Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Off-the-job training is typically done w

Question 2

A wheelchair-bound applicant may be denied a job ________.

Accepted Answer

A) under no circumstances 
B) if the job is strenuous or physically tiring in some way 
C) if the job requires complete physical mobility 
D) in some states 
A) under no circumstances 
B) if the job is strenuous or physically tiring in some way 
C) if the job requires complete physical mobility 
D) in some states

Question 3

In a short essay, discuss the performance-simulation test as a selection device for HRM.

Accepted Answer

Performance-simulation tests are simulat

Question 4

One major way that an organization can protect itself against sexual harassment cases is to make sure that all employees are well educated on the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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.
-To reach the largest possible audience, Keena should consider ________ as a source of potential candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) advertisements 
B) employee referrals 
C) school placement 
D) private employment agencies 
A) advertisements 
B) employee referrals 
C) school placement 
D) private employment agencies

Question 6

Behavioral interviews involve placing an applicant in stressful circumstances and seeing how he or she deals with the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.
-Keena's company needs to increase the diversity of its workforce.Which choice might this requirement rule out?

Accepted Answer

A) employee referral 
B) advertising 
C) school placement 
D) private employment agency 
A) employee referral 
B) advertising 
C) school placement 
D) private employment agency

Question 8

A realistic job preview (RJP)includes ________ a job.

Accepted Answer

A) only factual information about 
B) only positive aspects of 
C) only negative aspects of 
D) both positive and negative aspects of 
A) only factual information about 
B) only positive aspects of 
C) only negative aspects of 
D) both positive and negative aspects of

Question 9

An accept error involves not hiring an employee who could have performed well in a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Written tests fell into disfavor in the late 1960s and are now rarely used in the selection process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.
-In an interview, Frances informs a candidate that the job is "absorbing" but its hours will be "long and grueling." Frances is conducting this kind of interview.

Accepted Answer

A) role-playing 
B) stress 
C) behavioral 
D) realistic job preview 
A) role-playing 
B) stress 
C) behavioral 
D) realistic job preview

Question 12

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 involves training, motivating, and retaining competent employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Typical types of written tests include t

Question 14

A(n)________ selection device shows a clear link between test performance and job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) reliable 
B) invalid 
C) unreliable 
D) valid 
A) reliable 
B) invalid 
C) unreliable 
D) valid

Question 15

Which of the following is an advantage of using private employment agencies for recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A) low cost 
B) candidates who are familiar with the organization 
C) improves employee morale 
D) careful screening of applicants 
A) low cost 
B) candidates who are familiar with the organization 
C) improves employee morale 
D) careful screening of applicants

Question 16

The first three activities of the human resource management (HRM)process are about ________.

Accepted Answer

A) recruiting 
B) planning 
C) training 
D) downsizing 
A) recruiting 
B) planning 
C) training 
D) downsizing

Question 17

________ are filed with the EEOC each year.

Accepted Answer

A) More sexual harassment complaints from males than females 
B) More sexual harassment complaints from females than males 
C) About an equal number of sexual harassment complaints from males and females 
D) Almost no sexual harassment complaints from males 
A) More sexual harassment complaints from males than females 
B) More sexual harassment complaints from females than males 
C) About an equal number of sexual harassment complaints from males and females 
D) Almost no sexual harassment complaints from males

Question 18

Employers cannot legally discriminate with regard to race, sex, or religion, but there are no laws against denying employment because of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How effective are behavioral interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) no more effective than other interviews 
B) less effective than other interviews 
C) eight times as effective as ordinary interviews 
D) twice as effective as ordinary interviews 
A) no more effective than other interviews 
B) less effective than other interviews 
C) eight times as effective as ordinary interviews 
D) twice as effective as ordinary interviews

Question 20

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

Accepted Answer

Critical incident appraisals use critica

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

A wheelchair-bound applicant may be denied a job ________.

In a short essay, discuss the performance-simulation test as a selection device for HRM.

One major way that an organization can protect itself against sexual harassment cases is to make sure that all employees are well educated on the topic.

Behavioral interviews involve placing an applicant in stressful circumstances and seeing how he or she deals with the situation.

A realistic job preview (RJP)includes ________ a job.

An accept error involves not hiring an employee who could have performed well in a job.

Written tests fell into disfavor in the late 1960s and are now rarely used in the selection process.

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 involves training, motivating, and retaining competent employees.

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

A(n)________ selection device shows a clear link between test performance and job performance.

Which of the following is an advantage of using private employment agencies for recruiting?

The first three activities of the human resource management (HRM)process are about ________.

________ are filed with the EEOC each year.

Employers cannot legally discriminate with regard to race, sex, or religion, but there are no laws against denying employment because of age.

How effective are behavioral interviews?

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

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

A wheelchair-bound applicant may be denied a job ________.

In a short essay, discuss the performance-simulation test as a selection device for HRM.

One major way that an organization can protect itself against sexual harassment cases is to make sure that all employees are well educated on the topic.

Behavioral interviews involve placing an applicant in stressful circumstances and seeing how he or she deals with the situation.

A realistic job preview (RJP)includes ________ a job.

An accept error involves not hiring an employee who could have performed well in a job.

Written tests fell into disfavor in the late 1960s and are now rarely used in the selection process.

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 involves training, motivating, and retaining competent employees.

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

A(n)________ selection device shows a clear link between test performance and job performance.

Which of the following is an advantage of using private employment agencies for recruiting?

The first three activities of the human resource management (HRM)process are about ________.

________ are filed with the EEOC each year.

Employers cannot legally discriminate with regard to race, sex, or religion, but there are no laws against denying employment because of age.

How effective are behavioral interviews?

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

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