Question 1

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  moving employees laterally to reduce intraorganizational supply-demand imbalances 
B)  locating, identifying, and attracting capable applicants 
C)  screening job applicants to determine who is the best 
D)  reducing the surplus employees from the workforce 
A)  moving employees laterally to reduce intraorganizational supply-demand imbalances 
B)  locating, identifying, and attracting capable applicants 
C)  screening job applicants to determine who is the best 
D)  reducing the surplus employees from the workforce B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the four generations that are working side-by-side today?

Accepted Answer

A)  The baby boomers refer to people born between 1965 and 1977 who account for the bulk of the workforce. 
B)  The Gen X workers consist of people born between 1978 and 1994. 
C)  The Gen Y refer to people born between 1946 and 1964. 
D)  The oldest, most experienced workers account for 6% of the workforce. 
A)  The baby boomers refer to people born between 1965 and 1977 who account for the bulk of the workforce. 
B)  The Gen X workers consist of people born between 1978 and 1994. 
C)  The Gen Y refer to people born between 1946 and 1964. 
D)  The oldest, most experienced workers account for 6% of the workforce. D

Question 3

Discuss the various traditional and technology-based training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

Accepted Answer

The various traditional training methods are:
a.On-the-job training - Employees learn how to do tasks simply by performing them, typically after an initial introduction to the task.
b.Job rotation - Employees work at different jobs in a particular area and thus, gain exposure on variety of tasks.
c.Mentoring and coaching - Employees work with an experienced worker who provides information, support, and encouragement.
d.Experiential exercises - Employees participate in role playing, simulations, or other face-to-face types of training.
e.Workbooks/manuals - Employees refer to training workbooks and manuals for information.
f.Classroom lectures - Employees attend lectures designed to convey specific information.
The various technology-based training methods are:
a.CD-ROM/DVD/videotapes/audiotapes/podcasts - Employees listen to or watch selected media that convey information or demonstrate certain techniques.
b.Videoconferencing/teleconferencing/satellite TV - Employees listen to or participate as information is conveyed or techniques demonstrated.
c.E-learning - This is an Internet-based learning where employees participate in multimedia simulations or other interactive modules.

Question 4

Variable pay systems reward employees for the job skills and competencies they can demonstrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

High-performance work practices are those that lead to both high individual and high organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Write a short essay on human resource planning.

Accepted Answer

Human resource (HR) planning is the proc

Question 7

In which of the following decruitment methods does an organization refrain from filling up the openings created by voluntary resignations or normal retirements of its employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  firing 
B)  layoffs 
C)  attrition 
D)  transfers 
A)  firing 
B)  layoffs 
C)  attrition 
D)  transfers

Question 8

The burden to prove that selection devices used by managers to differentiate applicants are validly related to job performance is on managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ is an example of a high-performance work practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing employee access to information 
B)  Giving employees less control over decision making 
C)  Seniority-based compensation 
D)  Closed communication 
A)  Increasing employee access to information 
B)  Giving employees less control over decision making 
C)  Seniority-based compensation 
D)  Closed communication

Question 10

The ________ method of performance appraisal allows the evaluator to rate employees on an incremental scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
B)  management by objective 
C)  graphic rating scale 
D)  multiperson comparison 
A)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
B)  management by objective 
C)  graphic rating scale 
D)  multiperson comparison

Question 11

Which of the following is a technology-based training method?

Accepted Answer

A)  classroom lectures 
B)  experiential exercises 
C)  videoconferencing/teleconferencing 
D)  workbooks/manuals 
A)  classroom lectures 
B)  experiential exercises 
C)  videoconferencing/teleconferencing 
D)  workbooks/manuals

Question 12

What can managers do to manage downsizing?

Accepted Answer

Downsizing or layoffs is the planned eli

Question 13

What is recruitment? What are the commonly used recruitment sources?

Accepted Answer

Recruitment is the process of locating,

Question 14

Written essay and critical incident are performance appraisal methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ________ method utilizes feedback from supervisors, employees, and coworkers.

