Question 1

The law is relatively indifferent between the use of written contracts and the use of oral contracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding long-term variable pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stock options qualify for special tax treatment for employees. 
B)  Small public organizations are more likely to provide stock options than large public organizations. 
C)  Stock options guarantee a fixed rate of return on investment. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Stock options qualify for special tax treatment for employees. 
B)  Small public organizations are more likely to provide stock options than large public organizations. 
C)  Stock options guarantee a fixed rate of return on investment. 
D)  None of the above D

Question 3

When rejecting job applicants, most organizations do so with a rejection message to the applicant that is short and vague in content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A temporary pay premium added to the regular base pay of an employee to account for a temporary market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage is called a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hot skill premium 
B)  tight labor market adjustment 
C)  key skill premium 
D)  none of the above 
A)  hot skill premium 
B)  tight labor market adjustment 
C)  key skill premium 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

What is the relationship between orientation and socialization activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation covers job content, socialization covers social content. 
B)  Orientation is usually a small group activity, socialization is one on one. 
C)  Orientation is typically an immediate activity for new hires, which overlaps with more long-term socialization. 
D)  Orientation is formal, socialization is informal. 
A)  Orientation covers job content, socialization covers social content. 
B)  Orientation is usually a small group activity, socialization is one on one. 
C)  Orientation is typically an immediate activity for new hires, which overlaps with more long-term socialization. 
D)  Orientation is formal, socialization is informal.

Question 6

A non-compete agreement restricts a departing employee from competing against the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The strategic approach to job offers involves considering the total package of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards that the offered job will provide to the finalist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A hot skill premium is a permanent pay premium added to the regular base pay to account for market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The three elements required for a contract to be legally binding are: offer, acceptance, and written documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Non-compete agreements that would keep employees from indefinitely practicing their trade or profession are not enforceable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Applicant dishonesty is a common problem as relates to the reporting of the applicant's current salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about reneging on job offers is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  reneging is often caused by sudden changes in circumstances, such as a change in health status 
B)  there are substantial legal concerns about reneging 
C)  most employers feel the level of reneging has increased dramatically in recent years 
D)  solid evidence on reneging and why it occurs is lacking 
A)  reneging is often caused by sudden changes in circumstances, such as a change in health status 
B)  there are substantial legal concerns about reneging 
C)  most employers feel the level of reneging has increased dramatically in recent years 
D)  solid evidence on reneging and why it occurs is lacking

Question 13

One reason organizations often opt out of flat pay rates in favor of differential pay rates, is because job applicants are similar in KSAO quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is likely to be a contingency related to a job offer?

Accepted Answer

A)  satisfactory reference checks 
B)  job salary 
C)  job benefits 
D)  job vacation privileges 
A)  satisfactory reference checks 
B)  job salary 
C)  job benefits 
D)  job vacation privileges

Question 15

The most sensible approach for addressing the issue of applicant truthfulness would be to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  receive applicant information in good faith since the majority of applicants will be honest and it is not fair to inconvenience everyone with more verification because of a few "bad apples" 
B)  treat applicants with trust and they will respond with honesty in most cases 
C)  have applicants provide independent, third-party documentation of all job information provided on application blanks 
D)  verify the applicant information provided that is deemed most vital 
A)  receive applicant information in good faith since the majority of applicants will be honest and it is not fair to inconvenience everyone with more verification because of a few "bad apples" 
B)  treat applicants with trust and they will respond with honesty in most cases 
C)  have applicants provide independent, third-party documentation of all job information provided on application blanks 
D)  verify the applicant information provided that is deemed most vital

Question 16

An organization should provide a definite starting date for an offer, or else the acceptance and consideration of the offer occur whenever the new hire actually begins to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Written job offers should normally contain terms of acceptance that require acceptance without revision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When job offer negotiating strategies are to be used as part of an aggressive EEO/AA recruitment program, the strategy most appropriate to be used in such a situation is the "competitive strategy."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Access to typical salary information for various occupations or job titles is very hard to come by, especially for job seekers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Terms and conditions that the organization states the employee is entitled to upon departure from the organization constitute _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pay rates 
B)  health benefits 
C)  severance packages 
D)  life insurance 
A)  pay rates 
B)  health benefits 
C)  severance packages 
D)  life insurance

The law is relatively indifferent between the use of written contracts and the use of oral contracts.

Which of the following is true regarding long-term variable pay?

When rejecting job applicants, most organizations do so with a rejection message to the applicant that is short and vague in content.

A temporary pay premium added to the regular base pay of an employee to account for a temporary market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage is called a(n) ____________.

What is the relationship between orientation and socialization activities?

A non-compete agreement restricts a departing employee from competing against the organization.

The strategic approach to job offers involves considering the total package of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards that the offered job will provide to the finalist.

A hot skill premium is a permanent pay premium added to the regular base pay to account for market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage.

The three elements required for a contract to be legally binding are: offer, acceptance, and written documentation.

Non-compete agreements that would keep employees from indefinitely practicing their trade or profession are not enforceable.

Applicant dishonesty is a common problem as relates to the reporting of the applicant's current salary.

Which of the following statements about reneging on job offers is false?

One reason organizations often opt out of flat pay rates in favor of differential pay rates, is because job applicants are similar in KSAO quality.

Which of the following is likely to be a contingency related to a job offer?

The most sensible approach for addressing the issue of applicant truthfulness would be to ________.

An organization should provide a definite starting date for an offer, or else the acceptance and consideration of the offer occur whenever the new hire actually begins to work.

Written job offers should normally contain terms of acceptance that require acceptance without revision.

When job offer negotiating strategies are to be used as part of an aggressive EEO/AA recruitment program, the strategy most appropriate to be used in such a situation is the "competitive strategy."

Access to typical salary information for various occupations or job titles is very hard to come by, especially for job seekers.

Terms and conditions that the organization states the employee is entitled to upon departure from the organization constitute _________.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters

Exam 12: Final Match

The law is relatively indifferent between the use of written contracts and the use of oral contracts.

Which of the following is true regarding long-term variable pay?

When rejecting job applicants, most organizations do so with a rejection message to the applicant that is short and vague in content.

A temporary pay premium added to the regular base pay of an employee to account for a temporary market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage is called a(n) ____________.

What is the relationship between orientation and socialization activities?

A non-compete agreement restricts a departing employee from competing against the organization.

The strategic approach to job offers involves considering the total package of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards that the offered job will provide to the finalist.

A hot skill premium is a permanent pay premium added to the regular base pay to account for market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage.

The three elements required for a contract to be legally binding are: offer, acceptance, and written documentation.

Non-compete agreements that would keep employees from indefinitely practicing their trade or profession are not enforceable.

Applicant dishonesty is a common problem as relates to the reporting of the applicant's current salary.

Which of the following statements about reneging on job offers is false?

One reason organizations often opt out of flat pay rates in favor of differential pay rates, is because job applicants are similar in KSAO quality.

Which of the following is likely to be a contingency related to a job offer?

The most sensible approach for addressing the issue of applicant truthfulness would be to ________.

An organization should provide a definite starting date for an offer, or else the acceptance and consideration of the offer occur whenever the new hire actually begins to work.

Written job offers should normally contain terms of acceptance that require acceptance without revision.

When job offer negotiating strategies are to be used as part of an aggressive EEO/AA recruitment program, the strategy most appropriate to be used in such a situation is the "competitive strategy."

Access to typical salary information for various occupations or job titles is very hard to come by, especially for job seekers.

Terms and conditions that the organization states the employee is entitled to upon departure from the organization constitute _________.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters