Question 1

Which of the following is a major problem with psychological testing?

Accepted Answer

A) the limited validity of this type of test 
B) the cost of administering the tests 
C) the interpretation of test results 
D) the methods used for scoring the tests 
A) the limited validity of this type of test 
B) the cost of administering the tests 
C) the interpretation of test results 
D) the methods used for scoring the tests

Question 2

Managers learn by behaviour modelling. Which of the following is the best definition for this term?

Accepted Answer

A) a process that develops a model for ideal managerial behaviour 
B) a process that encourages articulate self-reflection 
C) a process that involves copying someone else's behaviour 
D) a process that reinforces desirable behaviours exhibited 
A) a process that develops a model for ideal managerial behaviour 
B) a process that encourages articulate self-reflection 
C) a process that involves copying someone else's behaviour 
D) a process that reinforces desirable behaviours exhibited

Question 3

Some talented technical people prefer to remain in their field rather than move into management. Which of the following is a strategy used by many companies so that they can still reward these employees?

Accepted Answer

A) portable career paths 
B) phased-in retirement plans 
C) protean careers 
D) dual-career ladders 
A) portable career paths 
B) phased-in retirement plans 
C) protean careers 
D) dual-career ladders

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary purpose of replacement charts?

Accepted Answer

A) to prepare a collection of instruments and exercises designed for diagnosing a person's development needs 
B) to ensure that the right individuals with sufficient capabilities and experience to perform the targeted jobs are available at the right time 
C) to plan the strategic layoffs of non-key employees 
D) to ensure that each key position in the organization has a person representing diversity as a potential successor 
A) to prepare a collection of instruments and exercises designed for diagnosing a person's development needs 
B) to ensure that the right individuals with sufficient capabilities and experience to perform the targeted jobs are available at the right time 
C) to plan the strategic layoffs of non-key employees 
D) to ensure that each key position in the organization has a person representing diversity as a potential successor

Question 5

Even though she is a relatively junior manufacturing supervisor, Angela has been assigned to a plant-wide committee on quality control. Angela is concerned that she will be unable to do her regular job as well as take part in extra committee meetings and assignments. She is concerned that this committee will be a "time sink" and a waste. Which of the following statements is most likely to reflect her boss's motivation for giving her this assignment?

Accepted Answer

A) to move Angela horizontally so that she does not become bored with her work because vertical promotions have become scarce 
B) to allow Angela to learn the intellectual and theoretical components of her future job assignment 
C) to broaden Angela's exposure to whole-plant operations, processes, and personalities, and help her career prospects 
D) to get Angela out of the department without firing her because she is not performing well 
A) to move Angela horizontally so that she does not become bored with her work because vertical promotions have become scarce 
B) to allow Angela to learn the intellectual and theoretical components of her future job assignment 
C) to broaden Angela's exposure to whole-plant operations, processes, and personalities, and help her career prospects 
D) to get Angela out of the department without firing her because she is not performing well

Question 6

An individual enters the sales department of an organization as a sales counsellor, then is promoted to account director, to sales manager, and finally, to vice president of sales. Which of the following is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) a series of career transitions 
B) job-hopping 
C) organization-centred career planning 
D) a non-traditional career path 
A) a series of career transitions 
B) job-hopping 
C) organization-centred career planning 
D) a non-traditional career path

Question 7

A successful career path is one that constantly advances upward in one or more organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ann's supervisor is enthusiastic about instituting outdoor training into their organization; however, Ann wonders whether the training is appropriate due to its physical nature and the hazards involved. Ann's concerns are realistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Effective career counselling for Aboriginals has three essential components. What are they?

Accepted Answer

A) spirituality, religion, and extended family 
B) spirituality, religion, and community 
C) community, spirituality, and extended family 
D) community, religion, and extended family 
A) spirituality, religion, and extended family 
B) spirituality, religion, and community 
C) community, spirituality, and extended family 
D) community, religion, and extended family

Question 10

Which of the following has been identified as a problem with mentoring?

