Question 1

Which benefit cost do companies see as their biggest worry?

Accepted Answer

A) health care 
B) retirement plans 
C) unemployment insurance 
D) Social Security 
A) health care 
B) retirement plans 
C) unemployment insurance 
D) Social Security

Question 2

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

Accepted Answer

The process of introducing a person star

Question 3

The ________ prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.

Accepted Answer

A) Privacy Act 
B) Civil Rights Act, Title VII 
C) Equal Pay Act 
D) Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
A) Privacy Act 
B) Civil Rights Act, Title VII 
C) Equal Pay Act 
D) Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Question 4

A job description is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not a written document 
B) a written document used to describe a job to job candidates 
C) something that employers keep secret from job candidates 
D) the official title for the job 
A) not a written document 
B) a written document used to describe a job to job candidates 
C) something that employers keep secret from job candidates 
D) the official title for the job

Question 5

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 6

An accept error occurs when an applicant ________.

Accepted Answer

A) who is hired performs poorly on the job 
B) who is not hired would have performed well on the job 
C) who is not hired is hired by another firm 
D) who is hired performs adequately on the job 
A) who is hired performs poorly on the job 
B) who is not hired would have performed well on the job 
C) who is not hired is hired by another firm 
D) who is hired performs adequately on the job

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Human resource management activities such as hiring and downsizing are the sole responsibility of the human resource department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

Workplace spirituality focuses on all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) employees seeking meaning and purpose 
B) a sense of community 
C) employees carrying out religious practices 
D) employees seeking to connect 
A) employees seeking meaning and purpose 
B) a sense of community 
C) employees carrying out religious practices 
D) employees seeking to connect

Question 11

What financial threat does sexual harassment pose to companies?

Accepted Answer

A) minor risk of fine 
B) small legal fees only 
C) enormous risk of major lawsuit settlements 
D) none, because companies are insured against harassment 
A) minor risk of fine 
B) small legal fees only 
C) enormous risk of major lawsuit settlements 
D) none, because companies are insured against harassment

Question 12

In a short essay, discuss why sexual harassment is such a difficult problem in today's workplace.

Accepted Answer

First, sexual harassment is widespread.S

Question 13

The New Hire (Scenario)
Frances begins her career working in the human resources department of a major corporation. She is asked to help ensure that the organization is following the federal guidelines for employment.
-Frances considers filling out a sample budget to be the most valid test for the job because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it takes a great deal of skill to complete successfully 
B) it is an actual task that would be required on the job 
C) it is a good predictor of performance on the job 
D) it is objective and quantitative 
A) it takes a great deal of skill to complete successfully 
B) it is an actual task that would be required on the job 
C) it is a good predictor of performance on the job 
D) it is objective and quantitative

Question 14

Which U.S.law gives you the legal right to see your professor's letter of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A) Civil Rights Act of 1991 
B) Privacy Act of 1974 
C) Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 
D) Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
A) Civil Rights Act of 1991 
B) Privacy Act of 1974 
C) Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 
D) Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Question 15

Few people are ever selected for a job without this.

Accepted Answer

A) taking a written test 
B) undergoing an interview 
C) taking a performance-simulation test 
D) taking a physical test 
A) taking a written test 
B) undergoing an interview 
C) taking a performance-simulation test 
D) taking a physical test

Question 16

Recruitment (Scenario)
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 17

HR managers can estimate human resource needs by evaluating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) employment and unemployment statistics 
B) the general state of the economy 
C) demand for the organization's product 
D) how competitors are performing 
A) employment and unemployment statistics 
B) the general state of the economy 
C) demand for the organization's product 
D) how competitors are performing

Question 18

A major criticism of workplace spirituality is whether ________.

Accepted Answer

A) individuals have the right to discuss religion in the workplace 
B) organizations have the right to impose spiritual values on employees 
C) a spiritual organization can engage in making profits 
D) workplace spirituality decreases productivity 
A) individuals have the right to discuss religion in the workplace 
B) organizations have the right to impose spiritual values on employees 
C) a spiritual organization can engage in making profits 
D) workplace spirituality decreases productivity

Question 19

Historically, spirituality has always had a place in management theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To set pay standards, HRM employs ________.

Accepted Answer

A) outside consultants 
B) a federal pay scale 
C) a panel of an employee's peers 
D) a performance management system 
A) outside consultants 
B) a federal pay scale 
C) a panel of an employee's peers 
D) a performance management system

Which benefit cost do companies see as their biggest worry?

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

The ________ prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.

A job description is ________.

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

An accept error occurs when an applicant ________.

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.

Human resource management activities such as hiring and downsizing are the sole responsibility of the human resource department.

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.

Workplace spirituality focuses on all of the following EXCEPT ________.

What financial threat does sexual harassment pose to companies?

In a short essay, discuss why sexual harassment is such a difficult problem in today's workplace.

Which U.S.law gives you the legal right to see your professor's letter of recommendation?

Few people are ever selected for a job without this.

HR managers can estimate human resource needs by evaluating which of the following?

A major criticism of workplace spirituality is whether ________.

Historically, spirituality has always had a place in management theory.

To set pay standards, HRM employs ________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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Exam 7: Managing Human Resources

Which benefit cost do companies see as their biggest worry?

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

The ________ prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.

A job description is ________.

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

An accept error occurs when an applicant ________.

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.

Human resource management activities such as hiring and downsizing are the sole responsibility of the human resource department.

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.

Workplace spirituality focuses on all of the following EXCEPT ________.

What financial threat does sexual harassment pose to companies?

In a short essay, discuss why sexual harassment is such a difficult problem in today's workplace.

Which U.S.law gives you the legal right to see your professor's letter of recommendation?

Few people are ever selected for a job without this.

HR managers can estimate human resource needs by evaluating which of the following?

A major criticism of workplace spirituality is whether ________.

Historically, spirituality has always had a place in management theory.

To set pay standards, HRM employs ________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

Filters