Question 1

Nonmonetary compensation includes all of the following except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vacation 
B)  family care 
C)  health and wellness program 
D)  salary 
A)  vacation 
B)  family care 
C)  health and wellness program 
D)  salary

Question 2

Employees "voting with their feet" means they are guided by and only work for companies they agree with regarding the political party affiliation of top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

__________ legislation requires employers to assess the worth of all jobs and ensure that jobs of comparable worth are paid similarly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Comparable worth 
B)  Equal worth 
C)  Equal pay 
D)  Civil rights 
A)  Comparable worth 
B)  Equal worth 
C)  Equal pay 
D)  Civil rights

Question 4

With mentoring, an established employee guides the development of a less experienced worker to increase that employee's competencies, achievement, and understanding of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Holli Perdue is looking for a new seamstress for her clothing store. She interviewed a job candidate and wants to contact his former employer. Perdue knows that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  previous employers are often reluctant to provide performance evaluations of former employees 
B)  contacting the references of the prospective employee will provide a complete picture of the applicant 
C)  former employers are always an excellent source of information about prospective employees 
D)  by law, past employers must answer all of her questions about the candidate 
A)  previous employers are often reluctant to provide performance evaluations of former employees 
B)  contacting the references of the prospective employee will provide a complete picture of the applicant 
C)  former employers are always an excellent source of information about prospective employees 
D)  by law, past employers must answer all of her questions about the candidate

Question 6

Schlumberger uses complex technologies to search for and retrieve petroleum, but its core values are simple. The core values include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  people dedicated to safety and customer service worldwide 
B)  a commitment to technology 
C)  exceptional compensation packages for all employees 
D)  determination to produce superior profits 
A)  people dedicated to safety and customer service worldwide 
B)  a commitment to technology 
C)  exceptional compensation packages for all employees 
D)  determination to produce superior profits

Question 7

The case against Texaco for racial discrimination was the largest case of its kind up until then, amounting to a settlement of some $140 million.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In recent years, the number of EEO charges filed against employers has averaged about ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  25,000 
B)  50,000 
C)  75,000 
D)  100,000 
A)  25,000 
B)  50,000 
C)  75,000 
D)  100,000

Question 9

State the objective of human resources planning.

Accepted Answer

Human resources planning is used to fore

Question 10

Compensation is a key element in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a sustainable competitive advantage 
B)  attracting talented people 
C)  retaining talent 
D)  all of the above 
A)  creating a sustainable competitive advantage 
B)  attracting talented people 
C)  retaining talent 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Describe the strategic importance of human resources management (HRM).

Accepted Answer

Human resources management (HRM) refers

Question 12

In 1950, the Fair Labor Standards Act originally guaranteed American workers a minimum wage of $2.25/hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In order for Progeon to be successful, their employees must immerse themselves in their client's world. They are able to do this by:

Accepted Answer

A)  talking with current employees of the client company 
B)  learning the client's company history 
C)  sitting through the client company's orientation program 
D)  visiting the client company to get a feel for the culture 
A)  talking with current employees of the client company 
B)  learning the client's company history 
C)  sitting through the client company's orientation program 
D)  visiting the client company to get a feel for the culture

Question 14

The employees of Progeon Ltd., a business process outsourcing firm in Bangalore, India, handle:

Accepted Answer

A)  home mortgage information 
B)  overdraft issues 
C)  telephone repair problems 
D)  all of the above 
A)  home mortgage information 
B)  overdraft issues 
C)  telephone repair problems 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Performance appraisal refers to a structured, formal system for evaluating an employee's job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Many large companies provide so many hours of development activities to so many employees that they have built company "universities," complete with classrooms, "dorm" rooms, and other amenities of a typical college campus. All of the following are companies known to provide these development programs except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  General Electric 
B)  Motorola 
C)  Lowe's 
D)  Siemens 
A)  General Electric 
B)  Motorola 
C)  Lowe's 
D)  Siemens

Question 17

Acceptance of job applications is an aspect of the recruitment process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 emphasizes the prohibition of discrimination in all aspects of employment except for __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  religion and race 
B)  age and disability status 
C)  color and ethnicity 
D)  sex and race 
A)  religion and race 
B)  age and disability status 
C)  color and ethnicity 
D)  sex and race

Question 19

Compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is monitored by the Department of Commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employee benefits can include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in-kind-payments 
B)  a reward for organizational members 
C)  services provided by employers 
D)  all of the above 
A)  in-kind-payments 
B)  a reward for organizational members 
C)  services provided by employers 
D)  all of the above

Nonmonetary compensation includes all of the following except __________.

