Question 1

A process that uses multiple raters including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A process that uses multiple raters including...

Question 2

The forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies is referred to as human resource _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  development 
B)  organizing 
C)  planning 
D)  selection 
E)  downsizing 
A)  development 
B)  organizing 
C)  planning 
D)  selection 
E)  downsizing

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

Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to _____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  12 
C)  16 
D)  24 
E)  52 
A)  8 
B)  12 
C)  16 
D)  24 
E)  52

Question 5

Job description is the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance appraisal interview 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  All of these 
A)  Performance appraisal interview 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  All of these

Question 7

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 8

Describe how to maintain an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

An effective workforce is maintained thr

Question 9

Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree feedback."

Accepted Answer

360-degree feedback is a process that us

Question 10

What are the three primary goals of human resource management (HRM)?

Accepted Answer

The first goal is to attract an effectiv

Question 11

_____ 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 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ outlines the knowledge, skills, education,...

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

_____ 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

Which of the following means using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work without going to an office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Telecommuting 
B)  Social Loafing 
C)  New social contract 
D)  Outsourcing 
E)  Realistic Job Preview 
A)  Telecommuting 
B)  Social Loafing 
C)  New social contract 
D)  Outsourcing 
E)  Realistic Job Preview

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection 
B)  Recruiting 
C)  Training 
D)  Developing 
E)  Planning 
A)  Selection 
B)  Recruiting 
C)  Training 
D)  Developing 
E)  Planning

Question 17

Which are used to help determine why employees are leaving their jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Termination interviews 
B)  Focus groups 
C)  Employment tests 
D)  Exit interviews 
E)  Assessment Centers 
A)  Termination interviews 
B)  Focus groups 
C)  Employment tests 
D)  Exit interviews 
E)  Assessment Centers

Question 18

In the _____ process, employers attempt to determine the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the _____ process, employers attempt to...

Question 19

_____ comprises the steps of observing and assessing employee performance, recording and assessment, and providing feedback to the employee.

Accepted Answer

Performanc

Question 20

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

A process that uses multiple raters including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development is called _____.

The forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies is referred to as human resource _____.

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

Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to _____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.

Job description is the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

_____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

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

Describe how to maintain an effective workforce.

Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree feedback."

What are the three primary goals of human resource management (HRM)?

_____ 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.

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

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

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

Which of the following means using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work without going to an office?

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

Which are used to help determine why employees are leaving their jobs?

In the _____ process, employers attempt to determine the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

_____ comprises the steps of observing and assessing employee performance, recording and assessment, and providing feedback to the employee.

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

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Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

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Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

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Exam 12: Managing Human Resources

A process that uses multiple raters including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development is called _____.

The forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies is referred to as human resource _____.

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

Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to _____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.

Job description is the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

_____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

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

Describe how to maintain an effective workforce.

Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree feedback."

What are the three primary goals of human resource management (HRM)?

_____ 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.

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

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

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

Which of the following means using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work without going to an office?

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

Which are used to help determine why employees are leaving their jobs?

In the _____ process, employers attempt to determine the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

_____ comprises the steps of observing and assessing employee performance, recording and assessment, and providing feedback to the employee.

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

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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