Question 1

Evidence from a number of different studies in work organizations has shown that idiosyncratic deals are associated with what outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  resentment from co-workers who have different arrangements 
B)  higher levels of satisfaction,commitment,and engagement 
C)  exceptionally high labor costs 
D)  all of these 
A)  resentment from co-workers who have different arrangements 
B)  higher levels of satisfaction,commitment,and engagement 
C)  exceptionally high labor costs 
D)  all of these

Question 2

Which of the following elements are required for a contract to be legally binding and enforceable?

Accepted Answer

A)  offer 
B)  acceptance 
C)  consideration 
D)  all of these 
A)  offer 
B)  acceptance 
C)  consideration 
D)  all of these

Question 3

When rejecting job applicants,most organizations do so with a rejection message to the applicant that is short and vague in content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Consideration in a contract entails ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  evidence that both parties agree to the terms as offered 
B)  a polite exchange of information 
C)  the exchange of something of value between the parties to the contract 
D)  none of these 
A)  evidence that both parties agree to the terms as offered 
B)  a polite exchange of information 
C)  the exchange of something of value between the parties to the contract 
D)  none of these

Question 5

Which of the following is likely to be a contingency related to a job offer?

Accepted Answer

A)  satisfactory reference checks 
B)  job salary 
C)  job benefits 
D)  job vacation privileges 
A)  satisfactory reference checks 
B)  job salary 
C)  job benefits 
D)  job vacation privileges

Question 6

Golden handcuff agreements legally bar employees from quitting a job for a specific period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Whereas orientation focuses on the initial and immediate aspects of newcomer adaptation,socialization emphasizes helping the newcomer fit into the job and organization over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Under the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act,employers must ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adjust pay scales for alien status 
B)  verify employability status for aliens only 
C)  verify employability status for all potential employees 
D)  verify employability status for applicants before an offer is extended 
A)  adjust pay scales for alien status 
B)  verify employability status for aliens only 
C)  verify employability status for all potential employees 
D)  verify employability status for applicants before an offer is extended

Question 9

The use of short-term incentive pay,like commissions or production bonuses,is common among private sector organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The goal(s)of the socialization process is(are)____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to achieve an effective person/job match 
B)  to achieve an effective person/organization match 
C)  to help the newcomer fit into the job in the long-term 
D)  all of these are true 
A)  to achieve an effective person/job match 
B)  to achieve an effective person/organization match 
C)  to help the newcomer fit into the job in the long-term 
D)  all of these are true

Question 11

It is very important for an organization to know,in advance,whether an individual will be classified as either an employee or an independent contractor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is extremely important for organizations to be sure to keep promises that they make to job applicants in order to avoid subsequent lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To reduce the likelihood of negligent hiring lawsuits organizations should ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize characteristics like licensure requirements,criminal records,and references 
B)  avoid gathering too much KSAO information because it can be used to demonstrate that an organization "should have known" an employee would be a problem 
C)  refuse to fire individuals with a history of mental illnesses 
D)  none of these are useful to prevent negligent hiring suits 
A)  emphasize characteristics like licensure requirements,criminal records,and references 
B)  avoid gathering too much KSAO information because it can be used to demonstrate that an organization "should have known" an employee would be a problem 
C)  refuse to fire individuals with a history of mental illnesses 
D)  none of these are useful to prevent negligent hiring suits

Question 14

The most sensible approach for addressing the issue of applicant truthfulness would be to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  receive applicant information in good faith since the majority of applicants will be honest and it is not fair to inconvenience everyone with more verification because of a few "bad apples" 
B)  treat applicants with trust and they will respond with honesty in most cases 
C)  have applicants provide independent,third-party documentation of all job information provided on application blanks 
D)  verify the applicant information provided that is deemed most vital 
A)  receive applicant information in good faith since the majority of applicants will be honest and it is not fair to inconvenience everyone with more verification because of a few "bad apples" 
B)  treat applicants with trust and they will respond with honesty in most cases 
C)  have applicants provide independent,third-party documentation of all job information provided on application blanks 
D)  verify the applicant information provided that is deemed most vital

Question 15

Research has shown that ____ facilitates employee socialization to a new job.

