Question 1

Recruiting is sometimes referred to as talent acquisition to reflect the importance of the human factor in the organization's success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____________________ is the forecasting of human resource needs.

Accepted Answer

Human reso

Question 4

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

The four steps are (1)human re

Question 5

Which legal act underscored the need for well-written job descriptions and specifications that accurately reflect the mental and physical dimensions of jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
B) Accountability Act 
C) Civil Rights Act 
D) Americans with Disabilities Act 
E) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
A) Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
B) Accountability Act 
C) Civil Rights Act 
D) Americans with Disabilities Act 
E) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Question 6

Pizza Deluxe University is an in-house center and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.Pizza Deluxe University would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) assessment center. 
B) on-the-job training center. 
C) orientation center. 
D) corporate university. 
E) learning community. 
A) assessment center. 
B) on-the-job training center. 
C) orientation center. 
D) corporate university. 
E) learning community.

Question 7

The ____ prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disability.

Accepted Answer

A) Civil Rights Act 
B) Immigration Reform and Control Act 
C) Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
E) Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Act 
A) Civil Rights Act 
B) Immigration Reform and Control Act 
C) Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
E) Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Act

Question 8

With the ____________________,the organization and the individual attempt to match the needs,interests,and values that they offer each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the ____________________,the organization and the individual...

Question 9

The strategic approach to human resource management recognizes key elements.Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in successful human resource management?

Accepted Answer

A) All managers are human resource managers. 
B) Employees are viewed as assets. 
C) Human resource management is a matching process. 
D) Only top-line managers are predominantly human resource managers. 
E) All of these are examples of key ingredients in human resource management. 
A) All managers are human resource managers. 
B) Employees are viewed as assets. 
C) Human resource management is a matching process. 
D) Only top-line managers are predominantly human resource managers. 
E) All of these are examples of key ingredients in human resource management.

Question 10

Skill-based pay means linking compensation to the specific tasks an employee performs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Orientation tests may include intelligence tests,aptitude and ability tests,and personality inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Job security is an employee expectation that existed with the old social contract,but is no longer an expectation in the new social contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Recruiting activities can be divided into (1)internal recruiting including "promote from within" policies,and (2)external recruiting including the use of headhunters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most common form of formal corporate training is

Accepted Answer

A) on-the-job training. 
B) classroom training. 
C) orientation training. 
D) developmental training. 
E) external training. 
A) on-the-job training. 
B) classroom training. 
C) orientation training. 
D) developmental training. 
E) external training.

Question 15

The ____________________ is developed from critical incidents pertaining to job performance.Each job performance scale is anchored with specific behavioral statements that describe varying degrees of performance.

Accepted Answer

behavioral

Question 16

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

Accepted Answer

A) Performance review ranking system 
B) Semantic differential rating scale 
C) Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D) Unidimensional rating scale 
E) All of these 
A) Performance review ranking system 
B) Semantic differential rating scale 
C) Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D) Unidimensional rating scale 
E) All of these

Question 17

Finding the right people to apply new information technology for e-business is a current strategic issue of particular concern for HR managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ____________________ is used to collect information about the applicant's education,previous job experience,and other background characteristics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is used to collect information...

Question 19

A process that uses multiple raters,including self-rating,to appraise employee performance and guide development refers to 180-degree feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Recruiting is sometimes referred to as talent acquisition to reflect the importance of the human factor in the organization's success.

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

____________________ is the forecasting of human resource needs.

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

Which legal act underscored the need for well-written job descriptions and specifications that accurately reflect the mental and physical dimensions of jobs?

Pizza Deluxe University is an in-house center and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.Pizza Deluxe University would be considered a(n)

The ____ prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disability.

With the ____________________,the organization and the individual attempt to match the needs,interests,and values that they offer each other.

The strategic approach to human resource management recognizes key elements.Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in successful human resource management?

Skill-based pay means linking compensation to the specific tasks an employee performs.

Orientation tests may include intelligence tests,aptitude and ability tests,and personality inventories.

Job security is an employee expectation that existed with the old social contract,but is no longer an expectation in the new social contract.

Recruiting activities can be divided into (1)internal recruiting including "promote from within" policies,and (2)external recruiting including the use of headhunters.

The most common form of formal corporate training is

The ____________________ is developed from critical incidents pertaining to job performance.Each job performance scale is anchored with specific behavioral statements that describe varying degrees of performance.

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

Finding the right people to apply new information technology for e-business is a current strategic issue of particular concern for HR managers.

The ____________________ is used to collect information about the applicant's education,previous job experience,and other background characteristics.

A process that uses multiple raters,including self-rating,to appraise employee performance and guide development refers to 180-degree feedback.

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

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Exam 12: Managing Human Resources

Recruiting is sometimes referred to as talent acquisition to reflect the importance of the human factor in the organization's success.

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

____________________ is the forecasting of human resource needs.

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

Which legal act underscored the need for well-written job descriptions and specifications that accurately reflect the mental and physical dimensions of jobs?

Pizza Deluxe University is an in-house center and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.Pizza Deluxe University would be considered a(n)

The ____ prohibits discrimination based on physical or mental disability.

With the ____________________,the organization and the individual attempt to match the needs,interests,and values that they offer each other.

The strategic approach to human resource management recognizes key elements.Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in successful human resource management?

Skill-based pay means linking compensation to the specific tasks an employee performs.

Orientation tests may include intelligence tests,aptitude and ability tests,and personality inventories.

Job security is an employee expectation that existed with the old social contract,but is no longer an expectation in the new social contract.

Recruiting activities can be divided into (1)internal recruiting including "promote from within" policies,and (2)external recruiting including the use of headhunters.

The most common form of formal corporate training is

The ____________________ is developed from critical incidents pertaining to job performance.Each job performance scale is anchored with specific behavioral statements that describe varying degrees of performance.

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

Finding the right people to apply new information technology for e-business is a current strategic issue of particular concern for HR managers.

The ____________________ is used to collect information about the applicant's education,previous job experience,and other background characteristics.

A process that uses multiple raters,including self-rating,to appraise employee performance and guide development refers to 180-degree feedback.

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

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

Managing the Value Chain, Web 20, and E-Business

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