Exam 7: Managing Human Resources

In a realistic job preview (RJP), an applicant might be told that the likelihood for promotion for the job he is applying for is slim.

An accept error occurs when an applicant ________.

Western European countries differ from U.S.companies in that they have work councils that must be consulted on personnel decisions.

A disadvantage of a written essay for employee appraisal is that it tends to be biased by ________.

A job description is ________.

This is the goal of employment planning.

A community fire department can legally deny employment to a firefighter applicant who is confined to a wheelchair.

What do the written essay, critical incidents, graphic rating scales, and BARS evaluation methods have in common?

Neil Huffman Auto group claims that every dollar it spends on training ultimately results in $230 in productivity gains.

The first step in any employment planning process involves making a ________.

Organizations are not legally required to provide benefits of any type for employees.

A performance appraisal method that combines two other well-known methods into one process is called ________.

Which multiperson employee evaluation method allows for two or more employees to get the same rating?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that should influence compensation and benefits?

Who would usually hear an appeal if an employee felt they had been inappropriately accused of sexual harassment?

Downsizing can be as stressful for the survivors as it is for the victims.

Which benefit cost do companies see as their biggest worry?

Few people are ever selected for a job without this.

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description, and job specification.

In a short essay, describe employee counseling and explain how it can be beneficial in remedying employee underperformance due to lack of effort.