Question 1

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-The transfer of ownership and control of one organization to another.

Accepted Answer

A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization 
A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization H

Question 2

Radical changes in an organization are the focus area of work process engineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

How does group decision making empower a workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees have less input to work processes. 
B)  Isolated workers are prone to fewer work conflicts. 
C)  Employees have greater access to needed information. 
D)  There is less stress due to new job skill requirements. 
E)  Employees have the benefit of tried-and-true past decisions. 
A)  Employees have less input to work processes. 
B)  Isolated workers are prone to fewer work conflicts. 
C)  Employees have greater access to needed information. 
D)  There is less stress due to new job skill requirements. 
E)  Employees have the benefit of tried-and-true past decisions. C

Question 4

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-A formal document that states an organization's primary values and the ethical rules it expects organizational members to follow.

Accepted Answer

A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization 
A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization

Question 5

The Japanese term "Kaizen" represents:

Accepted Answer

A)  a radical change in an organization. 
B)  work process reengineering. 
C)  a firm's commitment to continuous improvement. 
D)  empowering employees. 
E)  intense focus on the customer. 
A)  a radical change in an organization. 
B)  work process reengineering. 
C)  a firm's commitment to continuous improvement. 
D)  empowering employees. 
E)  intense focus on the customer.

Question 6

In a collective society such as the United States, people are primarily concerned with their own family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

______, a Wyoming statistician, is credited with introducing continuous improvement programs to Japan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______, a Wyoming statistician, is credited with...

Question 8

According to Thomas Friedman, ______ was the second era of globalization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Thomas Friedman, ______ was the...

Question 9

Technology increasingly impacts HRM practices in the following areas EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  recruiting 
B)  employee selection 
C)  training and development 
D)  motivating factory workers 
E)  motivating knowledge workers 
A)  recruiting 
B)  employee selection 
C)  training and development 
D)  motivating factory workers 
E)  motivating knowledge workers

Question 10

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-Corporations with significant operations in more than one country

Accepted Answer

A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization 
A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization

Question 11

Raj is suing an organization, claiming that because he is an employee and not an independent contractor, the organization should have withheld taxes for him. All of these factors could be used to support his claim EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  He receives no insurance or pension benefits. 
B)  He received training on company policies and procedures. 
C)  He is allowed great flexibility in scheduling his work time. 
D)  He is paid market rate for his services. 
E)  He is reimbursed for travel. 
A)  He receives no insurance or pension benefits. 
B)  He received training on company policies and procedures. 
C)  He is allowed great flexibility in scheduling his work time. 
D)  He is paid market rate for his services. 
E)  He is reimbursed for travel.

Question 12

The fact that organizations are no longer constrained by national borders in producing goods and services illustrates the _______ of businesses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that organizations are no longer...

Question 13

According to the authors, one of the biggest challenges facing HR leaders is

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding that workers will need to be recruited in a different way than just advertising a position and then selecting a candidate. 
B)  creating an environment that balances core and contingency employees. 
C)  training immigrant workers who do not have the skill set for the available jobs. 
D)  ensuring management treats all of their employees with respect. 
E)  rewriting HR policy manuals to satisfy the new generation of workers. 
A)  understanding that workers will need to be recruited in a different way than just advertising a position and then selecting a candidate. 
B)  creating an environment that balances core and contingency employees. 
C)  training immigrant workers who do not have the skill set for the available jobs. 
D)  ensuring management treats all of their employees with respect. 
E)  rewriting HR policy manuals to satisfy the new generation of workers.

Question 14

Which of the following provides the best description of work process engineering?

Accepted Answer

A)  A slow process of incremental change. 
B)  An alternative to rapid technology transfer. 
C)  An alternative to retraining a workforce. 
D)  A focus on the whole work process. 
E)  A safeguard for traditional work attitudes. 
A)  A slow process of incremental change. 
B)  An alternative to rapid technology transfer. 
C)  An alternative to retraining a workforce. 
D)  A focus on the whole work process. 
E)  A safeguard for traditional work attitudes.

Question 15

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-Employees whose jobs are designed around acquisition and application of information.

