Exam 9: Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Intentionally reducing the company's workforce to the point where the number of employees is deemed to be right for the company's current situation is referred to as________ .

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Question 61

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

(True/False)

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Question 62

Human resource specialists, with the matching model, exploit the newly hired employees.

(True/False)

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Question 63

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people, manage talent so people achieve their potential, and maintain the workforce over a long term.

(True/False)

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Question 64

All of the following are current strategic issues of particular concern to managers EXCEPT:

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Question 65

Today, more than ever, strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations. Which of the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees?

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Question 66

Scenario - Sarah's Sharks As the marketing director for Sarah's Sharks, Gloria Riviera is particularly well aware of diversity within the firm's clients in the market place. As a successful woman manager, she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Sarah's Sharks. -Gloria has recognized that valuing diversity is good for her organization for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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Question 67

Managing diversity means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

(True/False)

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Question 68

Many people believe that men make better managers because of their more collaborative, less hierarchical, relationshiporiented approach that is in tune with today's global and multicultural environment.

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Question 69

What are the three primary goals of human resource management HRM)?

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Question 70

________occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions even if his or her performance is good on some dimensions and poor on others.

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Question 71

An exit interview is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine the reasons for their termination.

(True/False)

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Question 72

________are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

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Question 73

Colby is a new interviewer who just finished an interview with Renee. Her professional style and her flawless grooming immediately struck him. Colby gave Renee a very good evaluation although her previous work experience and educational background were not that exceptional. What rating error did Colby succumb to?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 74

Affirmative action requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee promotion from within.

(True/False)

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Question 75

Sexual harassment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

(True/False)

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Question 76

Recruiters are now viewing the profiles and pictures of candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook.

(True/False)

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Question 77

Hopetech Industries has a corporate diversity plan that limits diversity to areas that do not change throughout a person's lifetime, such as race, gender, age, and disability. Hopetech's diversity plan follows which model of corporate diversity?

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Question 78

A rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people defines prejudice.

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Question 79

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor. He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him. This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as:

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Intentionally reducing the company's workforce to the point where the number of employees is deemed to be right for the company's current situation is referred to as________ .

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

Human resource specialists, with the matching model, exploit the newly hired employees.

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people, manage talent so people achieve their potential, and maintain the workforce over a long term.

All of the following are current strategic issues of particular concern to managers EXCEPT:

Today, more than ever, strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations. Which of the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees?

Managing diversity means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

Many people believe that men make better managers because of their more collaborative, less hierarchical, relationshiporiented approach that is in tune with today's global and multicultural environment.

What are the three primary goals of human resource management HRM)?

________occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions even if his or her performance is good on some dimensions and poor on others.

An exit interview is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine the reasons for their termination.

________are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Affirmative action requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee promotion from within.

Sexual harassment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Recruiters are now viewing the profiles and pictures of candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook.

Hopetech Industries has a corporate diversity plan that limits diversity to areas that do not change throughout a person's lifetime, such as race, gender, age, and disability. Hopetech's diversity plan follows which model of corporate diversity?

A rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people defines prejudice.

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor. He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him. This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as:

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Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

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Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 9: Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Intentionally reducing the company's workforce to the point where the number of employees is deemed to be right for the company's current situation is referred to as________ .

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

Human resource specialists, with the matching model, exploit the newly hired employees.

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people, manage talent so people achieve their potential, and maintain the workforce over a long term.

All of the following are current strategic issues of particular concern to managers EXCEPT:

Today, more than ever, strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations. Which of the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees?

Managing diversity means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

Many people believe that men make better managers because of their more collaborative, less hierarchical, relationship­oriented approach that is in tune with today's global and multicultural environment.

What are the three primary goals of human resource management HRM)?

________occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions even if his or her performance is good on some dimensions and poor on others.

An exit interview is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine the reasons for their termination.

________are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Affirmative action requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee promotion from within.

Sexual harassment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Recruiters are now viewing the profiles and pictures of candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook.

Hopetech Industries has a corporate diversity plan that limits diversity to areas that do not change throughout a person's lifetime, such as race, gender, age, and disability. Hopetech's diversity plan follows which model of corporate diversity?

A rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people defines prejudice.

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor. He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him. This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as:

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

Many people believe that men make better managers because of their more collaborative, less hierarchical, relationshiporiented approach that is in tune with today's global and multicultural environment.