Question 1

____ allow employees to select the benefits of greatest value to them.

Accepted Answer

A) Pay-for-performance 
B) Cafeteria-plan benefits packages 
C) Incentive pay 
D) Group performance pay 
E) Merit-based pay 
A) Pay-for-performance 
B) Cafeteria-plan benefits packages 
C) Incentive pay 
D) Group performance pay 
E) Merit-based pay

Question 2

All of the following are selection devices used for assessing applicant qualifications EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) application form. 
B) interview. 
C) employment test. 
D) assessment center. 
E) drug usage test. 
A) application form. 
B) interview. 
C) employment test. 
D) assessment center. 
E) drug usage test.

Question 3

Vocational Rehabilitation Act provides for possible compensatory and punitive damages plus traditional back pay for cases of intentional discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to ____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth,adoption,or family emergencies.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 12 
C) 16 
D) 24 
E) 52 
A) 8 
B) 12 
C) 16 
D) 24 
E) 52

Question 5

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the hiring or promotin

Question 6

Discrimination in employment on the basis of race or religion is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List the most frequently used selection devices.

Accepted Answer

The most frequently used selec

Question 8

In the United States,due to the recessionary times,organizations offer only the benefits required by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following restricts mandatory retirement?

Accepted Answer

A) The Americans with Disabilities Act 
B) The Immigration Reform and Control Act 
C) The Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
E) The Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Act 
A) The Americans with Disabilities Act 
B) The Immigration Reform and Control Act 
C) The Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D) The Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
E) The Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Act

Question 10

Scenario - Gregory Trout
Gregory Trout has just received a memo explaining that because of his department's success with the newly developed Trout,Inc. ,that 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.
-When making a performance evaluation,which of the following suggestions would NOT help Gregory?

Accepted Answer

A) Be personally knowledgeable about the employee's job and performance levels 
B) Be prepared to tell and sell his view to the employee when necessary 
C) Give more frequent feedback to newer employees 
D) All of these suggestions would be helpful. 
A) Be personally knowledgeable about the employee's job and performance levels 
B) Be prepared to tell and sell his view to the employee when necessary 
C) Give more frequent feedback to newer employees 
D) All of these suggestions would be helpful.

Question 11

Challenging assignments and creative development opportunities are part of the new social contract between employees and employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n)____________________ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ typically lists job duties as well...

Question 13

Which of the following refers to all monetary payments and all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Bonus 
B) Compensation 
C) Wages 
D) Incentive Pay 
E) Point System 
A) Bonus 
B) Compensation 
C) Wages 
D) Incentive Pay 
E) Point System

Question 14

In utilizing the matching model of employee selection,the organization offers ____ and the employee offers ____.

Accepted Answer

A) contributions,inducements 
B) inducements,contributions 
C) contributions,pay and benefits 
D) ability,training 
E) skills,rewards 
A) contributions,inducements 
B) inducements,contributions 
C) contributions,pay and benefits 
D) ability,training 
E) skills,rewards

Question 15

When an experienced employee guides and supports a newcomer or less-experienced employee,this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Mentoring 
B) Coaching 
C) Managing 
D) Directing 
E) Consulting 
A) Mentoring 
B) Coaching 
C) Managing 
D) Directing 
E) Consulting

Question 16

____ provide more challenging assignments,prescribe new responsibilities,and help employees grow by expanding and developing their abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) Promotions 
B) Appraisals 
C) Evaluations 
D) Endorsements 
E) Coaching 
A) Promotions 
B) Appraisals 
C) Evaluations 
D) Endorsements 
E) Coaching

Question 17

Rock Bottom,Inc.(RBI)has a relatively high turnover rate among its new employees.Recently,the human resource department conducted a series of interviews with employees who were choosing to leave RBI after a short period of time.It was concluded that unmet expectations were the primary reason these people were leaving so soon.RBI can begin to solve this problem by emphasizing

Accepted Answer

A) external recruiting. 
B) affirmative action. 
C) better training and development. 
D) the use of realistic job previews. 
E) employment-at-will. 
A) external recruiting. 
B) affirmative action. 
C) better training and development. 
D) the use of realistic job previews. 
E) employment-at-will.

Question 18

Today,more than ever,strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations.Which of the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge,experience,skills,and capabilities of employees?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

____________________ are people who work for an organization,but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are people who work for an...

Question 20

____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) Performance appraisal interview 
B) Semantic differential rating scale 
C) Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D) Unidimensional rating scale 
E) All of these 
A) Performance appraisal interview 
B) Semantic differential rating scale 
C) Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D) Unidimensional rating scale 
E) All of these

____ allow employees to select the benefits of greatest value to them.

All of the following are selection devices used for assessing applicant qualifications EXCEPT

Vocational Rehabilitation Act provides for possible compensatory and punitive damages plus traditional back pay for cases of intentional discrimination.

Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to ____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth,adoption,or family emergencies.

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Discrimination in employment on the basis of race or religion is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

List the most frequently used selection devices.

In the United States,due to the recessionary times,organizations offer only the benefits required by law.

Which of the following restricts mandatory retirement?

Challenging assignments and creative development opportunities are part of the new social contract between employees and employers.

A(n)____________________ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

Which of the following refers to all monetary payments and all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees?

In utilizing the matching model of employee selection,the organization offers and the employee offers .

When an experienced employee guides and supports a newcomer or less-experienced employee,this is referred to as:

____ provide more challenging assignments,prescribe new responsibilities,and help employees grow by expanding and developing their abilities.

Today,more than ever,strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations.Which of the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge,experience,skills,and capabilities of employees?

____________________ are people who work for an organization,but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

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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Exam 12: Managing Human Resources

____ allow employees to select the benefits of greatest value to them.

All of the following are selection devices used for assessing applicant qualifications EXCEPT

Vocational Rehabilitation Act provides for possible compensatory and punitive damages plus traditional back pay for cases of intentional discrimination.

Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to ____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth,adoption,or family emergencies.

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Discrimination in employment on the basis of race or religion is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

List the most frequently used selection devices.

In the United States,due to the recessionary times,organizations offer only the benefits required by law.

Which of the following restricts mandatory retirement?

Challenging assignments and creative development opportunities are part of the new social contract between employees and employers.

A(n)____________________ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

Which of the following refers to all monetary payments and all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees?

In utilizing the matching model of employee selection,the organization offers ____ and the employee offers ____.

When an experienced employee guides and supports a newcomer or less-experienced employee,this is referred to as:

____ provide more challenging assignments,prescribe new responsibilities,and help employees grow by expanding and developing their abilities.

Today,more than ever,strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations.Which of the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge,experience,skills,and capabilities of employees?

____________________ are people who work for an organization,but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

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

Filters

In utilizing the matching model of employee selection,the organization offers and the employee offers .