at Dunder Mifflin Inc. You want to target some specific organizational problems through training. -Your organization is situated in an urban area where many students do not finish high school. You will probably first have to address the skill category termed ________ skills.

Describe and discuss work-sample tests and assessment centers and the contexts in which they can be used effectively.

Scarlett has received authorization to add an assistant manager to her department. This person will be working closely with Scarlett and must have excellent interpersonal as well as technical skills. Scarlett wants to make certain that she maximizes the chance of choosing the correct individual and is trying to decide on the most appropriate selection device. -Which of the following is most likely to be used by Scarlett during the initial selection stage to check if an applicant meets the basic qualifications for a job?

Imagine that you are a manager of a multifaceted manufacturing operation with a new crew of twenty arriving for training. The crew is comprised of different types of learners. Describe a training program comprised of three different sessions that would cater to four different individual learning styles. State whether each of the training sessions would be on-the-job or off-the-job training, and whether it is formal or informal.

Which of the following tends to have a disproportionate amount of influence on employee selection decisions?

A test that measures factors such as dependability, carefulness, responsibility, and honesty is referred to as a task variability test.

Describe disadvantages of the selection interview.

Which of the following is most likely to be used for preliminary "rough cuts" to decide whether an applicant meets the basic qualifications for a job?

The most popular off-the-job training method is live classroom lectures.

Which of the following statements is true concerning international selection practices?

Researchers now recognize three major types of behavior that constitute performance at work. Which of the following are these three major types of behavior?

Time pressures are the primary problem underlying work-life conflicts.

Dunder Mifflin Inc. is considering implementing employee ethics training programs. Some members of senior management are opposed to these programs. Their opposition is most likely based on which of the following beliefs?

Which of the following is most likely to be an initial selection device?