Exam 12: Building and Managing Human Resources

Tests that assess the skills of a job applicant that are necessary for the successful performance of a job are known as:

"Six Sigma" quality improvement plans utilize human resource-related initiatives.

Outsourcing is the process of using in-house suppliers and manufacturers to produce goods and services.

Job interviewers need to be knowledgeable in the EEO laws so that they do not act in ways that violate these laws.

The purpose of development activities within an organization is to teach current employees how to perform their current jobs.

Honesty tests have been widely accepted as valid for hiring purposes.

Determining whether a candidate has the potential to perform well in a specific job is a very important aspect for an organization.Which of the following is responsible for determining this aspect?

The purpose of training activities within organizations is to teach current employees new skills so they can be better prepared to take on new responsibilities within the organization.

When managers attempt to fill open positions with workers who are already working for the organization in some other capacity,they are engaging in:

The goal of EEO is to ensure that all citizens have an equal opportunity to obtain employment regardless of their gender,race,country of origin,religion,age,or disabilities.

Tests that measure the personal characteristics of job applicants that are relevant to successful performance on the job are known as:

A manager's evaluation of a subordinate's work that occurs twice a year and is based on measures of performance dimensions of that subordinate's job is known as a(n)_____ appraisal.

A manager evaluates a subordinate's job performance and his contributions to the organization.This is known as the process of:

Decisions about pay raise,bonuses,promotions,and job moves hinge on the accurate appraisal of performance.

When managers hire contract employees who are not regular employees of their organization to produce goods and services,it is known as:

Write a note on the components of performance appraisal and feedback,and pay and benefits to the employees.

The degree to which a test measures the same thing each time it is administered is known as the validity of the test.

Behavior appraisals assess what workers are like,while trait appraisals assess what workers do on their jobs.

Outsourcing has advantages and disadvantages for the organization.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing to an organization.

The degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure is called the _____ of the test.