Question 1

A physical examination may be required before the preliminary job offer is made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Preliminary screening helps weed out those applicants who do not appear to meet the employer's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____ is the process used to determine to what extent an employee is performing the job in the way it was intended to be done.

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance appraisal 
B)  Management by objectives 
C)  Career counseling 
D)  Performance planning 
A)  Performance appraisal 
B)  Management by objectives 
C)  Career counseling 
D)  Performance planning

Question 4

When the supervisor disciplines an employee, the supervisor:

Accepted Answer

A)  Should try to retain a normal relationship with that person. 
B)  Should apologize as soon as possible. 
C)  Should try to change the employee's personality. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Should try to retain a normal relationship with that person. 
B)  Should apologize as soon as possible. 
C)  Should try to change the employee's personality. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

In your own words, give a definition for discipline.

Accepted Answer

The term discipline refers to (1) self-c

Question 6

The ____ publishes Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)  UAW. 
B)  EAP. 
C)  ADA. 
D)  EEOC. 
A)  UAW. 
B)  EAP. 
C)  ADA. 
D)  EEOC.

Question 7

Disciplinary suspension:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is usually handled by the supervisor. 
B)  Is usually given with pay. 
C)  Is used if previous warnings have been ineffective. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Is usually handled by the supervisor. 
B)  Is usually given with pay. 
C)  Is used if previous warnings have been ineffective. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following is (are) true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appraisal interviews are the part of the job that supervisors like most. 
B)  The supervisor should emphasize the positive aspects of the employee's performance while recommending improvements. 
C)  The conventional approach to the appraisal interview is emotionally uplifting for both the employee and the supervisor. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Appraisal interviews are the part of the job that supervisors like most. 
B)  The supervisor should emphasize the positive aspects of the employee's performance while recommending improvements. 
C)  The conventional approach to the appraisal interview is emotionally uplifting for both the employee and the supervisor. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 9

Supervisors can routinely discharge their employees without the consent of top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Performance evaluations can be used for motivational purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Employees should be given a clear warning of the amount of discipline that will be imposed for an offense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The conventional approach to the appraisal interview is emotionally upsetting for both the supervisor and the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which level of management generally has responsibility for interpreting policies for employees and carrying out the selection and training of employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Top. 
B)  Middle. 
C)  Supervisors. 
D)  Project managers. 
A)  Top. 
B)  Middle. 
C)  Supervisors. 
D)  Project managers.

Question 14

EEOC guidelines cover only preemployment testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Pre-employment tests must be ____ approved.

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA. 
B)  EEOC. 
C)  OFCCP. 
D)  AAF. 
A)  OSHA. 
B)  EEOC. 
C)  OFCCP. 
D)  AAF.

Question 16

____ tests are supposed to measure the applicant's emotional adjustment and attitudes, and are used to see how the person might fit into the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proficiency. 
B)  Aptitude. 
C)  Vocational interest. 
D)  Personality. 
A)  Proficiency. 
B)  Aptitude. 
C)  Vocational interest. 
D)  Personality.

Question 17

Why is orientation of new employees important? What is usually involved?

Accepted Answer

On the first day on a new job a new empl

A physical examination may be required before the preliminary job offer is made.

Preliminary screening helps weed out those applicants who do not appear to meet the employer's needs.

____ is the process used to determine to what extent an employee is performing the job in the way it was intended to be done.

When the supervisor disciplines an employee, the supervisor:

In your own words, give a definition for discipline.

The ____ publishes Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

Disciplinary suspension:

Which of the following is (are) true?

Supervisors can routinely discharge their employees without the consent of top management.

Performance evaluations can be used for motivational purposes.

Employees should be given a clear warning of the amount of discipline that will be imposed for an offense.

The conventional approach to the appraisal interview is emotionally upsetting for both the supervisor and the employee.

Which level of management generally has responsibility for interpreting policies for employees and carrying out the selection and training of employees?

EEOC guidelines cover only preemployment testing.

Pre-employment tests must be ____ approved.

____ tests are supposed to measure the applicant's emotional adjustment and attitudes, and are used to see how the person might fit into the organization.

Why is orientation of new employees important? What is usually involved?

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

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Exam 15: Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

A physical examination may be required before the preliminary job offer is made.

Preliminary screening helps weed out those applicants who do not appear to meet the employer's needs.

____ is the process used to determine to what extent an employee is performing the job in the way it was intended to be done.

When the supervisor disciplines an employee, the supervisor:

In your own words, give a definition for discipline.

The ____ publishes Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

Disciplinary suspension:

Which of the following is (are) true?

Supervisors can routinely discharge their employees without the consent of top management.

Performance evaluations can be used for motivational purposes.

Employees should be given a clear warning of the amount of discipline that will be imposed for an offense.

The conventional approach to the appraisal interview is emotionally upsetting for both the supervisor and the employee.

Which level of management generally has responsibility for interpreting policies for employees and carrying out the selection and training of employees?

EEOC guidelines cover only preemployment testing.

Pre-employment tests must be ____ approved.

____ tests are supposed to measure the applicant's emotional adjustment and attitudes, and are used to see how the person might fit into the organization.

Why is orientation of new employees important? What is usually involved?

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

Filters