Question 1

Sandra,a human resources manager at an advertising firm,is currently in the process of determining the value and worth of advertising executive positions within the agency.This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  compensation.
B)  rightsizing.
C)  wage and salary surveying.
D)  incentive pay.
E)  job evaluation. E

Question 2

Conolly Company uses internal recruiting whenever possible.This practice:

Accepted Answer

A)  costs more than external recruiting.
B)  decreases employee satisfaction.
C)  generates increased employee commitment.
D)  demotivates existing employee given limited socializing opportunities.
E)  gives employees an upper hand in negotiations. C

Question 3

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the hiring or promoting of applicants based on criteria that are not job relevant.Affirmative action is a policy requiring employers to take positive steps to guarantee equal employment opportunities for people within protected groups.

Question 4

Recruiters are now viewing the profiles and pictures of candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ implies that women's commitment to their...

Question 6

The Equal Pay Act prohibits differences in pay on account of race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits.
B)  Increased understanding of the marketplace.
C)  Better use of employee talent.
D)  Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits.
E)  Enhanced quality of team problem solving.

Question 8

Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?

Accepted Answer

A)  White
B)  African American
C)  Asian
D)  Hispanic
E)  Native American

Question 9

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is called a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A culture that accepts only one way...

Question 10

The systematic process of gathering and interpreting information about essential duties refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The systematic process of gathering and interpreting...

Question 11

A(n)_____,rather than promoting a product or service,promotes the organization as a great place to work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_____,rather than promoting a product or service,promotes...

Question 12

Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree feedback."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree...

Question 13

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that one's own group or...

Question 14

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Solicitation with the promise of reward is the highest level of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Artie's Pretzels is a small but well-known company that receives thousands of job applications every year,though it only fills about 50 positions annually.Company managers have learned that Artie's human resource practices are one of the driving factors that attract potential employees.Artie's Pretzels is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency employer.
B)  employer of options.
C)  employer of choice.
D)  employer of necessity.
E)  telecommuter-friendly employer.

Question 17

Most organizations that cut benefits during the recent recession plan to restore them in the near future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ is a psychological experience of a person who,usually engaged in a task,is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting he or she will not perform well on that task.

Accepted Answer

A)  Typecast threat
B)  Discriminatory threat
C)  Labeling
D)  Stereotype threat
E)  Classified threat

Question 19

_____ are people who work for an organization,but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are people who work for an...

Question 20

The _____ is developed from critical incidents pertaining to job performance.Each job performance scale is anchored with specific behavioral statements that describe varying degrees of performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is developed from critical incidents...

Exam 9: Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Sandra,a human resources manager at an advertising firm,is currently in the process of determining the value and worth of advertising executive positions within the agency.This is referred to as:

Conolly Company uses internal recruiting whenever possible.This practice:

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Recruiters are now viewing the profiles and pictures of candidates on social networking sites such as Facebook.

_____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

The Equal Pay Act prohibits differences in pay on account of race.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is called a(n)_____.

The systematic process of gathering and interpreting information about essential duties refers to _____.

A(n)_____,rather than promoting a product or service,promotes the organization as a great place to work.

Explain the appraisal process known as "360-degree feedback."

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as _____.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Solicitation with the promise of reward is the highest level of sexual harassment.

Most organizations that cut benefits during the recent recession plan to restore them in the near future.

_____ is a psychological experience of a person who,usually engaged in a task,is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting he or she will not perform well on that task.

_____ are people who work for an organization,but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

The _____ is developed from critical incidents pertaining to job performance.Each job performance scale is anchored with specific behavioral statements that describe varying degrees of performance.