Exam 11: Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

One drawback of performance appraisals is that they cannot be completed for top management because there is no one above this level of management to carry out and evaluate the results.

Markus believes that due to changing technology the minimum skill level that his company is requiring for computer intensive jobs should be increased to include knowledge and experience in higher level programming applications.These new requirements would be reflected in _______________ for various jobs at his company.

Laura Benitez was hired as a management trainee by Simulex Corporation through a special program designed to "right past wrongs" by giving females and minorities greater opportunities for employment and advancement.The program is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.Laura was hired through an)____________ program.

The U.S.Supreme Court has ruled that women cannot be barred from "men only" clubs where,in the past,business contacts are often made and business activity occurs.

It is sometimes advantageous to hire from within because it __________.

Online training gives employers the ability to provide consistent content that is tailored to specific employee training needs.

The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people who are born with physical disabilities,exclusively,but not those who acquire disabilities later in life.

The strategy of giving managers assignments in a variety of departments in order to expose them to different functions is called apprenticeship training.

Andrew took a job with a company that strives to market several new consumer products each year.Prior to this position,he worked in a research lab at a university where he studied nanotechnology.He accepted the new position because the salary was significantly above what he previously made.Within a month's time at the new job,his manager began to have reservations about bringing him on board.Andrew seemed to prefer to work independently of others,and when he did interact with his new colleagues,he passed along subtle reminders of his extensive and superior academic credentials.From a recruitment standpoint,this situation serves as an indication of:

If your company is selling its products or services to the U.S.government,you should study Human Resource law that pertains to:

Women usually find it easier than men to obtain mentors and engage in networking.

According to U.S.business law,accommodation means:

CareerBuilder and the Monster are examples of:

Dee's performance appraisal allowed the director to evaluate her performance,but also allowed peers and subordinates to provide feedback as well.This type of appraisal is called an):

On-the-job training is best suited for jobs that are easily learned or require the employee to perform repetitive physical tasks.

The changes in the American business system that have had the most dramatic impact on the workings of the free enterprise system are the changes in:

Which of the following statements about human resource management opportunities and challenges is most accurate?

The Amabala Corporation is reorganizing to make more extensive use of teams.The company plans to continue paying its workers based on their individual performance.This approach is likely to maximize the success of the team by encouraging all team members to exert their best effort.

Grooming women and minorities for management positions creates fewer hiring opportunities for white men.

Due to the secret nature of performance standards,employees are only permitted to review these standards at the time when they receive their appraisal.