Question 1

Vestibule training is

Accepted Answer

A)  a work simulation in which the job is performed under conditions closely simulating the actual work environment. 
B)  an instructional-based program in which a trainer presents material in a descriptive fashion to those attending a trainee program. 
C)  a development program in which employees gain new skills at a location away from the normal work site. 
D)  training workers through the use of classroom-based programs. 
E)  a technique that ties training and development activities directly to task performance. 
A)  a work simulation in which the job is performed under conditions closely simulating the actual work environment. 
B)  an instructional-based program in which a trainer presents material in a descriptive fashion to those attending a trainee program. 
C)  a development program in which employees gain new skills at a location away from the normal work site. 
D)  training workers through the use of classroom-based programs. 
E)  a technique that ties training and development activities directly to task performance.

Question 2

Landon Industries is considering a merger with Lake Industries.Landon offers its employees competitive salaries and generous benefit packages,but salaries at Lake are below the industry average,and Lake's benefit packages is much lower than Landon's.Not surprisingly,the employees at Landon are concerned that a merger with Lake would cause their benefits to decline.The CEO of Landon thinks that the best way to overcome the employees' resistance to the merger is through education and communication,but the CEO of Lake wants to force all employees in the newly merged companies to accept the changes.Which of the following facts would MOST weaken the Landon CEO's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lake's strong financial situation means outstanding long-term stability for the merged companies. 
B)  Both companies use several different tools to communicate their respective corporate cultures. 
C)  Lake's offer includes paying a higher price to Landon shareholders if the merged companies adopt Lake's benefits policy. 
D)  Landon divisions are departmentalized on the basis of customers served. 
E)  Lake has promised that it will adopt Landon's policies for attracting and retaining talent. 
A)  Lake's strong financial situation means outstanding long-term stability for the merged companies. 
B)  Both companies use several different tools to communicate their respective corporate cultures. 
C)  Lake's offer includes paying a higher price to Landon shareholders if the merged companies adopt Lake's benefits policy. 
D)  Landon divisions are departmentalized on the basis of customers served. 
E)  Lake has promised that it will adopt Landon's policies for attracting and retaining talent.

Question 3

Merilee has developed a ranking method that consists of a series of statements or questions about some aspect of an individual's job performance (e.g.,how much initiative the person takes).This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a graphic rating scale. 
B)  the critical incident method. 
C)  the forced distribution method. 
D)  a simple ranking system. 
E)  the degree of agreement method. 
A)  a graphic rating scale. 
B)  the critical incident method. 
C)  the forced distribution method. 
D)  a simple ranking system. 
E)  the degree of agreement method.

Question 4

Comparing dissimilar jobs,such as those of nurses and mechanics,would be most likely necessary if a manager is pursuing the idea of

Accepted Answer

A)  bona fide occupational requirement. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  comparable worth. 
D)  reverse discrimination. 
E)  equal pay. 
A)  bona fide occupational requirement. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  comparable worth. 
D)  reverse discrimination. 
E)  equal pay.

Question 5

What are the typical stages of selecting from external candidates?

Accepted Answer

- application or resumes
- scr

Question 6

Jim is an accounts-receivable manager who has received many applications for an accounts-receivable clerk position.What would he most likely do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews with his manager 
B)  Reference checks 
C)  Screening interviews 
D)  Polygraph tests 
E)  Give ability/aptitude tests 
A)  Interviews with his manager 
B)  Reference checks 
C)  Screening interviews 
D)  Polygraph tests 
E)  Give ability/aptitude tests

Question 7

Nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race,colour,creed,sex,or national origin is

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse discrimination. 
B)  equal employment opportunity. 
C)  equal pay. 
D)  comparable worth. 
E)  affirmative action. 
A)  reverse discrimination. 
B)  equal employment opportunity. 
C)  equal pay. 
D)  comparable worth. 
E)  affirmative action.

Question 8

What is the purpose of a performance appraisal?

Accepted Answer

Employers conduct performance

Question 9

At higher levels of the organization,the technique most commonly used to plan for specific people and positions is the replacement chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why would a business firm wish to select employees for promotion from within the organization? Describe how an internal staffing system works.

Accepted Answer

- knowledgeable about current employees

Question 11

Why do so many business firms have employee compensation and benefit programs? Identify and describe some of the usual benefits.

Accepted Answer

- to retain skilled workers 
- to make e

Question 12

Cindy works on a temporary basis in order to supplement the organization's permanent workforce.Cindy is considered to be a

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge worker. 
B)  supervisor. 
C)  technician. 
D)  manager. 
E)  contingent worker. 
A)  knowledge worker. 
B)  supervisor. 
C)  technician. 
D)  manager. 
E)  contingent worker.

Question 13

Tom is using an evaluation system that requires him to rate employee performance by recalling examples of especially good or poor performance by an employee.This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the process improvement method. 
B)  the high-low performance assessment method. 
C)  the new work force method. 
D)  the high-visibility method. 
E)  the critical incident method. 
A)  the process improvement method. 
B)  the high-low performance assessment method. 
C)  the new work force method. 
D)  the high-visibility method. 
E)  the critical incident method.

Question 14

External recruiting methods include advertising,union hiring halls,referrals by present employees,internet advertising,and campus interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Reverse mentoring is becoming more common because of the popularity of social media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The purpose of recruitment is to select the best applicant available for the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The process of determining the predictive value of information is called validation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Adam,the manager of sewing production,has been asked to rank-order his team from best to worst.This is an example of what type of ranking method?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-low feedback 
B)  Graphic rating 
C)  Top-down order ranking 
D)  Forced distribution 
E)  Simple ranking 
A)  High-low feedback 
B)  Graphic rating 
C)  Top-down order ranking 
D)  Forced distribution 
E)  Simple ranking

Question 19

When an employer may choose one applicant over another based on overriding characteristics of the job,this is called

Accepted Answer

A)  comparable worth. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  harassment. 
D)  bona fide occupational requirement. 
E)  human rights. 
A)  comparable worth. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  harassment. 
D)  bona fide occupational requirement. 
E)  human rights.

Question 20

At Maremount Corp.,ten percent of each salesperson's yearly bonus is based on whether the company as a whole reaches its yearly financial goals.The company's compensation structure is based on which fundamental principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  People will work to accomplish a goal if they have a real stake in the reaching the goal. 
B)  Incentive structures should be as simple as possible. 
C)  An incentive scheme will be more effective if it encourages individuals to act in ways that benefit both society and the individual. 
D)  Compensation policies must be legal. 
E)  People are more likely to adhere to a policy if they have had some input into the development of the policy. 
A)  People will work to accomplish a goal if they have a real stake in the reaching the goal. 
B)  Incentive structures should be as simple as possible. 
C)  An incentive scheme will be more effective if it encourages individuals to act in ways that benefit both society and the individual. 
D)  Compensation policies must be legal. 
E)  People are more likely to adhere to a policy if they have had some input into the development of the policy.

Vestibule training is

Merilee has developed a ranking method that consists of a series of statements or questions about some aspect of an individual's job performance (e.g.,how much initiative the person takes).This is called

Comparing dissimilar jobs,such as those of nurses and mechanics,would be most likely necessary if a manager is pursuing the idea of

What are the typical stages of selecting from external candidates?

Jim is an accounts-receivable manager who has received many applications for an accounts-receivable clerk position.What would he most likely do next?

Nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race,colour,creed,sex,or national origin is

What is the purpose of a performance appraisal?

At higher levels of the organization,the technique most commonly used to plan for specific people and positions is the replacement chart.

Why would a business firm wish to select employees for promotion from within the organization? Describe how an internal staffing system works.

Why do so many business firms have employee compensation and benefit programs? Identify and describe some of the usual benefits.

Cindy works on a temporary basis in order to supplement the organization's permanent workforce.Cindy is considered to be a

Tom is using an evaluation system that requires him to rate employee performance by recalling examples of especially good or poor performance by an employee.This is called

External recruiting methods include advertising,union hiring halls,referrals by present employees,internet advertising,and campus interviews.

Reverse mentoring is becoming more common because of the popularity of social media.

The purpose of recruitment is to select the best applicant available for the position.

The process of determining the predictive value of information is called validation.

Adam,the manager of sewing production,has been asked to rank-order his team from best to worst.This is an example of what type of ranking method?

When an employer may choose one applicant over another based on overriding characteristics of the job,this is called

At Maremount Corp.,ten percent of each salesperson's yearly bonus is based on whether the company as a whole reaches its yearly financial goals.The company's compensation structure is based on which fundamental principle?

Understanding the Canadian Business System

Understanding the Environments of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Understanding Entrepreneurship, small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Understanding Labourmanagement Relations

Motivating and Leading Employees

Producing Goods and Services

Increasing Productivity and Quality

Managing Information Systems and Communication Technology

Understanding Accounting Issues

Understanding Marketing Processes and Consumer Behaviour

Developing and Promoting Goods and Services

Pricing and Distributing Goods and Services

Understanding Money and Banking

Understanding Securities and Investments

Financial Decisions and Risk Management

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Exam 8: Managing Human Resources

Vestibule training is

Merilee has developed a ranking method that consists of a series of statements or questions about some aspect of an individual's job performance (e.g.,how much initiative the person takes).This is called

Comparing dissimilar jobs,such as those of nurses and mechanics,would be most likely necessary if a manager is pursuing the idea of

What are the typical stages of selecting from external candidates?

Jim is an accounts-receivable manager who has received many applications for an accounts-receivable clerk position.What would he most likely do next?

Nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race,colour,creed,sex,or national origin is

What is the purpose of a performance appraisal?

At higher levels of the organization,the technique most commonly used to plan for specific people and positions is the replacement chart.

Why would a business firm wish to select employees for promotion from within the organization? Describe how an internal staffing system works.

Why do so many business firms have employee compensation and benefit programs? Identify and describe some of the usual benefits.

Cindy works on a temporary basis in order to supplement the organization's permanent workforce.Cindy is considered to be a

Tom is using an evaluation system that requires him to rate employee performance by recalling examples of especially good or poor performance by an employee.This is called

External recruiting methods include advertising,union hiring halls,referrals by present employees,internet advertising,and campus interviews.

Reverse mentoring is becoming more common because of the popularity of social media.

The purpose of recruitment is to select the best applicant available for the position.

The process of determining the predictive value of information is called validation.

Adam,the manager of sewing production,has been asked to rank-order his team from best to worst.This is an example of what type of ranking method?

When an employer may choose one applicant over another based on overriding characteristics of the job,this is called

At Maremount Corp.,ten percent of each salesperson's yearly bonus is based on whether the company as a whole reaches its yearly financial goals.The company's compensation structure is based on which fundamental principle?

Understanding the Canadian Business System

Understanding the Environments of Business

Conducting Business Ethically and Responsibly

Understanding Entrepreneurship, small Business, and New Venture Creation

The Global Context of Business

Managing the Business Enterprise

Understanding Labourmanagement Relations

Motivating and Leading Employees

Producing Goods and Services

Increasing Productivity and Quality

Managing Information Systems and Communication Technology

Understanding Accounting Issues

Understanding Marketing Processes and Consumer Behaviour

Developing and Promoting Goods and Services

Pricing and Distributing Goods and Services

Understanding Money and Banking

Understanding Securities and Investments

Financial Decisions and Risk Management

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