Question 1

Written essays,BARS,MBO are types of performance appraisal methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

Accepted Answer

A) closed communication 
B) centralized decision making 
C) skill-based compensation 
D) self-managed teams 
E) seniority-based compensation 
A) closed communication 
B) centralized decision making 
C) skill-based compensation 
D) self-managed teams 
E) seniority-based compensation

Question 3

The majority of studies have found that professional recruiting organizations generally produce the best candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People who prefer integration are more likely to respond positively to options such as flextime and part-time hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Human resource planning can be condensed into two steps: assessing current human resources and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) developing new training programs 
B) reviewing past human resource requirements 
C) establishing the human resources budget 
D) developing a plan to meet future human resource needs 
A) developing new training programs 
B) reviewing past human resource requirements 
C) establishing the human resources budget 
D) developing a plan to meet future human resource needs

Question 6

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 7

In a realistic job preview (RJP),an applicant might be told that there are limited opportunities to interact with peers during office hours and that the likelihood of promotional advancement is slim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Employment Equity Act creates four "protected categories": Aboriginal peoples,visible minorities,people with disabilities,and the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a training program includes learning to be a better listener or learning to interact effectively with coworkers,it is attempting to teach ________ skills.

Accepted Answer

A) social 
B) problem solving 
C) interpersonal 
D) business 
A) social 
B) problem solving 
C) interpersonal 
D) business

Question 10

With ________ training,employees learn how to do tasks simply by performing them.

Accepted Answer

A) problem solving 
B) on-the-job 
C) skill-based 
D) technical 
A) problem solving 
B) on-the-job 
C) skill-based 
D) technical

Question 11

Kwon has been promoted as the HR manager.He is now in charge of recruiting at Eowin Systems and is expected to enhance the diversity of the workforce.Which of the following recruiting sources should Kwon avoid if he is to achieve the stated aim of a more diverse workforce?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Downsizing can be traumatic for those employees remaining.In order to lessen the disruptions in the workplace,managers should ________ for the remaining employees.

Accepted Answer

A) provide a mandatory stress training course 
B) offer raises and bonuses 
C) provide support and counselling 
D) offer extended sick leave 
A) provide a mandatory stress training course 
B) offer raises and bonuses 
C) provide support and counselling 
D) offer extended sick leave

Question 13

Which of the following focuses on the qualifications a person must possess to perform a given job successfully?

Accepted Answer

A) job analysis 
B) job description 
C) job specification 
D) job identification 
A) job analysis 
B) job description 
C) job specification 
D) job identification

Question 14

In a short essay,explain why orientation and training are important for organizations.Give examples of some of the tasks that HR departments use in orientation and training.

Accepted Answer

The process of introducing a person to h

Question 15

Sexual harassment can occur between members of the opposite sex or of the same sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As a selection device,the interview would be most valid in predicting which of the following occupations?

Accepted Answer

A) bookkeeper 
B) bank vice president 
C) crane operator 
D) engineer 
A) bookkeeper 
B) bank vice president 
C) crane operator 
D) engineer

Question 17

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 18

Work sampling involves presenting applicants with a miniature model of a job and having them perform a task or set of tasks that are central to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The "great recession" has impacted human resources management in which way?

Accepted Answer

A) no impact as organizations are prepared for such events 
B) introduction of anti-discrimination laws 
C) increase in temporary or part-time work 
D) increase in better benefits to retain employees 
A) no impact as organizations are prepared for such events 
B) introduction of anti-discrimination laws 
C) increase in temporary or part-time work 
D) increase in better benefits to retain employees

Question 20

An example of a high-performance work practice is self-managed teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Written essays,BARS,MBO are types of performance appraisal methods.

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

The majority of studies have found that professional recruiting organizations generally produce the best candidates.

People who prefer integration are more likely to respond positively to options such as flextime and part-time hours.

Human resource planning can be condensed into two steps: assessing current human resources and ________.

Line managers who are involved in interviewing job candidates ________.

In a realistic job preview (RJP),an applicant might be told that there are limited opportunities to interact with peers during office hours and that the likelihood of promotional advancement is slim.

The Employment Equity Act creates four "protected categories": Aboriginal peoples,visible minorities,people with disabilities,and the elderly.

If a training program includes learning to be a better listener or learning to interact effectively with coworkers,it is attempting to teach ________ skills.

With ________ training,employees learn how to do tasks simply by performing them.

Kwon has been promoted as the HR manager.He is now in charge of recruiting at Eowin Systems and is expected to enhance the diversity of the workforce.Which of the following recruiting sources should Kwon avoid if he is to achieve the stated aim of a more diverse workforce?

Downsizing can be traumatic for those employees remaining.In order to lessen the disruptions in the workplace,managers should ________ for the remaining employees.

Which of the following focuses on the qualifications a person must possess to perform a given job successfully?

In a short essay,explain why orientation and training are important for organizations.Give examples of some of the tasks that HR departments use in orientation and training.

Sexual harassment can occur between members of the opposite sex or of the same sex.

As a selection device,the interview would be most valid in predicting which of the following occupations?

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

Work sampling involves presenting applicants with a miniature model of a job and having them perform a task or set of tasks that are central to it.

The "great recession" has impacted human resources management in which way?

An example of a high-performance work practice is self-managed teams.

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

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Exam 13: Managing Human Resources

Written essays,BARS,MBO are types of performance appraisal methods.

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

The majority of studies have found that professional recruiting organizations generally produce the best candidates.

People who prefer integration are more likely to respond positively to options such as flextime and part-time hours.

Human resource planning can be condensed into two steps: assessing current human resources and ________.

Line managers who are involved in interviewing job candidates ________.

In a realistic job preview (RJP),an applicant might be told that there are limited opportunities to interact with peers during office hours and that the likelihood of promotional advancement is slim.

The Employment Equity Act creates four "protected categories": Aboriginal peoples,visible minorities,people with disabilities,and the elderly.

If a training program includes learning to be a better listener or learning to interact effectively with coworkers,it is attempting to teach ________ skills.

With ________ training,employees learn how to do tasks simply by performing them.

Kwon has been promoted as the HR manager.He is now in charge of recruiting at Eowin Systems and is expected to enhance the diversity of the workforce.Which of the following recruiting sources should Kwon avoid if he is to achieve the stated aim of a more diverse workforce?

Downsizing can be traumatic for those employees remaining.In order to lessen the disruptions in the workplace,managers should ________ for the remaining employees.

Which of the following focuses on the qualifications a person must possess to perform a given job successfully?

In a short essay,explain why orientation and training are important for organizations.Give examples of some of the tasks that HR departments use in orientation and training.

Sexual harassment can occur between members of the opposite sex or of the same sex.

As a selection device,the interview would be most valid in predicting which of the following occupations?

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

Work sampling involves presenting applicants with a miniature model of a job and having them perform a task or set of tasks that are central to it.

The "great recession" has impacted human resources management in which way?

An example of a high-performance work practice is self-managed teams.

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