Question 1

________ gives employees a series of job assignments in various functional areas of the company or movement among jobs in a single functional area or department.

Accepted Answer

A) Job enlargement 
B) Job design 
C) Job evaluation 
D) Job rotation 
E) Job specification 
A) Job enlargement 
B) Job design 
C) Job evaluation 
D) Job rotation 
E) Job specification

Question 2

Job rotation helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals and improves their problem-solving skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Thomas relies on Sandir to offer him guidance as to his career choices since he is following a protean career path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Assessment is the acquisition of knowledge,skills,and behaviors that improve an employee's ability to meet changes in job requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which step is used by employees to determine their career interests and areas to improve?

Accepted Answer

A) Reality check 
B) Self-assessment 
C) Goal setting 
D) Action planning 
E) Employee appraisal 
A) Reality check 
B) Self-assessment 
C) Goal setting 
D) Action planning 
E) Employee appraisal

Question 6

The ________ is used to retain and motivate employees by identifying and meeting their developmental needs.

Accepted Answer

A) talent management system 
B) development planning system 
C) knowledge management system 
D) information management system 
E) client management system 
A) talent management system 
B) development planning system 
C) knowledge management system 
D) information management system 
E) client management system

Question 7

The use of work experiences in training is higher than that in development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A(n)________ is an experienced,productive senior employee who helps develop a less experienced employee.

Accepted Answer

A) apprentice 
B) intern 
C) trainee 
D) mentor 
E) protégé 
A) apprentice 
B) intern 
C) trainee 
D) mentor 
E) protégé

Question 9

Briefly explain how assessment centers work,and list a few of their uses.

Accepted Answer

At an assessment center,multiple raters

Question 10

Despite no gender differences in access to job experiences involving transitions or the creation of change,male managers receive significantly more assignments involving high levels of responsibility than female managers of similar ability and managerial level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following assessments is based on Carl Jung's personality type theory?

Accepted Answer

A) The Strong Interest Inventory 
B) The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
C) The Big Five Personality Test 
D) The Rorschach inkblot test 
E) The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire 
A) The Strong Interest Inventory 
B) The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
C) The Big Five Personality Test 
D) The Rorschach inkblot test 
E) The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire

Question 12

You have been asked to speak to several employees about the need for transfers,downward moves,and a few promotions.Explain how you will communicate each move to an employee without causing the employee to file a grievance.

Accepted Answer

The student may use any of the following

Question 13

Which of the following happens during goal setting in the career management process?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees identify the steps and timetable to reach their goals. 
B) Companies identify the resources that employees need to reach their goals. 
C) Companies provide assessment information to identify the interests and values of the employees. 
D) Companies ensure that the employees' goals are specific and measurable. 
E) Employees identify opportunities and needs to improve. 
A) Employees identify the steps and timetable to reach their goals. 
B) Companies identify the resources that employees need to reach their goals. 
C) Companies provide assessment information to identify the interests and values of the employees. 
D) Companies ensure that the employees' goals are specific and measurable. 
E) Employees identify opportunities and needs to improve.

Question 14

Which of the following tests is used to determine if employees can get along with others and their tolerance for ambiguity?

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive ability test 
B) Technical skills test 
C) Personality test 
D) Interest test 
E) Aptitude test 
A) Cognitive ability test 
B) Technical skills test 
C) Personality test 
D) Interest test 
E) Aptitude test

Question 15

Which of the following is true of mentoring?

Accepted Answer

A) Participants in a mentoring relationship are unaware of what is expected of them. 
B) Employees who have low needs for power are most likely to seek a mentor. 
C) Socializing new hires is not a function of in mentoring programs. 
D) Mentoring relationships can develop as part of a planned company effort. 
E) Employees who have high needs for achievement are less likely to seek a mentor. 
A) Participants in a mentoring relationship are unaware of what is expected of them. 
B) Employees who have low needs for power are most likely to seek a mentor. 
C) Socializing new hires is not a function of in mentoring programs. 
D) Mentoring relationships can develop as part of a planned company effort. 
E) Employees who have high needs for achievement are less likely to seek a mentor.

Question 16

The glass ceiling is likely caused by lack of access to training programs,to appropriate developmental job experiences,and to developmental relationships (such as mentoring).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a training tool managers use to improve interpersonal communication within teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a formal mentoring program?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not ensure access to mentors for all employees. 
B) Gender and race can act as an obstacle in making mentors accessible to employees. 
C) Participants in the mentoring relationship do not know what is expected of them. 
D) Mentors may not be able to provide counseling and coaching in an artificially created relationship. 
E) It does not encourage mentors and protégés to spend time discussing personalities and backgrounds. 
A) It does not ensure access to mentors for all employees. 
B) Gender and race can act as an obstacle in making mentors accessible to employees. 
C) Participants in the mentoring relationship do not know what is expected of them. 
D) Mentors may not be able to provide counseling and coaching in an artificially created relationship. 
E) It does not encourage mentors and protégés to spend time discussing personalities and backgrounds.

