Question 1

The difference between firing and layoffs is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) layoffs are not permanent 
B) layoffs are permanent 
C) firing is not permanent 
D) firing is not voluntary 
A) layoffs are not permanent 
B) layoffs are permanent 
C) firing is not permanent 
D) firing is not voluntary

Question 2

In a short essay, discuss on-the-job training methods.

Accepted Answer

Training can be either on the job or off

Question 3

The lengthy process by which a job is examined in detail in order to identify the skills, knowledge and behaviors necessary to perform the job is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) job description 
B) job specification 
C) job definition 
D) job analysis 
A) job description 
B) job specification 
C) job definition 
D) job analysis

Question 4

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.
-Human resource management is about hiring and firing only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most important environmental force that affects HRM is the legal environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The last steps of the HRM process deal with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) performance and compensation 
B) training and compensation 
C) compensation only 
D) skills 
A) performance and compensation 
B) training and compensation 
C) compensation only 
D) skills

Question 7

While ________ can reach the greatest number of applicants for a job, many of those candidates may be unqualified for the job itself.

Accepted Answer

A) an internal search 
B) advertising 
C) a temporary help service 
D) school placement 
A) an internal search 
B) advertising 
C) a temporary help service 
D) school placement

Question 8

Which of the following downsizing methods can "happen on its own" if management suspends hiring practices?

Accepted Answer

A) firing 
B) reduced workweeks 
C) attrition 
D) transfer 
A) firing 
B) reduced workweeks 
C) attrition 
D) transfer

Question 9

Although most sexual harassment complaints are filed by women, a significant number of complaints are filed by men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Asking a candidate for an automotive mechanic's position to deconstruct and reconstruct part of an engine motor would be an example of what kind of selection device?

Accepted Answer

A) spatial ability test 
B) performance-simulation test 
C) mechanical ability test 
D) perceptual accuracy test 
A) spatial ability test 
B) performance-simulation test 
C) mechanical ability test 
D) perceptual accuracy test

Question 11

Which of the following would be most likely to result in a manager recommending counseling for an employee?

Accepted Answer

A) The employee and the job are mismatched. 
B) The employee lacks desire to do the job. 
C) The employee does not have the skills required for the job. 
D) The employee has not been adequately trained. 
A) The employee and the job are mismatched. 
B) The employee lacks desire to do the job. 
C) The employee does not have the skills required for the job. 
D) The employee has not been adequately trained.

Question 12

Advertisements have been shown to be the most effective method for identifying the best applicants for jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a short essay, discuss why 360-degree appraisal is a popular appraisal method among successful companies.

Accepted Answer

The problem with many appraisal methods

Question 14

Companies find that it is impossible to stop giving employee pensions.In fact, the number of employees on pension plans has risen over the last twenty years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most U.S.jobs use a variable pay system to compensate employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hiring from outside the organization 
B) locating, identifying, and attracting potential employees 
C) assessing the national, international, and local labor market 
D) hiring from inside the organization 
A) hiring from outside the organization 
B) locating, identifying, and attracting potential employees 
C) assessing the national, international, and local labor market 
D) hiring from inside the organization

Question 17

Human resource management is concerned with ________ competent employees.

Accepted Answer

A) obtaining 
B) obtaining, training, motivating, and retaining 
C) obtaining, training, and motivating 
D) training and keeping 
A) obtaining 
B) obtaining, training, motivating, and retaining 
C) obtaining, training, and motivating 
D) training and keeping

Question 18

In a short essay, list three major sources of potential job candidates.Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

(any three of the following)
Advertising

Question 19

The key to most sexual harassment cases against an organization is whether the organization ________.

Accepted Answer

A) knew about the behavior and what it did to stop it 
B) told other employees in the department that harassment occurred 
C) fired the employee after the charges were lodged 
D) had hired a known sex offender 
A) knew about the behavior and what it did to stop it 
B) told other employees in the department that harassment occurred 
C) fired the employee after the charges were lodged 
D) had hired a known sex offender

Question 20

Firing, layoffs, furloughs, and early retirements are the only three downsizing options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The difference between firing and layoffs is that ________.

In a short essay, discuss on-the-job training methods.

The lengthy process by which a job is examined in detail in order to identify the skills, knowledge and behaviors necessary to perform the job is known as a ________.

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. -Human resource management is about hiring and firing only.

The most important environmental force that affects HRM is the legal environment.

The last steps of the HRM process deal with ________.

While ________ can reach the greatest number of applicants for a job, many of those candidates may be unqualified for the job itself.

Which of the following downsizing methods can "happen on its own" if management suspends hiring practices?

Although most sexual harassment complaints are filed by women, a significant number of complaints are filed by men.

Asking a candidate for an automotive mechanic's position to deconstruct and reconstruct part of an engine motor would be an example of what kind of selection device?

Which of the following would be most likely to result in a manager recommending counseling for an employee?

Advertisements have been shown to be the most effective method for identifying the best applicants for jobs.

In a short essay, discuss why 360-degree appraisal is a popular appraisal method among successful companies.

Companies find that it is impossible to stop giving employee pensions.In fact, the number of employees on pension plans has risen over the last twenty years.

Most U.S.jobs use a variable pay system to compensate employees.

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Human resource management is concerned with ________ competent employees.

In a short essay, list three major sources of potential job candidates.Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

The key to most sexual harassment cases against an organization is whether the organization ________.

Firing, layoffs, furloughs, and early retirements are the only three downsizing options.

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

The difference between firing and layoffs is that ________.

In a short essay, discuss on-the-job training methods.

The lengthy process by which a job is examined in detail in order to identify the skills, knowledge and behaviors necessary to perform the job is known as a ________.

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. -Human resource management is about hiring and firing only.

The most important environmental force that affects HRM is the legal environment.

The last steps of the HRM process deal with ________.

While ________ can reach the greatest number of applicants for a job, many of those candidates may be unqualified for the job itself.

Which of the following downsizing methods can "happen on its own" if management suspends hiring practices?

Although most sexual harassment complaints are filed by women, a significant number of complaints are filed by men.

Asking a candidate for an automotive mechanic's position to deconstruct and reconstruct part of an engine motor would be an example of what kind of selection device?

Which of the following would be most likely to result in a manager recommending counseling for an employee?

Advertisements have been shown to be the most effective method for identifying the best applicants for jobs.

In a short essay, discuss why 360-degree appraisal is a popular appraisal method among successful companies.

Companies find that it is impossible to stop giving employee pensions.In fact, the number of employees on pension plans has risen over the last twenty years.

Most U.S.jobs use a variable pay system to compensate employees.

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Human resource management is concerned with ________ competent employees.

In a short essay, list three major sources of potential job candidates.Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

The key to most sexual harassment cases against an organization is whether the organization ________.

Firing, layoffs, furloughs, and early retirements are the only three downsizing options.

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