Question 1

Employability and personal responsibility are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The percentage of contingent workers in the United States has shrunk as a result of the recession of the late 2010s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Human resource planning refers to the forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees refers to on-the-job training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List the most frequently used selection devices.

Accepted Answer

The most frequently used selec

Question 6

_____ allow employees to select the benefits of greatest value to them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay-for-performance 
B)  Cafeteria-plan benefits packages 
C)  Incentive pay 
D)  Group performance pay 
E)  Merit-based pay 
A)  Pay-for-performance 
B)  Cafeteria-plan benefits packages 
C)  Incentive pay 
D)  Group performance pay 
E)  Merit-based pay

Question 7

Training is typically used to refer to teaching people how to perform tasks related to their present jobs, while development means teaching people broader skills that are not only useful in their present jobs but also prepare them for greater responsibilities in future jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are some innovative approaches that managers can use to recruit the right people?

Accepted Answer

∙ Use of social media
∙ Referr

Question 9

Greene, Inc. requires that all managers undergo gender sensitivity training with the intent of eliminating gender stereotypes in the organization. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  equal employment opportunity. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  cultural bias. 
D)  employment-at-will. 
E)  sexual harassment. 
A)  equal employment opportunity. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  cultural bias. 
D)  employment-at-will. 
E)  sexual harassment.

Question 10

From the employer's viewpoint, which of these is part of new social contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standard training programs 
B)  Limited information 
C)  Incentive compensation 
D)  Routine jobs 
A)  Standard training programs 
B)  Limited information 
C)  Incentive compensation 
D)  Routine jobs

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

_____ occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions even if his or her performance is good on some dimensions and poor on others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ occurs when an employee receives the...

Question 13

Which of the following is inappropriate to ask on an employment application?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the applicant is over 18 
B)  Where the applicant went to school 
C)  If the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime 
D)  Whether the applicant has any disabilities that might inhibit job performance 
E)  Applicant's ancestry/ethnicity 
A)  If the applicant is over 18 
B)  Where the applicant went to school 
C)  If the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime 
D)  Whether the applicant has any disabilities that might inhibit job performance 
E)  Applicant's ancestry/ethnicity

Question 14

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following refers to the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recruiting 
B)  Training 
C)  Selection 
D)  Development 
E)  Orientation 
A)  Recruiting 
B)  Training 
C)  Selection 
D)  Development 
E)  Orientation

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

behavioral

Question 17

Which Health/Safety law requires continued health insurance coverage (paid by employee) following termination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
B)  Health Maintenance Organization Act 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
E)  None of these 
A)  Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
B)  Health Maintenance Organization Act 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
E)  None of these

Question 18

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 19

A(n) _____ is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine why they are leaving.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is an interview conducted with...

Question 20

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance review ranking system 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  All of these 
A)  Performance review ranking system 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  All of these

Employability and personal responsibility are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

The percentage of contingent workers in the United States has shrunk as a result of the recession of the late 2010s.

Human resource planning refers to the forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies.

An in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees refers to on-the-job training.

List the most frequently used selection devices.

_____ allow employees to select the benefits of greatest value to them.

Training is typically used to refer to teaching people how to perform tasks related to their present jobs, while development means teaching people broader skills that are not only useful in their present jobs but also prepare them for greater responsibilities in future jobs.

What are some innovative approaches that managers can use to recruit the right people?

Greene, Inc. requires that all managers undergo gender sensitivity training with the intent of eliminating gender stereotypes in the organization. This is an example of:

From the employer's viewpoint, which of these is part of new social contract?

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

_____ occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions even if his or her performance is good on some dimensions and poor on others.

Which of the following is inappropriate to ask on an employment application?

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called:

Which of the following refers to the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job?

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

Which Health/Safety law requires continued health insurance coverage (paid by employee) following termination?

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

A(n) _____ is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine why they are leaving.

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

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Managing Change and Innovation

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Exam 12: Managing Human Resource

Employability and personal responsibility are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

The percentage of contingent workers in the United States has shrunk as a result of the recession of the late 2010s.

Human resource planning refers to the forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies.

An in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees refers to on-the-job training.

List the most frequently used selection devices.

_____ allow employees to select the benefits of greatest value to them.

Training is typically used to refer to teaching people how to perform tasks related to their present jobs, while development means teaching people broader skills that are not only useful in their present jobs but also prepare them for greater responsibilities in future jobs.

What are some innovative approaches that managers can use to recruit the right people?

Greene, Inc. requires that all managers undergo gender sensitivity training with the intent of eliminating gender stereotypes in the organization. This is an example of:

From the employer's viewpoint, which of these is part of new social contract?

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

_____ occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions even if his or her performance is good on some dimensions and poor on others.

Which of the following is inappropriate to ask on an employment application?

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called:

Which of the following refers to the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job?

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

Which Health/Safety law requires continued health insurance coverage (paid by employee) following termination?

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

A(n) _____ is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine why they are leaving.

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

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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