Question 1

Which of the following is true of job enlargement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a systematic approach to help an organization modify its core processes to achieve more efficient results. 
B)  It aims at greater productivity through reduced application of mental and physical effort. 
C)  It attempts to motivate employees by giving them the opportunity to use specific skill sets. 
D)  It involves moving employees through a series of job assignments in one or more functional areas. 
E)  It involves adding challenges or new responsibilities to employees' current jobs. 
A)  It is a systematic approach to help an organization modify its core processes to achieve more efficient results. 
B)  It aims at greater productivity through reduced application of mental and physical effort. 
C)  It attempts to motivate employees by giving them the opportunity to use specific skill sets. 
D)  It involves moving employees through a series of job assignments in one or more functional areas. 
E)  It involves adding challenges or new responsibilities to employees' current jobs.

Question 2

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

Accepted Answer

A leaderless group discussion is an asse

Question 3

Kim Riaz is a technical analyst at WaterDrop Inc.and has consistently impressed her managers with her ability to perform outstandingly in all projects assigned to her.Her manager,Carl,understands that she is really good at her job,but also recognizes that she might experience burnout because of the repetitive nature of the job.He talks to her about developing other possible skills by working full time for a short period at a different company.In this scenario,which of the following approaches to employee development is Carl encouraging?

Accepted Answer

A)  externship 
B)  transfer 
C)  promotion 
D)  job rotation 
E)  job transfer 
A)  externship 
B)  transfer 
C)  promotion 
D)  job rotation 
E)  job transfer

Question 4

The first step in the process of developing a succession plan is

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing the existing talent. 
B)  linking succession planning with other human resource systems. 
C)  identifying the positions to be planned for. 
D)  establishing position requirements. 
E)  deciding how to measure employees' potential for being able to fill requirements. 
A)  reviewing the existing talent. 
B)  linking succession planning with other human resource systems. 
C)  identifying the positions to be planned for. 
D)  establishing position requirements. 
E)  deciding how to measure employees' potential for being able to fill requirements.

Question 5

Schram Enterprises,a software company,conducts Inscape's DiSC inventory assessment to evaluate its employees.The assessment reveals that there are very few employees who are calm,supportive of others,and works far ahead of any deadlines.Which of the following DiSC categories applies to the employees described in the scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  influence 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  steadiness 
D)  dominance 
E)  intelligence 
A)  influence 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  steadiness 
D)  dominance 
E)  intelligence

Question 6

Ricardo,the vice president of Salt Crumbs,is reviewing the development program for the company's middle managers.He notes that management development includes psychological profiles and mentors,as well as lateral moves to positions that give managers a broader view of the company.Ricardo would like to add a component of formal education.Which of the following options could be included in this new component?

Accepted Answer

A)  on-the-job training in the basics of managers' current jobs 
B)  opportunities to sign up for sessions with a life coach 
C)  a program of externships at local charities 
D)  workshops involving business games and simulations 
E)  360-degree feedback 
A)  on-the-job training in the basics of managers' current jobs 
B)  opportunities to sign up for sessions with a life coach 
C)  a program of externships at local charities 
D)  workshops involving business games and simulations 
E)  360-degree feedback

Question 7

A move to a job with a similar level of responsibility within the same organization is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  externship. 
B)  promotion. 
C)  downward move. 
D)  upward move. 
E)  lateral move. 
A)  externship. 
B)  promotion. 
C)  downward move. 
D)  upward move. 
E)  lateral move.

Question 8

How do organizations use psychological tests as an assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

Organizations with sophisticated develop

Question 9

The final step in the career management process is

Accepted Answer

A)  self-assessment. 
B)  reality check. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  action planning and follow-up. 
E)  feedback. 
A)  self-assessment. 
B)  reality check. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  action planning and follow-up. 
E)  feedback.

Question 10

Most employee development occurs through formal education programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The _____ is a self-assessment tool that helps employees identify their occupational and job interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
B)  Self-Directed Search 
C)  leaderless group discussion 
D)  Occupational Outlook Handbook 
E)  Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory 
A)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
B)  Self-Directed Search 
C)  leaderless group discussion 
D)  Occupational Outlook Handbook 
E)  Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory

Question 12

An off-site location in which multiple raters or evaluators evaluate employees' performance on a number of exercises is known as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  development center 
B)  feedback center 
C)  control center 
D)  assessment center 
E)  counseling center 
A)  development center 
B)  feedback center 
C)  control center 
D)  assessment center 
E)  counseling center

Question 13

Usually an employer conducts the reality check as part of a performance appraisal or as the _____ stage of performance management.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-assessment 
B)  action planning 
C)  goal setting 
D)  data gathering 
E)  feedback 
A)  self-assessment 
B)  action planning 
C)  goal setting 
D)  data gathering 
E)  feedback

Question 14

Employees on sabbatical generally do not receive their salary or benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A pharmaceutical company,TechnoGene,has initiated a system where high-potential employees are identified and trained for senior positions in the company.Which of the following processes is exemplified in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  succession planning 
B)  self-assessment 
C)  feedback 
D)  handing over formalities 
E)  goal setting 
A)  succession planning 
B)  self-assessment 
C)  feedback 
D)  handing over formalities 
E)  goal setting

Question 16

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,what is true of individuals with a Sensing (S)preference?

