Question 1

A process that uses multiple raters including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A process that uses multiple raters including...

Question 2

Affirmative action requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee promotion from within.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance appraisal interview 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  All of these 
A)  Performance appraisal interview 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  All of these

Question 4

Hiring and keeping quality employees is one of the most urgent concerns for today's organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

____ is defined as activities or practices that define the characteristics of applicants to whom selection procedures are ultimately applied.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection 
B)  Recruiting 
C)  Training 
D)  Developing 
E)  Planning 
A)  Selection 
B)  Recruiting 
C)  Training 
D)  Developing 
E)  Planning

Question 6

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the ____________________ process, employers attempt to determine the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ____________________ process, employers attempt to...

Question 8

____________________ is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process of determining the...

Question 9

A policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A policy requiring employers to take positive...

Question 10

BARS is a rating technique that relates an employee's performance to specific job-related incidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Family and Medical Leave Act established mandatory safety and health standards in organizations for working families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n) ____________________ is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine why they are leaving.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is an interview conducted with...

Question 13

Employability and personal responsibility are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

The four steps are (1) human r

Question 15

Discrimination in employment on the basis of race or religion is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In ____________________, an experienced employee is asked to take a new employee "under his or her wing" and show the newcomer how to perform job duties.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____________________, an experienced employee is asked...

Question 17

____ is the first step in attracting an effective work force.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

____ is a listing of job duties and desirable qualifications for a particular job.

Accepted Answer

A)  A job analysis 
B)  A job listing 
C)  A job requirement 
D)  A job description 
E)  A realistic job previews 
A)  A job analysis 
B)  A job listing 
C)  A job requirement 
D)  A job description 
E)  A realistic job previews

Question 19

A one-way communication channel that allows the organization to obtain information about the applicant is an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Benefits make up more than 60 percent of labor costs in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A process that uses multiple raters including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development is called ____________________.

Affirmative action requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee promotion from within.

____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

Hiring and keeping quality employees is one of the most urgent concerns for today's organizations.

____ is defined as activities or practices that define the characteristics of applicants to whom selection procedures are ultimately applied.

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

In the ____________________ process, employers attempt to determine the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

____________________ is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

A policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups is known as ____________________.

BARS is a rating technique that relates an employee's performance to specific job-related incidents.

The Family and Medical Leave Act established mandatory safety and health standards in organizations for working families.

A(n) ____________________ is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine why they are leaving.

Employability and personal responsibility are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

Discrimination in employment on the basis of race or religion is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In ____________________, an experienced employee is asked to take a new employee "under his or her wing" and show the newcomer how to perform job duties.

____ is the first step in attracting an effective work force.

____ is a listing of job duties and desirable qualifications for a particular job.

A one-way communication channel that allows the organization to obtain information about the applicant is an interview.

Benefits make up more than 60 percent of labor costs in the United States.

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Exam 11: Managing Human Resources

A process that uses multiple raters including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development is called ____________________.

Affirmative action requires that an employer take positive steps to guarantee promotion from within.

____ is developed from critical incidents relating to job performance.

Hiring and keeping quality employees is one of the most urgent concerns for today's organizations.

____ is defined as activities or practices that define the characteristics of applicants to whom selection procedures are ultimately applied.

BARS stand for Behaviorally Administered Rating Scale and is used to measure performance evaluation errors.

In the ____________________ process, employers attempt to determine the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

____________________ is the process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content.

A policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups is known as ____________________.

BARS is a rating technique that relates an employee's performance to specific job-related incidents.

The Family and Medical Leave Act established mandatory safety and health standards in organizations for working families.

A(n) ____________________ is an interview conducted with departing employees to determine why they are leaving.

Employability and personal responsibility are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

Discrimination in employment on the basis of race or religion is prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In ____________________, an experienced employee is asked to take a new employee "under his or her wing" and show the newcomer how to perform job duties.

____ is the first step in attracting an effective work force.

____ is a listing of job duties and desirable qualifications for a particular job.

A one-way communication channel that allows the organization to obtain information about the applicant is an interview.

Benefits make up more than 60 percent of labor costs in the United States.

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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