Question 1

So far,the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries has only had a significant impact on poorly educated,low-skill workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Contingent workers are likely to be most important to firms with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) stable markets that don't expect to grow significantly over the next few years 
B) prospects for steady, long-term growth resulting in the need to build a highly trained and committed workforce 
C) a need to fill highly technical jobs 
D) highly seasonal demand for their goods and services

Question 3

On-the-job training is usually an effective first stage in the training of workers hired to perform complex and challenging jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the five steps of the selection process that results in a new hire,and explain why the selection process is important to the human resource management recruitment process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the five steps of the selection...

Question 5

In today's economy,who most desires flexibility in work schedules?

Accepted Answer

A) mainly young women 
B) both men and women across all ages 
C) mainly older men 
D) mainly older workers (both men and women)

Question 6

Probationary periods are only necessary for younger,less experienced workers about whom the employer has strong reservations as to whether or not the newly hired worker has the ability to perform the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List five reasons why effective training can contribute to a firm's competitive edge and to its healthy bottom line.List and describe two specific examples of training and development programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List five reasons why effective training can...

Question 8

A firm that wants to tap new ideas and fresh perspectives is likely to find an internal recruitment approach to be the best way to fill positions that come open.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the primary goal of most employment legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) to protect employees from unfair practices by employers 
B) to give employers an incentive to hire more workers 
C) to prevent the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries 
D) to ensure that all workers receive a living wage

Question 10

Because they recognize that many in the baby boom generation are reaching retirement age,most firms now have extensive programs in place to try to retain their older workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To fill in workload gaps during high production times,companies often use which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) contingent workers 
B) women workers 
C) disabled workers 
D) young workers

Question 12

Flextime is a scheduling option that allows workers to choose when they start and finish their workday,as long as they complete the required number of hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the advantages of hiring younger workers is that they tend to have a strong sense of loyalty and commitment to the organizations they join,which pays off in terms of lower worker turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Human resource managers must maintain awareness of the latest government legislation that impacts HR management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A job description defines the specific qualifications necessary to hold a particular position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following do businesses use to develop leadership skills within the company?

Accepted Answer

A) management development 
B) flextime 
C) job specifications 
D) on-the-job training

Question 17

Which of the following provides a simple indication of whether senior management values the contributions of the HR department?

Accepted Answer

A) The HR department is listed as a line item on the budget. 
B) The HR department is listed as a line department instead of a staff department on the organization chart. 
C) The HR department has offices near the vice president for strategic planning. 
D) The HR department reports to the CEO.

Question 18

Daria is a human resource manager at a large corporation.In this position,her primary responsibility is likely to find ways to minimize her company's total expenditures on labour,including the costs involved in wages,salaries,benefits,recruitment,and training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Compare the pros and cons of the internal and external recruitment of human resources.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

James Greer is a 57-year-old accountant who has worked for the same large firm for almost 30 years.His yearly evaluations always show high performance.Despite this,his young new boss recently called him into his office and let him know that his last day of work will be at the end of the month,explaining that he preferred to work with employees closer to his own age.James noted that the firm posted increased profits this past year and viewed his boss's actions as unfair,so he decided to make an appointment with the HR director.What would the HR director most likely tell James?

Accepted Answer

A) The new boss was out of line because under the Fair Labour Standards Act any age-related layoffs require that the employees be given at least six months notice. 
B) The new boss should probably have used "softer words" when letting him know, but the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission almost always supports the employer's right to hire and fire whomever they want. 
C) The new boss was out of line because federal law prevents employers from discriminating against workers because of age on the basis of hiring, firing, compensation, and other conditions of employment. 
D) The new boss has every right to hire whomever he wants to work in his department, but that federal law requires the firm to offer James employment in other departments if any are available for which he is qualified.

Exam 14: Human Resource Management: Building a Top-Quality Workforce

So far,the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries has only had a significant impact on poorly educated,low-skill workers.

Contingent workers are likely to be most important to firms with which of the following?

On-the-job training is usually an effective first stage in the training of workers hired to perform complex and challenging jobs.

Describe the five steps of the selection process that results in a new hire,and explain why the selection process is important to the human resource management recruitment process.

In today's economy,who most desires flexibility in work schedules?

Probationary periods are only necessary for younger,less experienced workers about whom the employer has strong reservations as to whether or not the newly hired worker has the ability to perform the job.

List five reasons why effective training can contribute to a firm's competitive edge and to its healthy bottom line.List and describe two specific examples of training and development programs.

A firm that wants to tap new ideas and fresh perspectives is likely to find an internal recruitment approach to be the best way to fill positions that come open.

What is the primary goal of most employment legislation?

Because they recognize that many in the baby boom generation are reaching retirement age,most firms now have extensive programs in place to try to retain their older workers.

To fill in workload gaps during high production times,companies often use which of the following?

Flextime is a scheduling option that allows workers to choose when they start and finish their workday,as long as they complete the required number of hours.

One of the advantages of hiring younger workers is that they tend to have a strong sense of loyalty and commitment to the organizations they join,which pays off in terms of lower worker turnover.

Human resource managers must maintain awareness of the latest government legislation that impacts HR management.

A job description defines the specific qualifications necessary to hold a particular position.

Which of the following do businesses use to develop leadership skills within the company?

Which of the following provides a simple indication of whether senior management values the contributions of the HR department?

Daria is a human resource manager at a large corporation.In this position,her primary responsibility is likely to find ways to minimize her company's total expenditures on labour,including the costs involved in wages,salaries,benefits,recruitment,and training.

Compare the pros and cons of the internal and external recruitment of human resources.