Question 1

Comparable worth programs focus mostly to paying similar wages or salaries to individuals who hold that jobs that are of equal value to the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pay awarded to employees according to the relative value of their contributions is

Accepted Answer

A)  merit pay. 
B)  sales commission. 
C)  knowledge-based pay. 
D)  incentive pay. 
E)  skill-based pay. 
A)  merit pay. 
B)  sales commission. 
C)  knowledge-based pay. 
D)  incentive pay. 
E)  skill-based pay.

Question 3

In most companies,the job description is more important than the job specification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

External recruiting methods include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  union hiring halls. 
B)  referrals by present employees. 
C)  advertising. 
D)  campus interviews. 
E)  promoting employees through the ranks. 
A)  union hiring halls. 
B)  referrals by present employees. 
C)  advertising. 
D)  campus interviews. 
E)  promoting employees through the ranks.

Question 5

Computers B Us is thinking about evaluating the performance of its software programmers based on the number of lines of code they produce.If the following facts were known,which one would suggest that this idea is unwise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Software programmers typically don't have direct contact with customers,nor do they decide on product specifications. 
B)  The company has found a way to use fewer lines of code to perform a given function than its competitors. 
C)  Software programmers can decide to program in such a way that the number of lines required to perform a function increases. 
D)  The financial success of the company is dependent on having an effective software programming team. 
E)  Most of the current programmers would receive poor evaluations if they are evaluated based on the number of lines of code. 
A)  Software programmers typically don't have direct contact with customers,nor do they decide on product specifications. 
B)  The company has found a way to use fewer lines of code to perform a given function than its competitors. 
C)  Software programmers can decide to program in such a way that the number of lines required to perform a function increases. 
D)  The financial success of the company is dependent on having an effective software programming team. 
E)  Most of the current programmers would receive poor evaluations if they are evaluated based on the number of lines of code.

Question 6

Training and development programs are used to learn new skills or to correct a deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Computers B Us is thinking about evaluating the performance of its software programmers based on the market success of the products that they produce.This idea is vulnerable to what criticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Software programming is only one of many things that are required for a product to be successful in the market. 
B)  The idea is not attainable. 
C)  The idea does not give enough weight to the fact that good software programming enhances the customer's experience. 
D)  The idea would require that the company change the way it evaluates software programmers. 
E)  The idea means that software programmers do not have to put forth any significant effort to achieve success. 
A)  Software programming is only one of many things that are required for a product to be successful in the market. 
B)  The idea is not attainable. 
C)  The idea does not give enough weight to the fact that good software programming enhances the customer's experience. 
D)  The idea would require that the company change the way it evaluates software programmers. 
E)  The idea means that software programmers do not have to put forth any significant effort to achieve success.

Question 8

The Canada Pension Plan is in a worrisome deficit position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Requests for sexual favors,unwelcome sexual advances,or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for an employee is called

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination. 
B)  an antiprogressive organization. 
C)  a hostile work environment. 
D)  repetitive strain. 
E)  sexual harassment. 
A)  discrimination. 
B)  an antiprogressive organization. 
C)  a hostile work environment. 
D)  repetitive strain. 
E)  sexual harassment.

Question 10

What are work-based programs? What are the three common methods of work-based training?

Accepted Answer

- Work-based programs tie training and d

Question 11

The simple ranking method requires a manager to rank-order from best to worst each member of a particular workgroup or department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A key purpose of forecasting is to determine the demands that workers are likely to make for higher wages and better working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A job description outlines the key tasks,objectives,and responsibilities of a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sammy is looking at his pay cheque.He received $900 for producing 75 units.This pay is called

Accepted Answer

A)  merit pay. 
B)  a stock option. 
C)  knowledge-based pay. 
D)  a piece-rate incentive plan. 
E)  skill-based pay. 
A)  merit pay. 
B)  a stock option. 
C)  knowledge-based pay. 
D)  a piece-rate incentive plan. 
E)  skill-based pay.