Accepted Answer

A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization 
A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization

Question 16

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-Radical, quantum change in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization 
A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization

Question 17

People who lack a strong moral sense are much less likely to do wrong if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the company has a code of ethics. 
B)  they feel constrained by rules and strong cultural norms that discourage unethical behaviors. 
C)  they attend a business ethics seminar. 
D)  the company monitors their emails. 
E)  the employer performs an integrity test during the selection process 
A)  the company has a code of ethics. 
B)  they feel constrained by rules and strong cultural norms that discourage unethical behaviors. 
C)  they attend a business ethics seminar. 
D)  the company monitors their emails. 
E)  the employer performs an integrity test during the selection process

Question 18

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-Using outside firms for providing necessary products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization 
A) Multinational corporations 
B) Work process engineering 
C) Contingent workforce 
D) Baby-boomers 
E) Knowledge workers
F)Outsourcing
G)Downsizing
H)Acquisition
I)Core employees
J)Rightsizing
K)Workforce diversity
L)Code of ethics
M)Quality management
N)Kaizen
O)Globalization

Question 19

When managers make clear, forceful decisions for subordinates, employee involvement increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Interestingly, most organizations take a 'melting pot' approach to diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -The transfer of ownership and control of one organization to another.

Radical changes in an organization are the focus area of work process engineering.

How does group decision making empower a workforce?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -A formal document that states an organization's primary values and the ethical rules it expects organizational members to follow.

The Japanese term "Kaizen" represents:

In a collective society such as the United States, people are primarily concerned with their own family.

______, a Wyoming statistician, is credited with introducing continuous improvement programs to Japan.

According to Thomas Friedman, ______ was the second era of globalization.

Technology increasingly impacts HRM practices in the following areas EXCEPT:

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Corporations with significant operations in more than one country

Raj is suing an organization, claiming that because he is an employee and not an independent contractor, the organization should have withheld taxes for him. All of these factors could be used to support his claim EXCEPT

The fact that organizations are no longer constrained by national borders in producing goods and services illustrates the _______ of businesses.

According to the authors, one of the biggest challenges facing HR leaders is

Which of the following provides the best description of work process engineering?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Employees whose jobs are designed around acquisition and application of information.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Radical, quantum change in an organization.

People who lack a strong moral sense are much less likely to do wrong if:

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Using outside firms for providing necessary products and services.

When managers make clear, forceful decisions for subordinates, employee involvement increases.

Interestingly, most organizations take a 'melting pot' approach to diversity.

Introduction to HR Functions

Employment Laws

Employer and Employee Rights

Effective Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Career Development

Performance Management

Compensation

Employee Benefits

Health and Safety

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Filters

Exam 1: Hrm in a Changing Environment

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -The transfer of ownership and control of one organization to another.

Radical changes in an organization are the focus area of work process engineering.

How does group decision making empower a workforce?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -A formal document that states an organization's primary values and the ethical rules it expects organizational members to follow.

The Japanese term "Kaizen" represents:

In a collective society such as the United States, people are primarily concerned with their own family.

______, a Wyoming statistician, is credited with introducing continuous improvement programs to Japan.

According to Thomas Friedman, ______ was the second era of globalization.

Technology increasingly impacts HRM practices in the following areas EXCEPT:

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Corporations with significant operations in more than one country

Raj is suing an organization, claiming that because he is an employee and not an independent contractor, the organization should have withheld taxes for him. All of these factors could be used to support his claim EXCEPT

The fact that organizations are no longer constrained by national borders in producing goods and services illustrates the _______ of businesses.

According to the authors, one of the biggest challenges facing HR leaders is

Which of the following provides the best description of work process engineering?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Employees whose jobs are designed around acquisition and application of information.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Radical, quantum change in an organization.

People who lack a strong moral sense are much less likely to do wrong if:

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Using outside firms for providing necessary products and services.

When managers make clear, forceful decisions for subordinates, employee involvement increases.

Interestingly, most organizations take a 'melting pot' approach to diversity.

Introduction to HR Functions

Employment Laws

Employer and Employee Rights

Effective Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Career Development

Performance Management

Compensation

Employee Benefits

Health and Safety

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Filters