Question 1

Reducing the labor supply within the organization includes downsizing and layoff activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the premise behind employee counseling?

Accepted Answer

A) It is beneficial to the employee. 
B) It is beneficial to stockholders. 
C) It is beneficial to the organization. 
D) It is beneficial to both the organization and the employee. 
A) It is beneficial to the employee. 
B) It is beneficial to stockholders. 
C) It is beneficial to the organization. 
D) It is beneficial to both the organization and the employee.

Question 3

The interview is most valid in determining an applicant's

Accepted Answer

A) productivity level. 
B) potential for turnover. 
C) promotional possibilities. 
D) level of motivation. 
A) productivity level. 
B) potential for turnover. 
C) promotional possibilities. 
D) level of motivation.

Question 4

To be effective, selection devices need to measure the same variable consistently. This is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) validity 
B) reliability 
C) recruitment 
D) reject errors 
A) validity 
B) reliability 
C) recruitment 
D) reject errors

Question 5

_________is the process of establishing performance standards and evaluating performance in order to arrive at objective human resource decisions, and to provide documentation to support personnel decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) Human resource management 
B) Performance management system 
C) Evaluation system 
D) Strategic human resource planning 
A) Human resource management 
B) Performance management system 
C) Evaluation system 
D) Strategic human resource planning

Question 6

Which of the following is not a major objective of the orientation process?

Accepted Answer

A) Complete all training required for the job. 
B) Reduce the initial anxiety of the new employee. 
C) Familiarize new employees with the job. 
D) Facilitate the outsider- insider transition. 
A) Complete all training required for the job. 
B) Reduce the initial anxiety of the new employee. 
C) Familiarize new employees with the job. 
D) Facilitate the outsider- insider transition.

Question 7

The use of _________ focus(es)the evaluator's attention on key behaviors that separate effective from ineffective job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) critical incidents 
B) BARS 
C) the 360- degree appraisal 
D) graphic rating scales 
A) critical incidents 
B) BARS 
C) the 360- degree appraisal 
D) graphic rating scales

Question 8

The paired comparison approach to performance evaluation requires the evaluator to place employees into a particular classification, such as "top one- fourth."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sexual harassment policies should be reinforced by regular discussions with all employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A reliable selection device

Accepted Answer

A) is administered by a qualified personnel specialist. 
B) can be passed by most of the job applicants. 
C) yields the same results over time if taken by the same person. 
D) measures exactly what it intends to, relative to the job specification. 
A) is administered by a qualified personnel specialist. 
B) can be passed by most of the job applicants. 
C) yields the same results over time if taken by the same person. 
D) measures exactly what it intends to, relative to the job specification.

Question 11

Which of the following requires employers to provide 60 days notice before a facility closing or mass layoff?

Accepted Answer

A) Equal Pay Act 
B) Family and Medical Leave Act 
C) Civil Rights Act 
D) Worker Readjustment and Retraining 
A) Equal Pay Act 
B) Family and Medical Leave Act 
C) Civil Rights Act 
D) Worker Readjustment and Retraining

Question 12

A drawback of employee referrals is that they may not increase the diversity and mix of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Germany's human resource management practices are similar to most Western European countries in that legislation requires companies to practice _________ .

Accepted Answer

A) collective bargaining 
B) representative participation 
C) unionization 
D) open shop 
A) collective bargaining 
B) representative participation 
C) unionization 
D) open shop

Question 14

Sexual harassment is regarded as specific unwanted activity of a sexual nature as defined by each organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To be used for employment, a selection device should

Accepted Answer

A) be both reliable and valid. 
B) be reliable but not necessarily valid. 
C) be valid but not necessarily reliable. 
D) be used only by highly trained professionals. 
A) be both reliable and valid. 
B) be reliable but not necessarily valid. 
C) be valid but not necessarily reliable. 
D) be used only by highly trained professionals.

Question 16

An employment test that is used to evaluate a person's job potential by observing his or her performance in exercises that simulate daily work activities is called _________.

Accepted Answer

A) modeling 
B) orientation 
C) mentoring 
D) an assessment center 
A) modeling 
B) orientation 
C) mentoring 
D) an assessment center

Question 17

_________is the process of formally assessing someone's work job accomplishments and providing feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) Management by objectives 
B) Performance appraisal 
C) Discipline management 
D) An informal review 
A) Management by objectives 
B) Performance appraisal 
C) Discipline management 
D) An informal review

Question 18

Human Resources management must be accomplished with the dynamic framework of changing government legislation and regulations that address hiring practices, workplace safety, labor relations and working conditions

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Realistic job previews are used to "sell" the firm to job candidates by focusing on the benefits and positive aspects of the job to potential candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dick Brenner has recently hired several competent people to fill the vacancies in his organization. He should help them adapt to the organization and ensure that their job skills and knowledge are kept current through  _________.

Accepted Answer

A) orientation and training 
B) employee appreciation 
C) employee surveys 
D) orientation, training, and development 
A) orientation and training 
B) employee appreciation 
C) employee surveys 
D) orientation, training, and development

Reducing the labor supply within the organization includes downsizing and layoff activities.

What is the premise behind employee counseling?

The interview is most valid in determining an applicant's

To be effective, selection devices need to measure the same variable consistently. This is known as which of the following?

_________is the process of establishing performance standards and evaluating performance in order to arrive at objective human resource decisions, and to provide documentation to support personnel decisions.

Which of the following is not a major objective of the orientation process?

The use of _________ focus(es)the evaluator's attention on key behaviors that separate effective from ineffective job performance.

The paired comparison approach to performance evaluation requires the evaluator to place employees into a particular classification, such as "top one- fourth."

Sexual harassment policies should be reinforced by regular discussions with all employees.

A reliable selection device

Which of the following requires employers to provide 60 days notice before a facility closing or mass layoff?

A drawback of employee referrals is that they may not increase the diversity and mix of employees.

Germany's human resource management practices are similar to most Western European countries in that legislation requires companies to practice _________ .

Sexual harassment is regarded as specific unwanted activity of a sexual nature as defined by each organization.

To be used for employment, a selection device should

An employment test that is used to evaluate a person's job potential by observing his or her performance in exercises that simulate daily work activities is called _________.

_________is the process of formally assessing someone's work job accomplishments and providing feedback.

Human Resources management must be accomplished with the dynamic framework of changing government legislation and regulations that address hiring practices, workplace safety, labor relations and working conditions

Realistic job previews are used to "sell" the firm to job candidates by focusing on the benefits and positive aspects of the job to potential candidates.

Dick Brenner has recently hired several competent people to fill the vacancies in his organization. He should help them adapt to the organization and ensure that their job skills and knowledge are kept current through _________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Decision Making

Basic Organization Designs

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

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Exam 6: Staffing and Human Resource Management

Reducing the labor supply within the organization includes downsizing and layoff activities.

What is the premise behind employee counseling?

The interview is most valid in determining an applicant's

To be effective, selection devices need to measure the same variable consistently. This is known as which of the following?

_________is the process of establishing performance standards and evaluating performance in order to arrive at objective human resource decisions, and to provide documentation to support personnel decisions.

Which of the following is not a major objective of the orientation process?

The use of _________ focus(es)the evaluator's attention on key behaviors that separate effective from ineffective job performance.

The paired comparison approach to performance evaluation requires the evaluator to place employees into a particular classification, such as "top one- fourth."

Sexual harassment policies should be reinforced by regular discussions with all employees.

A reliable selection device

Which of the following requires employers to provide 60 days notice before a facility closing or mass layoff?

A drawback of employee referrals is that they may not increase the diversity and mix of employees.

Germany's human resource management practices are similar to most Western European countries in that legislation requires companies to practice _________ .

Sexual harassment is regarded as specific unwanted activity of a sexual nature as defined by each organization.

To be used for employment, a selection device should

An employment test that is used to evaluate a person's job potential by observing his or her performance in exercises that simulate daily work activities is called _________.

_________is the process of formally assessing someone's work job accomplishments and providing feedback.

Human Resources management must be accomplished with the dynamic framework of changing government legislation and regulations that address hiring practices, workplace safety, labor relations and working conditions

Realistic job previews are used to "sell" the firm to job candidates by focusing on the benefits and positive aspects of the job to potential candidates.

Dick Brenner has recently hired several competent people to fill the vacancies in his organization. He should help them adapt to the organization and ensure that their job skills and knowledge are kept current through _________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Decision Making

Basic Organization Designs

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Filters