Question 1

The strategic purpose of PM systems involves constructing the strategic vision for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Since the 1997 Asian financial crisis,the main ongoing challenge for many organizations in South Korea has been to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) incorporate the traditional emphasis on social harmony to PM systems 
B) recruit and incentivize a more internationally and racially diverse workforce 
C) reconcile a merit-based approach with more traditional,seniority-based values 
D) develop greater sensitivity to equal opportunity and due process issues 
A) incorporate the traditional emphasis on social harmony to PM systems 
B) recruit and incentivize a more internationally and racially diverse workforce 
C) reconcile a merit-based approach with more traditional,seniority-based values 
D) develop greater sensitivity to equal opportunity and due process issues C

Question 3

Exempt employees are often employees in managerial or professional roles on salaries,and are not eligible for overtime pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An ideal PM system is __________,which means that performance is evaluated and feedback is given on an ongoing basis,the appraisal meeting consists of two-way communication,and performance standards are clear.

Accepted Answer

A) open 
B) standardized 
C) ethical 
D) specific 
A) open 
B) standardized 
C) ethical 
D) specific

Question 5

How do PM systems in the United States typically differ from those in Japan?

Accepted Answer

In general,performance management system

Question 6

Linking each individual's performance to the organization's mission involves explaining to each employee how the employee's activities are helping the organization gain a competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Relational returns include:

Accepted Answer

A) Income protection 
B) Recognition and status 
C) Challenging work 
D) B and C 
A) Income protection 
B) Recognition and status 
C) Challenging work 
D) B and C

Question 8

In the context of performance management,validity means that all the employees agree with the rating process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dangers of a poorly implemented performance management system include wasted time and money,lack of standardized employee ratings,and confusion on how ratings are obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Information gained from the organizational maintenance purpose of a PM system is used for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Workforce planning 
B) Evaluating the effectiveness of job descriptions 
C) Evaluating the effectiveness of HR programs 
D) Creating talent inventories 
A) Workforce planning 
B) Evaluating the effectiveness of job descriptions 
C) Evaluating the effectiveness of HR programs 
D) Creating talent inventories

Question 11

What is meant when we say that an ideal performance management system must be reliable?

Accepted Answer

When we say that an ideal performance ma

Question 12

What is meant when we say that an ideal performance management system must be valid?

Accepted Answer

When we say that an ideal performance ma

Question 13

Dangers of a poorly implemented performance management system include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Increased emphasis on behaviors rather than results 
B) Lawsuits/internal complaints of discrimination 
C) Biased performance ratings 
D) Decreased employee motivation 
A) Increased emphasis on behaviors rather than results 
B) Lawsuits/internal complaints of discrimination 
C) Biased performance ratings 
D) Decreased employee motivation

Question 14

In which country is PM usually adapted to the country's unique culture?

Accepted Answer

A) South Korea 
B) South Africa 
C) Australia 
D) All of the above 
A) South Korea 
B) South Africa 
C) Australia 
D) All of the above

Question 15

PM system information is important for the effective implementation of which of the following HR functions)?

Accepted Answer

A) Workforce planning 
B) Training 
C) Recruitment and selection 
D) All of the above 
A) Workforce planning 
B) Training 
C) Recruitment and selection 
D) All of the above

Question 16

All of the following are possible benefits of a performance management system EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Protection from lawsuits 
B) Employees become more ethical 
C) Employees become more competent 
D) The definitions of job and criteria are clarified 
A) Protection from lawsuits 
B) Employees become more ethical 
C) Employees become more competent 
D) The definitions of job and criteria are clarified

Question 17

Income protection programs include:

Accepted Answer

A) Pension Plans 
B) Medical Insurance 
C) Social Security 
D) All of the above 
A) Pension Plans 
B) Medical Insurance 
C) Social Security 
D) All of the above

Question 18

An ideal performance management system is correctable.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) If an employee is dissatisfied with a rating,it will be changed. 
B) If an employee is dissatisfied with a rating,there is a process to appeal the rating decision. 
C) An ideal performance management system is not correctable. 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) If an employee is dissatisfied with a rating,it will be changed. 
B) If an employee is dissatisfied with a rating,there is a process to appeal the rating decision. 
C) An ideal performance management system is not correctable. 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 19

In the context of performance management,validity means that the measures of performance are trusted and perceived as fair by the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is contextual congruency? How does it differ from strategic congruency?

