Question 1

Which of the following is a potential area of concern for managers when they use internal sources to fill a vacant position?

Accepted Answer

A)  A drop in morale 
B)  An increase in turnover 
C)  The ripple effect 
D)  Complaints from the union 
E)  The loss of highly qualified employees 
A)  A drop in morale 
B)  An increase in turnover 
C)  The ripple effect 
D)  Complaints from the union 
E)  The loss of highly qualified employees

Question 2

Many college students work as interns over the summers. Some are offered employment upon graduation. Internships can be a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic job preview. 
B)  gate-hire. 
C)  job analysis. 
D)  job content validation. 
E)  assessment center. 
A)  realistic job preview. 
B)  gate-hire. 
C)  job analysis. 
D)  job content validation. 
E)  assessment center.

Question 3

All of the following are steps in human resource planning EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  job analysis. 
B)  job evaluation. 
C)  forecasting human resource supply. 
D)  forecasting human resource demand. 
E)  creating a plan for dealing with predicted shortfalls or overstaffing. 
A)  job analysis. 
B)  job evaluation. 
C)  forecasting human resource supply. 
D)  forecasting human resource demand. 
E)  creating a plan for dealing with predicted shortfalls or overstaffing.

Question 4

The Hewlett Packard board discussed replacing the CEO with a board member. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  internal recruiting. 
B)  external recruiting. 
C)  internal and external recruiting. 
D)  want ads. 
E)  forecasting demand. 
A)  internal recruiting. 
B)  external recruiting. 
C)  internal and external recruiting. 
D)  want ads. 
E)  forecasting demand.

Question 5

A company that requires everyone working on a computer to use a gel hand rest would be in accordance with the

Accepted Answer

A)  National Labor Relations Act. 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Act. 
C)  Labor-Management Relations Act. 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Act. 
E)  Civil Rights Act of 1991. 
A)  National Labor Relations Act. 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Act. 
C)  Labor-Management Relations Act. 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Act. 
E)  Civil Rights Act of 1991.

Question 6

Employers are required by law to provide their employees with ____, a benefit.

Accepted Answer

A)  employer-funded pension funds 
B)  workers' compensation 
C)  health insurance 
D)  retraining for laid-off workers 
E)  life insurance 
A)  employer-funded pension funds 
B)  workers' compensation 
C)  health insurance 
D)  retraining for laid-off workers 
E)  life insurance

Question 7

Selecting managerial employees sometimes involves a specially designed technique called

Accepted Answer

A)  a weighted application blank. 
B)  an assessment center. 
C)  an aptitude test. 
D)  a job posting. 
E)  management by objectives. 
A)  a weighted application blank. 
B)  an assessment center. 
C)  an aptitude test. 
D)  a job posting. 
E)  management by objectives.

Question 8

The ____________________ decision is made through job evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ decision is made through job...

Question 9

In human resource management terminology, the bonus that a manager may receive is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  benefits. 
B)  compensation. 
C)  the wage and benefit package. 
D)  perquisites. 
E)  remuneration. 
A)  benefits. 
B)  compensation. 
C)  the wage and benefit package. 
D)  perquisites. 
E)  remuneration.

Question 10

The purpose of grievance procedures is to administer and enforce the labor agreement reached during collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n) ____________________ is usually computerized and contains information on each employee's education, skills, work experience, and career aspirations.

Accepted Answer

employee i

Question 12

Marty works at a call center. Last week he worked 48 hours. According to the ____, he should receive overtime for the time he worked in addition to his regular 40-hour shift.

Accepted Answer

A)  National Labor Relations Act 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  Labor-Management Relations Act 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
E)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
A)  National Labor Relations Act 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
C)  Labor-Management Relations Act 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
E)  Civil Rights Act of 1991

Question 13

Cole, Inc. has determined that its forecast demand for middle managers is greater than its forecast supply. All of the following would be appropriate actions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  recruiting. 
B)  extending the retirement date. 
C)  attrition. 
D)  promotion. 
E)  cross-training. 
A)  recruiting. 
B)  extending the retirement date. 
C)  attrition. 
D)  promotion. 
E)  cross-training.

Question 14

Why do some executives receive more than 50% of their compensation in bonuses? Would you like that?

Accepted Answer

Some executives receive more than 50% of

Question 15

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibits discrimination against workers 18 to 40 years of age. 
B)  is part of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 
C)  requires employers to have affirmative action plans. 
D)  allows forced retirement of employees after age 65. 
E)  outlaws discrimination against workers older than 40. 
A)  prohibits discrimination against workers 18 to 40 years of age. 
B)  is part of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. 
C)  requires employers to have affirmative action plans. 
D)  allows forced retirement of employees after age 65. 
E)  outlaws discrimination against workers older than 40.

Question 16

Which of the following laws gives the President of the United States  the authority to seek a court injunction to force striking unions to go back to work for 80 days when, in the president's opinion, the strike endangers the health and safety of the nation?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) 
B)  Labor-Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act) 
C)  Presidential executive order 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
E)  National Defense Act 
A)  National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) 
B)  Labor-Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act) 
C)  Presidential executive order 
D)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
E)  National Defense Act

Question 17

Briefly define and describe human resource management. Include trends over the past 20 to 25 years and some of the reasons for those trends.

