Question 1

A ________ is when managers estimate the qualifications and numbers of employees an organization will need given its goals and strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) supply forecast 
B) job analysis 
C) job specification 
D) demand forecast 
E) job description 
A) supply forecast 
B) job analysis 
C) job specification 
D) demand forecast 
E) job description

Question 2

When a salesperson is evaluated by his or her manager twice a year on a number of performance dimensions,this is an informal appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Tests,which measure the personal characteristics of job applicants,which are relevant to successful performance on the job,are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) personality tests 
B) paper-and-pencil tests 
C) unstructured interview tests 
D) ability tests 
E) structured interview tests 
A) personality tests 
B) paper-and-pencil tests 
C) unstructured interview tests 
D) ability tests 
E) structured interview tests

Question 4

The job specification is the process of identifying the knowledge,skills,and abilities needed to perform the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Canada has become a truly diverse country,especially with respect to which of the following the dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) Age,sexual orientation,and race 
B) Age,race,and ethnicity 
C) Age,ethnicity,and sexual orientation 
D) Age,gender,and sexual orientation 
E) Age,ethnicity,and gender 
A) Age,sexual orientation,and race 
B) Age,race,and ethnicity 
C) Age,ethnicity,and sexual orientation 
D) Age,gender,and sexual orientation 
E) Age,ethnicity,and gender

Question 6

What is pay level? How does the strategy of an organization determine its pay level?

Accepted Answer

Pay level is the relative position of an

Question 7

When Ford Motor Co.tests applicants for assembly-line positions to determine their reading and mathematical skills to determine if they can do these types of jobs,what type of screening procedure is being used?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality tests 
B) Ad hoc tests 
C) Ability tests 
D) Situational tests 
E) Unstructured tests 
A) Personality tests 
B) Ad hoc tests 
C) Ability tests 
D) Situational tests 
E) Unstructured tests

Question 8

In a 360-degree appraisal,a manager's performance is appraised by a variety of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The process of identifying the job descriptions and the job specifications for all of the jobs within an organization is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) training 
B) development 
C) job analysis 
D) selection 
E) performance appraisal 
A) training 
B) development 
C) job analysis 
D) selection 
E) performance appraisal

Question 10

Recruitment is the process by which managers determine the relative qualifications of job applicants and the potential for performing well in a particular job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature in the workplace that negatively affects the work environment or leads to adverse job-related consequences for the employee is known as sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Internal recruitment strategies include job changes that entail no major changes in responsibilities or authority levels or promotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following exemplify hostile work environment sexual harassment,except:

Accepted Answer

A) threats of dismissal by a harasser 
B) sexually oriented comments 
C) displays of pornography 
D) distribution of sexually oriented objects 
E) sexually oriented remarks about someone's physical appearance 
A) threats of dismissal by a harasser 
B) sexually oriented comments 
C) displays of pornography 
D) distribution of sexually oriented objects 
E) sexually oriented remarks about someone's physical appearance

Question 14

A typical hiring process has five steps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Employment Standards Act sets out the maximum employee entitlements for the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

__________ are activities that managers engage in to ensure that they have effective working relationships with the labour unions that represent their employees' interests.

Accepted Answer

A) Collective bargaining 
B) Industrial relations 
C) Labour relations 
D) Collective agreement 
E) Strategic HRM 
A) Collective bargaining 
B) Industrial relations 
C) Labour relations 
D) Collective agreement 
E) Strategic HRM

Question 17

Which of the following e prohibits discrimination on the bases of race,colour,sex,religion,or physical/mental ability?

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian Disabilities Act 
B) Affirmative Action Act 
C) Canadian Workplace Act 
D) Canadian Competition Act 
E) Canadian Human Rights Act 
A) Canadian Disabilities Act 
B) Affirmative Action Act 
C) Canadian Workplace Act 
D) Canadian Competition Act 
E) Canadian Human Rights Act

Question 18

In today's highly diverse population,it is no longer a struggle for highly skilled immigrants living in Canada to find well-paying jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When managers look outside to fill open positions,this is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) external recruiting 
B) internal recruiting 
C) lateral moves 
D) selection 
E) training 
A) external recruiting 
B) internal recruiting 
C) lateral moves 
D) selection 
E) training

Question 20

"Age diversity presents managers with unique challenges." Discuss.

Accepted Answer

Older workers are staying longer in the

A ________ is when managers estimate the qualifications and numbers of employees an organization will need given its goals and strategies.

When a salesperson is evaluated by his or her manager twice a year on a number of performance dimensions,this is an informal appraisal.

Tests,which measure the personal characteristics of job applicants,which are relevant to successful performance on the job,are known as:

The job specification is the process of identifying the knowledge,skills,and abilities needed to perform the job.

Canada has become a truly diverse country,especially with respect to which of the following the dimensions?

What is pay level? How does the strategy of an organization determine its pay level?

When Ford Motor Co.tests applicants for assembly-line positions to determine their reading and mathematical skills to determine if they can do these types of jobs,what type of screening procedure is being used?

In a 360-degree appraisal,a manager's performance is appraised by a variety of people.

The process of identifying the job descriptions and the job specifications for all of the jobs within an organization is known as:

Recruitment is the process by which managers determine the relative qualifications of job applicants and the potential for performing well in a particular job.

Unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature in the workplace that negatively affects the work environment or leads to adverse job-related consequences for the employee is known as sexual harassment.

Internal recruitment strategies include job changes that entail no major changes in responsibilities or authority levels or promotions.

All of the following exemplify hostile work environment sexual harassment,except:

A typical hiring process has five steps.

The Employment Standards Act sets out the maximum employee entitlements for the private sector.

__________ are activities that managers engage in to ensure that they have effective working relationships with the labour unions that represent their employees' interests.

Which of the following e prohibits discrimination on the bases of race,colour,sex,religion,or physical/mental ability?

In today's highly diverse population,it is no longer a struggle for highly skilled immigrants living in Canada to find well-paying jobs.

When managers look outside to fill open positions,this is known as:

"Age diversity presents managers with unique challenges." Discuss.

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

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Exam 7: Managing Human Resources

A ________ is when managers estimate the qualifications and numbers of employees an organization will need given its goals and strategies.

When a salesperson is evaluated by his or her manager twice a year on a number of performance dimensions,this is an informal appraisal.

Tests,which measure the personal characteristics of job applicants,which are relevant to successful performance on the job,are known as:

The job specification is the process of identifying the knowledge,skills,and abilities needed to perform the job.

Canada has become a truly diverse country,especially with respect to which of the following the dimensions?

What is pay level? How does the strategy of an organization determine its pay level?

When Ford Motor Co.tests applicants for assembly-line positions to determine their reading and mathematical skills to determine if they can do these types of jobs,what type of screening procedure is being used?

In a 360-degree appraisal,a manager's performance is appraised by a variety of people.

The process of identifying the job descriptions and the job specifications for all of the jobs within an organization is known as:

Recruitment is the process by which managers determine the relative qualifications of job applicants and the potential for performing well in a particular job.

Unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature in the workplace that negatively affects the work environment or leads to adverse job-related consequences for the employee is known as sexual harassment.

Internal recruitment strategies include job changes that entail no major changes in responsibilities or authority levels or promotions.

All of the following exemplify hostile work environment sexual harassment,except:

A typical hiring process has five steps.

The Employment Standards Act sets out the maximum employee entitlements for the private sector.

__________ are activities that managers engage in to ensure that they have effective working relationships with the labour unions that represent their employees' interests.

Which of the following e prohibits discrimination on the bases of race,colour,sex,religion,or physical/mental ability?

In today's highly diverse population,it is no longer a struggle for highly skilled immigrants living in Canada to find well-paying jobs.

When managers look outside to fill open positions,this is known as:

"Age diversity presents managers with unique challenges." Discuss.

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

Filters