Question 1

Which of the following statements is most likely to appear in a job description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Responsible for creating market research reports for the product development team. 
B)  Five years' experience in marketing positions. 
C)  High-level creativity and problem-solving abilities. 
D)  Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. 
A)  Responsible for creating market research reports for the product development team. 
B)  Five years' experience in marketing positions. 
C)  High-level creativity and problem-solving abilities. 
D)  Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Question 2

Managers at WestJet Airlines periodically analyze their salary structure for different levels of employees, as well as their mix of health and retirement benefits. These activities are in which phase of HRM?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance 
B)  development 
C)  planning 
D)  acquisition 
A)  maintenance 
B)  development 
C)  planning 
D)  acquisition

Question 3

After Algonquin College realizes its student enrollment has increased by 10%, it sets out to determine how many new professors it will need to hire to meet demand. This is part of which stage of HRM?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintenance 
B)  acquisition 
C)  orientation 
D)  compensation 
A)  maintenance 
B)  acquisition 
C)  orientation 
D)  compensation

Question 4

Many computer programmers make $115,000 per year or more, and they sometimes have multiple companies bidding for their services. As HR manager for a software development firm, you want to attract the best candidates while keeping employment costs from increasing to unsustainable levels. If your competitors offer starting salaries of $115,000, which of the following is your best strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase your starting salaries to $175,000 
B)  increase your starting salaries to $200,000 
C)  offer $135,000 plus a 30% cash bonus 
D)  offer $115,000 plus a generous array of non-monetary benefits 
A)  increase your starting salaries to $175,000 
B)  increase your starting salaries to $200,000 
C)  offer $135,000 plus a 30% cash bonus 
D)  offer $115,000 plus a generous array of non-monetary benefits

Question 5

During which of the following are you given your ID badge, computer login information, and a copy of the employee handbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  training 
B)  orientation 
C)  selection 
D)  development 
A)  training 
B)  orientation 
C)  selection 
D)  development

Question 6

In your first week at a new factory job, you shadow an experienced co-worker as she shows you how to operate the machine you will be using on a day-to-day basis. You are currently undergoing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  development-related training 
B)  orientation 
C)  job-related training 
D)  job analysis 
A)  development-related training 
B)  orientation 
C)  job-related training 
D)  job analysis

Which of the following statements is most likely to appear in a job description?

Managers at WestJet Airlines periodically analyze their salary structure for different levels of employees, as well as their mix of health and retirement benefits. These activities are in which phase of HRM?

After Algonquin College realizes its student enrollment has increased by 10%, it sets out to determine how many new professors it will need to hire to meet demand. This is part of which stage of HRM?

During which of the following are you given your ID badge, computer login information, and a copy of the employee handbook?

In your first week at a new factory job, you shadow an experienced co-worker as she shows you how to operate the machine you will be using on a day-to-day basis. You are currently undergoing which of the following?

Exploring the World of Business and Economics

Being Ethical and Socially Responsible

Exploring Global Business

Choosing a Form of Business Ownership

Considering Small Business Entrepreneurship and Franchises

Understanding the Management Process

Creating a Flexible Organization

Producing Quality Goods and Services

Motivating Employees and Teams

Enhancing Employee Management Relations

Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing

Developing and Managing Products

Managing Distribution and Pricing

Developing Integrated Marketing Communications

Exploring Business Technology

Using Accounting and Financial Information

Understanding Money Banking and Credit

Recognizing the Basics of Financial Management

Understanding Personal Finance and Investments

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Exam 9: Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees

Which of the following statements is most likely to appear in a job description?

Managers at WestJet Airlines periodically analyze their salary structure for different levels of employees, as well as their mix of health and retirement benefits. These activities are in which phase of HRM?

After Algonquin College realizes its student enrollment has increased by 10%, it sets out to determine how many new professors it will need to hire to meet demand. This is part of which stage of HRM?

During which of the following are you given your ID badge, computer login information, and a copy of the employee handbook?

In your first week at a new factory job, you shadow an experienced co-worker as she shows you how to operate the machine you will be using on a day-to-day basis. You are currently undergoing which of the following?

Exploring the World of Business and Economics

Being Ethical and Socially Responsible

Exploring Global Business

Choosing a Form of Business Ownership

Considering Small Business Entrepreneurship and Franchises

Understanding the Management Process

Creating a Flexible Organization

Producing Quality Goods and Services

Motivating Employees and Teams

Enhancing Employee Management Relations

Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing

Developing and Managing Products

Managing Distribution and Pricing

Developing Integrated Marketing Communications

Exploring Business Technology

Using Accounting and Financial Information

Understanding Money Banking and Credit

Recognizing the Basics of Financial Management

Understanding Personal Finance and Investments

Filters