Question 1

____________________ is the forecasting of human resource needs.

Accepted Answer

Human resource planning

Question 2

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the hiring or promoting of applicants based on criteria that are not job relevant. Affirmative action is a policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups.

Question 3

An "employer of choice" is a company that is highly attractive to potential employees because of human resources practices that focuses on tangible and intangible benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Image, Inc. uses a standard application form for most jobs in its organization. One of the questions on this form inquires as to the financial liability record of applicants. Which of the following would help to establish the adverse impact of this question?

Accepted Answer

A)  The applicant's response had no impact on the chances of being hired. 
B)  Minorities are less likely to have financial liability. 
C)  Financial liabilities have nothing to do with job performance. 
D)  Women would be impacted favorably. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  The applicant's response had no impact on the chances of being hired. 
B)  Minorities are less likely to have financial liability. 
C)  Financial liabilities have nothing to do with job performance. 
D)  Women would be impacted favorably. 
E)  None of these.

Question 5

The economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees refers to personal capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Assessment centers are normally located in a firm's accounting department and have the responsibility of assessing other departments for the costs involved with human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n) ____________________ is an in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.

Accepted Answer

corporate

Question 8

____ is the second step in attracting individuals who show signs of becoming valued, productive, and satisfied employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selecting the candidate 
B)  Choosing recruiting procedures 
C)  Applying the matching model 
D)  Human resource planning 
E)  Initiating change 
A)  Selecting the candidate 
B)  Choosing recruiting procedures 
C)  Applying the matching model 
D)  Human resource planning 
E)  Initiating change

Question 9

____ have led to the elimination of many positions in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalization 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Differentiation 
D)  Restructuring 
E)  All of these 
A)  Globalization 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Differentiation 
D)  Restructuring 
E)  All of these

Question 10

Explain the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA

Question 11

An in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees refers to on-the-job training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the three primary goals of human resource management (HRM)?

Accepted Answer

The first goal is to attract an effectiv

Question 13

The ____ prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals by employers for a demand of "reasonable accommodation."

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  American with Disabilities Act 
C)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act 
A)  Civil Rights Act 
B)  American with Disabilities Act 
C)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act

Question 14

The ____________________ is used to collect information about the applicant's education, previous job experience, and other background characteristics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is used to collect information...

Question 15

____________________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is incentive pay that ties at...

Question 16

Affirmative action is a policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal opportunities for people within protected groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Accepted Answer

Wage and s

Question 18

All of the following are goals of human resource management EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  finding the right people for the job. 
B)  managing talent so people achieve their potential. 
C)  maintaining an effective work force. 
D)  turning over an effective workforce. 
E)  both attracting an effective work force and maintaining an effective work force. 
A)  finding the right people for the job. 
B)  managing talent so people achieve their potential. 
C)  maintaining an effective work force. 
D)  turning over an effective workforce. 
E)  both attracting an effective work force and maintaining an effective work force.

Question 19

Pay-for-performance is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Coaching is when an experienced employee guides and supports a less-experienced employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

____________________ is the forecasting of human resource needs.

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

An "employer of choice" is a company that is highly attractive to potential employees because of human resources practices that focuses on tangible and intangible benefits.

Image, Inc. uses a standard application form for most jobs in its organization. One of the questions on this form inquires as to the financial liability record of applicants. Which of the following would help to establish the adverse impact of this question?

The economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees refers to personal capital.

Assessment centers are normally located in a firm's accounting department and have the responsibility of assessing other departments for the costs involved with human resource management.

A(n) ____________________ is an in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.

____ is the second step in attracting individuals who show signs of becoming valued, productive, and satisfied employees.

____ have led to the elimination of many positions in organizations.

Explain the Americans with Disabilities Act.

An in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees refers to on-the-job training.

What are the three primary goals of human resource management (HRM)?

The ____ prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals by employers for a demand of "reasonable accommodation."

The ____________________ is used to collect information about the applicant's education, previous job experience, and other background characteristics.

____________________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Affirmative action is a policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal opportunities for people within protected groups.

____________________ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

All of the following are goals of human resource management EXCEPT

Pay-for-performance is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Coaching is when an experienced employee guides and supports a less-experienced employee.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Exam 11: Managing Human Resources

____________________ is the forecasting of human resource needs.

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

An "employer of choice" is a company that is highly attractive to potential employees because of human resources practices that focuses on tangible and intangible benefits.

Image, Inc. uses a standard application form for most jobs in its organization. One of the questions on this form inquires as to the financial liability record of applicants. Which of the following would help to establish the adverse impact of this question?

The economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees refers to personal capital.

Assessment centers are normally located in a firm's accounting department and have the responsibility of assessing other departments for the costs involved with human resource management.

A(n) ____________________ is an in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.

____ is the second step in attracting individuals who show signs of becoming valued, productive, and satisfied employees.

____ have led to the elimination of many positions in organizations.

Explain the Americans with Disabilities Act.

An in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees refers to on-the-job training.

What are the three primary goals of human resource management (HRM)?

The ____ prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals by employers for a demand of "reasonable accommodation."

The ____________________ is used to collect information about the applicant's education, previous job experience, and other background characteristics.

____________________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Affirmative action is a policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal opportunities for people within protected groups.

____________________ show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

All of the following are goals of human resource management EXCEPT

Pay-for-performance is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Coaching is when an experienced employee guides and supports a less-experienced employee.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters