Question 1

The percentage of contingent workers in the United States has shrunk as a result of the recession of the late 2010s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Assessment centers are normally located in a firm's accounting department and have the responsibility of assessing other departments for the costs involved with human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are some innovative approaches that managers can use to recruit the right people?

Accepted Answer

-Use of social media
- Referra

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following refers to a method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills?

Accepted Answer

A) Mentoring 
B) Shadowing 
C) Coaching 
D) Apprenticeship 
E) Guiding 
A) Mentoring 
B) Shadowing 
C) Coaching 
D) Apprenticeship 
E) Guiding

Question 6

The ____________________ outlines the knowledge,skills,education,physical abilities,and other characteristics needed to adequately perform the job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ outlines the knowledge,skills,education,physical abilities,and other...

Question 7

____________________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is incentive pay that ties at...

Question 8

Recruiters are now viewing the profiles and pictures of candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following means using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work without going to an office?

Accepted Answer

A) Telecommuting 
B) Social Loafing 
C) New social contract 
D) Outsourcing 
E) Realistic Job Preview 
A) Telecommuting 
B) Social Loafing 
C) New social contract 
D) Outsourcing 
E) Realistic Job Preview

Question 11

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 to...

Question 12

Human resource planning refers to the forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Name and briefly describe four approaches to training and development.

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training has an experienced e

Question 14

On employee applications and during interviews,it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) race or color of skin. 
B) if the applicant is over 18. 
C) if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. 
D) prior work experience. 
E) if the applicant has a legal right to work in the United States. 
A) race or color of skin. 
B) if the applicant is over 18. 
C) if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. 
D) prior work experience. 
E) if the applicant has a legal right to work in the United States.

Question 15

____________________ present a series of managerial situations to a group of applicants over a period of time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ present a series of managerial situations...

Question 16

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 12,all of the following can make a good interview go bad EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) talking too much. 
B) making eye contact. 
C) failing to effectively close. 
D) stretching the truth. 
E) making a fashion statement. 
A) talking too much. 
B) making eye contact. 
C) failing to effectively close. 
D) stretching the truth. 
E) making a fashion statement.

Question 18

A key element of the strategic approach to human resource management argues that human resource management is not a matching process and managers should avoid attempts to match or integrate employees to organization's strategy and goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Coaching is a method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) job description 
B) application form 
C) assessment test 
D) paper-and-pencil test 
E) OJT 
A) job description 
B) application form 
C) assessment test 
D) paper-and-pencil test 
E) OJT

The percentage of contingent workers in the United States has shrunk as a result of the recession of the late 2010s.

Assessment centers are normally located in a firm's accounting department and have the responsibility of assessing other departments for the costs involved with human resource management.

What are some innovative approaches that managers can use to recruit the right people?

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

Which of the following refers to a method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills?

The ____________________ outlines the knowledge,skills,education,physical abilities,and other characteristics needed to adequately perform the job.

____________________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Recruiters are now viewing the profiles and pictures of candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

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 means using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work without going to an office?

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.

Human resource planning refers to the forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies.

Name and briefly describe four approaches to training and development.

On employee applications and during interviews,it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT

____________________ present a series of managerial situations to a group of applicants over a period of time.

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 12,all of the following can make a good interview go bad EXCEPT

A key element of the strategic approach to human resource management argues that human resource management is not a matching process and managers should avoid attempts to match or integrate employees to organization's strategy and goals.

Coaching is a method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills.

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

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

The percentage of contingent workers in the United States has shrunk as a result of the recession of the late 2010s.

Assessment centers are normally located in a firm's accounting department and have the responsibility of assessing other departments for the costs involved with human resource management.

What are some innovative approaches that managers can use to recruit the right people?

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

Which of the following refers to a method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills?

The ____________________ outlines the knowledge,skills,education,physical abilities,and other characteristics needed to adequately perform the job.

____________________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Recruiters are now viewing the profiles and pictures of candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

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 means using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work without going to an office?

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.

Human resource planning refers to the forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected job vacancies.

Name and briefly describe four approaches to training and development.

On employee applications and during interviews,it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT

____________________ present a series of managerial situations to a group of applicants over a period of time.

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 12,all of the following can make a good interview go bad EXCEPT

A key element of the strategic approach to human resource management argues that human resource management is not a matching process and managers should avoid attempts to match or integrate employees to organization's strategy and goals.

Coaching is a method of directing,instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills.

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

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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