Employees "voting with their feet" means they are guided by and only work for companies they agree with regarding the political party affiliation of top management.

__________ legislation requires employers to assess the worth of all jobs and ensure that jobs of comparable worth are paid similarly.

With mentoring, an established employee guides the development of a less experienced worker to increase that employee's competencies, achievement, and understanding of the organization.

Holli Perdue is looking for a new seamstress for her clothing store. She interviewed a job candidate and wants to contact his former employer. Perdue knows that __________.

Schlumberger uses complex technologies to search for and retrieve petroleum, but its core values are simple. The core values include all of the following except:

The case against Texaco for racial discrimination was the largest case of its kind up until then, amounting to a settlement of some $140 million.

In recent years, the number of EEO charges filed against employers has averaged about ____________.

State the objective of human resources planning.

Compensation is a key element in __________.

Describe the strategic importance of human resources management (HRM).

In 1950, the Fair Labor Standards Act originally guaranteed American workers a minimum wage of $2.25/hour.

In order for Progeon to be successful, their employees must immerse themselves in their client's world. They are able to do this by:

The employees of Progeon Ltd., a business process outsourcing firm in Bangalore, India, handle:

Performance appraisal refers to a structured, formal system for evaluating an employee's job performance.

Acceptance of job applications is an aspect of the recruitment process.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 emphasizes the prohibition of discrimination in all aspects of employment except for __________.

Compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is monitored by the Department of Commerce.

Employee benefits can include __________.

Developing Managerial Competencies

Learning From the History of Management Thought

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Assessing the Environment

Managing Globally

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Planning and Control

Fundamentals of Decision Making

Using Planning and Decision Aids

Achieving Organizational Control

Designing Organizations

Guiding Organizational Change and Innovation

Motivating Emlpoyees

Dynamics of Leadership

Communicating Effectively

Working in Teams

Understanding Organizational Culture and Cultural Diversity

Filters

Exam 13: Managing Human Resources

Nonmonetary compensation includes all of the following except __________.

Employees "voting with their feet" means they are guided by and only work for companies they agree with regarding the political party affiliation of top management.

__________ legislation requires employers to assess the worth of all jobs and ensure that jobs of comparable worth are paid similarly.

With mentoring, an established employee guides the development of a less experienced worker to increase that employee's competencies, achievement, and understanding of the organization.

Holli Perdue is looking for a new seamstress for her clothing store. She interviewed a job candidate and wants to contact his former employer. Perdue knows that __________.

Schlumberger uses complex technologies to search for and retrieve petroleum, but its core values are simple. The core values include all of the following except:

The case against Texaco for racial discrimination was the largest case of its kind up until then, amounting to a settlement of some $140 million.

In recent years, the number of EEO charges filed against employers has averaged about ____________.

State the objective of human resources planning.

Compensation is a key element in __________.

Describe the strategic importance of human resources management (HRM).

In 1950, the Fair Labor Standards Act originally guaranteed American workers a minimum wage of $2.25/hour.

In order for Progeon to be successful, their employees must immerse themselves in their client's world. They are able to do this by:

The employees of Progeon Ltd., a business process outsourcing firm in Bangalore, India, handle:

Performance appraisal refers to a structured, formal system for evaluating an employee's job performance.

Acceptance of job applications is an aspect of the recruitment process.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 emphasizes the prohibition of discrimination in all aspects of employment except for __________.

Compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is monitored by the Department of Commerce.

Employee benefits can include __________.

Developing Managerial Competencies

Learning From the History of Management Thought

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Assessing the Environment

Managing Globally

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Planning and Control

Fundamentals of Decision Making

Using Planning and Decision Aids

Achieving Organizational Control

Designing Organizations

Guiding Organizational Change and Innovation

Motivating Emlpoyees

Dynamics of Leadership

Communicating Effectively

Working in Teams

Understanding Organizational Culture and Cultural Diversity

Filters