Question 1

A job description is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) something that employers keep secret from job candidates 
B) a written document used to describe a job to job candidates 
C) the official title for the job 
D) not a written document 
A) something that employers keep secret from job candidates 
B) a written document used to describe a job to job candidates 
C) the official title for the job 
D) not a written document

Question 2

A(n)________ selection device shows a clear link between test performance and job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) valid 
B) invalid 
C) unreliable 
D) reliable 
A) valid 
B) invalid 
C) unreliable 
D) reliable

Question 3

In a short essay,discuss off-the-job training methods.

Accepted Answer

Off-the-job training includes classroom

Question 4

Prior to setting up the interviews for the executive position,Frances spent a great deal of time analysing the position and determining what skills,attitudes and actions it would require.This lengthy review is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) job specification 
B) job title 
C) job analysis 
D) job description 
A) job specification 
B) job title 
C) job analysis 
D) job description

Question 5

Interviews are valid predictors of success in the workplace if ________.

Accepted Answer

A) questions are structured 
B) the interview lasts an hour 
C) questions are long 
D) the interviewee gets along with the interviewer 
A) questions are structured 
B) the interview lasts an hour 
C) questions are long 
D) the interviewee gets along with the interviewer

Question 6

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Using individual ranking as an employee appraisal device,two employees might be named 'best' in the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following describe ways an organisation can ensure workplace health and safety EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) monitoring absenteeism,accident and injury rates 
B) interviewees are given a realistic job preview 
C) controlling workplace hazards 
D) workplace health and safety audits 
A) monitoring absenteeism,accident and injury rates 
B) interviewees are given a realistic job preview 
C) controlling workplace hazards 
D) workplace health and safety audits

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a voluntary form of downsizing?

Accepted Answer

A) Early retirement. 
B) Firing. 
C) Attrition. 
D) Job sharing. 
A) Early retirement. 
B) Firing. 
C) Attrition. 
D) Job sharing.

Question 10

In a short essay,discuss the interview as a selection device for HRM.

Accepted Answer

The interview is the most common form of

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a reason that managers put a lot of importance into developing a good compensation system?

Accepted Answer

A) A sense of fairness. 
B) To avoid breaking the law. 
C) To attract talented employees. 
D) To retain talented employees. 
A) A sense of fairness. 
B) To avoid breaking the law. 
C) To attract talented employees. 
D) To retain talented employees.

Question 12

A key goal of compensation administration is to create a cost-effective system that will provide incentive for employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Firing,layoffs,and early retirements are the only three downsizing options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The best way to measure the effectiveness of job training is to find out how stressful the process was for trainees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As one of his first tasks in a new job,Steve's boss asks him to develop a database that lists the educational level,special capabilities and specialised skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) human resource inventory 
B) job analysis 
C) lengthy process 
D) job description 
A) human resource inventory 
B) job analysis 
C) lengthy process 
D) job description

Question 16

Most companies vary the payment of benefits according to how well employees perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A disadvantage of a written essay for employee appraisal is that it tends to be biased by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the prejudice of the evaluator 
B) friendship between the employee and the evaluator 
C) the writing skill of the employee 
D) the writing skill of the evaluator 
A) the prejudice of the evaluator 
B) friendship between the employee and the evaluator 
C) the writing skill of the employee 
D) the writing skill of the evaluator

Question 18

Job referrals are generally not a good method for improving workplace diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employment planning includes three steps: assessing current human resources needs,developing a plan to meet those needs,and reporting to external regulators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Downsizing occurs in which phase of the human resource management process?

Accepted Answer

A) First. 
B) Second. 
C) Third. 
D) Fourth. 
A) First. 
B) Second. 
C) Third. 
D) Fourth.

A job description is ________.

A(n)________ selection device shows a clear link between test performance and job performance.

In a short essay,discuss off-the-job training methods.

Prior to setting up the interviews for the executive position,Frances spent a great deal of time analysing the position and determining what skills,attitudes and actions it would require.This lengthy review is called a ________.

Interviews are valid predictors of success in the workplace if ________.

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

Using individual ranking as an employee appraisal device,two employees might be named 'best' in the group.

All of the following describe ways an organisation can ensure workplace health and safety EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is NOT a voluntary form of downsizing?

In a short essay,discuss the interview as a selection device for HRM.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that managers put a lot of importance into developing a good compensation system?

A key goal of compensation administration is to create a cost-effective system that will provide incentive for employees.

Firing,layoffs,and early retirements are the only three downsizing options.

The best way to measure the effectiveness of job training is to find out how stressful the process was for trainees.

As one of his first tasks in a new job,Steve's boss asks him to develop a database that lists the educational level,special capabilities and specialised skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a ________.

Most companies vary the payment of benefits according to how well employees perform.

A disadvantage of a written essay for employee appraisal is that it tends to be biased by ________.

Job referrals are generally not a good method for improving workplace diversity.

Employment planning includes three steps: assessing current human resources needs,developing a plan to meet those needs,and reporting to external regulators.

Downsizing occurs in which phase of the human resource management process?

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 6: Managing Human Resources

A job description is ________.

A(n)________ selection device shows a clear link between test performance and job performance.

In a short essay,discuss off-the-job training methods.

Prior to setting up the interviews for the executive position,Frances spent a great deal of time analysing the position and determining what skills,attitudes and actions it would require.This lengthy review is called a ________.

Interviews are valid predictors of success in the workplace if ________.

A selection device is valid if it can be proven to accurately measure the abilities of job applicants.

Using individual ranking as an employee appraisal device,two employees might be named 'best' in the group.

All of the following describe ways an organisation can ensure workplace health and safety EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is NOT a voluntary form of downsizing?

In a short essay,discuss the interview as a selection device for HRM.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that managers put a lot of importance into developing a good compensation system?

A key goal of compensation administration is to create a cost-effective system that will provide incentive for employees.

Firing,layoffs,and early retirements are the only three downsizing options.

The best way to measure the effectiveness of job training is to find out how stressful the process was for trainees.

As one of his first tasks in a new job,Steve's boss asks him to develop a database that lists the educational level,special capabilities and specialised skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a ________.

Most companies vary the payment of benefits according to how well employees perform.

A disadvantage of a written essay for employee appraisal is that it tends to be biased by ________.

Job referrals are generally not a good method for improving workplace diversity.

Employment planning includes three steps: assessing current human resources needs,developing a plan to meet those needs,and reporting to external regulators.

Downsizing occurs in which phase of the human resource management process?

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters