Question 1

List the most frequently used selection devices.

Accepted Answer

The most frequently used selec

Question 2

____________________ 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 3

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that your ow

Question 4

Define workforce diversity.Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

Accepted Answer

Workforce diversity means the hiring and

Question 5

The strategic approach to human resource management recognizes key elements.Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in successful human resource management?

Accepted Answer

A)  All managers are human resource managers. 
B)  Employees are viewed as assets. 
C)  Human resource management is a matching process. 
D)  Only top-line managers are predominantly human resource managers. 
E)  All of these are examples of key ingredients in human resource management. 
A)  All managers are human resource managers. 
B)  Employees are viewed as assets. 
C)  Human resource management is a matching process. 
D)  Only top-line managers are predominantly human resource managers. 
E)  All of these are examples of key ingredients in human resource management.

Question 6

In a family where both parents work,which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Childcare 
B)  Flexible work schedule 
C)  Home-based employment 
D)  Maternity or paternity leaves 
E)  All of these 
A)  Childcare 
B)  Flexible work schedule 
C)  Home-based employment 
D)  Maternity or paternity leaves 
E)  All of these

Question 7

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

Accepted Answer

·Glass ceiling
·Glas

Question 8

The ____ prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals by employers for a demand of "reasonable accommodation."

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  American with Disabilities Act 
C)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act 
A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  American with Disabilities Act 
C)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act

Question 9

Trouser's Inc.top management is exclusively made up of older white males.Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them.Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural diversity. 
B)  the glass ceiling effect. 
C)  rapid promotion and advancement. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  cultural diversity. 
B)  the glass ceiling effect. 
C)  rapid promotion and advancement. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  all of these.

Question 10

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  a monoculture. 
B)  diversity in the workplace. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  a global perspective. 
A)  a monoculture. 
B)  diversity in the workplace. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  a global perspective.

Question 11

Jenna has been given the assignment of determining how many new tellers her bank will need to hire over the next five years.Which of the following questions is irrelevant to her task?

Accepted Answer

A)  How many tellers are expected to retire over the next five years? 
B)  What new technologies (e.g., automated teller machines) will be introduced over the next five years? 
C)  How many new branches does the bank expect to open over the next five years? 
D)  All of these are relevant 
E)  All of these are irrelevant 
A)  How many tellers are expected to retire over the next five years? 
B)  What new technologies (e.g., automated teller machines) will be introduced over the next five years? 
C)  How many new branches does the bank expect to open over the next five years? 
D)  All of these are relevant 
E)  All of these are irrelevant

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

During the first step of the diversity development process,managers may conduct a _________ to uncover diversity problems in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  reports audit 
B)  financial audit 
C)  cultural audit 
D)  diversity audit 
E)  special needs audit 
A)  reports audit 
B)  financial audit 
C)  cultural audit 
D)  diversity audit 
E)  special needs audit

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 more 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 more 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

Scenario - Gregory Trout
Gregory Trout has just received a memo explaining that because of his department's success with the newly developed Trout, Inc., that his request for three new employees has been approved. Gregory now faces the challenge of working with the areas of human resource management in recruiting, selecting, training, and maintaining effective employees.
-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 16

Lainie was denied a promotion to partner in her accounting firm because of her gender.Lainie is a victim of

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  equal employment opportunity. 
D)  employment-at-will. 
E)  termination-at-will. 
A)  discrimination. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  equal employment opportunity. 
D)  employment-at-will. 
E)  termination-at-will.

Question 17

____________________ is the hiring or promoting of applicants based on criteria that are not job relevant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the hiring or promoting of...

Question 18

The ____ prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disability.

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  Immigration Reform and Control Act 
C)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
E)  Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Act 
A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  Immigration Reform and Control Act 
C)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
E)  Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Act

Question 19

Which of these may include intelligence tests,aptitude and ability test,and personality inventories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment tests 
B)  Probability exams 
C)  Employment tests 
D)  Development tests 
E)  Culture exams 
A)  Assessment tests 
B)  Probability exams 
C)  Employment tests 
D)  Development tests 
E)  Culture exams

Question 20

A policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A policy requiring employers to take positive...

List the most frequently used selection devices.

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

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

Define workforce diversity.Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

The strategic approach to human resource management recognizes key elements.Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in successful human resource management?

In a family where both parents work,which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

The ____ prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals by employers for a demand of "reasonable accommodation."

Trouser's Inc.top management is exclusively made up of older white males.Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them.Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

Jenna has been given the assignment of determining how many new tellers her bank will need to hire over the next five years.Which of the following questions is irrelevant to her task?

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

During the first step of the diversity development process,managers may conduct a _________ to uncover diversity problems in the organization.

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

Lainie was denied a promotion to partner in her accounting firm because of her gender.Lainie is a victim of

____________________ is the hiring or promoting of applicants based on criteria that are not job relevant.

The ____ prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disability.

Which of these may include intelligence tests,aptitude and ability test,and personality inventories?

A policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups is known as ____________________.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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Exam 9: Managing Human Resources and Diversity

List the most frequently used selection devices.

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

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

Define workforce diversity.Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

The strategic approach to human resource management recognizes key elements.Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in successful human resource management?

In a family where both parents work,which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

The ____ prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals by employers for a demand of "reasonable accommodation."

Trouser's Inc.top management is exclusively made up of older white males.Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them.Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

Jenna has been given the assignment of determining how many new tellers her bank will need to hire over the next five years.Which of the following questions is irrelevant to her task?

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

During the first step of the diversity development process,managers may conduct a _________ to uncover diversity problems in the organization.

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

Lainie was denied a promotion to partner in her accounting firm because of her gender.Lainie is a victim of

____________________ is the hiring or promoting of applicants based on criteria that are not job relevant.

The ____ prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disability.

Which of these may include intelligence tests,aptitude and ability test,and personality inventories?

A policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups is known as ____________________.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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