Exam 3: HR

Who is responsible for placing greater attention on eliminating any artificial behaviors that stand in the way of the advancement of women to management positions in business?

Mike runs a successful chain of ice cream shops and wants to gain some insight into his employees' goals, their job satisfaction, and to provide some career counseling to employees who want it. What would be the most effective method to do this?

Which motivation theory, based upon the work of Maslow, identifies the three basic needs as existence, relatedness, and growth?

Isabeau's employer, Catembung Industries, has a no-solicitation rule in effect for all employees. How does this rule affect any potential union organizing inside the company?

The Society for Human Resource Development and the Human Resource Certification Institute have developed a code of ethical standards that are comprised of six core principles. Which of the following is not one of those principles?

Green Gables, Inc. is a federal contractor with contracts in excess of $75,000 each year and has 100 employees. Is Costanza, Inc. subject to affirmative action?

Which of the following is the correct term for an arrangement in which an employee is paid a portion of their income at a later stage in life?

What act, passed by Congress in 1978, declared that it was illegal to discriminate against women based upon childbirth or any related medical condition?

Of the risk management techniques, which is defined as an act of stopping or not attempting a business activity that may or may not result in some kind of loss?

What type of compensation system is directly related to the employee's individual performance?

Isa was recently hired as an outside sales rep for the Pacific Northwest region of a major book publishing company. As part of her selection process, she had to take an assessment test, on which Isa scored very well. During her initial interview, Lori, the hiring manager, had some concerns about how well Isa may fit into the publishing company's corporate culture. But when Lori learned about how well Isa did on the test, she immediately hired her. What bias could be in effect in this situation?

What is an interview with potential future co-workers an example of?

Dixon is conducting a training session. During it, he would like it if everyone can observe each other, as well as the trainer. Which seating arrangement would best fit his needs?

After a series of minor managing problems, Serenity Now, Inc. has decided to hire a group of ex-CEOs to help build skills in key areas for identified senior managers. Which career development tool is Serenity Now, Inc. utilizing?

Which type of exempt employee is typically responsible for supporting the work of an entire company and making up the "back office" staff?

When there is a complaint of alleged discrimination within a company, what is the first step the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will take to determine if there has been an incident and what will happen?

Mark has decided to come forward to accuse his boss, Samantha, of quid pro quo harassment. You are the HR manager and so, you are responsible for investigating the case. Samantha happens to be your friend. Who would be the best person to investigate the case?

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was replaced by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and applies to all businesses that have more than 50 employees.

In what kind of transaction is a contract provided by an entity that is not otherwise involved in the agreement?

Which of the following looks at individual units or departments within a company in order to reduce possible redundancies or processes with the overall goal of cutting corporate costs and increasing production?