Question 1

Compare and contrast layoffs with worker buyouts.

Accepted Answer

Layoffs are the termination of employees

Question 2

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act outlaws mandatory retirement based on age alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Layoffs involve terminating employees because of poor performance or other disciplinary reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Pearl Architectural Design,an architecture firm in Vermont,hired several junior-level architects on a temporary basis to fill the workforce requirement for a specific project.In this example,Pearl Architectural Design uses ________ employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  unskilled 
B)  contingent 
C)  full-time 
D)  permanent 
E)  existing 
A)  unskilled 
B)  contingent 
C)  full-time 
D)  permanent 
E)  existing

Question 5

Michelle works as a nurse at Queens Diagnostic and Treatment Center,in New York.She wants to leave the hospital for two years to work with "Doctors Without Borders," a volunteer organization that provides urgent medical care to victims of war and disaster.The human resource manager at the hospital is reluctant to lose a good employee,and considers using alternative work arrangements to meet her needs.Which of the following initiatives is he most likely to take to address this particular situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralization 
B)  benchmarking 
C)  flexible career paths 
D)  job rotation 
E)  job enrichment 
A)  decentralization 
B)  benchmarking 
C)  flexible career paths 
D)  job rotation 
E)  job enrichment

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the Wagner Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prohibits employers from interfering in union activities. 
B)  It gives the president the authority to impose injunctions against strikes. 
C)  It gives individual employees the right to choose not to join a union. 
D)  It prohibits employers from hiring illegal immigrants. 
E)  It sets strict guidelines for child labor. 
A)  It prohibits employers from interfering in union activities. 
B)  It gives the president the authority to impose injunctions against strikes. 
C)  It gives individual employees the right to choose not to join a union. 
D)  It prohibits employers from hiring illegal immigrants. 
E)  It sets strict guidelines for child labor.

Question 7

Manthis Manufacturing is losing approximately 19% of its workforce each year.This shows that it has high ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance monitoring 
B)  employee alignment 
C)  turnover rate 
D)  employee retention 
E)  job security 
A)  performance monitoring 
B)  employee alignment 
C)  turnover rate 
D)  employee retention 
E)  job security

Question 8

Aligning the workforce refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  making jobs more challenging and interesting by expanding the range of skills required 
B)  helping employees balance the competing demands of their personal and professional lives 
C)  improving overall work environment 
D)  training workers to perform multiple jobs 
E)  matching the right employees to the right jobs at the right time 
A)  making jobs more challenging and interesting by expanding the range of skills required 
B)  helping employees balance the competing demands of their personal and professional lives 
C)  improving overall work environment 
D)  training workers to perform multiple jobs 
E)  matching the right employees to the right jobs at the right time

Question 9

Effective orientation programs help employees become more productive in less time,help eliminate confusion and mistakes,and can significantly increase employee retention rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Turnover rate refers to the percentage of the workforce that is hired every year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Karen works at Pinnacle Industries,a manufacturer of snowmobiles,ATVs,and neighborhood electric vehicles based in Minnesota.She was a victim of domestic violence,and suffered from severe depression.The firm offered her company-sponsored private psychotherapy sessions with a certified therapist.In this example,Pinnacle Industries offers Karen which of the following employee benefit plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  401(k) plan 
B)  sliding-scale plans 
C)  employee assistance program 
D)  health savings accounts 
E)  health insurance buying groups 
A)  401(k) plan 
B)  sliding-scale plans 
C)  employee assistance program 
D)  health savings accounts 
E)  health insurance buying groups

Question 12

Salary differs from wages in that the salary ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  falls under the purview of the Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  does not fall under the purview of the Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  is based on a fixed amount per year 
D)  relates to exempt employees 
E)  is paid by the unit of time 
A)  falls under the purview of the Fair Labor Standards Act 
B)  does not fall under the purview of the Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  is based on a fixed amount per year 
D)  relates to exempt employees 
E)  is paid by the unit of time

Question 13

The worst possible outcome in an annual review is a negative surprise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

M&Z Information Systems,a software development company,has built a day care center in the office premises to help working women take care of their children.The company also has flexible working hours,and work-from-home policies to enable employees to better manage both their personal and professional tasks.In this example,the company's efforts are aimed at ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  aligning the workforce 
B)  improving motivation through job enrichment 
C)  succession planning 
D)  improving employee's work-life balance 
E)  cross-training employees 
A)  aligning the workforce 
B)  improving motivation through job enrichment 
C)  succession planning 
D)  improving employee's work-life balance 
E)  cross-training employees

Question 15

WNIC,a publishing firm,allows its employees to choose their own work hours as long as they work for 8 hours everyday.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job sharing 
B)  succession planning 
C)  telecommuting 
D)  flextime 
E)  diversity initiatives 
A)  job sharing 
B)  succession planning 
C)  telecommuting 
D)  flextime 
E)  diversity initiatives

Question 16

Wage employees are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When can an employee file a wrongful discharge lawsuit against the employer?

