Question 1

Briefly describe the purposes of job analysis and the two documents that often result from it.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis serves several purposes, in

Question 2

Wegmans has a reputation for paying higher than the prevailing wages in its industry. This is an example of a(n) ____ decision by its management.

Accepted Answer

A)  wage-structure 
B)  wage-level 
C)  wage-evaluation 
D)  incentive 
E)  benefits 
A)  wage-structure 
B)  wage-level 
C)  wage-evaluation 
D)  incentive 
E)  benefits

Question 3

Responsibility for HR activities is shared between the HR department and line managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

While some employers are upset by regulations that set the legal limit on how far apart the risers on a ladder can be, OSHA safety standards are intended to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent long-term health hazards for employees. 
B)  provide uniform equipment for employee protection from excessive noise, air contaminants, and so on. 
C)  prevent on-the-job accidents. 
D)  collect data for determining hazardous or nonhazardous job classifications. 
E)  gather data on a broad range of employee complaints concerning excessive dust, radiation, and so on. 
A)  prevent long-term health hazards for employees. 
B)  provide uniform equipment for employee protection from excessive noise, air contaminants, and so on. 
C)  prevent on-the-job accidents. 
D)  collect data for determining hazardous or nonhazardous job classifications. 
E)  gather data on a broad range of employee complaints concerning excessive dust, radiation, and so on.

Question 5

Drug tests are becomingly increasingly popular as a selection technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Given the environment in which organizations must function today, which of the following statements about human resource management (HRM) is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  HRM should have an important place because of the complex legal environment. 
B)  HRM should be a part of the strategic planning process. 
C)  HRM should be left to line managers because they know their people best. 
D)  HRM should be viewed as a means of significantly increasing productivity. 
E)  Human capital reflects the organization's investment in attracting, retaining, and motivating an effective workforce. 
A)  HRM should have an important place because of the complex legal environment. 
B)  HRM should be a part of the strategic planning process. 
C)  HRM should be left to line managers because they know their people best. 
D)  HRM should be viewed as a means of significantly increasing productivity. 
E)  Human capital reflects the organization's investment in attracting, retaining, and motivating an effective workforce.

Question 7

When a test measures knowledge, skills, or activities used in a job, the test will have ____________________ validity for that job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a test measures knowledge, skills, or...

Question 8

The California Highway Patrol Academy has all of its candidates for promotion attend a multiple-day evaluation session during which they undergo a battery of tests, interviews, and simulated work experiences. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an assessment center. 
B)  a structured orientation process. 
C)  a job analysis. 
D)  external recruiting. 
E)  attrition. 
A)  an assessment center. 
B)  a structured orientation process. 
C)  a job analysis. 
D)  external recruiting. 
E)  attrition.

Question 9

Describe an example of a company or industry where human resource capital is very important and one where it is not so important.

Accepted Answer

An example of a company where human reso

Question 10

What is your dream job? What attracts you to the job? How will a recruiter know you are qualified for that job?

Accepted Answer

My dream job is to work as a wildlife co

Question 11

Ed contracts with various engineering companies to work on specific jobs. When the jobs are concluded, he may begin work for another company or for the same company on a different job. Ed is an example of a contingent worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____________________ reflects the organization's investment in attracting, retaining, and motivating an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ reflects the organization's investment in attracting,...

Question 13

Jan is an average salesperson. She tends to make her sales quota four out of every five months. Last month she closed the largest sale that her company has ever made in its history. Even though there is no indication that she is now an exceptional salesperson, her supervisor ranked her as one. This is an example of how a ____ error can influence a performance appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A)  halo 
B)  leniency 
C)  recency 
D)  frequency 
E)  vestibule 
A)  halo 
B)  leniency 
C)  recency 
D)  frequency 
E)  vestibule

Question 14

In human resource management terminology, presenting a group of managers with a course on leadership would be called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In human resource management terminology, presenting a...

Question 15

Ranking differs from rating in that it compares each employee with a fixed standard rather than comparison with other employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs resigned as CEO for health reasons. Tim Cook took over. Cook had been with Apple for 13 years. This promotion resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  a drop in morale. 
B)  an increase in turnover. 
C)  the ripple effect. 
D)  complaints from the union. 
E)  the loss of highly qualified employees. 
A)  a drop in morale. 
B)  an increase in turnover. 
C)  the ripple effect. 
D)  complaints from the union. 
E)  the loss of highly qualified employees.

