Question 1

Which of the following decruitment methods is accomplished by not filling openings created by normal retirements?

Accepted Answer

A) dismissal 
B) reduced workweeks 
C) attrition 
D) early retirements 
E) lay-offs 
A) dismissal 
B) reduced workweeks 
C) attrition 
D) early retirements 
E) lay-offs

Question 2

In a short essay, list five major sources of potential job candidates.Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

1. Internal source - Advantages include

Question 3

Job rotation is the implementation of lateral transfers allowing employees to work at different jobs in an organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Assessment centres are typically used for which of the following applicant groups?

Accepted Answer

A) front-line workers 
B) CEOs only 
C) college coaches 
D) managers 
E) physically demanding jobs 
A) front-line workers 
B) CEOs only 
C) college coaches 
D) managers 
E) physically demanding jobs

Question 5

Typical types of written tests include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) interest 
B) aptitude 
C) polygraph 
D) intelligence 
E) ability 
A) interest 
B) aptitude 
C) polygraph 
D) intelligence 
E) ability

Question 6

________ are places in which job candidates undergo performance-simulation tests that evaluate managerial potential.

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment centres 
B) Decruitment centres 
C) Attribution centres 
D) Jobbing centres 
E) Business schools 
A) Assessment centres 
B) Decruitment centres 
C) Attribution centres 
D) Jobbing centres 
E) Business schools

Question 7

Which of the following could be said about references as a selection tool?

Accepted Answer

A) They are rarely used. 
B) They are useful and most human resource professionals would likely provide accurate information. 
C) They are not very useful and may carry legal repercussions. 
D) They are difficult but necessary. 
E) Personal opinion rarely enters into a 'standardised' reference check. 
A) They are rarely used. 
B) They are useful and most human resource professionals would likely provide accurate information. 
C) They are not very useful and may carry legal repercussions. 
D) They are difficult but necessary. 
E) Personal opinion rarely enters into a 'standardised' reference check.

Question 8

Assessment centres are considered appropriate for evaluating managerial potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ programs enhance the organisational status of members of protected groups.

Accepted Answer

A) Equal employment 
B) BFOQ 
C) OSHA 
D) Sexual harassment 
E) Affirmative action 
A) Equal employment 
B) BFOQ 
C) OSHA 
D) Sexual harassment 
E) Affirmative action

Question 10

The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Australia)is principally about equal pay for equal work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the textbook, all the statements below are correct about HRM practices EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A) Many organisations do not have formal HRM departments. 
B) The HR departments are moving away from their traditional responsibilities of simple personnel administration in many organisations. 
C) The human resource management function is not part of the strategic activities of an organisation. 
D) Many organisations have begun to recognise the role that employees play in organisational success. 
E) All managers are involved with human resource decisions in their area. 
A) Many organisations do not have formal HRM departments. 
B) The HR departments are moving away from their traditional responsibilities of simple personnel administration in many organisations. 
C) The human resource management function is not part of the strategic activities of an organisation. 
D) Many organisations have begun to recognise the role that employees play in organisational success. 
E) All managers are involved with human resource decisions in their area.

Question 12

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description and job specification.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is an assessment that defin

Question 13

Human Resources Selection
Dennis, the manager of selection in the human resources department, had been asked by Stephen, his boss and Vice President of human resources, to review the selection methods their firm had been using and to recommend methods for future use.It seems that recent hires just had not been working out, and this caused friction between the human resources group and the front-line managers who had to utilise the talent sent to them.Additionally, there was also a need to hire executives in the company and, due to the responsibility these positions carry, the company wanted to ensure they selected the best possible people.Dennis reviewed written tests as a selection method.
-Refer to Human Resources Selection (Scenario).For the executive positions, Dennis considered using ________, where candidates go through extensive exercises that simulate real problems they would confront on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) assessment centres 
B) work sampling 
C) visitation tests 
D) intelligence tests 
E) realistic job previews 
A) assessment centres 
B) work sampling 
C) visitation tests 
D) intelligence tests 
E) realistic job previews

Question 14

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Australia)and the Human Rights Act 1993 (New Zealand)prohibit pay differences based on sex for equal work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Providing training activities to sharpen logic, reasoning and skills in defining problems and assessing causation are examples of what form of skill training?

Accepted Answer

A) problem-solving 
B) behavioural 
C) interpersonal 
D) technical 
E) cognitive 
A) problem-solving 
B) behavioural 
C) interpersonal 
D) technical 
E) cognitive

Question 16

In an employment interview, if a manager was noticing that this occupation requires the jobholder to have an accounting degree, what would he/she be referring to?

