Question 1

Which of the following is an example of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) a gymnasium that operates exclusively for women 
B) a religious cult 
C) a secular society 
D) all of these 
A) a gymnasium that operates exclusively for women 
B) a religious cult 
C) a secular society 
D) all of these

Question 2

An organization that acknowledges same-sex partners in their employee medical and dental insurance can be said to be accounting for ______ diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) sexual 
B) geographic 
C) gender 
D) cultural 
A) sexual 
B) geographic 
C) gender 
D) cultural

Question 3

According to your textbook,what is one of the biggest challenges facing the union movement in the industrialized world?

Accepted Answer

A) It is full of communists. 
B) Its membership is growing too quickly. 
C) Its members are too violent in protests. 
D) Its membership is declining. 
A) It is full of communists. 
B) Its membership is growing too quickly. 
C) Its members are too violent in protests. 
D) Its membership is declining.

Question 4

According to your textbook,what is one of the concerns of using tests and measures in the human resource selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) The tests don't measure anything that correlates to performance of tasks at work. 
B) Some tests can be discriminatory and a basis for litigation due to their cultural bias. 
C) Tests and measures are better than interview techniques. 
D) all of these 
A) The tests don't measure anything that correlates to performance of tasks at work. 
B) Some tests can be discriminatory and a basis for litigation due to their cultural bias. 
C) Tests and measures are better than interview techniques. 
D) all of these

Question 5

Which of the following HR implications can be associated with Generation Y employees?

Accepted Answer

A) HR managers will need to tend to succession planning to cope with the impending retirements of Generation Y. 
B) HR managers will need to develop strategies and policies that attract and maintain Generation Y employees. 
C) HR managers must ensure policies and practices live up to the expectations of the overly cynical Generation Y. 
D) all of these 
A) HR managers will need to tend to succession planning to cope with the impending retirements of Generation Y. 
B) HR managers will need to develop strategies and policies that attract and maintain Generation Y employees. 
C) HR managers must ensure policies and practices live up to the expectations of the overly cynical Generation Y. 
D) all of these

Question 6

What does Professor of HR,Edward E.Lawler III,refer to when he says HR strategies should be designed to retain talent by rewarding ongoing performance and skill development aligned to business strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) basic HR function 
B) virtuous spirals 
C) the elevator effect 
D) new-age HR 
A) basic HR function 
B) virtuous spirals 
C) the elevator effect 
D) new-age HR

Question 7

Define and explain in detail the core human resource functions.

Accepted Answer

A competent answer will cover each of th

Question 8

According to your textbook,what is one of the concerns of using tests and measures in the human resource selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) Tests and measures are too costly and take too long so are not worth the time and effort. 
B) Tests and measures allow discrimination against people who refuse to complete them. 
C) Tests and measures raise serious ethical issues relating to people's privacy. 
D) all of these 
A) Tests and measures are too costly and take too long so are not worth the time and effort. 
B) Tests and measures allow discrimination against people who refuse to complete them. 
C) Tests and measures raise serious ethical issues relating to people's privacy. 
D) all of these

Question 9

Compare and contrast collective and individual agreements.

Accepted Answer

A competent answer will explain the main

Question 10

Typically,which generation was born between the 1940s and 1960s and tends to own their own home,have high incomes,but can be resistant to change and differences of opinion?

Accepted Answer

A) Generation Y 
B) Baby Boomers 
C) Generation X 
D) Naughties 
A) Generation Y 
B) Baby Boomers 
C) Generation X 
D) Naughties

Question 11

What is an important issue to remember in the recruitment stage?

Accepted Answer

A) that the selection criteria attract the most suitable and desirable applicants for the job 
B) that applicants are provided with a realistic job preview 
C) that the appropriate media are used for the recruitment drive 
D) all of these 
A) that the selection criteria attract the most suitable and desirable applicants for the job 
B) that applicants are provided with a realistic job preview 
C) that the appropriate media are used for the recruitment drive 
D) all of these

Question 12

Which of the following HR implications emerge out of the Baby Boomer generation?

