Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The _____ outlines the knowledge, skills, education, physical abilities and other characteristics needed to adequately perform the job.

Accepted Answer

job specification

Question 3

In the workplace, _____ are people who work for an organization, but are not salaried employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-level employees 
B)  direct-related workers 
C)  temporary employees 
D)  contractors 
E)  low-level employees 
A)  upper-level employees 
B)  direct-related workers 
C)  temporary employees 
D)  contractors 
E)  low-level employees D

Question 4

Structured interviews allow the applicant a great deal of freedom in determining the course of the conversation, with the interviewer taking care not to influence the person's remarks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Accepted Answer

Wage and s

Question 6

In training employees for the new positions, Gregory will apply 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 7

All managers are involved in human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The term _____ refers to (1) all monetary payments and (2) all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term _____ refers to (1) all...

Question 9

Competency-based pay systems are also called skill-based pay systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an indicator of sound human capital investment?

Accepted Answer

A)  High turnover 
B)  Innovation 
C)  Little workforce planning 
D)  Lack of career development 
E)  Recruiting of short-term contracts 
A)  High turnover 
B)  Innovation 
C)  Little workforce planning 
D)  Lack of career development 
E)  Recruiting of short-term contracts

Question 11

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 12

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

realistic

Question 13

In recruiting and selecting employees for the new positions, Gregory will apply 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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  right people to become more competitive on a global basis. 
B)  right people for improving quality, innovation, and customer service. 
C)  right people to become less competitive on a local basis. 
D)  right people to retain during mergers and acquisitions. 
E)  right people to apply new information technology for e-business. 
A)  right people to become more competitive on a global basis. 
B)  right people for improving quality, innovation, and customer service. 
C)  right people to become less competitive on a local basis. 
D)  right people to retain during mergers and acquisitions. 
E)  right people to apply new information technology for e-business.

Question 15

When making a performance evaluation, which of the following suggestions would NOT help Gregory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be personally knowledgeable about the employee's job and performance levels. 
B)  Be prepared to tell and sell his view to the employee when necessary. 
C)  Give more frequent feedback to newer employees. 
D)  All of these suggestions would be helpful. 
A)  Be personally knowledgeable about the employee's job and performance levels. 
B)  Be prepared to tell and sell his view to the employee when necessary. 
C)  Give more frequent feedback to newer employees. 
D)  All of these suggestions would be helpful.

Question 16

_____ is defined as "activities or practices that define the characteristics of applicants to whom selection procedures are ultimately applied."

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is defined as "activities or practices...

Question 17

_____ is the first step in attracting an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiring candidates 
B)  Firing employees 
C)  Applying a matching model 
D)  Human resource planning 
E)  Initiating unnecessary change 
A)  Hiring candidates 
B)  Firing employees 
C)  Applying a matching model 
D)  Human resource planning 
E)  Initiating unnecessary change

Question 18

A(n) _____ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ typically lists job duties as...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The _____ is developed from critical incidents pertaining to job performance. Each job performance scale is anchored with specific behavioural statements that describe varying degrees of performance.

Accepted Answer

behavioral

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

The _____ outlines the knowledge, skills, education, physical abilities and other characteristics needed to adequately perform the job.

In the workplace, _____ are people who work for an organization, but are not salaried employees.

Structured interviews allow the applicant a great deal of freedom in determining the course of the conversation, with the interviewer taking care not to influence the person's remarks.

_____ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

In training employees for the new positions, Gregory will apply which human resource management goal?

All managers are involved in human resource management.

The term _____ refers to (1) all monetary payments and (2) all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees.

Competency-based pay systems are also called skill-based pay systems.

Which of the following is an indicator of sound human capital investment?

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

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization is called a(n) _____.

In recruiting and selecting employees for the new positions, Gregory will apply which human resource management goal?

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

When making a performance evaluation, which of the following suggestions would NOT help Gregory?

_____ is defined as "activities or practices that define the characteristics of applicants to whom selection procedures are ultimately applied."

_____ is the first step in attracting an effective workforce.

A(n) _____ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

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

The _____ is developed from critical incidents pertaining to job performance. Each job performance scale is anchored with specific behavioural statements that describe varying degrees of performance.

Introduction to Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Organization and Corporate Culture

The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 14: Managing Human Resources

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

The _____ outlines the knowledge, skills, education, physical abilities and other characteristics needed to adequately perform the job.

In the workplace, _____ are people who work for an organization, but are not salaried employees.

Structured interviews allow the applicant a great deal of freedom in determining the course of the conversation, with the interviewer taking care not to influence the person's remarks.

_____ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

In training employees for the new positions, Gregory will apply which human resource management goal?

All managers are involved in human resource management.

The term _____ refers to (1) all monetary payments and (2) all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees.

Competency-based pay systems are also called skill-based pay systems.

Which of the following is an indicator of sound human capital investment?

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

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization is called a(n) _____.

In recruiting and selecting employees for the new positions, Gregory will apply which human resource management goal?

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

When making a performance evaluation, which of the following suggestions would NOT help Gregory?

_____ is defined as "activities or practices that define the characteristics of applicants to whom selection procedures are ultimately applied."

_____ is the first step in attracting an effective workforce.

A(n) _____ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

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

The _____ is developed from critical incidents pertaining to job performance. Each job performance scale is anchored with specific behavioural statements that describe varying degrees of performance.

Introduction to Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Organization and Corporate Culture

The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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