Question 1

The set of activities that are undertaken to attract, develop, and maintain an effective work force refers to human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Civil Rights Act 
C)  Equal Pay Act 
D)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
E)  Immigration Reform and Control Act 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Civil Rights Act 
C)  Equal Pay Act 
D)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
E)  Immigration Reform and Control Act B

Question 3

On employee applications and during interviews, it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  race or color of skin. 
B)  if the applicant is over 18. 
C)  if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. 
D)  prior work experience. 
E)  if the applicant has a legal right to work in the United States. 
A)  race or color of skin. 
B)  if the applicant is over 18. 
C)  if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. 
D)  prior work experience. 
E)  if the applicant has a legal right to work in the United States. A

Question 4

When an experienced employee guides and supports a newcomer or less-experienced employee, this is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mentoring 
B)  coaching 
C)  managing 
D)  directing 
E)  consulting 
A)  mentoring 
B)  coaching 
C)  managing 
D)  directing 
E)  consulting

Question 5

While on a job interview for an administrative position at a university, Alyssa was asked to respond to simulated memos and emails that are similar to those she would address if she was in that position. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive ability test 
B)  performance review 
C)  360 degree feedback test 
D)  work sample test 
E)  assessment center 
A)  cognitive ability test 
B)  performance review 
C)  360 degree feedback test 
D)  work sample test 
E)  assessment center

Question 6

What are the three primary ways human resource management is changing?

Accepted Answer

HRM is changing in three prima

Question 7

_____ is the first step in attracting an effective work force.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selecting the candidate 
B)  Choosing recruiting sources 
C)  Applying the matching model 
D)  Human resource planning 
E)  Initiating change 
A)  Selecting the candidate 
B)  Choosing recruiting sources 
C)  Applying the matching model 
D)  Human resource planning 
E)  Initiating change

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a method used in external recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Private employment agencies 
B)  Employee referrals 
C)  Newspaper advertising 
D)  Employee resource chart 
E)  State employment services 
A)  Private employment agencies 
B)  Employee referrals 
C)  Newspaper advertising 
D)  Employee resource chart 
E)  State employment services

Question 9

Human resource management (HRM) involves those systems in an organization that are designed to make sure human talent is used effectively and efficiently to further organizational goals. Write a short essay in which you interpret the three key elements that characterize a strategic approach to HRM, and address how these elements relate to the strategic issues that managers are faced with today.

Accepted Answer

Student interpretation of three key elem

Question 10

Which legal act establishes mandatory safety and health standards in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
B)  Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
C)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
E)  Civil Rights Act 
A)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
B)  Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
C)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
E)  Civil Rights Act

Question 11

One of the most dangerous performance evaluation errors is _____, which places an employee into a class or category based on one or a few traits or characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  homogeneity 
B)  the halo effect 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  diversion 
E)  leniency 
A)  homogeneity 
B)  the halo effect 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  diversion 
E)  leniency

Question 12

All managers are involved in human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

With the _____, the organization and the individual attempt to match the needs, interests, and values that they offer each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the _____, the organization and the...

Question 14

_____ is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the process of determining the...

Question 15

The economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees refers to personal capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the new workplace, _____ are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of the fastest-growing approaches to recruiting today is the use of the Internet, called E-cruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ is the second step in attracting individuals who show signs of becoming valued, productive, and satisfied employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selecting the candidate 
B)  Choosing recruiting procedures 
C)  Applying the matching model 
D)  Human resource planning 
E)  Initiating change 
A)  Selecting the candidate 
B)  Choosing recruiting procedures 
C)  Applying the matching model 
D)  Human resource planning 
E)  Initiating change

Question 20

List the three most common types of employment tests that organizations may use to select employees.

Accepted Answer

∙ Cognitive ability

The set of activities that are undertaken to attract, develop, and maintain an effective work force refers to human resource management.

Which of the following created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

On employee applications and during interviews, it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT:

When an experienced employee guides and supports a newcomer or less-experienced employee, this is referred to as _____.

While on a job interview for an administrative position at a university, Alyssa was asked to respond to simulated memos and emails that are similar to those she would address if she was in that position. This is an example of a(n) _____.

What are the three primary ways human resource management is changing?

_____ is the first step in attracting an effective work force.

Which of the following is NOT a method used in external recruiting?

Which legal act establishes mandatory safety and health standards in organizations?

One of the most dangerous performance evaluation errors is _____, which places an employee into a class or category based on one or a few traits or characteristics.

All managers are involved in human resource management.

With the _____, the organization and the individual attempt to match the needs, interests, and values that they offer each other.

_____ is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

The economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees refers to personal capital.

In the new workplace, _____ are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

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

One of the fastest-growing approaches to recruiting today is the use of the Internet, called E-cruiting.

_____ is the second step in attracting individuals who show signs of becoming valued, productive, and satisfied employees.

List the three most common types of employment tests that organizations may use to select employees.

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Managerial Decision Making

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Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

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Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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The set of activities that are undertaken to attract, develop, and maintain an effective work force refers to human resource management.

Which of the following created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

On employee applications and during interviews, it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT:

When an experienced employee guides and supports a newcomer or less-experienced employee, this is referred to as _____.

While on a job interview for an administrative position at a university, Alyssa was asked to respond to simulated memos and emails that are similar to those she would address if she was in that position. This is an example of a(n) _____.

What are the three primary ways human resource management is changing?

_____ is the first step in attracting an effective work force.

Which of the following is NOT a method used in external recruiting?

Which legal act establishes mandatory safety and health standards in organizations?

One of the most dangerous performance evaluation errors is _____, which places an employee into a class or category based on one or a few traits or characteristics.

All managers are involved in human resource management.

With the _____, the organization and the individual attempt to match the needs, interests, and values that they offer each other.

_____ is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

The economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees refers to personal capital.

In the new workplace, _____ are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

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

One of the fastest-growing approaches to recruiting today is the use of the Internet, called E-cruiting.

_____ is the second step in attracting individuals who show signs of becoming valued, productive, and satisfied employees.

List the three most common types of employment tests that organizations may use to select employees.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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