Accepted Answer

Human resource management (HRM) is the s

Question 18

Which of the following laws requires management to bargain in good faith with the designated employee representatives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management Practices Act 
B)  Labor-Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act) 
C)  National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) 
D)  Employee Security Act 
E)  Sherman Antitrust Act 
A)  Management Practices Act 
B)  Labor-Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act) 
C)  National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) 
D)  Employee Security Act 
E)  Sherman Antitrust Act

Question 19

Employment tests that have been determined to have an adverse impact can be used as selection devices ONLY if they

Accepted Answer

A)  have been specifically approved by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B)  have been shown to predict success on the job. 
C)  are protected by a grandfather clause that grants them an exemption. 
D)  are covered by presidential executive order. 
E)  continue to result in discriminatory hiring practices. 
A)  have been specifically approved by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
B)  have been shown to predict success on the job. 
C)  are protected by a grandfather clause that grants them an exemption. 
D)  are covered by presidential executive order. 
E)  continue to result in discriminatory hiring practices.

Question 20

The National Labor Relations Board will conduct a union certification election if

Accepted Answer

A)  50 percent of the firm's employees sign authorization cards. 
B)  30 percent of the firm's employees sign authorization cards. 
C)  30 percent of the potential bargaining unit sign authorization cards. 
D)  30 percent of those voting support a union. 
E)  60 percent of the firm's employees sign authorization cards. 
A)  50 percent of the firm's employees sign authorization cards. 
B)  30 percent of the firm's employees sign authorization cards. 
C)  30 percent of the potential bargaining unit sign authorization cards. 
D)  30 percent of those voting support a union. 
E)  60 percent of the firm's employees sign authorization cards.

Which of the following is a potential area of concern for managers when they use internal sources to fill a vacant position?

Many college students work as interns over the summers. Some are offered employment upon graduation. Internships can be a(n)

All of the following are steps in human resource planning EXCEPT

The Hewlett Packard board discussed replacing the CEO with a board member. This is an example of

A company that requires everyone working on a computer to use a gel hand rest would be in accordance with the

Employers are required by law to provide their employees with ____, a benefit.

Selecting managerial employees sometimes involves a specially designed technique called

The ____________________ decision is made through job evaluation.

In human resource management terminology, the bonus that a manager may receive is referred to as

The purpose of grievance procedures is to administer and enforce the labor agreement reached during collective bargaining.

A(n) ____________________ is usually computerized and contains information on each employee's education, skills, work experience, and career aspirations.

Marty works at a call center. Last week he worked 48 hours. According to the ____, he should receive overtime for the time he worked in addition to his regular 40-hour shift.

Cole, Inc. has determined that its forecast demand for middle managers is greater than its forecast supply. All of the following would be appropriate actions EXCEPT

Why do some executives receive more than 50% of their compensation in bonuses? Would you like that?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Which of the following laws gives the President of the United States the authority to seek a court injunction to force striking unions to go back to work for 80 days when, in the president's opinion, the strike endangers the health and safety of the nation?

Briefly define and describe human resource management. Include trends over the past 20 to 25 years and some of the reasons for those trends.

Which of the following laws requires management to bargain in good faith with the designated employee representatives?

Employment tests that have been determined to have an adverse impact can be used as selection devices ONLY if they

The National Labor Relations Board will conduct a union certification election if

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 13: Managing Human Resources

Which of the following is a potential area of concern for managers when they use internal sources to fill a vacant position?

Many college students work as interns over the summers. Some are offered employment upon graduation. Internships can be a(n)

All of the following are steps in human resource planning EXCEPT

The Hewlett Packard board discussed replacing the CEO with a board member. This is an example of

A company that requires everyone working on a computer to use a gel hand rest would be in accordance with the

Employers are required by law to provide their employees with ____, a benefit.

Selecting managerial employees sometimes involves a specially designed technique called

The ____________________ decision is made through job evaluation.

In human resource management terminology, the bonus that a manager may receive is referred to as

The purpose of grievance procedures is to administer and enforce the labor agreement reached during collective bargaining.

A(n) ____________________ is usually computerized and contains information on each employee's education, skills, work experience, and career aspirations.

Marty works at a call center. Last week he worked 48 hours. According to the ____, he should receive overtime for the time he worked in addition to his regular 40-hour shift.

Cole, Inc. has determined that its forecast demand for middle managers is greater than its forecast supply. All of the following would be appropriate actions EXCEPT

Why do some executives receive more than 50% of their compensation in bonuses? Would you like that?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Which of the following laws gives the President of the United States the authority to seek a court injunction to force striking unions to go back to work for 80 days when, in the president's opinion, the strike endangers the health and safety of the nation?

Briefly define and describe human resource management. Include trends over the past 20 to 25 years and some of the reasons for those trends.

Which of the following laws requires management to bargain in good faith with the designated employee representatives?

Employment tests that have been determined to have an adverse impact can be used as selection devices ONLY if they

The National Labor Relations Board will conduct a union certification election if

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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