Question 1

In cases of ________ harassment,sexual favors are requested in return for job-related benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  quid pro quo 
B)  hostile work environment 
C)  affirmative action 
D)  employment at will 
A)  quid pro quo 
B)  hostile work environment 
C)  affirmative action 
D)  employment at will

Question 2

Job analysis is the systematic analysis of jobs within an organization resulting in a job description and a replacement chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A group of individuals,working together to achieve shared job-related goals such as higher pay,shorter working hours,greater benefits,or better working conditions is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  management organization 
B)  company hierarchy 
C)  labor union 
D)  external organization 
A)  management organization 
B)  company hierarchy 
C)  labor union 
D)  external organization

Question 4

Benefits account for an increasing percentage of most compensation budgets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Money motivates employees only if it is tied directly to performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the text,polygraph tests are still a very popular technique used to gather information that will predict job success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

George is paid $12.50 per hour.This is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  wage 
B)  incentive 
C)  salary 
D)  stock option 
A)  wage 
B)  incentive 
C)  salary 
D)  stock option

Question 8

The federal government agency in charge of promoting workplace safety is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Health and Human Service Administration 
B)  Commerce Department 
C)  Food and Drug Administration 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
A)  Health and Human Service Administration 
B)  Commerce Department 
C)  Food and Drug Administration 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 9

A solution to a long-term contract based solely on COLA is called a wage reopener clause that does not allow wage rates to be renegotiated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cafeteria benefits plans consist of businesses having food services for employees as a job benefit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Insurance for compensating workers injured on the job is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a cafeteria plan 
B)  disability insurance 
C)  a profit-sharing plan 
D)  workers' compensation insurance 
A)  a cafeteria plan 
B)  disability insurance 
C)  a profit-sharing plan 
D)  workers' compensation insurance

Question 12

In recent years,some companies have run into problems because they have not set aside enough money to cover the retirement funds they have agreed to provide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A plan in which a certain dollar amount of benefits per employee is set aside so each employee can choose from a variety of alternatives is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gain-sharing plan 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  cafeteria benefits plan 
D)  doctrine of employment plan 
A)  gain-sharing plan 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  cafeteria benefits plan 
D)  doctrine of employment plan

Question 14

Off-the-job training takes place at the work site to allow focused study without interruptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some incentive programs apply to all the employees in a firm.Distribution of bonuses to employees when a company's costs are reduced through greater work efficiency is this plan:

Accepted Answer

A)  profit-sharing plan 
B)  gainsharing plan 
C)  pay-for-knowledge plan 
D)  none of the above 
A)  profit-sharing plan 
B)  gainsharing plan 
C)  pay-for-knowledge plan 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

HR managers use ________,which list each important managerial position,who occupies it,how long that person will likely stay in the job,and who is qualified as a replacement.

Accepted Answer

A)  managerial grids 
B)  replacement charts 
C)  job analyses 
D)  job specifications 
A)  managerial grids 
B)  replacement charts 
C)  job analyses 
D)  job specifications

Question 17

The Patriot Act is in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Human resource management is sometimes called personnel management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

On-the-job training takes place at locations away from a work site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ace Products' profits for fiscal year 2005 have exceeded estimates by over 2 million dollars.Ace is distributing part of this excess to employees through a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gain-sharing plan 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  cafeteria plan 
D)  insurance plan 
A)  gain-sharing plan 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  cafeteria plan 
D)  insurance plan

In cases of ________ harassment,sexual favors are requested in return for job-related benefits.

Job analysis is the systematic analysis of jobs within an organization resulting in a job description and a replacement chart.

A group of individuals,working together to achieve shared job-related goals such as higher pay,shorter working hours,greater benefits,or better working conditions is a(n)________.

Benefits account for an increasing percentage of most compensation budgets.

Money motivates employees only if it is tied directly to performance.

According to the text,polygraph tests are still a very popular technique used to gather information that will predict job success.

George is paid $12.50 per hour.This is an example of a(n)________.

The federal government agency in charge of promoting workplace safety is the ________.

A solution to a long-term contract based solely on COLA is called a wage reopener clause that does not allow wage rates to be renegotiated.

Cafeteria benefits plans consist of businesses having food services for employees as a job benefit.

Insurance for compensating workers injured on the job is called ________.

In recent years,some companies have run into problems because they have not set aside enough money to cover the retirement funds they have agreed to provide.

A plan in which a certain dollar amount of benefits per employee is set aside so each employee can choose from a variety of alternatives is called a ________.

Off-the-job training takes place at the work site to allow focused study without interruptions.

Some incentive programs apply to all the employees in a firm.Distribution of bonuses to employees when a company's costs are reduced through greater work efficiency is this plan:

HR managers use ________,which list each important managerial position,who occupies it,how long that person will likely stay in the job,and who is qualified as a replacement.

The Patriot Act is in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001.

Human resource management is sometimes called personnel management.

On-the-job training takes place at locations away from a work site.

Ace Products' profits for fiscal year 2005 have exceeded estimates by over 2 million dollars.Ace is distributing part of this excess to employees through a(n)________.

The U.S.Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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Exam 10: Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

In cases of ________ harassment,sexual favors are requested in return for job-related benefits.

Job analysis is the systematic analysis of jobs within an organization resulting in a job description and a replacement chart.

A group of individuals,working together to achieve shared job-related goals such as higher pay,shorter working hours,greater benefits,or better working conditions is a(n)________.

Benefits account for an increasing percentage of most compensation budgets.

Money motivates employees only if it is tied directly to performance.

According to the text,polygraph tests are still a very popular technique used to gather information that will predict job success.

George is paid $12.50 per hour.This is an example of a(n)________.

The federal government agency in charge of promoting workplace safety is the ________.

A solution to a long-term contract based solely on COLA is called a wage reopener clause that does not allow wage rates to be renegotiated.

Cafeteria benefits plans consist of businesses having food services for employees as a job benefit.

Insurance for compensating workers injured on the job is called ________.

In recent years,some companies have run into problems because they have not set aside enough money to cover the retirement funds they have agreed to provide.

A plan in which a certain dollar amount of benefits per employee is set aside so each employee can choose from a variety of alternatives is called a ________.

Off-the-job training takes place at the work site to allow focused study without interruptions.

Some incentive programs apply to all the employees in a firm.Distribution of bonuses to employees when a company's costs are reduced through greater work efficiency is this plan:

HR managers use ________,which list each important managerial position,who occupies it,how long that person will likely stay in the job,and who is qualified as a replacement.

The Patriot Act is in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001.

Human resource management is sometimes called personnel management.

On-the-job training takes place at locations away from a work site.

Ace Products' profits for fiscal year 2005 have exceeded estimates by over 2 million dollars.Ace is distributing part of this excess to employees through a(n)________.

The U.S.Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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