Accepted Answer

A)  management by objective 
B)  360-degree appraisal 
C)  critical incident 
D)  graphic rating scale 
A)  management by objective 
B)  360-degree appraisal 
C)  critical incident 
D)  graphic rating scale

Question 16

In which of the following traditional training methods are employees made to work at different jobs in a particular area in order to get exposure to a variety of tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  training by job rotation 
B)  on-the-job training 
C)  mentoring 
D)  coaching 
A)  training by job rotation 
B)  on-the-job training 
C)  mentoring 
D)  coaching

Question 17

________ involves predicting which applicants will be successful if hired.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection 
B)  Training 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Decruitment 
A)  Selection 
B)  Training 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Decruitment

Question 18

Steve, a human resources manager, wants to let potential candidates know about the minimum qualifications that they should possess in order to successfully perform the jobs they have applied for.What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should frame a job description. 
B)  He should frame a job specification. 
C)  He should do a job analysis. 
D)  He should do a job satisfaction survey. 
A)  He should frame a job description. 
B)  He should frame a job specification. 
C)  He should do a job analysis. 
D)  He should do a job satisfaction survey.

Question 19

The final three activities of the human resource management process ensure ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  that the organization retains competent and high-performing employees 
B)  that the organization selects and trains competent employees 
C)  the best compensation packages for the new hires 
D)  that employees are continuously provided with up-to-date knowledge and skills 
A)  that the organization retains competent and high-performing employees 
B)  that the organization selects and trains competent employees 
C)  the best compensation packages for the new hires 
D)  that employees are continuously provided with up-to-date knowledge and skills

Question 20

Define decruitment and list the various decruitment options.

Accepted Answer

Decruitment is the process by which an o

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Which of the following statements is true of the four generations that are working side-by-side today?

Discuss the various traditional and technology-based training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

Variable pay systems reward employees for the job skills and competencies they can demonstrate.

High-performance work practices are those that lead to both high individual and high organizational performance.

Write a short essay on human resource planning.

In which of the following decruitment methods does an organization refrain from filling up the openings created by voluntary resignations or normal retirements of its employees?

The burden to prove that selection devices used by managers to differentiate applicants are validly related to job performance is on managers.

________ is an example of a high-performance work practice.

The ________ method of performance appraisal allows the evaluator to rate employees on an incremental scale.

Which of the following is a technology-based training method?

What can managers do to manage downsizing?

What is recruitment? What are the commonly used recruitment sources?

Written essay and critical incident are performance appraisal methods.

The ________ method utilizes feedback from supervisors, employees, and coworkers.

In which of the following traditional training methods are employees made to work at different jobs in a particular area in order to get exposure to a variety of tasks?

________ involves predicting which applicants will be successful if hired.

Steve, a human resources manager, wants to let potential candidates know about the minimum qualifications that they should possess in order to successfully perform the jobs they have applied for.What should he do?

The final three activities of the human resource management process ensure ________.

Define decruitment and list the various decruitment options.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 13: Managing Human Resources

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Which of the following statements is true of the four generations that are working side-by-side today?

Discuss the various traditional and technology-based training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

Variable pay systems reward employees for the job skills and competencies they can demonstrate.

High-performance work practices are those that lead to both high individual and high organizational performance.

Write a short essay on human resource planning.

In which of the following decruitment methods does an organization refrain from filling up the openings created by voluntary resignations or normal retirements of its employees?

The burden to prove that selection devices used by managers to differentiate applicants are validly related to job performance is on managers.

________ is an example of a high-performance work practice.

The ________ method of performance appraisal allows the evaluator to rate employees on an incremental scale.

Which of the following is a technology-based training method?

What can managers do to manage downsizing?

What is recruitment? What are the commonly used recruitment sources?

Written essay and critical incident are performance appraisal methods.

The ________ method utilizes feedback from supervisors, employees, and coworkers.

In which of the following traditional training methods are employees made to work at different jobs in a particular area in order to get exposure to a variety of tasks?

________ involves predicting which applicants will be successful if hired.

Steve, a human resources manager, wants to let potential candidates know about the minimum qualifications that they should possess in order to successfully perform the jobs they have applied for.What should he do?

The final three activities of the human resource management process ensure ________.

Define decruitment and list the various decruitment options.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters