Question 1

Human resource management is part of every manager's job in the organizing function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a short essay,explain why new employee selection is important,and describe some of the selection tools used by managers.

Accepted Answer

Selection is the process of screening jo

Question 3

Denise has been asked by her boss, Stephen, the vice-president of human resources, to review the selection methods their firm has been using and to recommend improvements for future recruiting. It seems that recent hires have not been working out, and this has caused friction between the human resources department and the front-line managers who have to utilize the talent sent to them. In addition, there was currently a need to hire some top executives in the company, and due to the responsibility these positions carry, Stephen wanted to ensure they selected the best possible candidates.
-Since ________ are essentially worthless as a selection tool,Denise will recommend that they stop using them.

Accepted Answer

A) work samples 
B) written tests 
C) application forms 
D) reference checks 
A) work samples 
B) written tests 
C) application forms 
D) reference checks

Question 4

Economic downturn has led to more permanent,full-time jobs in most countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to our textbook,there are three types of orientation: work unit orientation,organization orientation,and procedural orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Job analysis is concerned with which of the following aspects of human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

A) deciding how well someone is performing his or her job 
B) determining what behaviours are necessary to perform a job 
C) estimating pay based on job level in an organization 
D) tracking the number of jobs in an organization 
A) deciding how well someone is performing his or her job 
B) determining what behaviours are necessary to perform a job 
C) estimating pay based on job level in an organization 
D) tracking the number of jobs in an organization

Question 7

Written essay and critical incident are performance appraisal methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Canadian companies provide services such as counselling,health and fitness coaching,and financial planning services to employees because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) they save money for the employees 
B) such services are now the norm for businesses 
C) companies save money in the long term from lower absenteeism 
D) they supplement employee training and development 
A) they save money for the employees 
B) such services are now the norm for businesses 
C) companies save money in the long term from lower absenteeism 
D) they supplement employee training and development

Question 9

A disadvantage of using professional recruiting organizations is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) that they generate many unqualified candidates 
B) their limited commitment to specific companies 
C) that they can only be used for entry-level positions 
D) that they do not increase the diversity and mix of employees 
A) that they generate many unqualified candidates 
B) their limited commitment to specific companies 
C) that they can only be used for entry-level positions 
D) that they do not increase the diversity and mix of employees

Question 10

Variable pay systems reward employees for the job skills and competencies they can demonstrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While ________ reaches a tremendous number of people,it also generates many unqualified job candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) an advertisement 
B) the Internet 
C) a public employment agency 
D) college recruiting 
A) an advertisement 
B) the Internet 
C) a public employment agency 
D) college recruiting

Question 12

Recruitment is defined as the process of screening job applicants to determine who is best qualified for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ken is manager of recruitment at PASA Corporation. Business is booming, and the vice-president of human resources has asked Ken to hire 20 new employees by the end of the month. He tells Ken, "I don't care where you find them, just try to get some people in here who will do a good job!" Ken considers the various sources of job candidates and wonders which one will produce the best applicants on such short notice.
-Regardless of the source Ken chooses,he must ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to race,sex,religion,age,colour,national origin,or disability in accordance with the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Canada Labour Code 
B) Canadian Human Rights Act 
C) Occupational Health and Safety Act 
D) Employment Standards Act 
A) Canada Labour Code 
B) Canadian Human Rights Act 
C) Occupational Health and Safety Act 
D) Employment Standards Act

Question 14

Line managers who are involved in interviewing job candidates ________.

Accepted Answer

A) perform better at their jobs 
B) increase success of their organizations 
C) reduce hiring costs substantially 
D) feel they are doing work that is the HR department's responsibility 
A) perform better at their jobs 
B) increase success of their organizations 
C) reduce hiring costs substantially 
D) feel they are doing work that is the HR department's responsibility

Question 15

The majority of studies show that the best source of superior job candidates is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the company website 
B) professional recruiting organizations 
C) employee referrals 
D) the Internet 
A) the company website 
B) professional recruiting organizations 
C) employee referrals 
D) the Internet

Question 16

Screening job applicants to ensure that the most appropriate candidates are hired is called the ________ process.

