Question 1

Discuss the role of the job analysis process as part of strategic HRM.

Accepted Answer

The job analysis process supports workforce planning by determining what the position entails and the qualifications needed to staff the position.The job analysis puts strategic HRM plans into action.It becomes the basis for the job description and the job specifications.

Question 2

Job instructional training steps should be taken before extending an employment offer to see if the candidate is equipped for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Harvey is applying to work at a local non-profit which helps gay men who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.Which of the following questions would be acceptable to ask in his interview?

Accepted Answer

A) what is your ethnic background? 
B) are you a Christian? 
C) are you a homosexual? 
D) have you ever had a drug or alcohol problem? 
A) what is your ethnic background? 
B) are you a Christian? 
C) are you a homosexual? 
D) have you ever had a drug or alcohol problem? D

Question 4

You have been authorized to hire a new employee in your department.After identifying your job specifications and creating your job description,you see that the new position will need to work some irregular hours and will play an important role in production.Of the types of compensation,which would be the most appropriate for this new position?

Accepted Answer

A) wages 
B) salary 
C) commission 
D) piece rate 
A) wages 
B) salary 
C) commission 
D) piece rate

Question 5

_______________ is the process when one checks quality and quantity frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) Maintenance 
B) Performance 
C) Observation 
D) Follow-up 
A) Maintenance 
B) Performance 
C) Observation 
D) Follow-up

Question 6

Which of the pay systems compensate based on performance?

Accepted Answer

A) wages 
B) salary 
C) incentives 
D) wages and salary 
A) wages 
B) salary 
C) incentives 
D) wages and salary

Question 7

Legally required benefits include __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) workers compensation,Social Security,and paid vacation 
B) workers compensation,paid vacation,and unemployment compensation 
C) paid vacation,unemployment compensation,and Social Security 
D) workers compensation,unemployment compensation,and Social Security 
A) workers compensation,Social Security,and paid vacation 
B) workers compensation,paid vacation,and unemployment compensation 
C) paid vacation,unemployment compensation,and Social Security 
D) workers compensation,unemployment compensation,and Social Security

Question 8

You are the manager of a midsized car dealership and have been asked by your senior manager to hire two new sales agents.Your senior manager has made it very clear that she does not want anyone currently working at the company in a support role to move up to the position.She also wants to be careful about hiring some who is overqualified.Which of the external sources for recruiting do you see as most valid in this situation and why do you feel this way.

Accepted Answer

Of the four external sources,advertising

Question 9

List and discuss the steps of instructional job training.

Accepted Answer

The first step is to prepare the trainee

Question 10

Development is aimed at improving ________________ skills.

Accepted Answer

A) human,technical,and conceptual 
B) technical,human,and communication 
C) communication,conceptual,and technical 
D) human,communication,and conceptual 
A) human,technical,and conceptual 
B) technical,human,and communication 
C) communication,conceptual,and technical 
D) human,communication,and conceptual

Question 11

The concept of employee turnover refers to issues of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) retention and promotion 
B) retention and demotion 
C) termination and demotion 
D) termination and retention 
A) retention and promotion 
B) retention and demotion 
C) termination and demotion 
D) termination and retention

Question 12

Comparable worth is legally prescribed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Labor unions are organizations which represents employees in the collective bargaining process with employers over _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) wages,benefits and working conditions 
B) wages and benefits but not working conditions 
C) working conditions but not wages and benefits 
D) working conditions as well as hiring practices 
A) wages,benefits and working conditions 
B) wages and benefits but not working conditions 
C) working conditions but not wages and benefits 
D) working conditions as well as hiring practices

Question 14

_________ involves filling job openings with current employees or people known to the manager.

Accepted Answer

A) Recruiting 
B) Promotions 
C) Hiring 
D) Internal recruiting 
A) Recruiting 
B) Promotions 
C) Hiring 
D) Internal recruiting

Question 15

Define performance appraisal.

Accepted Answer

Performance appraisal is the o

Question 16

A ___________ is a performance appraisal method in which a manager keeps a written record of positive and negative performance of employees through the performance period.

Accepted Answer

A) narrative 
B) BARS 
C) MBO 
D) critical incident file 
A) narrative 
B) BARS 
C) MBO 
D) critical incident file

Question 17

People generally do what they are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) forced to do 
B) asked to do 
C) rewarded for doing 
D) punished for not doing 
A) forced to do 
B) asked to do 
C) rewarded for doing 
D) punished for not doing

Question 18

The requirement to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave due to a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform his or her job is the ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) Workman's Compensation Act 
B) Affordable Care Act 
C) Family and Dependents Care Act 
D) Family and Medical Leave Act 
A) Workman's Compensation Act 
B) Affordable Care Act 
C) Family and Dependents Care Act 
D) Family and Medical Leave Act

Question 19

Shahenna is the HR manager at Holiday Corporation,a company with over 500 employees which manufactures and distributes party supplies.Shahenna spends approximately one third of her work week on record keeping in order to ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) track employee productivity 
B) maintain staffing 
C) comply with government laws and regulations 
D) advise and assist other departments 
A) track employee productivity 
B) maintain staffing 
C) comply with government laws and regulations 
D) advise and assist other departments

Question 20

Conducting a developmental and evaluative performance appraisal most often creates the strongest results for the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss the role of the job analysis process as part of strategic HRM.

Job instructional training steps should be taken before extending an employment offer to see if the candidate is equipped for the job.

Harvey is applying to work at a local non-profit which helps gay men who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.Which of the following questions would be acceptable to ask in his interview?

_______________ is the process when one checks quality and quantity frequently.

Which of the pay systems compensate based on performance?

Legally required benefits include __________________.

List and discuss the steps of instructional job training.

Development is aimed at improving ________________ skills.

The concept of employee turnover refers to issues of ____________.

Comparable worth is legally prescribed.

Labor unions are organizations which represents employees in the collective bargaining process with employers over _________________.

_________ involves filling job openings with current employees or people known to the manager.

Define performance appraisal.

A ___________ is a performance appraisal method in which a manager keeps a written record of positive and negative performance of employees through the performance period.

People generally do what they are ____________.

The requirement to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave due to a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform his or her job is the ______________.

Shahenna is the HR manager at Holiday Corporation,a company with over 500 employees which manufactures and distributes party supplies.Shahenna spends approximately one third of her work week on record keeping in order to ______________.

Conducting a developmental and evaluative performance appraisal most often creates the strongest results for the employee.

Management and Its History

The Environment: Culture,Ethics,and Social Responsibility

Managing Diversity in a Global Environment

Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

Strategic and Operational Planning

Managing Change, innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Organizing and Delegating Work

Managing Team Work

Organizational Behavior: Power, politics, conflict, and Stress

Motivating for High Performance

Leading With Influence

Communication and Information Technology

Managing Control Systems, finances, and People

Operations, Quality, and Productivity

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Exam 9: Human Resources Management

Discuss the role of the job analysis process as part of strategic HRM.

Job instructional training steps should be taken before extending an employment offer to see if the candidate is equipped for the job.

Harvey is applying to work at a local non-profit which helps gay men who are recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.Which of the following questions would be acceptable to ask in his interview?

_______________ is the process when one checks quality and quantity frequently.

Which of the pay systems compensate based on performance?

Legally required benefits include __________________.

List and discuss the steps of instructional job training.

Development is aimed at improving ________________ skills.

The concept of employee turnover refers to issues of ____________.

Comparable worth is legally prescribed.

Labor unions are organizations which represents employees in the collective bargaining process with employers over _________________.

_________ involves filling job openings with current employees or people known to the manager.

Define performance appraisal.

A ___________ is a performance appraisal method in which a manager keeps a written record of positive and negative performance of employees through the performance period.

People generally do what they are ____________.

The requirement to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave due to a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform his or her job is the ______________.

Shahenna is the HR manager at Holiday Corporation,a company with over 500 employees which manufactures and distributes party supplies.Shahenna spends approximately one third of her work week on record keeping in order to ______________.

Conducting a developmental and evaluative performance appraisal most often creates the strongest results for the employee.

Management and Its History

The Environment: Culture,Ethics,and Social Responsibility

Managing Diversity in a Global Environment

Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

Strategic and Operational Planning

Managing Change, innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Organizing and Delegating Work

Managing Team Work

Organizational Behavior: Power, politics, conflict, and Stress

Motivating for High Performance

Leading With Influence

Communication and Information Technology

Managing Control Systems, finances, and People

Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Filters