Question 1

Explain the purpose of the selection process and identify four of the most frequently used selection devices.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the selection process is

Question 2

Standard training programs and routine jobs are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people, manage talent so people achieve their potential, and maintain the workforce over the long term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content refers to job evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Name and briefly describe four of the alternatives for training.

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training has an experienced e

Question 6

Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree feedback."

Accepted Answer

360-degree feedback is a process that us

Question 7

With ____, compensation is linked to the specific tasks that an employee performs.

Accepted Answer

A)  skill-based pay 
B)  incentive pay 
C)  job-based pay 
D)  salary 
E)  competency-based pay 
A)  skill-based pay 
B)  incentive pay 
C)  job-based pay 
D)  salary 
E)  competency-based pay

Question 8

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning, choosing recruiting sources, and selecting the candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In ____, an experienced manager shows a new employee how to perform job duties.

Accepted Answer

A)  on-the-job training 
B)  classroom training 
C)  orientation training 
D)  computer-assisted instruction 
E)  realistic job previews 
A)  on-the-job training 
B)  classroom training 
C)  orientation training 
D)  computer-assisted instruction 
E)  realistic job previews

Question 10

In the new workplace, ____ are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-level employees 
B)  direct-related workers 
C)  temporary employees 
D)  contingent workers 
E)  low-level employees 
A)  upper-level employees 
B)  direct-related workers 
C)  temporary employees 
D)  contingent workers 
E)  low-level employees

Question 11

A type of rating error that occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions regardless of his or her performance on individual ones refers to the halo effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance review ranking system 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  All of these 
A)  Performance review ranking system 
B)  Semantic differential rating scale 
C)  Behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  Unidimensional rating scale 
E)  All of these

Question 13

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

realistic

Question 14

Which of the following refers to a method of directing, instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mentoring 
B)  Shadowing 
C)  Coaching 
D)  Apprenticeship 
E)  Guiding 
A)  Mentoring 
B)  Shadowing 
C)  Coaching 
D)  Apprenticeship 
E)  Guiding

Question 15

____________________ refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the economic value of...

Question 16

A process that uses multiple raters, including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development refers to 180-degree feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Job description is the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The term ____________________ refers to (1) all monetary payments and (2) all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ refers to (1) all...

Question 20

Competency-based pay systems are also called skill-based pay systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain the purpose of the selection process and identify four of the most frequently used selection devices.

Standard training programs and routine jobs are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people, manage talent so people achieve their potential, and maintain the workforce over the long term.

The process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content refers to job evaluation.

Name and briefly describe four of the alternatives for training.

Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree feedback."

With ____, compensation is linked to the specific tasks that an employee performs.

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning, choosing recruiting sources, and selecting the candidate.

In ____, an experienced manager shows a new employee how to perform job duties.

In the new workplace, ____ are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

A type of rating error that occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions regardless of his or her performance on individual ones refers to the halo effect.

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization is called a(n) ____________________.

Which of the following refers to a method of directing, instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills?

____________________ refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees.

A process that uses multiple raters, including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development refers to 180-degree feedback.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Job description is the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

The term ____________________ refers to (1) all monetary payments and (2) all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees.

Competency-based pay systems are also called skill-based pay systems.

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The Evolution of Management Thinking

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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

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Exam 11: Managing Human Resources

Explain the purpose of the selection process and identify four of the most frequently used selection devices.

Standard training programs and routine jobs are part of the old social contract between employees and employers.

The three primary goals of HRM are to attract the right people, manage talent so people achieve their potential, and maintain the workforce over the long term.

The process of determining the value of jobs within an organization through an examination of job content refers to job evaluation.

Name and briefly describe four of the alternatives for training.

Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree feedback."

With ____, compensation is linked to the specific tasks that an employee performs.

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning, choosing recruiting sources, and selecting the candidate.

In ____, an experienced manager shows a new employee how to perform job duties.

In the new workplace, ____ are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

A type of rating error that occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions regardless of his or her performance on individual ones refers to the halo effect.

Which of the following performance appraisal methods essentially evaluates employees by pitting them against one another?

A recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization is called a(n) ____________________.

Which of the following refers to a method of directing, instructing and training a person with the goal to develop specific management skills?

____________________ refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees.

A process that uses multiple raters, including self-rating, to appraise employee performance and guide development refers to 180-degree feedback.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Job description is the process of determining the skills, abilities, and other attributes a person needs to perform a particular job.

The term ____________________ refers to (1) all monetary payments and (2) all goods or commodities used in lieu of money to reward employees.

Competency-based pay systems are also called skill-based pay systems.

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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