Question 1

In an interview, Laila informs a candidate that the job is absorbing but its hours will be long and gruelling.What kind of an interview is Frances conducting?

Accepted Answer

A) Stress 
B) Realistic job preview 
C) Role-playing 
D) Behavioural 
A) Stress 
B) Realistic job preview 
C) Role-playing 
D) Behavioural

Question 2

Performance-simulation tests are thought to be one of the best methods for evaluating job applicants in use today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To use a physical test as a valid selection device, a company must demonstrate that _________.

Accepted Answer

A) the test is reliable 
B) the test does not discriminate against people with physical disabilities 
C) the test is fair 
D) physical ability is related to job performance 
A) the test is reliable 
B) the test does not discriminate against people with physical disabilities 
C) the test is fair 
D) physical ability is related to job performance

Question 4

HR managers can estimate human resource needs by evaluating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) How competitors are performing 
B) Demand for the organisation's product 
C) Employment and unemployment statistics 
D) The general state of the economy 
A) How competitors are performing 
B) Demand for the organisation's product 
C) Employment and unemployment statistics 
D) The general state of the economy

Question 5

Research indicates that applicants who have been given a realistic job preview hold lower and more realistic job expectations for the jobs they will be performing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A realistic job preview (RJP) includes _________ a job.

Accepted Answer

A) only factual information about 
B) both positive and negative aspects of 
C) only negative aspects of 
D) only positive aspects of 
A) only factual information about 
B) both positive and negative aspects of 
C) only negative aspects of 
D) only positive aspects of

Question 7

In a short essay, discuss the written test as a selection device for HRM.

Accepted Answer

Typical types of written tests include t

Question 8

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 specialised skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a _________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following is a main goal of orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) To introduce employees to the job description 
B) To help employees feel they are receiving a fair salary 
C) To facilitate the outsider-insider transition 
D) To familiarise new employees with human error 
A) To introduce employees to the job description 
B) To help employees feel they are receiving a fair salary 
C) To facilitate the outsider-insider transition 
D) To familiarise new employees with human error

Question 10

_________ indicates how consistently a selection device measures a criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) Operational scoring 
B) Validity 
C) Qualification 
D) Reliability 
A) Operational scoring 
B) Validity 
C) Qualification 
D) Reliability

Question 11

The key to most sexual harassment cases against an organisation is whether the organisation _________.

Accepted Answer

A) had a policy against sexual harassment 
B) fired the employee after the charges were lodged 
C) had hired a known sex offender 
D) knew about the behaviour and what it did to stop it 
A) had a policy against sexual harassment 
B) fired the employee after the charges were lodged 
C) had hired a known sex offender 
D) knew about the behaviour and what it did to stop it

Question 12

The only goal of a performance management system is to assess training needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The difference between attrition and early retirement is _________.

Accepted Answer

A) early retirement involves incentives 
B) attrition is a faster process 
C) early retirement is permanent; whereas attrition is temporary 
D) attrition results in job training and replacement 
A) early retirement involves incentives 
B) attrition is a faster process 
C) early retirement is permanent; whereas attrition is temporary 
D) attrition results in job training and replacement

Question 14

Employee referrals are usually reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In which circumstance would an individual in a wheelchair likely be unsuccessful in their job application?

Accepted Answer

A) If the job requires complete physical mobility 
B) If the organisation is having financial problems 
C) If the job is strenuous or physically tiring in some way 
D) If the company is not a health-related facility 
A) If the job requires complete physical mobility 
B) If the organisation is having financial problems 
C) If the job is strenuous or physically tiring in some way 
D) If the company is not a health-related facility

Question 16

A realistic job preview states the minimum qualifications a person needs to perform a job successfully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which multiperson employee evaluation method allows for two or more employees to get the same rating?

Accepted Answer

A) 360-degree feedback 
B) Individual ranking 
C) Group-order ranking 
D) Paired comparison 
A) 360-degree feedback 
B) Individual ranking 
C) Group-order ranking 
D) Paired comparison

Question 18

A disadvantage of a written essay for employee appraisal is that it tends to be biased by _________.

Accepted Answer

A) the prejudice of the evaluator 
B) friendship between the employee and the evaluator 
C) the writing skill of the employee 
D) the writing skill of the evaluator 
A) the prejudice of the evaluator 
B) friendship between the employee and the evaluator 
C) the writing skill of the employee 
D) the writing skill of the evaluator

Question 19

When the employer rates an applicant according to actual behaviours on a graphical rating scale, they are using the graphic rating scale approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

This appraisal method is used by more major corporations than any other method.

Accepted Answer

A) Management by objectives 
B) Graphic rating scales 
C) Critical incidents 
D) 360-degree appraisal 
A) Management by objectives 
B) Graphic rating scales 
C) Critical incidents 
D) 360-degree appraisal

In an interview, Laila informs a candidate that the job is absorbing but its hours will be long and gruelling.What kind of an interview is Frances conducting?

Performance-simulation tests are thought to be one of the best methods for evaluating job applicants in use today.

To use a physical test as a valid selection device, a company must demonstrate that _________.

HR managers can estimate human resource needs by evaluating which of the following?

Research indicates that applicants who have been given a realistic job preview hold lower and more realistic job expectations for the jobs they will be performing.

A realistic job preview (RJP) includes _________ a job.

In a short essay, discuss the written test as a selection device for HRM.

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 specialised skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a _________.

Which of the following is a main goal of orientation?

_________ indicates how consistently a selection device measures a criterion.

The key to most sexual harassment cases against an organisation is whether the organisation _________.

The only goal of a performance management system is to assess training needs.

The difference between attrition and early retirement is _________.

Employee referrals are usually reliable.

In which circumstance would an individual in a wheelchair likely be unsuccessful in their job application?

A realistic job preview states the minimum qualifications a person needs to perform a job successfully.

Which multiperson employee evaluation method allows for two or more employees to get the same rating?

A disadvantage of a written essay for employee appraisal is that it tends to be biased by _________.

When the employer rates an applicant according to actual behaviours on a graphical rating scale, they are using the graphic rating scale approach.

This appraisal method is used by more major corporations than any other method.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 6: Managing Human Resources

In an interview, Laila informs a candidate that the job is absorbing but its hours will be long and gruelling.What kind of an interview is Frances conducting?

Performance-simulation tests are thought to be one of the best methods for evaluating job applicants in use today.

To use a physical test as a valid selection device, a company must demonstrate that _________.

HR managers can estimate human resource needs by evaluating which of the following?

Research indicates that applicants who have been given a realistic job preview hold lower and more realistic job expectations for the jobs they will be performing.

A realistic job preview (RJP) includes _________ a job.

In a short essay, discuss the written test as a selection device for HRM.

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 specialised skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a _________.

Which of the following is a main goal of orientation?

_________ indicates how consistently a selection device measures a criterion.

The key to most sexual harassment cases against an organisation is whether the organisation _________.

The only goal of a performance management system is to assess training needs.

The difference between attrition and early retirement is _________.

Employee referrals are usually reliable.

In which circumstance would an individual in a wheelchair likely be unsuccessful in their job application?

A realistic job preview states the minimum qualifications a person needs to perform a job successfully.

Which multiperson employee evaluation method allows for two or more employees to get the same rating?

A disadvantage of a written essay for employee appraisal is that it tends to be biased by _________.

When the employer rates an applicant according to actual behaviours on a graphical rating scale, they are using the graphic rating scale approach.

This appraisal method is used by more major corporations than any other method.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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