Question 1

Which of the following occurs first in an employment planning process?

Accepted Answer

A) human resource inventory 
B) job specification 
C) performance-simulation test 
D) job analysis 
A) human resource inventory 
B) job specification 
C) performance-simulation test 
D) job analysis

Question 2

All of the following are advantages of a graphic rating scale for employee evaluation EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) easy to draw conclusions from and summarise 
B) not time-consuming 
C) provides objective quantitative data that can be analysed in a variety of ways 
D) all of the above 
A) easy to draw conclusions from and summarise 
B) not time-consuming 
C) provides objective quantitative data that can be analysed in a variety of ways 
D) all of the above

Question 3

In an assessment centre,an applicant for an engineering job might ________.

Accepted Answer

A) be interviewed by fellow employees 
B) be interviewed by her prospective boss 
C) be given an engineering problem to solve 
D) take technical written tests 
A) be interviewed by fellow employees 
B) be interviewed by her prospective boss 
C) be given an engineering problem to solve 
D) take technical written tests

Question 4

To find out more about a job with a title of 'assistant media buyer',you would find this to be most helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) Job listing. 
B) Job specification. 
C) Job title. 
D) Job description. 
A) Job listing. 
B) Job specification. 
C) Job title. 
D) Job description.

Question 5

Few people are ever selected for a job without which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Taking a written test. 
B) Taking a physical test. 
C) Taking a performance-simulation test. 
D) Undergoing an interview. 
A) Taking a written test. 
B) Taking a physical test. 
C) Taking a performance-simulation test. 
D) Undergoing an interview.

Question 6

Which of the following reasons describes the need for workplace health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A) Lower insurance and compensation cost. 
B) Less damage to plant and equipment. 
C) Higher productivity. 
D) Higher absenteeism rate. 
A) Lower insurance and compensation cost. 
B) Less damage to plant and equipment. 
C) Higher productivity. 
D) Higher absenteeism rate.

Question 7

The most important environmental force that affects HRM is the legal environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a sign to look for in a successful orientation process?

Accepted Answer

A) The new employee is less likely to resign. 
B) The new employee clearly exceeds all productivity goals for her work unit. 
C) The new employee feels comfortable. 
D) The new employee does not perform poorly. 
A) The new employee is less likely to resign. 
B) The new employee clearly exceeds all productivity goals for her work unit. 
C) The new employee feels comfortable. 
D) The new employee does not perform poorly.

Question 9

The ________ establishes a legal requirement for organisations to minimise the risk of accident,injury or disease to anyone associated with the work process.

Accepted Answer

A) Equal Employment Opportunity Act 
B) Fair Work Act 
C) Work Health Safety Act 
D) Crimes Act 
A) Equal Employment Opportunity Act 
B) Fair Work Act 
C) Work Health Safety Act 
D) Crimes Act

Question 10

Which legislation deals with issues such as race,age,sex and colour?

Accepted Answer

A) Sex Discrimination Act. 
B) Privacy Act. 
C) Equal Employment Opportunity Act. 
D) Fair Work Act. 
A) Sex Discrimination Act. 
B) Privacy Act. 
C) Equal Employment Opportunity Act. 
D) Fair Work Act.

Question 11

How effective are behavioural interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Nearly eight times as effective as ordinary interviews. 
B) No more effective than other interviews. 
C) Less effective than other interviews. 
D) Twice as ineffective as ordinary interviews. 
A) Nearly eight times as effective as ordinary interviews. 
B) No more effective than other interviews. 
C) Less effective than other interviews. 
D) Twice as ineffective as ordinary interviews.

Question 12

Why do managers often offer counselling to underperforming employees rather than just fire them?

Accepted Answer

A) To avoid unsettling other employees. 
B) To give the organisation a favourable image. 
C) To avoid the cost of replacing the employee. 
D) To avoid discord. 
A) To avoid unsettling other employees. 
B) To give the organisation a favourable image. 
C) To avoid the cost of replacing the employee. 
D) To avoid discord.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Training can be either on the job or off

Question 14

Advertisements have not been shown to be the most effective method for attracting the best applicants for jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

For the most part,________ are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.

Accepted Answer

A) most managers 
B) all managers 
C) some managers 
D) very few managers 
A) most managers 
B) all managers 
C) some managers 
D) very few managers

Question 16

Human resource management involves training,motivating and retaining competent employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Written tests fell into disfavour in the late 1960s and are now rarely used in the selection process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) locating,identifying and attracting capable applicants 
B) assessing the national,international and local labour market 
C) hiring from inside the organisation 
D) hiring from outside the organisation 
A) locating,identifying and attracting capable applicants 
B) assessing the national,international and local labour market 
C) hiring from inside the organisation 
D) hiring from outside the organisation

Question 19

Employee referrals are usually reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Typical types of written tests include t

Which of the following occurs first in an employment planning process?

All of the following are advantages of a graphic rating scale for employee evaluation EXCEPT ________.

In an assessment centre,an applicant for an engineering job might ________.

To find out more about a job with a title of 'assistant media buyer',you would find this to be most helpful.

Few people are ever selected for a job without which of the following?

Which of the following reasons describes the need for workplace health and safety?

The most important environmental force that affects HRM is the legal environment.

Which of the following is NOT a sign to look for in a successful orientation process?

The ________ establishes a legal requirement for organisations to minimise the risk of accident,injury or disease to anyone associated with the work process.

Which legislation deals with issues such as race,age,sex and colour?

How effective are behavioural interviews?

Why do managers often offer counselling to underperforming employees rather than just fire them?

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

Advertisements have not been shown to be the most effective method for attracting the best applicants for jobs.

For the most part,________ are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.

Human resource management involves training,motivating and retaining competent employees.

Written tests fell into disfavour in the late 1960s and are now rarely used in the selection process.

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Employee referrals are usually reliable.

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

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

Which of the following occurs first in an employment planning process?

All of the following are advantages of a graphic rating scale for employee evaluation EXCEPT ________.

In an assessment centre,an applicant for an engineering job might ________.

To find out more about a job with a title of 'assistant media buyer',you would find this to be most helpful.

Few people are ever selected for a job without which of the following?

Which of the following reasons describes the need for workplace health and safety?

The most important environmental force that affects HRM is the legal environment.

Which of the following is NOT a sign to look for in a successful orientation process?

The ________ establishes a legal requirement for organisations to minimise the risk of accident,injury or disease to anyone associated with the work process.

Which legislation deals with issues such as race,age,sex and colour?

How effective are behavioural interviews?

Why do managers often offer counselling to underperforming employees rather than just fire them?

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

Advertisements have not been shown to be the most effective method for attracting the best applicants for jobs.

For the most part,________ are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.

Human resource management involves training,motivating and retaining competent employees.

Written tests fell into disfavour in the late 1960s and are now rarely used in the selection process.

Recruitment is the process of ________.

Employee referrals are usually reliable.

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

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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