Question 1

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Using individual ranking as an employee appraisal device, two employees might be named "best" in the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Asking a candidate for an automotive mechanic's position to deconstruct and reconstruct part of an engine motor would be an example of what kind of selection device?

Accepted Answer

A) spatial ability test 
B) performance-simulation test 
C) mechanical ability test 
D) perceptual accuracy test 
A) spatial ability test 
B) performance-simulation test 
C) mechanical ability test 
D) perceptual accuracy test

Question 4

This is a key disadvantage to recruiting through employee referrals.

Accepted Answer

A) limited to entry-level positions 
B) high cost 
C) no diversity increase 
D) lower-skilled candidates 
A) limited to entry-level positions 
B) high cost 
C) no diversity increase 
D) lower-skilled candidates

Question 5

Employees in Mexico are less likely to belong to a union than employees in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the selection process, there are ________ possible outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) dozens of 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) dozens of

Question 7

Today, selection techniques that result in reject errors can open the organization to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) decreased productivity and efficiency 
B) charges of employee discrimination 
C) reduced morale 
D) a weakened workforce 
A) decreased productivity and efficiency 
B) charges of employee discrimination 
C) reduced morale 
D) a weakened workforce

Question 8

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.
-In setting up interviews for an executive position, Frances makes sure to include candidates of different ethnic backgrounds, including individuals from protected minority groups.Which kind of program is she attempting to carry out?

Accepted Answer

A) minority protection 
B) positive action 
C) diversity protection 
D) affirmative action 
A) minority protection 
B) positive action 
C) diversity protection 
D) affirmative action

Question 9

As one of his first tasks in a new job, Steve's boss asks him to develop a database that lists the educational level, special capabilities, and specialized skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) job description 
B) human resource inventory 
C) lengthy process 
D) job analysis 
A) job description 
B) human resource inventory 
C) lengthy process 
D) job analysis

Question 10

Behavioral interviews involve placing an applicant in stressful circumstances and seeing how he or she deals with the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A critical incident employee appraisal method collects ________.

Accepted Answer

A) anecdotes that reveal the character and performance of an employee 
B) statements from coworkers in support of an employee 
C) statements from superiors that may or may not support an employee 
D) data from an employee's computer to evaluate his or her performance 
A) anecdotes that reveal the character and performance of an employee 
B) statements from coworkers in support of an employee 
C) statements from superiors that may or may not support an employee 
D) data from an employee's computer to evaluate his or her performance

Question 12

To improve workplace diversity, a manager might ________.

Accepted Answer

A) advertise in an ethnic newspapers and Internet sites 
B) tighten his recruiting net 
C) solicit referrals from existing employees 
D) post a notice that states he is an equal opportunity employer 
A) advertise in an ethnic newspapers and Internet sites 
B) tighten his recruiting net 
C) solicit referrals from existing employees 
D) post a notice that states he is an equal opportunity employer

Question 13

Which of the following downsizing methods can "happen on its own" if management suspends hiring practices?

Accepted Answer

A) firing 
B) reduced workweeks 
C) attrition 
D) transfer 
A) firing 
B) reduced workweeks 
C) attrition 
D) transfer

Question 14

Downsizing seems to harm ________.

Accepted Answer

A) victims who are dismissed only 
B) both victims who are dismissed and survivors who stayed on 
C) survivors who stayed on only 
D) managers who carried out the dismissals and their families only 
A) victims who are dismissed only 
B) both victims who are dismissed and survivors who stayed on 
C) survivors who stayed on only 
D) managers who carried out the dismissals and their families only

Question 15

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.
-In an interview, Frances informs a candidate that the job is "absorbing" but its hours will be "long and grueling." Frances is conducting this kind of interview.

Accepted Answer

A) role playing 
B) stress 
C) behavioral 
D) realistic job preview 
A) role playing 
B) stress 
C) behavioral 
D) realistic job preview

Question 16

In a short essay, describe how multiperson comparison is done.

Accepted Answer

Group-order ranking requires the apprais

Question 17

During an interview, an applicant for a managerial job is confronted with role players who make the claim that they have been "harassed on the job." The applicant is then asked to deal with the complaints.What kind of selection device is being used?

Accepted Answer

A) performance-simulation test 
B) structured interview 
C) behavioral interview 
D) high-stress interview 
A) performance-simulation test 
B) structured interview 
C) behavioral interview 
D) high-stress interview

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Interviews are valid predictors of success in the workplace if ________.

Accepted Answer

A) questions are short 
B) questions are unstructured 
C) questions are structured 
D) the interview lasts only a few minutes 
A) questions are short 
B) questions are unstructured 
C) questions are structured 
D) the interview lasts only a few minutes

Question 20

Which form of on-the-job training might have a trainee working with a single mentor from the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) vestibule training 
B) simulation exercises 
C) understudy assignments 
D) job rotation 
A) vestibule training 
B) simulation exercises 
C) understudy assignments 
D) job rotation

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

Using individual ranking as an employee appraisal device, two employees might be named "best" in the group.

Asking a candidate for an automotive mechanic's position to deconstruct and reconstruct part of an engine motor would be an example of what kind of selection device?

This is a key disadvantage to recruiting through employee referrals.

Employees in Mexico are less likely to belong to a union than employees in the United States.

In the selection process, there are ________ possible outcomes.

Today, selection techniques that result in reject errors can open the organization to ________.

As one of his first tasks in a new job, Steve's boss asks him to develop a database that lists the educational level, special capabilities, and specialized skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a ________.

Behavioral interviews involve placing an applicant in stressful circumstances and seeing how he or she deals with the situation.

A critical incident employee appraisal method collects ________.

To improve workplace diversity, a manager might ________.

Which of the following downsizing methods can "happen on its own" if management suspends hiring practices?

Downsizing seems to harm ________.

In a short essay, describe how multiperson comparison is done.

During an interview, an applicant for a managerial job is confronted with role players who make the claim that they have been "harassed on the job." The applicant is then asked to deal with the complaints.What kind of selection device is being used?

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

Interviews are valid predictors of success in the workplace if ________.

Which form of on-the-job training might have a trainee working with a single mentor from the organization?

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

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

Using individual ranking as an employee appraisal device, two employees might be named "best" in the group.

Asking a candidate for an automotive mechanic's position to deconstruct and reconstruct part of an engine motor would be an example of what kind of selection device?

This is a key disadvantage to recruiting through employee referrals.

Employees in Mexico are less likely to belong to a union than employees in the United States.

In the selection process, there are ________ possible outcomes.

Today, selection techniques that result in reject errors can open the organization to ________.

As one of his first tasks in a new job, Steve's boss asks him to develop a database that lists the educational level, special capabilities, and specialized skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a ________.

Behavioral interviews involve placing an applicant in stressful circumstances and seeing how he or she deals with the situation.

A critical incident employee appraisal method collects ________.

To improve workplace diversity, a manager might ________.

Which of the following downsizing methods can "happen on its own" if management suspends hiring practices?

Downsizing seems to harm ________.

In a short essay, describe how multiperson comparison is done.

During an interview, an applicant for a managerial job is confronted with role players who make the claim that they have been "harassed on the job." The applicant is then asked to deal with the complaints.What kind of selection device is being used?

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

Interviews are valid predictors of success in the workplace if ________.

Which form of on-the-job training might have a trainee working with a single mentor from the organization?

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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