Question 1

To help survivors of downsizing cope with the stress, managers provide ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  outplacement assistance 
B)  severance pay 
C)  job search assistance 
D)  employee counseling 
A)  outplacement assistance 
B)  severance pay 
C)  job search assistance 
D)  employee counseling

Question 2

________ are a temporary involuntary termination that can last from a few weeks to several years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Layoffs 
B)  Attritions 
C)  Discharges 
D)  Retirements 
A)  Layoffs 
B)  Attritions 
C)  Discharges 
D)  Retirements

Question 3

________ involves predicting which applicants will be successful if hired.

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection 
B)  Recruitment 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Decruitment 
A)  Selection 
B)  Recruitment 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Decruitment

Question 4

Discuss the various traditional and technology-based training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

Accepted Answer

The various traditional training methods

Question 5

Which one of the following performance appraisal methods is a combination of elements from the critical incident method and the graphic rating scale method?

Accepted Answer

A)  multiperson comparison 
B)  360-degree appraisal 
C)  management by objective 
D)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
A)  multiperson comparison 
B)  360-degree appraisal 
C)  management by objective 
D)  behaviorally anchored rating scale

Question 6

When Beverly administers the math test to accounting clerk candidates, the average score is 65%. But when Carol administers the same test, the score average is 83%. What does this indicate about the test?

Accepted Answer

A)  The test is valid. 
B)  The test is unreliable. 
C)  The test is poorly constructed. 
D)  The test is reliable 
A)  The test is valid. 
B)  The test is unreliable. 
C)  The test is poorly constructed. 
D)  The test is reliable

Question 7

The top management of the company asks Earl to make use of a rating scale that will rate the employees' actual job behaviors. The managers are asking Steve to use a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  360-degree feedback 
B)  management by objective method 
C)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  graphic rating scale 
A)  360-degree feedback 
B)  management by objective method 
C)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
D)  graphic rating scale

Question 8

During an economic recession, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  human resources managers find it more difficult to replace employees 
B)  more qualified candidates are available to fill fewer open positions 
C)  candidates face less competition for open positions 
D)  candidates expect better benefits and pensions 
A)  human resources managers find it more difficult to replace employees 
B)  more qualified candidates are available to fill fewer open positions 
C)  candidates face less competition for open positions 
D)  candidates expect better benefits and pensions

Question 9

The final three activities of the human resource management process ensure ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  that the organization retains competent and high-performing employees 
B)  that the organization selects and trains competent employees 
C)  the best compensation packages for the new hires 
D)  that employees are continuously provided with up-to-date knowledge and skills 
A)  that the organization retains competent and high-performing employees 
B)  that the organization selects and trains competent employees 
C)  the best compensation packages for the new hires 
D)  that employees are continuously provided with up-to-date knowledge and skills

Question 10

A ________ is a method of performance appraisal by which each employee is rated in comparison to other employees in his work group.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiperson comparison 
B)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
C)  critical incident 
D)  graphic rating scale 
A)  multiperson comparison 
B)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
C)  critical incident 
D)  graphic rating scale

Question 11

If human resource planning shows a surplus of employees, management can reduce the organization's workforce through ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recruitment 
B)  decruitment 
C)  increased workweeks 
D)  reduced job sharing 
A)  recruitment 
B)  decruitment 
C)  increased workweeks 
D)  reduced job sharing

Question 12

Which one of the following Acts prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
B)  Civil Rights Act, Title VII 
C)  Equal Pay Act 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
A)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
B)  Civil Rights Act, Title VII 
C)  Equal Pay Act 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Act

Question 13

Job rotation allows employees to work at different jobs in a particular area, thereby giving them exposure to a variety of tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A ________ selection device is characterized by a proven relationship between the selection device and some relevant job selection criterion.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  reliable 
D)  valid 
A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  reliable 
D)  valid

Question 15

A disadvantage of using professional recruiting organizations is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  that they generate many unqualified candidates 
B)  their limited commitment to specific companies 
C)  that they can only be used for entry-level positions 
D)  that they do not increase the diversity and mix of employees 
A)  that they generate many unqualified candidates 
B)  their limited commitment to specific companies 
C)  that they can only be used for entry-level positions 
D)  that they do not increase the diversity and mix of employees

Question 16

Discuss the two purposes of human resource planning.

Accepted Answer

Human resource (HR) planning is the proc

Question 17

Which of the following methods of performance appraisal allows the evaluator to focus on vital behaviors that separate effective work performance from ineffective work performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
B)  written essay 
C)  critical incident 
D)  graphic rating scale 
A)  behaviorally anchored rating scale 
B)  written essay 
C)  critical incident 
D)  graphic rating scale

Question 18

Managers begin human resource planning by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  locating capable applicants 
B)  inventorying current employees 
C)  job analysis 
D)  forecasting sales 
A)  locating capable applicants 
B)  inventorying current employees 
C)  job analysis 
D)  forecasting sales

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly defined job assignments 
B)  centralized decision making 
C)  skill-based compensation 
D)  self-managed teams 
A)  clearly defined job assignments 
B)  centralized decision making 
C)  skill-based compensation 
D)  self-managed teams

Question 20

Giving negative information about the organization to prospective candidates is not a good idea because it puts the company in a bad light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To help survivors of downsizing cope with the stress, managers provide ________.

________ are a temporary involuntary termination that can last from a few weeks to several years.

________ involves predicting which applicants will be successful if hired.

Discuss the various traditional and technology-based training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

Which one of the following performance appraisal methods is a combination of elements from the critical incident method and the graphic rating scale method?

When Beverly administers the math test to accounting clerk candidates, the average score is 65%. But when Carol administers the same test, the score average is 83%. What does this indicate about the test?

The top management of the company asks Earl to make use of a rating scale that will rate the employees' actual job behaviors. The managers are asking Steve to use a ________.

During an economic recession, ________.

The final three activities of the human resource management process ensure ________.

A ________ is a method of performance appraisal by which each employee is rated in comparison to other employees in his work group.

If human resource planning shows a surplus of employees, management can reduce the organization's workforce through ________.

Which one of the following Acts prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disabilities?

Job rotation allows employees to work at different jobs in a particular area, thereby giving them exposure to a variety of tasks.

A ________ selection device is characterized by a proven relationship between the selection device and some relevant job selection criterion.

A disadvantage of using professional recruiting organizations is ________.

Discuss the two purposes of human resource planning.

Which of the following methods of performance appraisal allows the evaluator to focus on vital behaviors that separate effective work performance from ineffective work performance?

Managers begin human resource planning by ________.

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

Giving negative information about the organization to prospective candidates is not a good idea because it puts the company in a bad light.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 12: Managing Human Resources

To help survivors of downsizing cope with the stress, managers provide ________.

________ are a temporary involuntary termination that can last from a few weeks to several years.

________ involves predicting which applicants will be successful if hired.

Discuss the various traditional and technology-based training methods that managers use to improve employee skill sets.

Which one of the following performance appraisal methods is a combination of elements from the critical incident method and the graphic rating scale method?

When Beverly administers the math test to accounting clerk candidates, the average score is 65%. But when Carol administers the same test, the score average is 83%. What does this indicate about the test?

The top management of the company asks Earl to make use of a rating scale that will rate the employees' actual job behaviors. The managers are asking Steve to use a ________.

During an economic recession, ________.

The final three activities of the human resource management process ensure ________.

A ________ is a method of performance appraisal by which each employee is rated in comparison to other employees in his work group.

If human resource planning shows a surplus of employees, management can reduce the organization's workforce through ________.

Which one of the following Acts prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disabilities?

Job rotation allows employees to work at different jobs in a particular area, thereby giving them exposure to a variety of tasks.

A ________ selection device is characterized by a proven relationship between the selection device and some relevant job selection criterion.

A disadvantage of using professional recruiting organizations is ________.

Discuss the two purposes of human resource planning.

Which of the following methods of performance appraisal allows the evaluator to focus on vital behaviors that separate effective work performance from ineffective work performance?

Managers begin human resource planning by ________.

Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?

Giving negative information about the organization to prospective candidates is not a good idea because it puts the company in a bad light.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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