Accepted Answer

State laws vary,but in general,employers

Question 18

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)of 1993 requires employers with 50 or more workers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for childbirth,adoption,or the care of oneself,a child,a spouse,or a parent with serious illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ is a defined contribution retirement plan in which employers often match the amount employees invest.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-insurance 
B)  In-house clinic 
C)  Sliding-scale plan 
D)  Wellness program 
E)  401(k) plan 
A)  Self-insurance 
B)  In-house clinic 
C)  Sliding-scale plan 
D)  Wellness program 
E)  401(k) plan

Question 20

An overall environment that results from job and work conditions is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ergonomics 
B)  work-life balance 
C)  quality of work life 
D)  job enrichment 
E)  employee turnover 
A)  ergonomics 
B)  work-life balance 
C)  quality of work life 
D)  job enrichment 
E)  employee turnover

Compare and contrast layoffs with worker buyouts.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act outlaws mandatory retirement based on age alone.

Layoffs involve terminating employees because of poor performance or other disciplinary reasons.

Pearl Architectural Design,an architecture firm in Vermont,hired several junior-level architects on a temporary basis to fill the workforce requirement for a specific project.In this example,Pearl Architectural Design uses ________ employees.

Which of the following is true about the Wagner Act?

Manthis Manufacturing is losing approximately 19% of its workforce each year.This shows that it has high ________.

Aligning the workforce refers to ________.

Effective orientation programs help employees become more productive in less time,help eliminate confusion and mistakes,and can significantly increase employee retention rates.

Turnover rate refers to the percentage of the workforce that is hired every year.

Salary differs from wages in that the salary ________.

The worst possible outcome in an annual review is a negative surprise.

WNIC,a publishing firm,allows its employees to choose their own work hours as long as they work for 8 hours everyday.This is an example of ________.

Wage employees are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

When can an employee file a wrongful discharge lawsuit against the employer?

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)of 1993 requires employers with 50 or more workers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for childbirth,adoption,or the care of oneself,a child,a spouse,or a parent with serious illness.

________ is a defined contribution retirement plan in which employers often match the amount employees invest.

An overall environment that results from job and work conditions is called ________.

Developing a Business Mindset

Understanding Basic Economics

The Global Marketplace

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Forms of Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership

Management Roles, Functions, and Skills

Organization and Teamwork

Production Systems

Employee Motivation

Labor Relations

The Art and Science of Marketing

Product and Pricing Strategies

Distribution and Marketing Logistics

Customer Communication

Financial Information and Accounting Concepts

Financial Management

Financial Markets and Investment Strategies

The Money Supply and Banking Systems

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Exam 11: Human Resources Management

Compare and contrast layoffs with worker buyouts.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act outlaws mandatory retirement based on age alone.

Layoffs involve terminating employees because of poor performance or other disciplinary reasons.

Pearl Architectural Design,an architecture firm in Vermont,hired several junior-level architects on a temporary basis to fill the workforce requirement for a specific project.In this example,Pearl Architectural Design uses ________ employees.

Which of the following is true about the Wagner Act?

Manthis Manufacturing is losing approximately 19% of its workforce each year.This shows that it has high ________.

Aligning the workforce refers to ________.

Effective orientation programs help employees become more productive in less time,help eliminate confusion and mistakes,and can significantly increase employee retention rates.

Turnover rate refers to the percentage of the workforce that is hired every year.

Salary differs from wages in that the salary ________.

The worst possible outcome in an annual review is a negative surprise.

WNIC,a publishing firm,allows its employees to choose their own work hours as long as they work for 8 hours everyday.This is an example of ________.

Wage employees are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.

When can an employee file a wrongful discharge lawsuit against the employer?

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)of 1993 requires employers with 50 or more workers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for childbirth,adoption,or the care of oneself,a child,a spouse,or a parent with serious illness.

________ is a defined contribution retirement plan in which employers often match the amount employees invest.

An overall environment that results from job and work conditions is called ________.

Developing a Business Mindset

Understanding Basic Economics

The Global Marketplace

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Forms of Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership

Management Roles, Functions, and Skills

Organization and Teamwork

Production Systems

Employee Motivation

Labor Relations

The Art and Science of Marketing

Product and Pricing Strategies

Distribution and Marketing Logistics

Customer Communication

Financial Information and Accounting Concepts

Financial Management

Financial Markets and Investment Strategies

The Money Supply and Banking Systems

Filters