Question 15

A profit-sharing plan means that employees receive a bonus when they reduce costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

John has been at Mountain Co.for over 20 years and has seniority over Peter.This means that he will have priority in promotions over Peter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A performance appraisal is used to evaluate how well an individual employee is doing in his or her job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Elsie is using a simulator to learn how to fly a new jet without ever leaving the ground.In order to learn this new skill set,Elsie is using

Accepted Answer

A)  job expansion. 
B)  job shadowing. 
C)  vestibule training. 
D)  job rotation. 
E)  on-the-job training. 
A)  job expansion. 
B)  job shadowing. 
C)  vestibule training. 
D)  job rotation. 
E)  on-the-job training.

Question 19

Kim,public relations manager,has just completed the process of checking the references of several job candidates.What should she do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct screening interviews 
B)  Conduct medical and drug tests 
C)  Conduct an interviews with the candidates 
D)  Give ability/aptitude tests 
E)  Administer polygraph tests 
A)  Conduct screening interviews 
B)  Conduct medical and drug tests 
C)  Conduct an interviews with the candidates 
D)  Give ability/aptitude tests 
E)  Administer polygraph tests

Question 20

The federal government requires that employers provide incentive programs such as retirement benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Comparable worth programs focus mostly to paying similar wages or salaries to individuals who hold that jobs that are of equal value to the employer.

Pay awarded to employees according to the relative value of their contributions is

In most companies,the job description is more important than the job specification.

External recruiting methods include all of the following except

Computers B Us is thinking about evaluating the performance of its software programmers based on the number of lines of code they produce.If the following facts were known,which one would suggest that this idea is unwise?

Training and development programs are used to learn new skills or to correct a deficiency.

Computers B Us is thinking about evaluating the performance of its software programmers based on the market success of the products that they produce.This idea is vulnerable to what criticism?

The Canada Pension Plan is in a worrisome deficit position.

Requests for sexual favors,unwelcome sexual advances,or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for an employee is called

What are work-based programs? What are the three common methods of work-based training?

The simple ranking method requires a manager to rank-order from best to worst each member of a particular workgroup or department.

A key purpose of forecasting is to determine the demands that workers are likely to make for higher wages and better working conditions.

A job description outlines the key tasks,objectives,and responsibilities of a job.

Sammy is looking at his pay cheque.He received $900 for producing 75 units.This pay is called

A profit-sharing plan means that employees receive a bonus when they reduce costs.

John has been at Mountain Co.for over 20 years and has seniority over Peter.This means that he will have priority in promotions over Peter.

A performance appraisal is used to evaluate how well an individual employee is doing in his or her job.

Elsie is using a simulator to learn how to fly a new jet without ever leaving the ground.In order to learn this new skill set,Elsie is using

Kim,public relations manager,has just completed the process of checking the references of several job candidates.What should she do next?

The federal government requires that employers provide incentive programs such as retirement benefits.

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

Comparable worth programs focus mostly to paying similar wages or salaries to individuals who hold that jobs that are of equal value to the employer.

Pay awarded to employees according to the relative value of their contributions is

In most companies,the job description is more important than the job specification.

External recruiting methods include all of the following except

Computers B Us is thinking about evaluating the performance of its software programmers based on the number of lines of code they produce.If the following facts were known,which one would suggest that this idea is unwise?

Training and development programs are used to learn new skills or to correct a deficiency.

Computers B Us is thinking about evaluating the performance of its software programmers based on the market success of the products that they produce.This idea is vulnerable to what criticism?

The Canada Pension Plan is in a worrisome deficit position.

Requests for sexual favors,unwelcome sexual advances,or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for an employee is called

What are work-based programs? What are the three common methods of work-based training?

The simple ranking method requires a manager to rank-order from best to worst each member of a particular workgroup or department.

A key purpose of forecasting is to determine the demands that workers are likely to make for higher wages and better working conditions.

A job description outlines the key tasks,objectives,and responsibilities of a job.

Sammy is looking at his pay cheque.He received $900 for producing 75 units.This pay is called

A profit-sharing plan means that employees receive a bonus when they reduce costs.

John has been at Mountain Co.for over 20 years and has seniority over Peter.This means that he will have priority in promotions over Peter.

A performance appraisal is used to evaluate how well an individual employee is doing in his or her job.

Elsie is using a simulator to learn how to fly a new jet without ever leaving the ground.In order to learn this new skill set,Elsie is using

Kim,public relations manager,has just completed the process of checking the references of several job candidates.What should she do next?

The federal government requires that employers provide incentive programs such as retirement benefits.

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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