Accepted Answer

A)  clarifying job requirements and knowledge and skills to be acquired 
B)  minimizing biasing contact from current co-workers 
C)  providing a highly positive recruitment message regarding job requirements at rewards 
D)  all of these 
A)  clarifying job requirements and knowledge and skills to be acquired 
B)  minimizing biasing contact from current co-workers 
C)  providing a highly positive recruitment message regarding job requirements at rewards 
D)  all of these

Question 16

Having applicants sign release statements so the employer can do background investigations is a legal means for minimizing the possibility of negligent hiring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most commonly negotiated element of a job offer is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  severance packages 
B)  educational assistance 
C)  salary 
D)  paid time off 
A)  severance packages 
B)  educational assistance 
C)  salary 
D)  paid time off

Question 18

Which of the following statements about negligent hiring lawsuits against employers is(are)accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  monetary damages are usually leveled against the employee found to be at fault 
B)  the plaintiff must present evidence the injury or harm was a foreseeable consequence of hiring the unfit employee 
C)  the employer has the initial burden to present evidence of proper hiring practice in such cases 
D)  suits of this kind are decreasing as companies in the private sector recognize the liabilities involved 
A)  monetary damages are usually leveled against the employee found to be at fault 
B)  the plaintiff must present evidence the injury or harm was a foreseeable consequence of hiring the unfit employee 
C)  the employer has the initial burden to present evidence of proper hiring practice in such cases 
D)  suits of this kind are decreasing as companies in the private sector recognize the liabilities involved

Question 19

Which of the following statements about disclaimers is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can appear in almost any written documents made available to job applicants or employees. 
B)  They can be used to limit employee rights. 
C)  They are never oral. 
D)  Their receipt by employees should be acknowledged in some formal way. 
A)  They can appear in almost any written documents made available to job applicants or employees. 
B)  They can be used to limit employee rights. 
C)  They are never oral. 
D)  Their receipt by employees should be acknowledged in some formal way.

Question 20

A hot skill premium is a permanent pay premium added to the regular base pay to account for market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Evidence from a number of different studies in work organizations has shown that idiosyncratic deals are associated with what outcomes?

Which of the following elements are required for a contract to be legally binding and enforceable?

When rejecting job applicants,most organizations do so with a rejection message to the applicant that is short and vague in content.

Consideration in a contract entails ___________.

Which of the following is likely to be a contingency related to a job offer?

Golden handcuff agreements legally bar employees from quitting a job for a specific period of time.

Whereas orientation focuses on the initial and immediate aspects of newcomer adaptation,socialization emphasizes helping the newcomer fit into the job and organization over time.

Under the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act,employers must ____________.

The use of short-term incentive pay,like commissions or production bonuses,is common among private sector organizations.

The goal(s)of the socialization process is(are)____________.

It is very important for an organization to know,in advance,whether an individual will be classified as either an employee or an independent contractor.

It is extremely important for organizations to be sure to keep promises that they make to job applicants in order to avoid subsequent lawsuits.

To reduce the likelihood of negligent hiring lawsuits organizations should ______.

The most sensible approach for addressing the issue of applicant truthfulness would be to _________.

Research has shown that ____ facilitates employee socialization to a new job.

Having applicants sign release statements so the employer can do background investigations is a legal means for minimizing the possibility of negligent hiring.

The most commonly negotiated element of a job offer is ____.

Which of the following statements about negligent hiring lawsuits against employers is(are)accurate?

Which of the following statements about disclaimers is false?

A hot skill premium is a permanent pay premium added to the regular base pay to account for market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters

Exam 12: Final Match

Evidence from a number of different studies in work organizations has shown that idiosyncratic deals are associated with what outcomes?

Which of the following elements are required for a contract to be legally binding and enforceable?

When rejecting job applicants,most organizations do so with a rejection message to the applicant that is short and vague in content.

Consideration in a contract entails ___________.

Which of the following is likely to be a contingency related to a job offer?

Golden handcuff agreements legally bar employees from quitting a job for a specific period of time.

Whereas orientation focuses on the initial and immediate aspects of newcomer adaptation,socialization emphasizes helping the newcomer fit into the job and organization over time.

Under the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act,employers must ____________.

The use of short-term incentive pay,like commissions or production bonuses,is common among private sector organizations.

The goal(s)of the socialization process is(are)____________.

It is very important for an organization to know,in advance,whether an individual will be classified as either an employee or an independent contractor.

It is extremely important for organizations to be sure to keep promises that they make to job applicants in order to avoid subsequent lawsuits.

To reduce the likelihood of negligent hiring lawsuits organizations should ______.

The most sensible approach for addressing the issue of applicant truthfulness would be to _________.

Research has shown that ____ facilitates employee socialization to a new job.

Having applicants sign release statements so the employer can do background investigations is a legal means for minimizing the possibility of negligent hiring.

The most commonly negotiated element of a job offer is ____.

Which of the following statements about negligent hiring lawsuits against employers is(are)accurate?

Which of the following statements about disclaimers is false?

A hot skill premium is a permanent pay premium added to the regular base pay to account for market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters