Question 1

Which of the following is an example of selection device reliability?

Accepted Answer

A) An applicant was given very different interview scores by five independent interviewers. 
B) An applicant was given the same interview score by five independent interviewers. 
C) An applicant took a test a second time and her score improved markedly. 
D) An applicant took a test once and scored higher than any other applicant. 
A) An applicant was given very different interview scores by five independent interviewers. 
B) An applicant was given the same interview score by five independent interviewers. 
C) An applicant took a test a second time and her score improved markedly. 
D) An applicant took a test once and scored higher than any other applicant. B

Question 2

Affirmative action programs seek to make sure that employers ________ minority groups.

Accepted Answer

A) pay equal wages to 
B) enhance employment opportunities for 
C) provide unemployment benefits for 
D) establish training programs for 
A) pay equal wages to 
B) enhance employment opportunities for 
C) provide unemployment benefits for 
D) establish training programs for B

Question 3

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

Accepted Answer

The process of introducing a person starting a new job into an organization is called orientation.There are two types of orientation.Job orientation familiarizes the individual with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job, while organizational orientation focuses on the goals and policies of the organization the employee is joining.
The goal of orientation is to make the integration of the new employee into the organization as smooth and free of anxiety as possible.Successful orientation, whether formal or informal, results in an outsider-insider transition that makes the new member feel comfortable and well adjusted, lowers the likelihood of poor work performance, and reduces the probability of a surprise resignation by the new employee.

Question 4

The most important reason for why managers are increasingly using performance-simulation tests is that they have been found to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) valid predictors of job performance 
B) nondiscriminatory 
C) a good way to test an applicant's character 
D) easy to administer 
A) valid predictors of job performance 
B) nondiscriminatory 
C) a good way to test an applicant's character 
D) easy to administer

Question 5

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For the most part, ________ are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.

Accepted Answer

A) very few managers 
B) some managers 
C) most managers 
D) all managers 
A) very few managers 
B) some managers 
C) most managers 
D) all managers

Question 7

What financial threat does sexual harassment pose to companies?

Accepted Answer

A) minor risk of fine 
B) small legal fees only 
C) enormous risk of major lawsuit settlements 
D) none, because companies are insured against harassment 
A) minor risk of fine 
B) small legal fees only 
C) enormous risk of major lawsuit settlements 
D) none, because companies are insured against harassment

Question 8

Job training in the United States has been significantly impacted by advances in information technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A key goal of compensation system is to keep employees motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Keena's company was expanding. After a period of downsizing, the company had decided to increase organizational profitability by gaining market share, which meant a need for more people. As assistant manager of human resources, she was in the process of evaluating what would be the most effective means of gaining new employees who were qualified, were cost efficient, and could help maintain the company's commitment to a diversified workforce.
-With regard to costs to HRM, which choice would probably be best for Keena?

Accepted Answer

A) advertisement 
B) employee leasing 
C) private employment agency 
D) internal search 
A) advertisement 
B) employee leasing 
C) private employment agency 
D) internal search

Question 11

In a short essay, discuss the interview as a selection device for HRM.

Accepted Answer

The interview is the most common form of

Question 12

Job referrals generally are NOT a good method for improving workplace diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are true of an adjective rating scale for employee evaluation EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provides the most thorough view of the employee 
B) provides objective quantitative data that can be analyzed in a variety of ways 
C) is not time-consuming 
D) it lists performance factors 
A) provides the most thorough view of the employee 
B) provides objective quantitative data that can be analyzed in a variety of ways 
C) is not time-consuming 
D) it lists performance factors

Question 14

This is a key disadvantage to recruiting through employee referrals.

Accepted Answer

A) limited to entry-level positions 
B) high cost 
C) no diversity increase 
D) lower-skilled candidates 
A) limited to entry-level positions 
B) high cost 
C) no diversity increase 
D) lower-skilled candidates

Question 15

A reject error occurs when an applicant ________.

