Question 1

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Childcare 
B)  Flexible work schedule 
C)  Home-based employment 
D)  Maternity or paternity leaves 
E)  All of these 
A)  Childcare 
B)  Flexible work schedule 
C)  Home-based employment 
D)  Maternity or paternity leaves 
E)  All of these

Question 2

Recruiting methods that are used to promote the hiring, development, and retention of "protected groups" are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  equal employment opportunity. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  illegal discrimination. 
D)  unfair labor practices. 
E)  nepotism. 
A)  equal employment opportunity. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  illegal discrimination. 
D)  unfair labor practices. 
E)  nepotism.

Question 3

is a rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label 
B)  Prejudice 
C)  Typecast 
D)  Discrimination 
E)  Stereotype 
A)  Label 
B)  Prejudice 
C)  Typecast 
D)  Discrimination 
E)  Stereotype

Question 4

Finding the right people to apply new information technology for e-business is a current strategic issue of particular concern for HR managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

From the employer's viewpoint, which of these is part of new social contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard training programs 
B)  Limited information 
C)  Incentive compensation 
D)  Routine jobs 
A)  Standard training programs 
B)  Limited information 
C)  Incentive compensation 
D)  Routine jobs

Question 6

Which of the following is a process that uses multiple raters, including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 360-degree feedback 
B)  Job evaluation 
C)  Multiple-rater appraisal 
D)  Performance appraisal interview 
E)  Homogeneity appraisal 
A)  A 360-degree feedback 
B)  Job evaluation 
C)  Multiple-rater appraisal 
D)  Performance appraisal interview 
E)  Homogeneity appraisal

Question 7

_______refers to the activities undertaken to attract, develop, and maintain an effective workforce within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Human resource management 
B)  Recruitment 
C)  Talent search 
D)  Strategic management 
E)  Operations management 
A)  Human resource management 
B)  Recruitment 
C)  Talent search 
D)  Strategic management 
E)  Operations management

Question 8

________is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________is the process of determining the value...

Question 9

The belief that ethics are not absolute but instead need to be evaluated relative to the situation refers to ethnorelativism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Exit interviews are valuable HR tools only if the departing employee leaves voluntarily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that one's own group or...

Question 12

Age, race, and gender are included in the traditional dimension of diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  "What is the current turnover rate?" 
B)  "What is the volume of business expected to be over the next five years?" 
C)  "What was the volume of business over the past five years?" 
D)  "How will new technology affect the organization?" 
E)  All of these are relevant questions for human resource planning. 
A)  "What is the current turnover rate?" 
B)  "What is the volume of business expected to be over the next five years?" 
C)  "What was the volume of business over the past five years?" 
D)  "How will new technology affect the organization?" 
E)  All of these are relevant questions for human resource planning.

Question 14

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementing strategies 
B)  Managing talent 
C)  Maintaining an effective workforce 
D)  Finding the right people 
E)  Controlling strategies 
A)  Implementing strategies 
B)  Managing talent 
C)  Maintaining an effective workforce 
D)  Finding the right people 
E)  Controlling strategies

Question 15

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is inappropriate to ask on an employment application?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the applicant is over 18 
B)  Where the applicant went to school 
C)  If the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime 
D)  Whether the applicant has any disabilities that might inhibit job performance 
E)  Applicant's ancestry/ethnicity 
A)  If the applicant is over 18 
B)  Where the applicant went to school 
C)  If the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime 
D)  Whether the applicant has any disabilities that might inhibit job performance 
E)  Applicant's ancestry/ethnicity

Question 17

All of the following are goals of human resource management EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  finding the right people for the job. 
B)  managing talent so people achieve their potential. 
C)  maintaining an effective work force. 
D)  turning over an effective workforce. 
E)  both attracting an effective work force and maintaining an effective work force. 
A)  finding the right people for the job. 
B)  managing talent so people achieve their potential. 
C)  maintaining an effective work force. 
D)  turning over an effective workforce. 
E)  both attracting an effective work force and maintaining an effective work force.

Question 18

An________ typically outlines the knowledge, skills, education, and physical abilities needed to perform the job adequately.

Accepted Answer

A)  job specification 
B)  application form 
C)  assessment test 
D)  paper-and-pencil test 
E)  OJT 
A)  job specification 
B)  application form 
C)  assessment test 
D)  paper-and-pencil test 
E)  OJT

Question 19

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The average U.S. worker, today, is________ than ever.

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to be married 
B)  younger 
C)  older 
D)  more likely to be male 
E)  uneducated 
A)  more likely to be married 
B)  younger 
C)  older 
D)  more likely to be male 
E)  uneducated

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Recruiting methods that are used to promote the hiring, development, and retention of "protected groups" are examples of:

is a rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people.

Finding the right people to apply new information technology for e-business is a current strategic issue of particular concern for HR managers.

From the employer's viewpoint, which of these is part of new social contract?

Which of the following is a process that uses multiple raters, including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development?

_______refers to the activities undertaken to attract, develop, and maintain an effective workforce within an organization.

________is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

The belief that ethics are not absolute but instead need to be evaluated relative to the situation refers to ethnorelativism.

Exit interviews are valuable HR tools only if the departing employee leaves voluntarily.

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ________.

Age, race, and gender are included in the traditional dimension of diversity.

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT:

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

Which of the following is inappropriate to ask on an employment application?

All of the following are goals of human resource management EXCEPT :

An________ typically outlines the knowledge, skills, education, and physical abilities needed to perform the job adequately.

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

The average U.S. worker, today, is________ than ever.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Exam 9: Managing Human Resources and Diversity

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Recruiting methods that are used to promote the hiring, development, and retention of "protected groups" are examples of:

is a rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people.

Finding the right people to apply new information technology for e-business is a current strategic issue of particular concern for HR managers.

From the employer's viewpoint, which of these is part of new social contract?

Which of the following is a process that uses multiple raters, including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development?

_______refers to the activities undertaken to attract, develop, and maintain an effective workforce within an organization.

________is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

The belief that ethics are not absolute but instead need to be evaluated relative to the situation refers to ethnorelativism.

Exit interviews are valuable HR tools only if the departing employee leaves voluntarily.

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ________.

Age, race, and gender are included in the traditional dimension of diversity.

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT:

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

Which of the following is inappropriate to ask on an employment application?

All of the following are goals of human resource management EXCEPT :

An________ typically outlines the knowledge, skills, education, and physical abilities needed to perform the job adequately.

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

The average U.S. worker, today, is________ than ever.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters