Question 1

To use a physical exam as a selection device, a company must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have an insurance carrier that does not require the testing 
B)  prove that supervisors do not need physical abilities to perform their jobs 
C)  be sure the physical requirements are valid and that they do not discriminate 
D)  prove that the test has nothing to do with insurance 
A)  have an insurance carrier that does not require the testing 
B)  prove that supervisors do not need physical abilities to perform their jobs 
C)  be sure the physical requirements are valid and that they do not discriminate 
D)  prove that the test has nothing to do with insurance

Question 2

As a source of potential job candidates, ________ generate(s) the best referrals, because a good referral reflects on the source of the recommendation.

Accepted Answer

A)  the company website 
B)  professional recruiting organizations 
C)  employee referrals 
D)  the internet 
A)  the company website 
B)  professional recruiting organizations 
C)  employee referrals 
D)  the internet

Question 3

A written statement that describes a job and includes job content, environment, and conditions of employment is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  process departmentalization 
B)  job specification 
C)  goal-oriented job definition 
D)  job description 
A)  process departmentalization 
B)  job specification 
C)  goal-oriented job definition 
D)  job description

Question 4

In a short essay, explain how organizations determine future human resource needs.

Accepted Answer

Future human resource needs are determin

Question 5

The Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) shows that the Arab region, compared to other world regions, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  surpasses sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia on gender empowerment 
B)  ranks second to last, only surpassing sub-Saharan Africa on gender empowerment 
C)  ranks last on gender empowerment 
D)  ranks quiet high on gender empowerment 
A)  surpasses sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia on gender empowerment 
B)  ranks second to last, only surpassing sub-Saharan Africa on gender empowerment 
C)  ranks last on gender empowerment 
D)  ranks quiet high on gender empowerment

Question 6

Labor unions use ________ to protect the rights of their members.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional operations 
B)  process 
C)  collective bargaining 
D)  new product development 
A)  functional operations 
B)  process 
C)  collective bargaining 
D)  new product development

Question 7

In a short essay, discuss the work situation of women in Arab organizations, and list the ways in which HR managers can create a female-friendly work environment.

Accepted Answer

Women's work in Arab countries has been

Question 8

The beginning point for any human resource planning process is the examination of the current human resource status by making a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis of customer demands 
B)  product evaluation 
C)  strategic plan 
D)  human resource inventory 
A)  analysis of customer demands 
B)  product evaluation 
C)  strategic plan 
D)  human resource inventory

Question 9

There are three types of orientation: work unit orientation, organization orientation, and procedural orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a short essay, discuss three of the traditional training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

Accepted Answer

a. On-the-job-employees learn how to do

Question 11

When an organization ________, it may need to eliminate jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  is faced with increasing market share 
B)  has been poorly managed 
C)  has grown too slowly 
D)  is confronted with new management 
A)  is faced with increasing market share 
B)  has been poorly managed 
C)  has grown too slowly 
D)  is confronted with new management

Question 12

The New Hire (Scenario)
Fadia begins her career working in the human resources department of a major corporation in UAE. She is asked to help ensure that the organization is following the legal guidelines for employment.
-As Fadia studies management selection processes, she finds that ________ can be used to evaluate managerial potential through job simulation activities. In this process, the potential employees are asked to perform various exercises to simulate real problems they would encounter on the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  interviews 
B)  assessment centers 
C)  work sampling 
D)  written tests 
A)  interviews 
B)  assessment centers 
C)  work sampling 
D)  written tests

Question 13

When there are sexual harassment claims against an organization, it is important to know whether the organization ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  knew about the alleged behavior 
B)  ensured that no retaliatory actions were taken against a person who has filed the charges 
C)  educated its employees on sexual harassment matters 
D)  had mechanisms available to monitor employees 
A)  knew about the alleged behavior 
B)  ensured that no retaliatory actions were taken against a person who has filed the charges 
C)  educated its employees on sexual harassment matters 
D)  had mechanisms available to monitor employees

Question 14

A labor union is an organization that represents workers and seeks to protect their interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a short essay, list five of the six major sources of potential job candidates. Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

1. Internet the advantages are that this

Question 16

The most thorough performance appraisal method, ________, utilizes feedback from supervisors, employees, and coworkers.

Accepted Answer

A)  graphic rating scales 
B)  critical incidents 
C)  360-degree feedback 
D)  management by objectives 
A)  graphic rating scales 
B)  critical incidents 
C)  360-degree feedback 
D)  management by objectives

Question 17

Work-family life conflicts are less relevant for male and single employees as they are for married and female employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A strength of using an application form as a selection device is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  they are reasonably good predictors for supervisory positions 
B)  relevant biographical facts that can be verified have been shown to be valid performance measures for some jobs 
C)  many items on most forms are valid in selecting good employees 
D)  they are moderately valid predictors for many semiskilled and unskilled lower-level jobs in industrial organizations 
A)  they are reasonably good predictors for supervisory positions 
B)  relevant biographical facts that can be verified have been shown to be valid performance measures for some jobs 
C)  many items on most forms are valid in selecting good employees 
D)  they are moderately valid predictors for many semiskilled and unskilled lower-level jobs in industrial organizations

To use a physical exam as a selection device, a company must ________.

As a source of potential job candidates, ________ generate(s) the best referrals, because a good referral reflects on the source of the recommendation.

A written statement that describes a job and includes job content, environment, and conditions of employment is called a ________.

In a short essay, explain how organizations determine future human resource needs.

The Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) shows that the Arab region, compared to other world regions, ________.

Labor unions use ________ to protect the rights of their members.

In a short essay, discuss the work situation of women in Arab organizations, and list the ways in which HR managers can create a female-friendly work environment.

The beginning point for any human resource planning process is the examination of the current human resource status by making a ________.

There are three types of orientation: work unit orientation, organization orientation, and procedural orientation.

In a short essay, discuss three of the traditional training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

When an organization ________, it may need to eliminate jobs.

When there are sexual harassment claims against an organization, it is important to know whether the organization ________.

A labor union is an organization that represents workers and seeks to protect their interests.

In a short essay, list five of the six major sources of potential job candidates. Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

The most thorough performance appraisal method, ________, utilizes feedback from supervisors, employees, and coworkers.

Work-family life conflicts are less relevant for male and single employees as they are for married and female employees.

A strength of using an application form as a selection device is that ________.

Introduction to Management and Organisations

Management History

Organisational Culture and Environment

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision-Makers

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Introduction to Controlling

Managing Operations

Filters

Exam 10: Managing Human Resources

To use a physical exam as a selection device, a company must ________.

As a source of potential job candidates, ________ generate(s) the best referrals, because a good referral reflects on the source of the recommendation.

A written statement that describes a job and includes job content, environment, and conditions of employment is called a ________.

In a short essay, explain how organizations determine future human resource needs.

The Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) shows that the Arab region, compared to other world regions, ________.

Labor unions use ________ to protect the rights of their members.

In a short essay, discuss the work situation of women in Arab organizations, and list the ways in which HR managers can create a female-friendly work environment.

The beginning point for any human resource planning process is the examination of the current human resource status by making a ________.

There are three types of orientation: work unit orientation, organization orientation, and procedural orientation.

In a short essay, discuss three of the traditional training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

When an organization ________, it may need to eliminate jobs.

When there are sexual harassment claims against an organization, it is important to know whether the organization ________.

A labor union is an organization that represents workers and seeks to protect their interests.

In a short essay, list five of the six major sources of potential job candidates. Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

The most thorough performance appraisal method, ________, utilizes feedback from supervisors, employees, and coworkers.

Work-family life conflicts are less relevant for male and single employees as they are for married and female employees.

A strength of using an application form as a selection device is that ________.

Introduction to Management and Organisations

Management History

Organisational Culture and Environment

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision-Makers

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Introduction to Controlling

Managing Operations

Filters