Accepted Answer

A) job notice 
B) job specification 
C) employee handbook 
D) job description 
E) BFOQ requirement 
A) job notice 
B) job specification 
C) employee handbook 
D) job description 
E) BFOQ requirement

Question 17

Which of the following is a disadvantage of recruiting at universities and colleges?

Accepted Answer

A) high cost 
B) generates many unqualified candidates 
C) limited to entry-level positions 
D) limited supply 
E) may not increase workforce diversity 
A) high cost 
B) generates many unqualified candidates 
C) limited to entry-level positions 
D) limited supply 
E) may not increase workforce diversity

Question 18

In a short essay, describe the difficulties involved in maintaining a work-life balance and solutions commonly employed by organisations.

Accepted Answer

Employees do not leave their families an

Question 19

Recruitment
Ken's company was expanding.After a period of downsizing, the company had decided to increase organisational profitability by gaining market share, which meant a need for more people.As assistant manager of human resources, he was in the process of evaluating what would be the most effective means of gaining new employees who were qualified, cost efficient and helped maintain the company's commitment to a diversified workforce.
-Refer to Recruitment (Scenario).One source Ken considered, ________, typically is low cost, but may not increase the proportion of employees from protected groups.

Accepted Answer

A) internal search 
B) employee referrals 
C) private employment agencies 
D) school placement 
E) advertisements 
A) internal search 
B) employee referrals 
C) private employment agencies 
D) school placement 
E) advertisements

Question 20

________ creates an unpleasant work environment and undermines workers' ability to perform their job.

Accepted Answer

A) A workplace romance 
B) Diversity 
C) Sexual harassment 
D) Poor selection and recruitment 
E) Work-family imbalance 
A) A workplace romance 
B) Diversity 
C) Sexual harassment 
D) Poor selection and recruitment 
E) Work-family imbalance

Which of the following decruitment methods is accomplished by not filling openings created by normal retirements?

In a short essay, list five major sources of potential job candidates.Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

Job rotation is the implementation of lateral transfers allowing employees to work at different jobs in an organisation.

Assessment centres are typically used for which of the following applicant groups?

Typical types of written tests include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

________ are places in which job candidates undergo performance-simulation tests that evaluate managerial potential.

Which of the following could be said about references as a selection tool?

Assessment centres are considered appropriate for evaluating managerial potential.

________ programs enhance the organisational status of members of protected groups.

The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Australia)is principally about equal pay for equal work.

According to the textbook, all the statements below are correct about HRM practices EXCEPT which one?

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description and job specification.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Australia)and the Human Rights Act 1993 (New Zealand)prohibit pay differences based on sex for equal work.

Providing training activities to sharpen logic, reasoning and skills in defining problems and assessing causation are examples of what form of skill training?

In an employment interview, if a manager was noticing that this occupation requires the jobholder to have an accounting degree, what would he/she be referring to?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of recruiting at universities and colleges?

In a short essay, describe the difficulties involved in maintaining a work-life balance and solutions commonly employed by organisations.

________ creates an unpleasant work environment and undermines workers' ability to perform their job.

Managers in the Workplace

Management History

Managing the External Environment and Organisational Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Understanding and Managing Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 14: Managing Human Resources

Which of the following decruitment methods is accomplished by not filling openings created by normal retirements?

In a short essay, list five major sources of potential job candidates.Include a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each major source to support your answer.

Job rotation is the implementation of lateral transfers allowing employees to work at different jobs in an organisation.

Assessment centres are typically used for which of the following applicant groups?

Typical types of written tests include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

________ are places in which job candidates undergo performance-simulation tests that evaluate managerial potential.

Which of the following could be said about references as a selection tool?

Assessment centres are considered appropriate for evaluating managerial potential.

________ programs enhance the organisational status of members of protected groups.

The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Australia)is principally about equal pay for equal work.

According to the textbook, all the statements below are correct about HRM practices EXCEPT which one?

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description and job specification.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Australia)and the Human Rights Act 1993 (New Zealand)prohibit pay differences based on sex for equal work.

Providing training activities to sharpen logic, reasoning and skills in defining problems and assessing causation are examples of what form of skill training?

In an employment interview, if a manager was noticing that this occupation requires the jobholder to have an accounting degree, what would he/she be referring to?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of recruiting at universities and colleges?

In a short essay, describe the difficulties involved in maintaining a work-life balance and solutions commonly employed by organisations.

________ creates an unpleasant work environment and undermines workers' ability to perform their job.

Managers in the Workplace

Management History

Managing the External Environment and Organisational Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Understanding and Managing Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters