Exam 12: Managing Human Resources

In which one of the following decruitment methods does an organization refrain from filling the openings created by voluntary resignations or normal retirements of its employees?

Successful orientation results in which one of the following outcomes?

In Germany and most of western Europe, the two most common forms of representative participation are ________.

An organization that wants to have high-performance work practices should discourage self-managed teams and decentralized decision making.

Larry is in charge of recruitment for entry-level positions at Merlin Infosystems. He believes that job interviews should include a realistic job preview. Which one of the following is Larry likely to do during job interviews?

Wayne hosts his first regional sales meeting during which he meets individually with his employees and shows them a chart of their sales numbers for each month compared to their budgeted quota for the year to date. Additionally, Wayne and each employee set mutually agreed-upon budget goals for the remaining six months of the fiscal year. Wade is utilizing the ________ method of performance appraisal.

John received a raise as a result of his last performance appraisal. He is active on three teams and is given authority to make decisions regarding his job responsibilities. John's employer is using ________.

When Fletcher lost his job as a result of a downsizing, his health coverage was discontinued even though he was willing to pay for it. Which of the following Acts can Fletcher cite in his efforts to have his health coverage benefits restored?

Assessment centers are best used to select ________.

A new tool called ________ is used to measure such outcomes as employee retention, number of promotions, and number of first-year hires who enter high-potential training programs.

A ________ system rewards employees for the job competencies they demonstrate.

A ________ selection device indicates that the device measures the same thing consistently.

Employers are changing from traditional to defined contribution plans as a cost-cutting measure.

The two types of orientations are ________.

The first phase of the human resource management process involves ________.

In Germany, ________ are groups of nominated or elected employees who must be consulted when management makes decisions involving personnel.

Which of the following is most likely to be included in family-friendly benefits provided by organizations?

The Civil Rights Act, Title VII, prohibits discrimination of employees who are above 40 years of age.

Discuss three reasons managing human resources effectively is important.

Future HR needs are determined by the organization's current level of production and the popularity of its products.