Question 17

Job descriptions contain duties, working conditions, tools, materials, and equipment used to perform the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____ is used to determine the relative importance of jobs within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job analysis 
B)  Job evaluation 
C)  The wage-level decision 
D)  The individual wage decision 
E)  Performance evaluation 
A)  Job analysis 
B)  Job evaluation 
C)  The wage-level decision 
D)  The individual wage decision 
E)  Performance evaluation

Question 19

A commonly used technique for planning specific human resource requirements in higher-level positions is the

Accepted Answer

A)  labor regression analysis. 
B)  skills inventory. 
C)  performance appraisal system. 
D)  replacement chart. 
E)  career opportunity roster. 
A)  labor regression analysis. 
B)  skills inventory. 
C)  performance appraisal system. 
D)  replacement chart. 
E)  career opportunity roster.

Question 20

Which of the following labor laws increases management's rights during union organizing campaigns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) 
C)  Labor-Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act) 
D)  Labor Practices Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act 
A)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) 
C)  Labor-Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act) 
D)  Labor Practices Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act

Briefly describe the purposes of job analysis and the two documents that often result from it.

Wegmans has a reputation for paying higher than the prevailing wages in its industry. This is an example of a(n) ____ decision by its management.

Responsibility for HR activities is shared between the HR department and line managers.

While some employers are upset by regulations that set the legal limit on how far apart the risers on a ladder can be, OSHA safety standards are intended to

Drug tests are becomingly increasingly popular as a selection technique.

Given the environment in which organizations must function today, which of the following statements about human resource management (HRM) is FALSE?

When a test measures knowledge, skills, or activities used in a job, the test will have ____________________ validity for that job.

The California Highway Patrol Academy has all of its candidates for promotion attend a multiple-day evaluation session during which they undergo a battery of tests, interviews, and simulated work experiences. This is an example of

Describe an example of a company or industry where human resource capital is very important and one where it is not so important.

What is your dream job? What attracts you to the job? How will a recruiter know you are qualified for that job?

Ed contracts with various engineering companies to work on specific jobs. When the jobs are concluded, he may begin work for another company or for the same company on a different job. Ed is an example of a contingent worker.

____________________ reflects the organization's investment in attracting, retaining, and motivating an effective workforce.

In human resource management terminology, presenting a group of managers with a course on leadership would be called ____________________.

Ranking differs from rating in that it compares each employee with a fixed standard rather than comparison with other employees.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs resigned as CEO for health reasons. Tim Cook took over. Cook had been with Apple for 13 years. This promotion resulted in

Job descriptions contain duties, working conditions, tools, materials, and equipment used to perform the job.

____ is used to determine the relative importance of jobs within the organization.

A commonly used technique for planning specific human resource requirements in higher-level positions is the

Which of the following labor laws increases management's rights during union organizing campaigns?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 13: Managing Human Resources

Briefly describe the purposes of job analysis and the two documents that often result from it.

Wegmans has a reputation for paying higher than the prevailing wages in its industry. This is an example of a(n) ____ decision by its management.

Responsibility for HR activities is shared between the HR department and line managers.

While some employers are upset by regulations that set the legal limit on how far apart the risers on a ladder can be, OSHA safety standards are intended to

Drug tests are becomingly increasingly popular as a selection technique.

Given the environment in which organizations must function today, which of the following statements about human resource management (HRM) is FALSE?

When a test measures knowledge, skills, or activities used in a job, the test will have ____________________ validity for that job.

The California Highway Patrol Academy has all of its candidates for promotion attend a multiple-day evaluation session during which they undergo a battery of tests, interviews, and simulated work experiences. This is an example of

Describe an example of a company or industry where human resource capital is very important and one where it is not so important.

What is your dream job? What attracts you to the job? How will a recruiter know you are qualified for that job?

Ed contracts with various engineering companies to work on specific jobs. When the jobs are concluded, he may begin work for another company or for the same company on a different job. Ed is an example of a contingent worker.

____________________ reflects the organization's investment in attracting, retaining, and motivating an effective workforce.

In human resource management terminology, presenting a group of managers with a course on leadership would be called ____________________.

Ranking differs from rating in that it compares each employee with a fixed standard rather than comparison with other employees.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs resigned as CEO for health reasons. Tim Cook took over. Cook had been with Apple for 13 years. This promotion resulted in

Job descriptions contain duties, working conditions, tools, materials, and equipment used to perform the job.

____ is used to determine the relative importance of jobs within the organization.

A commonly used technique for planning specific human resource requirements in higher-level positions is the

Which of the following labor laws increases management's rights during union organizing campaigns?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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