Question 1

Human resource planning entails two steps: assessing current human resource assessment and meeting future human resource needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A ________ is a method of performance appraisal where each employee is rated in comparison to other employees in his work group.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiperson comparison 
B)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
C)  critical incident 
D)  graphic rating scale 
A)  multiperson comparison 
B)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
C)  critical incident 
D)  graphic rating scale

Question 3

A ________ system rewards employees for the job competencies they demonstrate.

Accepted Answer

A)  piece-rate pay 
B)  skill-based pay 
C)  variable pay 
D)  fixed pay 
A)  piece-rate pay 
B)  skill-based pay 
C)  variable pay 
D)  fixed pay

Question 4

A ________ selection device is characterized by a proven relationship between the selection device and some relevant job selection criterion.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective 
B)  secure 
C)  reliable 
D)  valid 
A)  subjective 
B)  secure 
C)  reliable 
D)  valid

Question 5

Labor unions use ________ to protect the rights of their members.

Accepted Answer

A)  juvenile arbitration 
B)  commercial arbitration 
C)  collective bargaining 
D)  plea bargaining 
A)  juvenile arbitration 
B)  commercial arbitration 
C)  collective bargaining 
D)  plea bargaining

Question 6

Which of the following is true of high-performance work practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easier to implement in organizations with centralized structures. 
B)  It involves well-structured job responsibilities as opposed to flexible assignments. 
C)  In spite of its many benefits, research indicates that there is no direct link between high-performance work practices and a firm's market value. 
D)  It encourages extensive employee involvement and greater employee control on decision making. 
A)  It is easier to implement in organizations with centralized structures. 
B)  It involves well-structured job responsibilities as opposed to flexible assignments. 
C)  In spite of its many benefits, research indicates that there is no direct link between high-performance work practices and a firm's market value. 
D)  It encourages extensive employee involvement and greater employee control on decision making.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the government legislations related to human resource management in different countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadian laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of language in all parts of the country except Quebec. 
B)  In Australia, gender opportunities for women lag behind those in the United States. 
C)  In Mexico, employees are less likely to be unionized than in the United States. 
D)  Unlike the rest of Europe, legislation in Germany does not require companies to practice representative participation. 
A)  Canadian laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of language in all parts of the country except Quebec. 
B)  In Australia, gender opportunities for women lag behind those in the United States. 
C)  In Mexico, employees are less likely to be unionized than in the United States. 
D)  Unlike the rest of Europe, legislation in Germany does not require companies to practice representative participation.

Question 8

In which of the following traditional training methods do employees work with an experienced worker who provides information, support, and encouragement?

Accepted Answer

A)  e-learning 
B)  experiential exercises 
C)  mentoring and coaching 
D)  on-the-job training 
A)  e-learning 
B)  experiential exercises 
C)  mentoring and coaching 
D)  on-the-job training

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  closed communication 
B)  centralized decision making 
C)  skill-based compensation 
D)  self-managed teams 
A)  closed communication 
B)  centralized decision making 
C)  skill-based compensation 
D)  self-managed teams

Question 10

People who prefer segmentation are more likely to be satisfied and committed to their jobs when offered options such as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job sharing 
B)  company-sponsored family picnics 
C)  on-site child care 
D)  gym facilities 
A)  job sharing 
B)  company-sponsored family picnics 
C)  on-site child care 
D)  gym facilities

Question 11

Which of the following steps in the human resource management process identifies and selects competent employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation and training 
B)  human resource planning and recruitment 
C)  compensation and benefits 
D)  training and performance management 
A)  orientation and training 
B)  human resource planning and recruitment 
C)  compensation and benefits 
D)  training and performance management

Question 12

In providing assistance to employees being downsized, many organizations offer some form of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  severance pay 
B)  piece-rate pay 
C)  overtime pay 
D)  merit pay 
A)  severance pay 
B)  piece-rate pay 
C)  overtime pay 
D)  merit pay

Question 13

Affirmative action programs help ensure that decisions and practices enhance the employment, upgrading, and retention of members from protected groups such as minorities and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In his report, Wade described the strengths and weaknesses of each of his subordinates.He made a note of their past performances and the potential they displayed.He even provided suggestions for their improvements.Wade is using the ________ method of conducting a performance appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A)  graphic rating scale 
B)  written essay 
C)  multiperson comparison 
D)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
A)  graphic rating scale 
B)  written essay 
C)  multiperson comparison 
D)  behaviorally anchored rating scale

Question 15

A new employee goes through two types of orientation: work unit orientation and procedural orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

High-performance work practices involve a commitment by management to improve the knowledge skills and abilities of the organization's employees, increasing employee motivation, and enhancing the retention of quality employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is most likely to be included in family-friendly benefits provided by organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance programs 
B)  savings accounts 
C)  time off for school functions 
D)  retirement benefits 
A)  insurance programs 
B)  savings accounts 
C)  time off for school functions 
D)  retirement benefits

Question 18

Managers begin human resource planning by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  locating capable applicants 
B)  inventorying current employees 
C)  job analysis 
D)  recruitment and decruitment 
A)  locating capable applicants 
B)  inventorying current employees 
C)  job analysis 
D)  recruitment and decruitment

Question 19

Which of the following Acts gives employees the legal right to examine personnel files and letters of reference?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act, Title VII 
B)  Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 
C)  Privacy Act 
D)  Equal Pay Act 
A)  Civil Rights Act, Title VII 
B)  Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act 
C)  Privacy Act 
D)  Equal Pay Act

Question 20

People who turned 21 in 2000 or later are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  baby boomers 
B)  millennials 
C)  the 13th generation 
D)  Gen Xers 
A)  baby boomers 
B)  millennials 
C)  the 13th generation 
D)  Gen Xers

Human resource planning entails two steps: assessing current human resource assessment and meeting future human resource needs.

A ________ is a method of performance appraisal where each employee is rated in comparison to other employees in his work group.

A ________ system rewards employees for the job competencies they demonstrate.

A ________ selection device is characterized by a proven relationship between the selection device and some relevant job selection criterion.

Labor unions use ________ to protect the rights of their members.

Which of the following is true of high-performance work practices?

Which of the following is true of the government legislations related to human resource management in different countries?

In which of the following traditional training methods do employees work with an experienced worker who provides information, support, and encouragement?

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

People who prefer segmentation are more likely to be satisfied and committed to their jobs when offered options such as ________.

Which of the following steps in the human resource management process identifies and selects competent employees?

In providing assistance to employees being downsized, many organizations offer some form of ________.

Affirmative action programs help ensure that decisions and practices enhance the employment, upgrading, and retention of members from protected groups such as minorities and females.

In his report, Wade described the strengths and weaknesses of each of his subordinates.He made a note of their past performances and the potential they displayed.He even provided suggestions for their improvements.Wade is using the ________ method of conducting a performance appraisal.

A new employee goes through two types of orientation: work unit orientation and procedural orientation.

High-performance work practices involve a commitment by management to improve the knowledge skills and abilities of the organization's employees, increasing employee motivation, and enhancing the retention of quality employees.

Which of the following is most likely to be included in family-friendly benefits provided by organizations?

Managers begin human resource planning by ________.

Which of the following Acts gives employees the legal right to examine personnel files and letters of reference?

People who turned 21 in 2000 or later are known as ________.

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

Human resource planning entails two steps: assessing current human resource assessment and meeting future human resource needs.

A ________ is a method of performance appraisal where each employee is rated in comparison to other employees in his work group.

A ________ system rewards employees for the job competencies they demonstrate.

A ________ selection device is characterized by a proven relationship between the selection device and some relevant job selection criterion.

Labor unions use ________ to protect the rights of their members.

Which of the following is true of high-performance work practices?

Which of the following is true of the government legislations related to human resource management in different countries?

In which of the following traditional training methods do employees work with an experienced worker who provides information, support, and encouragement?

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

People who prefer segmentation are more likely to be satisfied and committed to their jobs when offered options such as ________.

Which of the following steps in the human resource management process identifies and selects competent employees?

In providing assistance to employees being downsized, many organizations offer some form of ________.

Affirmative action programs help ensure that decisions and practices enhance the employment, upgrading, and retention of members from protected groups such as minorities and females.

In his report, Wade described the strengths and weaknesses of each of his subordinates.He made a note of their past performances and the potential they displayed.He even provided suggestions for their improvements.Wade is using the ________ method of conducting a performance appraisal.

A new employee goes through two types of orientation: work unit orientation and procedural orientation.

High-performance work practices involve a commitment by management to improve the knowledge skills and abilities of the organization's employees, increasing employee motivation, and enhancing the retention of quality employees.

Which of the following is most likely to be included in family-friendly benefits provided by organizations?

Managers begin human resource planning by ________.

Which of the following Acts gives employees the legal right to examine personnel files and letters of reference?

People who turned 21 in 2000 or later are known as ________.

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