Question 1

Wage reopener clauses are not required by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain commonly offered benefits and identify at least two benefits that are mandated by the Federal government.

Accepted Answer

Benefits and compensation other than wag

Question 3

Which of the following outlines the duties of a job, its working conditions, and the tools, materials, and equipment used to perform it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job advertisement 
B)  Job specification 
C)  Job description 
D)  Job analysis 
E)  Job report 
A)  Job advertisement 
B)  Job specification 
C)  Job description 
D)  Job analysis 
E)  Job report

Question 4

Although millions of American workers still belong to unions, union membership as a percentage of the total workforce has steadily declined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a firm ends its fiscal year with profit, which plan can the firm use to distribute part of the excess to employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gainsharing plan 
B)  Profit-sharing plan 
C)  Cafeteria plan 
D)  Insurance plan 
E)  Salary-sharing plan 
A)  Gainsharing plan 
B)  Profit-sharing plan 
C)  Cafeteria plan 
D)  Insurance plan 
E)  Salary-sharing plan

Question 6

Which key piece of legislation made it illegal to discriminate in key areas of employment, including hiring, promotion, and compensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
E)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
E)  Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 7

When does the appraisal process begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the manager defines performance standards for an employee 
B)  After the manager observes the employee's performance 
C)  As soon as the employee begins working 
D)  When the employee leaves an organization 
E)  As soon as the employee requests direction 
A)  When the manager defines performance standards for an employee 
B)  After the manager observes the employee's performance 
C)  As soon as the employee begins working 
D)  When the employee leaves an organization 
E)  As soon as the employee requests direction

Question 8

What is another name given to human resource managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial managers 
B)  Personnel managers 
C)  Production managers 
D)  Accounting managers 
E)  Business development managers 
A)  Financial managers 
B)  Personnel managers 
C)  Production managers 
D)  Accounting managers 
E)  Business development managers

Question 9

Which alternative to striking encourages to work at a pace that results in significantly lower productivity for the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work slowdown 
B)  Lock out 
C)  Sickout 
D)  Picket 
E)  Boycott 
A)  Work slowdown 
B)  Lock out 
C)  Sickout 
D)  Picket 
E)  Boycott

Question 10

When selecting someone to hire, the first step in selection is usually asking the candidate to take a test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the two types of sexual harassment as defined by the courts?

Accepted Answer

In cases of quid pro quo harassment, the

Question 12

What is the total package that a firm offers employees in return for their labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wage 
B)  Salary 
C)  Benefits package 
D)  Compensation package 
E)  Retention plan 
A)  Wage 
B)  Salary 
C)  Benefits package 
D)  Compensation package 
E)  Retention plan

Question 13

Which of the following describes an organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human capital 
B)  Talent management 
C)  HR planning 
D)  Internal forecasting 
E)  Job descriptions 
A)  Human capital 
B)  Talent management 
C)  HR planning 
D)  Internal forecasting 
E)  Job descriptions

Question 14

Explain the difference between labor relations and a labor union.

Accepted Answer

Labor relations refers to the process of

Question 15

When a paycheck is calculated from the number of hours worked during the week times the hourly rate, what type of system is being used to pay employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gainsharing 
B)  Salary 
C)  Profit sharing 
D)  Wage 
E)  Incentive 
A)  Gainsharing 
B)  Salary 
C)  Profit sharing 
D)  Wage 
E)  Incentive

Question 16

Human resource managers need to forecast the internal and external supply of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A union can picket, boycott, or use a work slowdown to support strike efforts. Why would the union choose one of these over the other?

Accepted Answer

To support a strike, a union faced with

Question 18

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is the single most comprehensive piece of legislation regarding workplace safety and health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Replacement charts can be used to forecast the external supply of candidates for senior managerial positions in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

ERISA was designed to regulate how pension funds are invested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Wage reopener clauses are not required by law.

Explain commonly offered benefits and identify at least two benefits that are mandated by the Federal government.

Which of the following outlines the duties of a job, its working conditions, and the tools, materials, and equipment used to perform it?

Although millions of American workers still belong to unions, union membership as a percentage of the total workforce has steadily declined.

If a firm ends its fiscal year with profit, which plan can the firm use to distribute part of the excess to employees?

Which key piece of legislation made it illegal to discriminate in key areas of employment, including hiring, promotion, and compensation?

When does the appraisal process begin?

What is another name given to human resource managers?

Which alternative to striking encourages to work at a pace that results in significantly lower productivity for the organization?

When selecting someone to hire, the first step in selection is usually asking the candidate to take a test.

What are the two types of sexual harassment as defined by the courts?

What is the total package that a firm offers employees in return for their labor?

Which of the following describes an organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce?

Explain the difference between labor relations and a labor union.

When a paycheck is calculated from the number of hours worked during the week times the hourly rate, what type of system is being used to pay employees?

Human resource managers need to forecast the internal and external supply of employees.

A union can picket, boycott, or use a work slowdown to support strike efforts. Why would the union choose one of these over the other?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is the single most comprehensive piece of legislation regarding workplace safety and health.

Replacement charts can be used to forecast the external supply of candidates for senior managerial positions in the organization.

ERISA was designed to regulate how pension funds are invested.

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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

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The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

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Exam 10: Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Wage reopener clauses are not required by law.

Explain commonly offered benefits and identify at least two benefits that are mandated by the Federal government.

Which of the following outlines the duties of a job, its working conditions, and the tools, materials, and equipment used to perform it?

Although millions of American workers still belong to unions, union membership as a percentage of the total workforce has steadily declined.

If a firm ends its fiscal year with profit, which plan can the firm use to distribute part of the excess to employees?

Which key piece of legislation made it illegal to discriminate in key areas of employment, including hiring, promotion, and compensation?

When does the appraisal process begin?

What is another name given to human resource managers?

Which alternative to striking encourages to work at a pace that results in significantly lower productivity for the organization?

When selecting someone to hire, the first step in selection is usually asking the candidate to take a test.

What are the two types of sexual harassment as defined by the courts?

What is the total package that a firm offers employees in return for their labor?

Which of the following describes an organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce?

Explain the difference between labor relations and a labor union.

When a paycheck is calculated from the number of hours worked during the week times the hourly rate, what type of system is being used to pay employees?

Human resource managers need to forecast the internal and external supply of employees.

A union can picket, boycott, or use a work slowdown to support strike efforts. Why would the union choose one of these over the other?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is the single most comprehensive piece of legislation regarding workplace safety and health.

Replacement charts can be used to forecast the external supply of candidates for senior managerial positions in the organization.

ERISA was designed to regulate how pension funds are invested.

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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