Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is defined as "activities or practices...

Question 2

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementing strategies 
B)  Managing talent 
C)  Maintaining an effective workforce 
D)  Finding the right people 
E)  Controlling strategies 
A)  Implementing strategies 
B)  Managing talent 
C)  Maintaining an effective workforce 
D)  Finding the right people 
E)  Controlling strategies

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

Recruiting activities can be divided into internal recruiting, including "promote-from-within" policies, and external recruiting, including the use of headhunters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In __________, an experienced employee is asked to take a new employee "under his or her wing" and show the newcomer how to perform job duties.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In __________, an experienced employee is asked...

Question 7

Which of the following questions is okay for an interviewer to ask a job applicant?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What religious holidays do you observe?" 
B)  "Are you over 18 years of age?" 
C)  "Do you have any physical defects?" 
D)  "What are your hobbies?" 
E)  "Have you ever been arrested?" 
A)  "What religious holidays do you observe?" 
B)  "Are you over 18 years of age?" 
C)  "Do you have any physical defects?" 
D)  "What are your hobbies?" 
E)  "Have you ever been arrested?"

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Cognitive ability te

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The three primary goals of HRM

Question 10

A(n) __________aims to make the organization seem like a highly desirable place to work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________aims to make the organization seem...

Question 11

__________ is a clear and concise summary of the specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities for a particular job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job analysis 
B)  A job specification 
C)  A job requirement 
D)  A job description 
E)  A realistic job preview 
A)  Job analysis 
B)  A job specification 
C)  A job requirement 
D)  A job description 
E)  A realistic job preview

Question 12

Lainie was denied a promotion to partner in her accounting firm because of her gender. Lainie is a victim of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Job evaluation refers to the process of determining the value or worth of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

FirstTrack, a fitness equipment manufacturer, has just purchased Runnerz Inc., a start-up company, for $15 million. FirstTrack plans to shut down Runnerz but retain over 75 percent of the staff. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  blind hiring. 
B)  acqui-hiring. 
C)  fast track hiring. 
D)  start-up consolidation. 
E)  employer branding. 
A)  blind hiring. 
B)  acqui-hiring. 
C)  fast track hiring. 
D)  start-up consolidation. 
E)  employer branding.

Question 15

Human resource management (HRM) refers to the design and application of formal systems in an organization to ensure the effective and efficient use of human talent to accomplish 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

The strategic approach to HRM recognizes

Question 16

Prohibition of discrimination against qualified individuals by employers on the basis of disability and the requirement that "reasonable accommodations" be provided for the disabled to allow performance of duties are enforced by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is tied to the goal of managing talent in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor relations 
B)  Job analysis 
C)  Wages and salary 
D)  HRM planning 
E)  Training and development 
A)  Labor relations 
B)  Job analysis 
C)  Wages and salary 
D)  HRM planning 
E)  Training and development

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The new social contract is based on the concept of __________ rather than __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge; skill development 
B)  employability; lifetime employment 
C)  employer responsibility; personal responsibility 
D)  lifetime employment; employability 
E)  job security; personal responsibility 
A)  knowledge; skill development 
B)  employability; lifetime employment 
C)  employer responsibility; personal responsibility 
D)  lifetime employment; employability 
E)  job security; personal responsibility

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

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

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

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.

Recruiting activities can be divided into internal recruiting, including "promote-from-within" policies, and external recruiting, including the use of headhunters.

In __________, an experienced employee is asked to take a new employee "under his or her wing" and show the newcomer how to perform job duties.

Which of the following questions is okay for an interviewer to ask a job applicant?

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

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

A(n) __________aims to make the organization seem like a highly desirable place to work.

__________ is a clear and concise summary of the specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities for a particular job.

Lainie was denied a promotion to partner in her accounting firm because of her gender. Lainie is a victim of:

Job evaluation refers to the process of determining the value or worth of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

FirstTrack, a fitness equipment manufacturer, has just purchased Runnerz Inc., a start-up company, for $15 million. FirstTrack plans to shut down Runnerz but retain over 75 percent of the staff. This is an example of:

Prohibition of discrimination against qualified individuals by employers on the basis of disability and the requirement that "reasonable accommodations" be provided for the disabled to allow performance of duties are enforced by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Which of the following is tied to the goal of managing talent in organizations?

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

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

The new social contract is based on the concept of rather than .

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

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

Exam 12: Managing Human Resources

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

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

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

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.

Recruiting activities can be divided into internal recruiting, including "promote-from-within" policies, and external recruiting, including the use of headhunters.

In __________, an experienced employee is asked to take a new employee "under his or her wing" and show the newcomer how to perform job duties.

Which of the following questions is okay for an interviewer to ask a job applicant?

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

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

A(n) __________aims to make the organization seem like a highly desirable place to work.

__________ is a clear and concise summary of the specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities for a particular job.

Lainie was denied a promotion to partner in her accounting firm because of her gender. Lainie is a victim of:

Job evaluation refers to the process of determining the value or worth of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

FirstTrack, a fitness equipment manufacturer, has just purchased Runnerz Inc., a start-up company, for $15 million. FirstTrack plans to shut down Runnerz but retain over 75 percent of the staff. This is an example of:

Prohibition of discrimination against qualified individuals by employers on the basis of disability and the requirement that "reasonable accommodations" be provided for the disabled to allow performance of duties are enforced by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Which of the following is tied to the goal of managing talent in organizations?

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

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

The new social contract is based on the concept of __________ rather than __________.

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

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

The new social contract is based on the concept of rather than .