Question 1

An________ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An________ typically lists job duties as well...

Question 2

________means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

Accepted Answer

A)  Managing diversity 
B)  Maxi-Min approach 
C)  Managing differentiation 
D)  Advantageous approach 
E)  Maximum benefit approach 
A)  Managing diversity 
B)  Maxi-Min approach 
C)  Managing differentiation 
D)  Advantageous approach 
E)  Maximum benefit approach

Question 3

A type of rating error that occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions regardless of his or her performance on individual ones refers to the halo effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized 
B)  Inappropriate/offensive 
C)  Sexual crimes 
D)  Solicitation with promise of reward 
E)  Coercion with threat of punishment 
A)  Generalized 
B)  Inappropriate/offensive 
C)  Sexual crimes 
D)  Solicitation with promise of reward 
E)  Coercion with threat of punishment

Question 5

Which of the following is a recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reality check 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Realistic job preview 
D)  Employment-at-will 
E)  Chart selection approach 
A)  Reality check 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Realistic job preview 
D)  Employment-at-will 
E)  Chart selection approach

Question 6

________reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnorelativism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Regiocentrism 
A)  Ethnorelativism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Regiocentrism

Question 7

Wage and salary surveys show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
E)  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972 
A)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
E)  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972

Question 10

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning, choosing recruiting sources, and selecting the candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List the most frequently used selection devices.

Accepted Answer

The most frequently used selec

Question 12

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

The four steps are 1) human re

Question 14

________is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnorelativism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Monoculture 
A)  Ethnorelativism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Monoculture

Question 15

On employee applications and during interviews, it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  race or color of skin. 
B)  if the applicant is over 18. 
C)  if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. 
D)  prior work experience. 
E)  if the applicant has a legal right to work in the United States. 
A)  race or color of skin. 
B)  if the applicant is over 18. 
C)  if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. 
D)  prior work experience. 
E)  if the applicant has a legal right to work in the United States.

Question 16

Training is typically used to refer to teaching people how to perform tasks related to their present jobs, while development means teaching people broader skills that are not only useful in their present jobs but also prepare them for greater responsibilities in future jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a device for collecting information about an applicant's education, previous job experience, and other background characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employment test 
B)  An assessment center 
C)  An application form 
D)  An affirmative action form 
E)  A privacy form 
A)  An employment test 
B)  An assessment center 
C)  An application form 
D)  An affirmative action form 
E)  A privacy form

Question 18

________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 children...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Spotlight on Skills in chapter 9, which of the following would improve your chances of getting the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talking too much 
B)  Turning questions into conversations 
C)  Failing to effectively close 
D)  Stretching the truth 
E)  Making a fashion statement 
A)  Talking too much 
B)  Turning questions into conversations 
C)  Failing to effectively close 
D)  Stretching the truth 
E)  Making a fashion statement

An________ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

________means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

A type of rating error that occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions regardless of his or her performance on individual ones refers to the halo effect.

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

Which of the following is a recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization?

________reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Wage and salary surveys show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning, choosing recruiting sources, and selecting the candidate.

List the most frequently used selection devices.

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

________is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

On employee applications and during interviews, it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT:

Training is typically used to refer to teaching people how to perform tasks related to their present jobs, while development means teaching people broader skills that are not only useful in their present jobs but also prepare them for greater responsibilities in future jobs.

Which of the following is a device for collecting information about an applicant's education, previous job experience, and other background characteristics?

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

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

According to Spotlight on Skills in chapter 9, which of the following would improve your chances of getting the job?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters

Exam 9: Managing Human Resources and Diversity

An________ typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular job.

________means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

A type of rating error that occurs when an employee receives the same rating on all dimensions regardless of his or her performance on individual ones refers to the halo effect.

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

Which of the following is a recruiting approach that gives applicants all pertinent and realistic information about the job and the organization?

________reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Wage and salary surveys show what other organizations pay incumbents in jobs that match a sample of "key" jobs selected by the organization.

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?

The first three steps involved in attracting an effective work force are HR planning, choosing recruiting sources, and selecting the candidate.

List the most frequently used selection devices.

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

List the four steps in attracting an effective workforce.

________is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

On employee applications and during interviews, it is appropriate to ask all of the following EXCEPT:

Training is typically used to refer to teaching people how to perform tasks related to their present jobs, while development means teaching people broader skills that are not only useful in their present jobs but also prepare them for greater responsibilities in future jobs.

Which of the following is a device for collecting information about an applicant's education, previous job experience, and other background characteristics?

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

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

According to Spotlight on Skills in chapter 9, which of the following would improve your chances of getting the job?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters