Question 1

In spite of employment at will, employees may not be fired for filing workers' compensation claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What legal defense can an employer use when charged with using a pre-employment test that creates adverse impact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence that the test identifies those who are better able to do the job than others 
B)  Evidence that the employer sought out minorities 
C)  Evidence that the employer treated all employees the same 
D)  Evidence that the test included goals for underused groups 
E)  Evidence that the test identified how hiring goals will be met 
A)  Evidence that the test identifies those who are better able to do the job than others 
B)  Evidence that the employer sought out minorities 
C)  Evidence that the employer treated all employees the same 
D)  Evidence that the test included goals for underused groups 
E)  Evidence that the test identified how hiring goals will be met

Question 3

Discuss the strategic importance of human resources within an organization.

Accepted Answer

Human resources are critical for effecti

Question 4

What is the process by which union leaders and managers negotiate common terms and conditions of employment for the workers represented by unions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Striking 
B)  Picketing 
C)  Informational gathering 
D)  Collective bargaining 
E)  Compensation planning 
A)  Striking 
B)  Picketing 
C)  Informational gathering 
D)  Collective bargaining 
E)  Compensation planning

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993?

Accepted Answer

A)  To extend the length of maternity leaves 
B)  To allow employees to take a leave of absence with pay 
C)  To allow employees to take a leave of absence for family or medical emergencies or when a child is born 
D)  To increase the percentage of payroll spent on health care for workers 
E)  To ensure financial security for all employees, regardless of circumstance 
A)  To extend the length of maternity leaves 
B)  To allow employees to take a leave of absence with pay 
C)  To allow employees to take a leave of absence for family or medical emergencies or when a child is born 
D)  To increase the percentage of payroll spent on health care for workers 
E)  To ensure financial security for all employees, regardless of circumstance

Question 6

Which of the following types of training occurs while the employee is at his or her place of work?

Accepted Answer

A)  On-the-job training 
B)  Vestibule training 
C)  Off-site training 
D)  Incentive training 
E)  Remote training 
A)  On-the-job training 
B)  Vestibule training 
C)  Off-site training 
D)  Incentive training 
E)  Remote training

Question 7

The Patriot Act gives Human Resource Managers access to previously confidential personal information on employees, such as health and financial records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A systematic study of jobs within an organization is conducted through a job analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family and medical emergencies or when a child is born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Labor relations refers to the dealing with employees who are not represented by a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The best method of evaluating the success of training is to ask how the employees liked the training and which aspects they feel will be most relevant to their job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following contains information on each employee's education, skills, work experiences, and career aspirations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managerial grid 
B)  Employee information system 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Job specification 
E)  Labor forecast 
A)  Managerial grid 
B)  Employee information system 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Job specification 
E)  Labor forecast

Question 13

Which Act increased management rights when a union is attempting to organize a group within an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taft-Hartley 
B)  OSHA 
C)  Wagner Act 
D)  NLRA 
E)  ERISA 
A)  Taft-Hartley 
B)  OSHA 
C)  Wagner Act 
D)  NLRA 
E)  ERISA

Question 14

How does the EEOC define sexual harassment in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single off-color joke that makes a worker uncomfortable 
B)  Any unwelcomed sexual advances 
C)  Persistent sexual advances 
D)  Unwelcome sexual advances made only by members of the opposite sex 
E)  Behavior that is sexual in nature only when it is instigated by a supervisor 
A)  A single off-color joke that makes a worker uncomfortable 
B)  Any unwelcomed sexual advances 
C)  Persistent sexual advances 
D)  Unwelcome sexual advances made only by members of the opposite sex 
E)  Behavior that is sexual in nature only when it is instigated by a supervisor

Question 15

How do human resource managers use job analysis for human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

The basis for human resource planning is

Question 16

A departmental manager is meeting with each of his subordinates to discuss their performance over the past year. What process is he involved in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job description 
B)  Labor negotiations 
C)  Vestibule assessment 
D)  Performance appraisal 
E)  Financial remuneration 
A)  Job description 
B)  Labor negotiations 
C)  Vestibule assessment 
D)  Performance appraisal 
E)  Financial remuneration

Question 17

Employers may require an AIDS test as a condition of an offer of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Job analysis is the systematic analysis of jobs within an organization resulting in a job description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Some employers provide employees with a fixed dollar amount for benefits, allowing employees to choose between various health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and educational benefits. What is the name of this plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gainsharing 
B)  Profit-sharing 
C)  Cafeteria benefits 
D)  Equal employment 
E)  Retention benefits 
A)  Gainsharing 
B)  Profit-sharing 
C)  Cafeteria benefits 
D)  Equal employment 
E)  Retention benefits

Question 20

Talent management reflects the organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In spite of employment at will, employees may not be fired for filing workers' compensation claims.

What legal defense can an employer use when charged with using a pre-employment test that creates adverse impact?

Discuss the strategic importance of human resources within an organization.

What is the process by which union leaders and managers negotiate common terms and conditions of employment for the workers represented by unions?

What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993?

Which of the following types of training occurs while the employee is at his or her place of work?

The Patriot Act gives Human Resource Managers access to previously confidential personal information on employees, such as health and financial records.

A systematic study of jobs within an organization is conducted through a job analysis.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family and medical emergencies or when a child is born.

Labor relations refers to the dealing with employees who are not represented by a union.

The best method of evaluating the success of training is to ask how the employees liked the training and which aspects they feel will be most relevant to their job.

Which of the following contains information on each employee's education, skills, work experiences, and career aspirations?

Which Act increased management rights when a union is attempting to organize a group within an organization?

How does the EEOC define sexual harassment in the workplace?

How do human resource managers use job analysis for human resource planning?

A departmental manager is meeting with each of his subordinates to discuss their performance over the past year. What process is he involved in?

Employers may require an AIDS test as a condition of an offer of employment.

Job analysis is the systematic analysis of jobs within an organization resulting in a job description.

Some employers provide employees with a fixed dollar amount for benefits, allowing employees to choose between various health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and educational benefits. What is the name of this plan?

Talent management reflects the organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce.

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 10: Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

In spite of employment at will, employees may not be fired for filing workers' compensation claims.

What legal defense can an employer use when charged with using a pre-employment test that creates adverse impact?

Discuss the strategic importance of human resources within an organization.

What is the process by which union leaders and managers negotiate common terms and conditions of employment for the workers represented by unions?

What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993?

Which of the following types of training occurs while the employee is at his or her place of work?

The Patriot Act gives Human Resource Managers access to previously confidential personal information on employees, such as health and financial records.

A systematic study of jobs within an organization is conducted through a job analysis.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires employers to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family and medical emergencies or when a child is born.

Labor relations refers to the dealing with employees who are not represented by a union.

The best method of evaluating the success of training is to ask how the employees liked the training and which aspects they feel will be most relevant to their job.

Which of the following contains information on each employee's education, skills, work experiences, and career aspirations?

Which Act increased management rights when a union is attempting to organize a group within an organization?

How does the EEOC define sexual harassment in the workplace?

How do human resource managers use job analysis for human resource planning?

A departmental manager is meeting with each of his subordinates to discuss their performance over the past year. What process is he involved in?

Employers may require an AIDS test as a condition of an offer of employment.

Job analysis is the systematic analysis of jobs within an organization resulting in a job description.

Some employers provide employees with a fixed dollar amount for benefits, allowing employees to choose between various health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and educational benefits. What is the name of this plan?

Talent management reflects the organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce.

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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