Accepted Answer

A) who is hired performs poorly on the job 
B) who is not hired would have performed well on the job 
C) who is hired performs the job at a high level 
D) who is not hired would have performed poorly on the job 
A) who is hired performs poorly on the job 
B) who is not hired would have performed well on the job 
C) who is hired performs the job at a high level 
D) who is not hired would have performed poorly on the job

Question 16

Employment planning includes two steps: assessing current human resources needs and developing a plan to meet those needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Organizational orientation informs a new employee about ________.

Accepted Answer

A) his or her responsibilities for the job 
B) the history and philosophy of the organization 
C) what expectations he or she has about the job are unrealistic 
D) how their manager will evaluate the employee on the job 
A) his or her responsibilities for the job 
B) the history and philosophy of the organization 
C) what expectations he or she has about the job are unrealistic 
D) how their manager will evaluate the employee on the job

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a voluntary form of downsizing?

Accepted Answer

A) attrition 
B) early retirement 
C) job sharing 
D) layoff 
A) attrition 
B) early retirement 
C) job sharing 
D) layoff

Question 19

Most job training does not take place on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Frances begins her career working in the human resources department of a major corporation. She is asked to help ensure the organization is following the federal guidelines for employment.
-Frances considers filling out a sample budget to be the most valid test for the job because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it takes a great deal of skill to complete successfully 
B) it is an actual task that would be required on the job 
C) it is a good predictor of performance on the job 
D) it is objective and quantitative 
A) it takes a great deal of skill to complete successfully 
B) it is an actual task that would be required on the job 
C) it is a good predictor of performance on the job 
D) it is objective and quantitative

Which of the following is an example of selection device reliability?

Affirmative action programs seek to make sure that employers ________ minority groups.

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

The most important reason for why managers are increasingly using performance-simulation tests is that they have been found to be ________.

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

For the most part, ________ are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.

What financial threat does sexual harassment pose to companies?

Job training in the United States has been significantly impacted by advances in information technology.

A key goal of compensation system is to keep employees motivated.

In a short essay, discuss the interview as a selection device for HRM.

Job referrals generally are NOT a good method for improving workplace diversity.

All of the following are true of an adjective rating scale for employee evaluation EXCEPT ________.

This is a key disadvantage to recruiting through employee referrals.

A reject error occurs when an applicant ________.

Employment planning includes two steps: assessing current human resources needs and developing a plan to meet those needs.

Organizational orientation informs a new employee about ________.

Which of the following is NOT a voluntary form of downsizing?

Most job training does not take place on the job.

Frances begins her career working in the human resources department of a major corporation. She is asked to help ensure the organization is following the federal guidelines for employment. -Frances considers filling out a sample budget to be the most valid test for the job because ________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

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Exam 7: Managing Human Resources

Which of the following is an example of selection device reliability?

Affirmative action programs seek to make sure that employers ________ minority groups.

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

The most important reason for why managers are increasingly using performance-simulation tests is that they have been found to be ________.

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

For the most part, ________ are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.

What financial threat does sexual harassment pose to companies?

Job training in the United States has been significantly impacted by advances in information technology.

A key goal of compensation system is to keep employees motivated.

In a short essay, discuss the interview as a selection device for HRM.

Job referrals generally are NOT a good method for improving workplace diversity.

All of the following are true of an adjective rating scale for employee evaluation EXCEPT ________.

This is a key disadvantage to recruiting through employee referrals.

A reject error occurs when an applicant ________.

Employment planning includes two steps: assessing current human resources needs and developing a plan to meet those needs.

Organizational orientation informs a new employee about ________.

Which of the following is NOT a voluntary form of downsizing?

Most job training does not take place on the job.

Frances begins her career working in the human resources department of a major corporation. She is asked to help ensure the organization is following the federal guidelines for employment. -Frances considers filling out a sample budget to be the most valid test for the job because ________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

History Module

Quantitative Module

Career Module

Entrepreneurship Module

Filters