Question 1

From the employer's viewpoint,which of these is part of new social contract?

Accepted Answer

A) Standard training programs 
B) Limited information 
C) Incentive compensation 
D) Routine jobs 
A) Standard training programs 
B) Limited information 
C) Incentive compensation 
D) Routine jobs

Question 2

____ is a listing of job duties and desirable qualifications for a particular job.

Accepted Answer

A) A job analysis 
B) A job listing 
C) A job requirement 
D) A job description 
E) A realistic job previews 
A) A job analysis 
B) A job listing 
C) A job requirement 
D) A job description 
E) A realistic job previews

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning,choosing recruiting sources,and selecting the candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

A mentor is an experienced employee who guides and supports a less-experienced employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Prohibition of discrimination of qualified individuals by employers on the basis of disability and the requirement that "reasonable accommodations" be provided are enforced by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) "What is the current turnover rate?" 
B) "What is the volume of business expected to be over the next five years?" 
C) "What was the volume of business over the past five years? 
D) "How will new technology affect the organization?" 
E) All of these are relevant questions for human resource planning. 
A) "What is the current turnover rate?" 
B) "What is the volume of business expected to be over the next five years?" 
C) "What was the volume of business over the past five years? 
D) "How will new technology affect the organization?" 
E) All of these are relevant questions for human resource planning.

Question 10

Getting referrals from current employees is a highly effective method used for recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Structured interviews allow the applicant a great deal of freedom in determining the course of the conversation,with the interviewer taking care not to influence the person's remarks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sandra,a human resources 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) Rightsizing 
C) Wage and salary surveying 
D) Incentive pay 
E) Job evaluation 
A) Compensation 
B) Rightsizing 
C) Wage and salary surveying 
D) Incentive pay 
E) Job evaluation

Question 13

Which of the following is a recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Reality check 
B) Affirmative action 
C) Realistic job preview 
D) Employment-at-will 
E) Chart selection approach 
A) Reality check 
B) Affirmative action 
C) Realistic job preview 
D) Employment-at-will 
E) Chart selection approach

Question 14

With ____,compensation is linked to the specific tasks that an employee performs.

Accepted Answer

A) skill-based pay 
B) incentive pay 
C) job-based pay 
D) salary 
E) competency-based pay 
A) skill-based pay 
B) incentive pay 
C) job-based pay 
D) salary 
E) competency-based pay

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

- Cognitive ability

Question 16

Unfortunately,today's organizations offer universal,"one-size-fits-all" benefits packages,rather than pay-for-performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which are used to help determine why employees are leaving their jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) Termination interviews 
B) Focus groups 
C) Employment tests 
D) Exit interviews 
E) Assessment Centers 
A) Termination interviews 
B) Focus groups 
C) Employment tests 
D) Exit interviews 
E) Assessment Centers

Question 18

____ requires the applicant to play the role of a manager who must decide how to respond to ten memos in his or her in-basket within a two-hour period.

Accepted Answer

A) Multitasking 
B) Employee motivation test 
C) In-basket simulation 
D) Employee capability test 
E) Cold call simulation 
A) Multitasking 
B) Employee motivation test 
C) In-basket simulation 
D) Employee capability test 
E) Cold call simulation

Question 19

A systematic process of gathering and interpreting information about the essential duties refers to job design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people,manage talent so people achieve their potential,and maintain the workforce over the long term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

From the employer's viewpoint,which of these is part of new social contract?

____ is a listing of job duties and desirable qualifications for a particular job.

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

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning,choosing recruiting sources,and selecting the candidate.

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.

A mentor is an experienced employee who guides and supports a less-experienced employee.

Prohibition of discrimination of qualified individuals by employers on the basis of disability and the requirement that "reasonable accommodations" be provided are enforced by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT

Getting referrals from current employees is a highly effective method used for recruiting.

Structured interviews allow the applicant a great deal of freedom in determining the course of the conversation,with the interviewer taking care not to influence the person's remarks.

Sandra,a human resources 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:

Which of the following is a recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization?

With ____,compensation is linked to the specific tasks that an employee performs.

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

Unfortunately,today's organizations offer universal,"one-size-fits-all" benefits packages,rather than pay-for-performance.

Which are used to help determine why employees are leaving their jobs?

____ requires the applicant to play the role of a manager who must decide how to respond to ten memos in his or her in-basket within a two-hour period.

A systematic process of gathering and interpreting information about the essential duties refers to job design.

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people,manage talent so people achieve their potential,and maintain the workforce over the long term.

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Exam 12: Managing Human Resources

From the employer's viewpoint,which of these is part of new social contract?

____ is a listing of job duties and desirable qualifications for a particular job.

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

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning,choosing recruiting sources,and selecting the candidate.

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.

A mentor is an experienced employee who guides and supports a less-experienced employee.

Prohibition of discrimination of qualified individuals by employers on the basis of disability and the requirement that "reasonable accommodations" be provided are enforced by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT

Getting referrals from current employees is a highly effective method used for recruiting.

Structured interviews allow the applicant a great deal of freedom in determining the course of the conversation,with the interviewer taking care not to influence the person's remarks.

Sandra,a human resources 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:

Which of the following is a recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization?

With ____,compensation is linked to the specific tasks that an employee performs.

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

Unfortunately,today's organizations offer universal,"one-size-fits-all" benefits packages,rather than pay-for-performance.

Which are used to help determine why employees are leaving their jobs?

____ requires the applicant to play the role of a manager who must decide how to respond to ten memos in his or her in-basket within a two-hour period.

A systematic process of gathering and interpreting information about the essential duties refers to job design.

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people,manage talent so people achieve their potential,and maintain the workforce over the long term.

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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