Accepted Answer

A) As Baby Boomers keep ageing they will put increasing demands on our healthcare system. 
B) Because of their technological savvy Baby Boomers will tend toward jobs with modern technologies. 
C) Baby Boomers will be more receptive to HR policies that have a positive benefit on their retirement. 
D) Baby Boomers complain a lot,so HR managers will have to be careful not to upset them. 
A) As Baby Boomers keep ageing they will put increasing demands on our healthcare system. 
B) Because of their technological savvy Baby Boomers will tend toward jobs with modern technologies. 
C) Baby Boomers will be more receptive to HR policies that have a positive benefit on their retirement. 
D) Baby Boomers complain a lot,so HR managers will have to be careful not to upset them.

Question 13

Explain the Scanlon method,developed by Joseph Scanlon in the 1940s.How has Ricardo Semler incorporated such ideas in his business?

Accepted Answer

Students should explain the Scanlon meth

Question 14

In your textbook,which one of the following is an extreme example of the recruitment and selection of applicants for a job?

Accepted Answer

A) SMS messaging applicant on a mobile or cell phone 
B) the show called The Apprentice 
C) multiple hurdles 
D) all of these 
A) SMS messaging applicant on a mobile or cell phone 
B) the show called The Apprentice 
C) multiple hurdles 
D) all of these

Question 15

Typically,which generation was born between the 1960s and 1980s,lived at times of high levels of unemployment and economic recession,and can be somewhat cynical?

Accepted Answer

A) Generation Y 
B) Baby Boomers 
C) Generation X 
D) Naughties 
A) Generation Y 
B) Baby Boomers 
C) Generation X 
D) Naughties

Question 16

According to your textbook,what does research on selection tools suggest?

Accepted Answer

A) that they rarely work and employers are better off using their formal and informal networks 
B) that when used appropriately multiple hurdles are more effective in selecting the most ideal candidate 
C) that there is no difference between randomly selecting a person and using selection tools 
D) that current selection tools such as tests and measurements are an absolute invasion of privacy and should be banned as a form of selection 
A) that they rarely work and employers are better off using their formal and informal networks 
B) that when used appropriately multiple hurdles are more effective in selecting the most ideal candidate 
C) that there is no difference between randomly selecting a person and using selection tools 
D) that current selection tools such as tests and measurements are an absolute invasion of privacy and should be banned as a form of selection

Question 17

______ represent interventionist ideologies inherent in unions in negotiating contracts between employers and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) Collective agreements 
B) Individual agreements 
A) Collective agreements 
B) Individual agreements

Question 18

Biofeedback,lie detection,the Big-Five personality factor,IQ,and tests of cognitive ability are all ______.

Accepted Answer

A) examples of invasions of privacy 
B) examples of self-discovery 
C) examples of the tests and measurement used by HR 
D) all of these 
A) examples of invasions of privacy 
B) examples of self-discovery 
C) examples of the tests and measurement used by HR 
D) all of these

Question 19

Which of the following statements is not true about strategic human resource management?

Accepted Answer

A) The core HR functions should be consistent with business strategy and objectives. 
B) The core HR functions can be transposed onto the formulation stage of business strategy to help the organization meet its strategic objectives. 
C) The core HR function should formulate and drive the business strategy. 
D) The core HR function can be transposed onto the implementation stage of business strategy. 
A) The core HR functions should be consistent with business strategy and objectives. 
B) The core HR functions can be transposed onto the formulation stage of business strategy to help the organization meet its strategic objectives. 
C) The core HR function should formulate and drive the business strategy. 
D) The core HR function can be transposed onto the implementation stage of business strategy.

Question 20

According to your textbook,often the ______ is the very first opportunity for an employee to demonstrate that he/she is a strong candidate for the vacant position.

Accepted Answer

A) interview 
B) job application 
C) follow-up letter 
D) all of these 
A) interview 
B) job application 
C) follow-up letter 
D) all of these

Which of the following is an example of diversity?

An organization that acknowledges same-sex partners in their employee medical and dental insurance can be said to be accounting for ______ diversity.

According to your textbook,what is one of the biggest challenges facing the union movement in the industrialized world?

According to your textbook,what is one of the concerns of using tests and measures in the human resource selection process?

Which of the following HR implications can be associated with Generation Y employees?

What does Professor of HR,Edward E.Lawler III,refer to when he says HR strategies should be designed to retain talent by rewarding ongoing performance and skill development aligned to business strategy?

Define and explain in detail the core human resource functions.

According to your textbook,what is one of the concerns of using tests and measures in the human resource selection process?

Compare and contrast collective and individual agreements.

Typically,which generation was born between the 1940s and 1960s and tends to own their own home,have high incomes,but can be resistant to change and differences of opinion?

What is an important issue to remember in the recruitment stage?

Which of the following HR implications emerge out of the Baby Boomer generation?

Explain the Scanlon method,developed by Joseph Scanlon in the 1940s.How has Ricardo Semler incorporated such ideas in his business?

In your textbook,which one of the following is an extreme example of the recruitment and selection of applicants for a job?

Typically,which generation was born between the 1960s and 1980s,lived at times of high levels of unemployment and economic recession,and can be somewhat cynical?

According to your textbook,what does research on selection tools suggest?

______ represent interventionist ideologies inherent in unions in negotiating contracts between employers and employees.

Biofeedback,lie detection,the Big-Five personality factor,IQ,and tests of cognitive ability are all ______.

Which of the following statements is not true about strategic human resource management?

According to your textbook,often the ______ is the very first opportunity for an employee to demonstrate that he/she is a strong candidate for the vacant position.

Managing and Organizations

Managing Individuals

Managing Teams and Groups

Managing Leading, coaching, and Motivating

Managing Cultures

Managing Conflict

Managing Power, politics and Decision-Making in Organizations

Managing Communication

Managing Knowledge and Learning

Managing Innovation and Change

Managing Social Responsibility Ethically

Managing Principles

Managing Organizational Design

Managing Globalization

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Exam 5: Managing Human Resources

Which of the following is an example of diversity?

An organization that acknowledges same-sex partners in their employee medical and dental insurance can be said to be accounting for ______ diversity.

According to your textbook,what is one of the biggest challenges facing the union movement in the industrialized world?

According to your textbook,what is one of the concerns of using tests and measures in the human resource selection process?

Which of the following HR implications can be associated with Generation Y employees?

What does Professor of HR,Edward E.Lawler III,refer to when he says HR strategies should be designed to retain talent by rewarding ongoing performance and skill development aligned to business strategy?

Define and explain in detail the core human resource functions.

According to your textbook,what is one of the concerns of using tests and measures in the human resource selection process?

Compare and contrast collective and individual agreements.

Typically,which generation was born between the 1940s and 1960s and tends to own their own home,have high incomes,but can be resistant to change and differences of opinion?

What is an important issue to remember in the recruitment stage?

Which of the following HR implications emerge out of the Baby Boomer generation?

Explain the Scanlon method,developed by Joseph Scanlon in the 1940s.How has Ricardo Semler incorporated such ideas in his business?

In your textbook,which one of the following is an extreme example of the recruitment and selection of applicants for a job?

Typically,which generation was born between the 1960s and 1980s,lived at times of high levels of unemployment and economic recession,and can be somewhat cynical?

According to your textbook,what does research on selection tools suggest?

______ represent interventionist ideologies inherent in unions in negotiating contracts between employers and employees.

Biofeedback,lie detection,the Big-Five personality factor,IQ,and tests of cognitive ability are all ______.

Which of the following statements is not true about strategic human resource management?

According to your textbook,often the ______ is the very first opportunity for an employee to demonstrate that he/she is a strong candidate for the vacant position.

Managing and Organizations

Managing Individuals

Managing Teams and Groups

Managing Leading, coaching, and Motivating

Managing Cultures

Managing Conflict

Managing Power, politics and Decision-Making in Organizations

Managing Communication

Managing Knowledge and Learning

Managing Innovation and Change

Managing Social Responsibility Ethically

Managing Principles

Managing Organizational Design

Managing Globalization

Filters