Accepted Answer

A) recruitment 
B) identification 
C) orientation 
D) selection 
A) recruitment 
B) identification 
C) orientation 
D) selection

Question 17

Which of the following is a disadvantage of college recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A) generates many unqualified candidates 
B) may not increase workforce diversity 
C) limited to entry-level positions 
D) small body of potential candidates 
A) generates many unqualified candidates 
B) may not increase workforce diversity 
C) limited to entry-level positions 
D) small body of potential candidates

Question 18

Which of the following selection devices is the least valid predictor for routine work?

Accepted Answer

A) physical exams 
B) work samples 
C) reference checks 
D) written tests 
A) physical exams 
B) work samples 
C) reference checks 
D) written tests

Question 19

Ken is manager of recruitment at PASA Corporation. Business is booming, and the vice-president of human resources has asked Ken to hire 20 new employees by the end of the month. He tells Ken, "I don't care where you find them, just try to get some people in here who will do a good job!" Ken considers the various sources of job candidates and wonders which one will produce the best applicants on such short notice.
-One source of candidates,________,has a large body of candidates but tends to be limited to entry-level positions.

Accepted Answer

A) the Internet 
B) employee referrals 
C) the company's website 
D) college/university recruiting 
A) the Internet 
B) employee referrals 
C) the company's website 
D) college/university recruiting

Question 20

In a short essay,explain why human resource management (HRM)is important to organizational success.

Accepted Answer

HRM is an important task that involves h

Human resource management is part of every manager's job in the organizing function.

In a short essay,explain why new employee selection is important,and describe some of the selection tools used by managers.

Economic downturn has led to more permanent,full-time jobs in most countries.

According to our textbook,there are three types of orientation: work unit orientation,organization orientation,and procedural orientation.

Job analysis is concerned with which of the following aspects of human resource planning?

Written essay and critical incident are performance appraisal methods.

Canadian companies provide services such as counselling,health and fitness coaching,and financial planning services to employees because ________.

A disadvantage of using professional recruiting organizations is ________.

Variable pay systems reward employees for the job skills and competencies they can demonstrate.

While ________ reaches a tremendous number of people,it also generates many unqualified job candidates.

Recruitment is defined as the process of screening job applicants to determine who is best qualified for the job.

Line managers who are involved in interviewing job candidates ________.

The majority of studies show that the best source of superior job candidates is ________.

Screening job applicants to ensure that the most appropriate candidates are hired is called the ________ process.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of college recruiting?

Which of the following selection devices is the least valid predictor for routine work?

In a short essay,explain why human resource management (HRM)is important to organizational success.

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

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Exam 13: Managing Human Resources

Human resource management is part of every manager's job in the organizing function.

In a short essay,explain why new employee selection is important,and describe some of the selection tools used by managers.

Economic downturn has led to more permanent,full-time jobs in most countries.

According to our textbook,there are three types of orientation: work unit orientation,organization orientation,and procedural orientation.

Job analysis is concerned with which of the following aspects of human resource planning?

Written essay and critical incident are performance appraisal methods.

Canadian companies provide services such as counselling,health and fitness coaching,and financial planning services to employees because ________.

A disadvantage of using professional recruiting organizations is ________.

Variable pay systems reward employees for the job skills and competencies they can demonstrate.

While ________ reaches a tremendous number of people,it also generates many unqualified job candidates.

Recruitment is defined as the process of screening job applicants to determine who is best qualified for the job.

Line managers who are involved in interviewing job candidates ________.

The majority of studies show that the best source of superior job candidates is ________.

Screening job applicants to ensure that the most appropriate candidates are hired is called the ________ process.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of college recruiting?

Which of the following selection devices is the least valid predictor for routine work?

In a short essay,explain why human resource management (HRM)is important to organizational success.

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Filters