Question 1

Self-evaluations usually reflect the same ratings as evaluations performed by an individual's superiors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Performance evaluation is often used to identify strategic planning directions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

There is evidence that certain traits will be good predictors for performance in many jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) provides a community for human resource professionals around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are ways to overcome problems encountered with performance evaluations except .

Accepted Answer

A)  train evaluators 
B)  evaluate selectively 
C)  focus on identifiable traits 
D)  provide employees with due process 
E)  use multiple evaluators 
A)  train evaluators 
B)  evaluate selectively 
C)  focus on identifiable traits 
D)  provide employees with due process 
E)  use multiple evaluators

Question 6

Performance simulation tests are a specific type of written test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Work sample tests are widely used in hiring_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  professional workers 
B)  managers 
C)  unskilled labor 
D)  skilled workers 
E)  knowledge workers 
A)  professional workers 
B)  managers 
C)  unskilled labor 
D)  skilled workers 
E)  knowledge workers

Question 8

Which type of skill training has become increasingly important in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem solving 
B)  financial 
C)  technical 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  social 
A)  problem solving 
B)  financial 
C)  technical 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  social

Question 9

Work samples are hands-on simulations of a part of the job that an applicant must perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The major problem with a written essay performance appraisal is lack of objectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the selection interview.

Accepted Answer

Not only is the interview widely used, i

Question 12

The approach that compares each employee with every other employee and rates each as either the superior or weaker member of the pair is called group order ranking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As ethical problems have increased in organizations, integrity tests have gained popularity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Forced comparisons are absolute measuring devices for performance evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe and discuss work sample tests and assessment centers.

Accepted Answer

Work sample tests are hands-on simulatio

Question 16

The unstructured interview is_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  often only modestly related to future job performance 
B)  none of A, B or C 
C)  typically biased 
D)  usually made up of random questions 
E)  all of A, B and C 
A)  often only modestly related to future job performance 
B)  none of A, B or C 
C)  typically biased 
D)  usually made up of random questions 
E)  all of A, B and C

Question 17

If the manager uses critical incidents as a method of performance evaluation, then_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  the cost of the evaluation is likely to be incredibly high for the organization 
B)  the subordinate is apt to become confused 
C)  the subordinate is likely to become motivated 
D)  the focus of the evaluation will center on key behaviors 
E)  the evaluator's writing skills become the determining factor of the evaluation 
A)  the cost of the evaluation is likely to be incredibly high for the organization 
B)  the subordinate is apt to become confused 
C)  the subordinate is likely to become motivated 
D)  the focus of the evaluation will center on key behaviors 
E)  the evaluator's writing skills become the determining factor of the evaluation

Question 18

_______can be used to increase the perception that employees are treated fairly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Documenting with a journal 
B)  Multiple raters 
C)  Selective evaluation 
D)  Due process 
E)  Focusing on subjective evaluations 
A)  Documenting with a journal 
B)  Multiple raters 
C)  Selective evaluation 
D)  Due process 
E)  Focusing on subjective evaluations

Question 19

What purposes do performance evaluations serve in organizations?

Accepted Answer

Performance evaluations serve a number o

Question 20

Initiatives to improve work/life balance can include flextime, relocation assistance, on-site child care, and tying manager pay to employee satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Self-evaluations usually reflect the same ratings as evaluations performed by an individual's superiors.

Performance evaluation is often used to identify strategic planning directions.

There is evidence that certain traits will be good predictors for performance in many jobs.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) provides a community for human resource professionals around the world.

All of the following are ways to overcome problems encountered with performance evaluations except .

Performance simulation tests are a specific type of written test.

Work sample tests are widely used in hiring_______ .

Which type of skill training has become increasingly important in organizations?

Work samples are hands-on simulations of a part of the job that an applicant must perform.

The major problem with a written essay performance appraisal is lack of objectivity.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the selection interview.

The approach that compares each employee with every other employee and rates each as either the superior or weaker member of the pair is called group order ranking.

As ethical problems have increased in organizations, integrity tests have gained popularity.

Forced comparisons are absolute measuring devices for performance evaluation.

Describe and discuss work sample tests and assessment centers.

The unstructured interview is_______ .

If the manager uses critical incidents as a method of performance evaluation, then_______ .

_______can be used to increase the perception that employees are treated fairly.

What purposes do performance evaluations serve in organizations?

Initiatives to improve work/life balance can include flextime, relocation assistance, on-site child care, and tying manager pay to employee satisfaction.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: Concepts and Applications

Emotions and Moods

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Organizational Behavior in the Family Business

Intercultural Management: the Significance to Organizational Behavior

Female Entrepreneurs in the Arab World

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Exam 14: Human Resource Policies and Practices in the Arab World

Self-evaluations usually reflect the same ratings as evaluations performed by an individual's superiors.

Performance evaluation is often used to identify strategic planning directions.

There is evidence that certain traits will be good predictors for performance in many jobs.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) provides a community for human resource professionals around the world.

All of the following are ways to overcome problems encountered with performance evaluations except .

Performance simulation tests are a specific type of written test.

Work sample tests are widely used in hiring_______ .

Which type of skill training has become increasingly important in organizations?

Work samples are hands-on simulations of a part of the job that an applicant must perform.

The major problem with a written essay performance appraisal is lack of objectivity.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the selection interview.

The approach that compares each employee with every other employee and rates each as either the superior or weaker member of the pair is called group order ranking.

As ethical problems have increased in organizations, integrity tests have gained popularity.

Forced comparisons are absolute measuring devices for performance evaluation.

Describe and discuss work sample tests and assessment centers.

The unstructured interview is_______ .

If the manager uses critical incidents as a method of performance evaluation, then_______ .

_______can be used to increase the perception that employees are treated fairly.

What purposes do performance evaluations serve in organizations?

Initiatives to improve work/life balance can include flextime, relocation assistance, on-site child care, and tying manager pay to employee satisfaction.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: Concepts and Applications

Emotions and Moods

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Organizational Behavior in the Family Business

Intercultural Management: the Significance to Organizational Behavior

Female Entrepreneurs in the Arab World

Filters