Question 1

Which of the following have/has proven to be a particularly good predictor for jobs that include cognitively complex tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence tests 
B)  work sampling 
C)  integrity evaluations 
D)  drug tests 
E)  behavioral assessment 
A)  intelligence tests 
B)  work sampling 
C)  integrity evaluations 
D)  drug tests 
E)  behavioral assessment

Question 2

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, firms cannot require employees to pass a medical exam before or after a job offer is made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Counterproductivity: Actions that actively damage the organization. These behaviors include stealing, damaging company property, behaving aggressively toward co-workers, and taking avoidable absences.

Accepted Answer

Counterproductivity: Actions that active

Question 4

Briefly explain any three types of written tests that are typically used in the employee selection process?

Accepted Answer

Typical written tests include tests of i

Question 5

Elaborate sets of performance-simulation tests, specifically designed to evaluate a candidate's managerial potential, are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  considered drawbacks of some management development programs 
B)  likely to skew the results of behavioral samples 
C)  administered in assessment centers 
D)  less effective than work sampling 
E)  similar to personality tests 
A)  considered drawbacks of some management development programs 
B)  likely to skew the results of behavioral samples 
C)  administered in assessment centers 
D)  less effective than work sampling 
E)  similar to personality tests

Question 6

Drug testing is controversial. Which of the following is an argument used against drug testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The results of drug tests can be faked easily. 
B)  Drug tests are injurious to a person's health. 
C)  Drug use is a private matter. 
D)  Drug tests are generally inaccurate. 
E)  Drug tests are costly. 
A)  The results of drug tests can be faked easily. 
B)  Drug tests are injurious to a person's health. 
C)  Drug use is a private matter. 
D)  Drug tests are generally inaccurate. 
E)  Drug tests are costly.

Question 7

What purposes do performance evaluations serve in organizations?

Accepted Answer

Performance evaluations serve a number o

Question 8

The 360-degree appraisal method takes into consideration feedback from co-workers, customers, and subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

By training employees on how to be better listeners, organizations attempt to improve their ________ skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  technical 
D)  problem-solving 
E)  ethical 
A)  cultural 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  technical 
D)  problem-solving 
E)  ethical

Question 10

________ involves evaluating one's performance against the performance of one or more others.

Accepted Answer

A)  The critical incident method 
B)  An assessment center evaluation 
C)  Forced comparison 
D)  BARS 
E)  Likert analysis 
A)  The critical incident method 
B)  An assessment center evaluation 
C)  Forced comparison 
D)  BARS 
E)  Likert analysis

Question 11

Sirius Corp, an automobile manufacturer from Texas, has a number of vacancies at lower management levels and wants to fill the positions from within the company itself rather than recruit externally. The company plans to e-mail the job specifications to all employees and post the jobs on the company Web site.
-Which of the following, if true, will weaken the company's decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sirius Corp. just opened a new manufacturing facility in New Mexico. 
B)  Several top performing entry level employees have received offers from rival companies. 
C)  The company recently instituted a technical skills improvement program for shop floor employees. 
D)  The majority of the company's employees have only a basic level of education. 
E)  The existing shop floor employees have high potential and personal ambition to rise in their careers. 
A)  Sirius Corp. just opened a new manufacturing facility in New Mexico. 
B)  Several top performing entry level employees have received offers from rival companies. 
C)  The company recently instituted a technical skills improvement program for shop floor employees. 
D)  The majority of the company's employees have only a basic level of education. 
E)  The existing shop floor employees have high potential and personal ambition to rise in their careers.

Question 12

Discuss e-learning and its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

The fastest-growing training medium is p

Question 13

________ refers to actions that contribute to the psychological environment of the organization, such as helping others when not required.

Accepted Answer

A)  Groupthink 
B)  Citizenship 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Counterproductivity 
E)  Social loafing 
A)  Groupthink 
B)  Citizenship 
C)  Satisficing 
D)  Counterproductivity 
E)  Social loafing

Question 14

A formal mentoring program is an example of an off-the-job training method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following have/has proven to be a particularly good predictor for jobs that include cognitively complex tasks?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, firms cannot require employees to pass a medical exam before or after a job offer is made.

Counterproductivity: Actions that actively damage the organization. These behaviors include stealing, damaging company property, behaving aggressively toward co-workers, and taking avoidable absences.

Briefly explain any three types of written tests that are typically used in the employee selection process?

Elaborate sets of performance-simulation tests, specifically designed to evaluate a candidate's managerial potential, are ________.

Drug testing is controversial. Which of the following is an argument used against drug testing?

What purposes do performance evaluations serve in organizations?

The 360-degree appraisal method takes into consideration feedback from co-workers, customers, and subordinates.

By training employees on how to be better listeners, organizations attempt to improve their ________ skills.

________ involves evaluating one's performance against the performance of one or more others.

Discuss e-learning and its advantages and disadvantages.

________ refers to actions that contribute to the psychological environment of the organization, such as helping others when not required.

A formal mentoring program is an example of an off-the-job training method.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 17: Human Resource Policies and Practices

Which of the following have/has proven to be a particularly good predictor for jobs that include cognitively complex tasks?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, firms cannot require employees to pass a medical exam before or after a job offer is made.

Counterproductivity: Actions that actively damage the organization. These behaviors include stealing, damaging company property, behaving aggressively toward co-workers, and taking avoidable absences.

Briefly explain any three types of written tests that are typically used in the employee selection process?

Elaborate sets of performance-simulation tests, specifically designed to evaluate a candidate's managerial potential, are ________.

Drug testing is controversial. Which of the following is an argument used against drug testing?

What purposes do performance evaluations serve in organizations?

The 360-degree appraisal method takes into consideration feedback from co-workers, customers, and subordinates.

By training employees on how to be better listeners, organizations attempt to improve their ________ skills.

________ involves evaluating one's performance against the performance of one or more others.

Discuss e-learning and its advantages and disadvantages.

________ refers to actions that contribute to the psychological environment of the organization, such as helping others when not required.

A formal mentoring program is an example of an off-the-job training method.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters