Question 1

In a ________, the contract requires workers to join the labor organization after a set period of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  labor supply forecast 
B)  job description 
C)  reference check 
D)  union shop 
E)  needs assessment system 
A)  labor supply forecast 
B)  job description 
C)  reference check 
D)  union shop 
E)  needs assessment system D

Question 2

Compare and contrast the different types of training options.

Accepted Answer

Orientation training familiarizes new employees with their jobs, work units, and the organization in general. Team training teaches employees the skills they need to work together and helps them interact. Diversity training focuses on building awareness of diversity issues and providing the skills employees need to work with others who are different.

Question 3

The Landrum-Griffin Act (1959)

Accepted Answer

A)  was designed to curb abuses by labor union leaders. 
B)  allowed employers to fire workers who favored labor unions. 
C)  provided funds for troops to put down labor strikes. 
D)  defined unfair labor practices by unions. 
E)  permitted workers to reject a union as their representative. 
A)  was designed to curb abuses by labor union leaders. 
B)  allowed employers to fire workers who favored labor unions. 
C)  provided funds for troops to put down labor strikes. 
D)  defined unfair labor practices by unions. 
E)  permitted workers to reject a union as their representative. A

Question 4

In the context of labor relations, ________ refers to a situation wherein workers walk off the job in violation of their contract.

Accepted Answer

A)  grievance procedure 
B)  comparable worth 
C)  employment-at-will 
D)  wildcat strike 
E)  arbitration 
A)  grievance procedure 
B)  comparable worth 
C)  employment-at-will 
D)  wildcat strike 
E)  arbitration

Question 5

In the context of employee benefits, ________ provides financial support to employees laid off for reasons they cannot control.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social Security 
B)  workers' compensation 
C)  unemployment insurance 
D)  profit-sharing 
E)  stock options 
A)  Social Security 
B)  workers' compensation 
C)  unemployment insurance 
D)  profit-sharing 
E)  stock options

Question 6

People can add value by helping to reduce costs and providing something unique to customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ is the legal concept that an employee can be terminated for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plausible termination 
B)  Employment-at-will 
C)  Downsizing 
D)  Outplacement 
E)  Terminal validity 
A)  Plausible termination 
B)  Employment-at-will 
C)  Downsizing 
D)  Outplacement 
E)  Terminal validity

Question 8

What are the two purposes of performance appraisal?

Accepted Answer

Performance appraisal has two basic, equ

Question 9

In the strategic human resources management, people can ________ by helping to lower costs and providing something unique to customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide buffering 
B)  create value 
C)  inspire motivation 
D)  create turnover 
E)  provide benchmarking 
A)  provide buffering 
B)  create value 
C)  inspire motivation 
D)  create turnover 
E)  provide benchmarking

Question 10

________ training is designed to introduce new employees to their jobs and the company, and to familiarize them with policies, procedures, culture, and the like.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity 
B)  Team 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Performance 
E)  Management 
A)  Diversity 
B)  Team 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Performance 
E)  Management

Question 11

________ is a seemingly neutral employment practice that has a disproportionately negative effect on a group protected by the Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Outplacement 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Validity 
D)  Employment-at-will 
E)  Adverse impact 
A)  Outplacement 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Validity 
D)  Employment-at-will 
E)  Adverse impact

Question 12

What are the disadvantages of management by objectives (MBO)?

Accepted Answer

The disadvantages of management by objec

Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruiting?

Accepted Answer

The advantages of internal recruiting ar

Question 14

The final stage in the human resources planning process involves

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating the activities conducted to ensure that they are producing the desired results. 
B)  discharging employees ineffective at realizing organizational goals. 
C)  restarting the entire process. 
D)  evaluating the decisions made for legal compliance. 
E)  distributing compensation adjustments. 
A)  evaluating the activities conducted to ensure that they are producing the desired results. 
B)  discharging employees ineffective at realizing organizational goals. 
C)  restarting the entire process. 
D)  evaluating the decisions made for legal compliance. 
E)  distributing compensation adjustments.

Question 15

Identify the correct statement regarding unstructured interviews.

Accepted Answer

A)  They explore what candidates have actually done in the past. 
B)  They are more likely to be free of bias and stereotypes than structured interviews. 
C)  They focus on hypothetical situations. 
D)  They provide basic information that helps prospective employers make a first cut through candidates. 
E)  E.They ask different interviewees different questions. 
A)  They explore what candidates have actually done in the past. 
B)  They are more likely to be free of bias and stereotypes than structured interviews. 
C)  They focus on hypothetical situations. 
D)  They provide basic information that helps prospective employers make a first cut through candidates. 
E)  E.They ask different interviewees different questions.

Question 16

What are the two functions of job analysis?

Accepted Answer

Job analysis does two things:
• A job de

Question 17

Gil, floor supervisor at JKR Custom Cabinets, has been talking to his workers about what the union organizer has said in recent meetings with the workers. The workers have shared their belief that the union has the power, in future negotiations with management, to obtain employee benefits that are much desired by the workers. Therefore, Gil has advised his division manager that the upcoming vote will be

Accepted Answer

A)  in favor of the union. 
B)  anti-government. 
C)  in favor of an economic strike. 
D)  to seek arbitration. 
E)  to seek mediation. 
A)  in favor of the union. 
B)  anti-government. 
C)  in favor of an economic strike. 
D)  to seek arbitration. 
E)  to seek mediation.

Question 18

Sherry of Sherry's Salon created a(n) ________, which is an estimate of how many and what types of employees are available.

Accepted Answer

A)  demand forecast 
B)  job analysis 
C)  environmental scan 
D)  availability analysis 
E)  labor supply forecast 
A)  demand forecast 
B)  job analysis 
C)  environmental scan 
D)  availability analysis 
E)  labor supply forecast

Question 19

Many companies that rely heavily on internal recruiting use a(n) ________ system to advertise open positions, and this includes a list of duties and the minimum skills and experience required.

Accepted Answer

A)  labor supply 
B)  demand forecast 
C)  job-posting 
D)  reward 
E)  outplacement 
A)  labor supply 
B)  demand forecast 
C)  job-posting 
D)  reward 
E)  outplacement

Question 20

Jeffrey, floor supervisor at Brooks & Sons Warehouse and Storage, has asked Vera, a specialist in the human resources department, to help him fill an open position for a floor worker. Vera asks Jeffrey to describe what is needed to perform the job. Jeffrey replies, "A high-school education; an ability to lift a 50-lb box to a height of 6 feet; an ability to work on one's feet for an 8-hour shift; and an ability to get to work on time." "Fine. I will include these job requirements in the ________," Vera says.

Accepted Answer

A)  job application 
B)  demand forecast 
C)  personality tests 
D)  job specification 
E)  labor forecast 
A)  job application 
B)  demand forecast 
C)  personality tests 
D)  job specification 
E)  labor forecast

In a ________, the contract requires workers to join the labor organization after a set period of time.

Compare and contrast the different types of training options.

The Landrum-Griffin Act (1959)

In the context of labor relations, ________ refers to a situation wherein workers walk off the job in violation of their contract.

In the context of employee benefits, ________ provides financial support to employees laid off for reasons they cannot control.

People can add value by helping to reduce costs and providing something unique to customers.

________ is the legal concept that an employee can be terminated for any reason.

What are the two purposes of performance appraisal?

In the strategic human resources management, people can ________ by helping to lower costs and providing something unique to customers.

________ training is designed to introduce new employees to their jobs and the company, and to familiarize them with policies, procedures, culture, and the like.

________ is a seemingly neutral employment practice that has a disproportionately negative effect on a group protected by the Civil Rights Act.

What are the disadvantages of management by objectives (MBO)?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruiting?

The final stage in the human resources planning process involves

Identify the correct statement regarding unstructured interviews.

What are the two functions of job analysis?

Sherry of Sherry's Salon created a(n) ________, which is an estimate of how many and what types of employees are available.

Many companies that rely heavily on internal recruiting use a(n) ________ system to advertise open positions, and this includes a list of duties and the minimum skills and experience required.

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Exam 8: Managing Human Resources

In a ________, the contract requires workers to join the labor organization after a set period of time.

Compare and contrast the different types of training options.

The Landrum-Griffin Act (1959)

In the context of labor relations, ________ refers to a situation wherein workers walk off the job in violation of their contract.

In the context of employee benefits, ________ provides financial support to employees laid off for reasons they cannot control.

People can add value by helping to reduce costs and providing something unique to customers.

________ is the legal concept that an employee can be terminated for any reason.

What are the two purposes of performance appraisal?

In the strategic human resources management, people can ________ by helping to lower costs and providing something unique to customers.

________ training is designed to introduce new employees to their jobs and the company, and to familiarize them with policies, procedures, culture, and the like.

________ is a seemingly neutral employment practice that has a disproportionately negative effect on a group protected by the Civil Rights Act.

What are the disadvantages of management by objectives (MBO)?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruiting?

The final stage in the human resources planning process involves

Identify the correct statement regarding unstructured interviews.

What are the two functions of job analysis?

Sherry of Sherry's Salon created a(n) ________, which is an estimate of how many and what types of employees are available.

Many companies that rely heavily on internal recruiting use a(n) ________ system to advertise open positions, and this includes a list of duties and the minimum skills and experience required.

Managing in a Global World

The Evolution of Management

The Organizational Environment and Culture

Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

Planning and Decision Making

Entrepreneurship

Organizing for Success

Managing Diversity and Inclusion

Leadership

Motivating People

Teamwork

Communicating

Managerial Control

Innovating and Changing

Filters