Accepted Answer

A)  They enjoy surprises. 
B)  They tend to rush into decision making. 
C)  They tend to focus less on facts and more on possibilities and relationships among them. 
D)  They focus on interpersonal relationships. 
E)  They tend to gather the facts and details to prepare for a decision. 
A)  They enjoy surprises. 
B)  They tend to rush into decision making. 
C)  They tend to focus less on facts and more on possibilities and relationships among them. 
D)  They focus on interpersonal relationships. 
E)  They tend to gather the facts and details to prepare for a decision.

Question 17

What are the different kinds of formal educational programs that organizations may use to support employee development?

Accepted Answer

Organizations may support employee devel

Question 18

The step in the career management process in which employees receive information about their skills and knowledge and where these assets fit into the organization's plans is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self-assessment. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  action planning. 
E)  data gathering. 
A)  self-assessment. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  goal setting. 
D)  action planning. 
E)  data gathering.

Question 19

Mentoring programs tend to be very successful when they are compulsory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following helps identify employees' preferences for working in different types of environments,such as sales and counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
B)  Self-Directed Search 
C)  leaderless group discussion 
D)  Occupational Outlook Handbook 
E)  Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory 
A)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
B)  Self-Directed Search 
C)  leaderless group discussion 
D)  Occupational Outlook Handbook 
E)  Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory

Which of the following is true of job enlargement?

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

The first step in the process of developing a succession plan is

A move to a job with a similar level of responsibility within the same organization is called a(n)

How do organizations use psychological tests as an assessment tool?

The final step in the career management process is

Most employee development occurs through formal education programs.

The _____ is a self-assessment tool that helps employees identify their occupational and job interests.

An off-site location in which multiple raters or evaluators evaluate employees' performance on a number of exercises is known as a(n)_____.

Usually an employer conducts the reality check as part of a performance appraisal or as the _____ stage of performance management.

Employees on sabbatical generally do not receive their salary or benefits.

A pharmaceutical company,TechnoGene,has initiated a system where high-potential employees are identified and trained for senior positions in the company.Which of the following processes is exemplified in this scenario?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,what is true of individuals with a Sensing (S)preference?

What are the different kinds of formal educational programs that organizations may use to support employee development?

The step in the career management process in which employees receive information about their skills and knowledge and where these assets fit into the organization's plans is called

Mentoring programs tend to be very successful when they are compulsory.

Which of the following helps identify employees' preferences for working in different types of environments,such as sales and counseling?

Managing Human Resources

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Managing Employees Performance

Separating and Retaining Employees

Establishing a Pay Structure

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

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Exam 8: Developing Employees for Future Success

Which of the following is true of job enlargement?

Describe a leaderless group discussion.

The first step in the process of developing a succession plan is

A move to a job with a similar level of responsibility within the same organization is called a(n)

How do organizations use psychological tests as an assessment tool?

The final step in the career management process is

Most employee development occurs through formal education programs.

The _____ is a self-assessment tool that helps employees identify their occupational and job interests.

An off-site location in which multiple raters or evaluators evaluate employees' performance on a number of exercises is known as a(n)_____.

Usually an employer conducts the reality check as part of a performance appraisal or as the _____ stage of performance management.

Employees on sabbatical generally do not receive their salary or benefits.

A pharmaceutical company,TechnoGene,has initiated a system where high-potential employees are identified and trained for senior positions in the company.Which of the following processes is exemplified in this scenario?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,what is true of individuals with a Sensing (S)preference?

What are the different kinds of formal educational programs that organizations may use to support employee development?

The step in the career management process in which employees receive information about their skills and knowledge and where these assets fit into the organization's plans is called

Mentoring programs tend to be very successful when they are compulsory.

Which of the following helps identify employees' preferences for working in different types of environments,such as sales and counseling?

Managing Human Resources

Trends in Human Resource Management

Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs

Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources

Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs

Training Employees

Creating and Maintaining High-Performance Organizations

Managing Employees Performance

Separating and Retaining Employees

Establishing a Pay Structure

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Providing Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Filters