Accepted Answer

Contextual congruency refers to a perfor

The strategic purpose of PM systems involves constructing the strategic vision for the organization.

Since the 1997 Asian financial crisis,the main ongoing challenge for many organizations in South Korea has been to __________.

Exempt employees are often employees in managerial or professional roles on salaries,and are not eligible for overtime pay.

An ideal PM system is __________,which means that performance is evaluated and feedback is given on an ongoing basis,the appraisal meeting consists of two-way communication,and performance standards are clear.

How do PM systems in the United States typically differ from those in Japan?

Linking each individual's performance to the organization's mission involves explaining to each employee how the employee's activities are helping the organization gain a competitive advantage.

Relational returns include:

In the context of performance management,validity means that all the employees agree with the rating process.

Dangers of a poorly implemented performance management system include wasted time and money,lack of standardized employee ratings,and confusion on how ratings are obtained.

Information gained from the organizational maintenance purpose of a PM system is used for all of the following EXCEPT:

What is meant when we say that an ideal performance management system must be reliable?

What is meant when we say that an ideal performance management system must be valid?

Dangers of a poorly implemented performance management system include all of the following EXCEPT:

In which country is PM usually adapted to the country's unique culture?

PM system information is important for the effective implementation of which of the following HR functions)?

All of the following are possible benefits of a performance management system EXCEPT:

Income protection programs include:

An ideal performance management system is correctable.What does this mean?

In the context of performance management,validity means that the measures of performance are trusted and perceived as fair by the employees.

What is contextual congruency? How does it differ from strategic congruency?

Performance Management Process

Performance Management and Strategic Planning

Defining Performance and Choosing a Measurement Approach

Measuring Results and Behaviors

Gathering Performance Information

Implementing a Performance Management System

Performance Management and Employee Development

Performance Management Skills

Reward Systems and Legal Issues

Managing Team Performance

Filters

Exam 1: Performance Management and Reward Systems in Context

The strategic purpose of PM systems involves constructing the strategic vision for the organization.

Since the 1997 Asian financial crisis,the main ongoing challenge for many organizations in South Korea has been to __________.

Exempt employees are often employees in managerial or professional roles on salaries,and are not eligible for overtime pay.

An ideal PM system is __________,which means that performance is evaluated and feedback is given on an ongoing basis,the appraisal meeting consists of two-way communication,and performance standards are clear.

How do PM systems in the United States typically differ from those in Japan?

Linking each individual's performance to the organization's mission involves explaining to each employee how the employee's activities are helping the organization gain a competitive advantage.

Relational returns include:

In the context of performance management,validity means that all the employees agree with the rating process.

Dangers of a poorly implemented performance management system include wasted time and money,lack of standardized employee ratings,and confusion on how ratings are obtained.

Information gained from the organizational maintenance purpose of a PM system is used for all of the following EXCEPT:

What is meant when we say that an ideal performance management system must be reliable?

What is meant when we say that an ideal performance management system must be valid?

Dangers of a poorly implemented performance management system include all of the following EXCEPT:

In which country is PM usually adapted to the country's unique culture?

PM system information is important for the effective implementation of which of the following HR functions)?

All of the following are possible benefits of a performance management system EXCEPT:

Income protection programs include:

An ideal performance management system is correctable.What does this mean?

In the context of performance management,validity means that the measures of performance are trusted and perceived as fair by the employees.

What is contextual congruency? How does it differ from strategic congruency?

Performance Management Process

Performance Management and Strategic Planning

Defining Performance and Choosing a Measurement Approach

Measuring Results and Behaviors

Gathering Performance Information

Implementing a Performance Management System

Performance Management and Employee Development

Performance Management Skills

Reward Systems and Legal Issues

Managing Team Performance

Filters