Question 1

Sexual harassment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

"What is the profit margin and inventory turnover rate?" is one of the big-picture questions that human resource planning should begin with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________ requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ requires that an employer take positive...

Question 5

Sandra, a human resource manager at an advertising firm, is currently in the process of determining the value and worth of advertising executive positions within the agency. This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  compensation. 
B)  job analysis. 
C)  wage and salary surveying. 
D)  incentive pay. 
E)  job evaluation. 
A)  compensation. 
B)  job analysis. 
C)  wage and salary surveying. 
D)  incentive pay. 
E)  job evaluation.

Question 6

All of the following are current strategic issues of particular concern to managers except:

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring the right people to become more competitive on a global basis. 
B)  hiring theright people for improving quality, innovation, and customer service. 
C)  hiring theright people to become more competitive on a local basis. 
D)  knowing the right people to retain after mergers, acquisitions, or downsizing. 
E)  hiring theright people to apply new information technology for mobile business. 
A)  hiring the right people to become more competitive on a global basis. 
B)  hiring theright people for improving quality, innovation, and customer service. 
C)  hiring theright people to become more competitive on a local basis. 
D)  knowing the right people to retain after mergers, acquisitions, or downsizing. 
E)  hiring theright people to apply new information technology for mobile business.

Question 7

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Wage and salary surveys show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is part of the new social contract for employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job security 
B)  A cog in the machine 
C)  Knowing 
D)  Employability 
E)  Routine jobs 
A)  Job security 
B)  A cog in the machine 
C)  Knowing 
D)  Employability 
E)  Routine jobs

Question 10

Scenario - Gregory Trout
Gregory Trout has just received a memo explaining that because of his department's success with the newly developed TemperTool, his request for three new employees has been approved. Gregory now faces the challenge of working with the areas of human resource management in recruiting, selecting, training, and maintaining effective employees.
-To determine a fair compensation for the employees, Gregory should:

Accepted Answer

A)  give employment tests to the employees. 
B)  use job evaluation techniques. 
C)  devise a wage and salary survey. 
D)  use a performance review ranking system. 
E)  conduct a job analysis. 
A)  give employment tests to the employees. 
B)  use job evaluation techniques. 
C)  devise a wage and salary survey. 
D)  use a performance review ranking system. 
E)  conduct a job analysis.

Question 11

__________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and productivity, whether it be through merit-based pay, bonuses, team incentives, or various gain-sharing and profit-sharing plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay-for-performance 
B)  Seniority pay 
C)  Job-based pay 
D)  Competency-based pay 
E)  Group performance pay 
A)  Pay-for-performance 
B)  Seniority pay 
C)  Job-based pay 
D)  Competency-based pay 
E)  Group performance pay

Question 12

Name and briefly describe four approaches to training and development.

Accepted Answer

•	On-the-job training. The most common t

Question 13

One approach to overcome performance evaluation errors is called the halo effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Accepted Answer

Wage and s

Question 15

Which of the following refers to the economic value of the combined knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human capital 
B)  Economic capital 
C)  Talent 
D)  Capital assets 
E)  Economic assets 
A)  Human capital 
B)  Economic capital 
C)  Talent 
D)  Capital assets 
E)  Economic assets

Question 16

The __________ demands that "reasonable accommodations" be provided for the disabled to allow performance of duties.

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  American with Disabilities Act 
C)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act 
A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  American with Disabilities Act 
C)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act

Question 17

What is involved in maintaining an effective workforce?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining an effective workf

Question 18

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information-positive and negative-about the job and the organization is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

realistic

Question 19

The most frequently used selection devices are the application form, interview, and employment test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

After a workforce has been recruited and developed, managers and human resource management (HRM) professionals must maintain an effective workforce. In a short essay, explain the significance of an effective reward system to maintaining a workforce. Suppose you are the manager of a company. What kind of optional and mandatory benefits would you offer as part of your rewards package? What type of employee compensation system would you use? Why?

Accepted Answer

Developing an effective reward system is

Sexual harassment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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

"What is the profit margin and inventory turnover rate?" is one of the big-picture questions that human resource planning should begin with.

__________ requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups.

Sandra, a human resource manager at an advertising firm, is currently in the process of determining the value and worth of advertising executive positions within the agency. This is referred to as:

All of the following are current strategic issues of particular concern to managers except:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Wage and salary surveys show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Which of the following is part of the new social contract for employees?

__________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and productivity, whether it be through merit-based pay, bonuses, team incentives, or various gain-sharing and profit-sharing plans.

Name and briefly describe four approaches to training and development.

One approach to overcome performance evaluation errors is called the halo effect.

__________ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Which of the following refers to the economic value of the combined knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees?

The __________ demands that "reasonable accommodations" be provided for the disabled to allow performance of duties.

What is involved in maintaining an effective workforce?

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information-positive and negative-about the job and the organization is called a(n) __________.

The most frequently used selection devices are the application form, interview, and employment test.

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

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Exam 12: Managing Human Resources

Sexual harassment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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

"What is the profit margin and inventory turnover rate?" is one of the big-picture questions that human resource planning should begin with.

__________ requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups.

Sandra, a human resource manager at an advertising firm, is currently in the process of determining the value and worth of advertising executive positions within the agency. This is referred to as:

All of the following are current strategic issues of particular concern to managers except:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Wage and salary surveys show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Which of the following is part of the new social contract for employees?

__________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and productivity, whether it be through merit-based pay, bonuses, team incentives, or various gain-sharing and profit-sharing plans.

Name and briefly describe four approaches to training and development.

One approach to overcome performance evaluation errors is called the halo effect.

__________ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Which of the following refers to the economic value of the combined knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees?

The __________ demands that "reasonable accommodations" be provided for the disabled to allow performance of duties.

What is involved in maintaining an effective workforce?

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information-positive and negative-about the job and the organization is called a(n) __________.

The most frequently used selection devices are the application form, interview, and employment test.

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