Exam 9: Human Resources and Labor Relations

Define the HR activity, recruiting. What are the two types of recruiting?

Both the automobile workers union and the construction trade unions have experienced dramatic reductions in membership.

Nicholas works for a marketing firm, which is looking to cut staff due to financial hardships. Since Nicholas is nearing 70 years old, the company decides to encourage him to retire by offering him various financial incentives. This worker buyout is also known as a(n)________.

Abe is a very religious man and, in today's world, expects his employer to accommodate his needs. What are some things his employer might offer him?

Johanna decides she is bored with her current job and is ready to quit. She wants to take some time off and then look for a new job in a different city. Her co-worker tells Johanna to check the company handbook to make sure her reasons for quitting are acceptable. Johanna knows this is not necessary because of the legal doctrine, ________.

Patricia can resign from her job for any reason at any time because of the employment at will doctrine.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for greater diversity in the workplace?

Archie is a new HR manager and knows that a diverse workforce can benefit his company. The best way for Archie to create a motivated, diversified staff is to follow an affirmative action plan that prescribes a certain number of minorities and women.

Carson is involved in a defined contribution plan where he actually owns part of his company without his having to purchase stock. Instead his company contributes its stock to his plan. Because of this, Carson feels more connected to the business and is motivated to ensure its success. Carson is participating in a(n)________.

Charles is nearing 70 years old but is not yet ready to retire from his job. What reasons might Charles cite for his decision?

Joshua is paid the minimum hourly rate for his work as a lifeguard. Joshua's compensation is called a ________.

Which of the following is also known as a "cafeteria plan"?

Marvin has worked for his company for five years and feels it is time to increase his level of responsibility and stature in the company. Marvin is seeking a ________.

Mary Lee's company is terminating employees to reduce the size of its workforce. She is confused and asks the HR director to explain why this is happening. What reasons might the HR director give Mary Lee to explain downsizing?

Kent and his wife recently adopted a baby from India. Kent's company allowed him to take six weeks of paid time off to care for the baby at home. Kent's company is part of a new trend in offering him ________.

Steve has a new job as a data warehouse specialist. He has attended formal classes at the local university and informal classes provided by his employer in order to learn the skills required by his new job. Steve also has learned job skills by performing them during the workday. Steve has experienced a(n)________.

Julia works in the HR department for a large firm. She works at her desk in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. She works from home on Mondays and Fridays so that she can help care for her elderly mother. From this example, we know Julia's company allows ________.

Which of the following is NOT a problem typically encountered with performance appraisals?

What are the six functions of human resource management?

Which of the following is NOT a part of a typical management development program?