Accepted Answer

A) Women are reluctant to serve as mentors. 
B) The relationship between mentor and protégé may become more social than work related. 
C) Young minority managers frequently report difficulty finding mentors. 
D) Successful managers lack the time to serve as effective mentors. 
A) Women are reluctant to serve as mentors. 
B) The relationship between mentor and protégé may become more social than work related. 
C) Young minority managers frequently report difficulty finding mentors. 
D) Successful managers lack the time to serve as effective mentors.

Question 11

From the employer's perspective, which of the following is the main difficulty pertaining to a dual-career couple?

Accepted Answer

A) If the couple has children, they will have competing demands on their time. 
B) One of the partners may be relocated, especially overseas. 
C) Sexual harassment suits may pose a threat. 
D) The male partner may feel threatened if the female partner has a more prestigious job. 
A) If the couple has children, they will have competing demands on their time. 
B) One of the partners may be relocated, especially overseas. 
C) Sexual harassment suits may pose a threat. 
D) The male partner may feel threatened if the female partner has a more prestigious job.

Question 12

Which term refers to the phenomenon of women not progressing into the top ranks of management in the same proportion as men do?

Accepted Answer

A) glass ceiling 
B) blatant disregard for equal opportunity 
C) female mystique 
D) old boy/new girl effect 
A) glass ceiling 
B) blatant disregard for equal opportunity 
C) female mystique 
D) old boy/new girl effect

Question 13

The problem of executive "churning" at the top of organizations

Accepted Answer

A) is largely due to the impact of executive education programs, where executives develop extensive networks of contacts in the organizations. 
B) can be alleviated by executive education using university and private-sector programs. 
C) is resistant to development efforts because so much of it is due to stresses inherent in executive jobs. 
D) is exacerbated by sending executives on educational visits to highly desirable firms, causing the executives to be discouraged by their own employment situation. 
A) is largely due to the impact of executive education programs, where executives develop extensive networks of contacts in the organizations. 
B) can be alleviated by executive education using university and private-sector programs. 
C) is resistant to development efforts because so much of it is due to stresses inherent in executive jobs. 
D) is exacerbated by sending executives on educational visits to highly desirable firms, causing the executives to be discouraged by their own employment situation.

Question 14

To ensure there is no discrimination of designated group members, all groups should be handled the same, but have different access to career planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An internationally known Toronto manufacturer of high-performance bicycles has a permanent training facility in Idaho. There, all members of the organization learn about the product lines, how to ride the bikes, perform repairs, understand the technology behind their construction and materials, and appreciate their uses for recreational riding, as well as for amateur and professional racing. Which of the following terms best describes this employee development approach?

Accepted Answer

A) coaching and team-building approach 
B) corporate university 
C) outdoor training program 
D) job-site training 
A) coaching and team-building approach 
B) corporate university 
C) outdoor training program 
D) job-site training

Question 16

Which of the following represents a major trend in the career motivation of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals are choosing careers based on lifetime earning potential. 
B) Individuals retain a strong sense of loyalty for their employer. 
C) Individuals are committing themselves to achieving success in one occupation. 
D) Individuals are using their jobs in order to achieve life goals. 
A) Individuals are choosing careers based on lifetime earning potential. 
B) Individuals retain a strong sense of loyalty for their employer. 
C) Individuals are committing themselves to achieving success in one occupation. 
D) Individuals are using their jobs in order to achieve life goals.

Question 17

The focus in organizational talent management is to create employable individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For the less experienced manager, which is the last stage in a mentoring relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) competition 
B) reversal of roles 
C) friendship 
D) disengagement 
A) competition 
B) reversal of roles 
C) friendship 
D) disengagement

Question 19

Which of the following allows employees to take part in courses that would otherwise be unattainable to them due to geographic, travel, or cost considerations?

Accepted Answer

A) corporate universities 
B) career development centres 
C) online development 
D) job rotation 
A) corporate universities 
B) career development centres 
C) online development 
D) job rotation

Question 20

The focus of ____ is learning specific behaviours and actions, while ____ focuses on such areas as judgment, responsibility, decision making, and communication.