Question 19

Explain the importance of five characteristics of a successful formal mentoring program.

Accepted Answer

The student may explain any five of the

Question 20

The ________ identifies employees' preferences for working in different types of environments.

Accepted Answer

A) Strong Interest Inventory 
B) Big Five Locater 
C) Attribute Hierarchy Model 
D) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
E) Self-Directed Search 
A) Strong Interest Inventory 
B) Big Five Locater 
C) Attribute Hierarchy Model 
D) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
E) Self-Directed Search

________ gives employees a series of job assignments in various functional areas of the company or movement among jobs in a single functional area or department.

Job rotation helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals and improves their problem-solving skills.

Thomas relies on Sandir to offer him guidance as to his career choices since he is following a protean career path.

Assessment is the acquisition of knowledge,skills,and behaviors that improve an employee's ability to meet changes in job requirements.

Which step is used by employees to determine their career interests and areas to improve?

The ________ is used to retain and motivate employees by identifying and meeting their developmental needs.

The use of work experiences in training is higher than that in development.

A(n)________ is an experienced,productive senior employee who helps develop a less experienced employee.

Briefly explain how assessment centers work,and list a few of their uses.

Despite no gender differences in access to job experiences involving transitions or the creation of change,male managers receive significantly more assignments involving high levels of responsibility than female managers of similar ability and managerial level.

Which of the following assessments is based on Carl Jung's personality type theory?

You have been asked to speak to several employees about the need for transfers,downward moves,and a few promotions.Explain how you will communicate each move to an employee without causing the employee to file a grievance.

Which of the following happens during goal setting in the career management process?

Which of the following tests is used to determine if employees can get along with others and their tolerance for ambiguity?

Which of the following is true of mentoring?

The glass ceiling is likely caused by lack of access to training programs,to appropriate developmental job experiences,and to developmental relationships (such as mentoring).

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a training tool managers use to improve interpersonal communication within teams.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a formal mentoring program?

Explain the importance of five characteristics of a successful formal mentoring program.

The ________ identifies employees' preferences for working in different types of environments.

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Strategic Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

The Analysis and Design of Work

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Selection and Placement

Training

Performance Management

Employee Separation and Retention

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Strategically Managing the Hrm Function

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Exam 9: Employee Development

________ gives employees a series of job assignments in various functional areas of the company or movement among jobs in a single functional area or department.

Job rotation helps employees gain an overall appreciation of the company's goals and improves their problem-solving skills.

Thomas relies on Sandir to offer him guidance as to his career choices since he is following a protean career path.

Assessment is the acquisition of knowledge,skills,and behaviors that improve an employee's ability to meet changes in job requirements.

Which step is used by employees to determine their career interests and areas to improve?

The ________ is used to retain and motivate employees by identifying and meeting their developmental needs.

The use of work experiences in training is higher than that in development.

A(n)________ is an experienced,productive senior employee who helps develop a less experienced employee.

Briefly explain how assessment centers work,and list a few of their uses.

Despite no gender differences in access to job experiences involving transitions or the creation of change,male managers receive significantly more assignments involving high levels of responsibility than female managers of similar ability and managerial level.

Which of the following assessments is based on Carl Jung's personality type theory?

You have been asked to speak to several employees about the need for transfers,downward moves,and a few promotions.Explain how you will communicate each move to an employee without causing the employee to file a grievance.

Which of the following happens during goal setting in the career management process?

Which of the following tests is used to determine if employees can get along with others and their tolerance for ambiguity?

Which of the following is true of mentoring?

The glass ceiling is likely caused by lack of access to training programs,to appropriate developmental job experiences,and to developmental relationships (such as mentoring).

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a training tool managers use to improve interpersonal communication within teams.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a formal mentoring program?

Explain the importance of five characteristics of a successful formal mentoring program.

The ________ identifies employees' preferences for working in different types of environments.

Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Strategic Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

The Analysis and Design of Work

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Selection and Placement

Training

Performance Management

Employee Separation and Retention

Pay Structure Decisions

Recognizing Employee Contributions With Pay

Employee Benefits

Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Managing Human Resources Globally

Strategically Managing the Hrm Function

Filters