Accepted Answer

A) training; development 
B) development; training 
C) skill enhancement; development 
D) training; skill enhancement 
A) training; development 
B) development; training 
C) skill enhancement; development 
D) training; skill enhancement

Which of the following is a major problem with psychological testing?

Managers learn by behaviour modelling. Which of the following is the best definition for this term?

Some talented technical people prefer to remain in their field rather than move into management. Which of the following is a strategy used by many companies so that they can still reward these employees?

Which of the following is the primary purpose of replacement charts?

An individual enters the sales department of an organization as a sales counsellor, then is promoted to account director, to sales manager, and finally, to vice president of sales. Which of the following is this an example of?

A successful career path is one that constantly advances upward in one or more organizations.

Ann's supervisor is enthusiastic about instituting outdoor training into their organization; however, Ann wonders whether the training is appropriate due to its physical nature and the hazards involved. Ann's concerns are realistic.

Effective career counselling for Aboriginals has three essential components. What are they?

Which of the following has been identified as a problem with mentoring?

From the employer's perspective, which of the following is the main difficulty pertaining to a dual-career couple?

Which term refers to the phenomenon of women not progressing into the top ranks of management in the same proportion as men do?

The problem of executive "churning" at the top of organizations

To ensure there is no discrimination of designated group members, all groups should be handled the same, but have different access to career planning.

Which of the following represents a major trend in the career motivation of individuals?

The focus in organizational talent management is to create employable individuals.

For the less experienced manager, which is the last stage in a mentoring relationship?

Which of the following allows employees to take part in courses that would otherwise be unattainable to them due to geographic, travel, or cost considerations?

The focus of is learning specific behaviours and actions, while focuses on such areas as judgment, responsibility, decision making, and communication.

Changing Nature of Human Resources Management

Strategic HR Management and Planning

Legal Environment of Equal Employment and Diversity

Redefining Jobs and Job Analysis

Recruiting in Labour Markets

Selection of Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Performance Management and Appraisal

Compensation Strategies and Practices

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Health, Safety, and Security and Risk Management

Employee Rights and Discipline

Unionmanagement Relations

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Exam 8: Talent Management and Development

Which of the following is a major problem with psychological testing?

Managers learn by behaviour modelling. Which of the following is the best definition for this term?

Some talented technical people prefer to remain in their field rather than move into management. Which of the following is a strategy used by many companies so that they can still reward these employees?

Which of the following is the primary purpose of replacement charts?

An individual enters the sales department of an organization as a sales counsellor, then is promoted to account director, to sales manager, and finally, to vice president of sales. Which of the following is this an example of?

A successful career path is one that constantly advances upward in one or more organizations.

Ann's supervisor is enthusiastic about instituting outdoor training into their organization; however, Ann wonders whether the training is appropriate due to its physical nature and the hazards involved. Ann's concerns are realistic.

Effective career counselling for Aboriginals has three essential components. What are they?

Which of the following has been identified as a problem with mentoring?

From the employer's perspective, which of the following is the main difficulty pertaining to a dual-career couple?

Which term refers to the phenomenon of women not progressing into the top ranks of management in the same proportion as men do?

The problem of executive "churning" at the top of organizations

To ensure there is no discrimination of designated group members, all groups should be handled the same, but have different access to career planning.

Which of the following represents a major trend in the career motivation of individuals?

The focus in organizational talent management is to create employable individuals.

For the less experienced manager, which is the last stage in a mentoring relationship?

Which of the following allows employees to take part in courses that would otherwise be unattainable to them due to geographic, travel, or cost considerations?

The focus of ____ is learning specific behaviours and actions, while ____ focuses on such areas as judgment, responsibility, decision making, and communication.

Changing Nature of Human Resources Management

Strategic HR Management and Planning

Legal Environment of Equal Employment and Diversity

Redefining Jobs and Job Analysis

Recruiting in Labour Markets

Selection of Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Performance Management and Appraisal

Compensation Strategies and Practices

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Health, Safety, and Security and Risk Management

Employee Rights and Discipline

Unionmanagement Relations

Filters

The focus of is learning specific behaviours and actions, while focuses on such areas as judgment, responsibility, decision making, and communication.