Question 1

Telecommuting is effective in retaining valued employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A compressed work week includes anything less than 40 hours worked per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ is a field of study concerned with analyzing work methods and establishing time standards.

Accepted Answer

A) Ergonomics 
B) Functional job analysis 
C) Industrial engineering 
D) Competency-based analysis 
A) Ergonomics 
B) Functional job analysis 
C) Industrial engineering 
D) Competency-based analysis

Question 4

To achieve empowerment,organizations must encourage participation,innovation,access to information,and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) accountability 
B) feedback 
C) responsibility 
D) training 
A) accountability 
B) feedback 
C) responsibility 
D) training

Question 5

Under which method of analyzing jobs would you videotape jobs for later study?

Accepted Answer

A) Interviews 
B) Questionnaires 
C) Observation 
D) Diaries 
A) Interviews 
B) Questionnaires 
C) Observation 
D) Diaries

Question 6

Feedback refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities, requiring the use of different skills and talents. 
B) the degree to which a job requires completion of an identifiable piece of work with a visible outcome. 
C) the degree to which an individual is given direct and clear information about the effectiveness of his or her performance. 
D) the degree to which a job provides independence and discretion to an individual in scheduling the work and determining the procedures to use. 
A) the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities, requiring the use of different skills and talents. 
B) the degree to which a job requires completion of an identifiable piece of work with a visible outcome. 
C) the degree to which an individual is given direct and clear information about the effectiveness of his or her performance. 
D) the degree to which a job provides independence and discretion to an individual in scheduling the work and determining the procedures to use.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of telecommuting?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced absenteeism 
B) Greater overhead costs 
C) Increased productivity 
D) Reduced carbon footprint 
A) Reduced absenteeism 
B) Greater overhead costs 
C) Increased productivity 
D) Reduced carbon footprint

Question 8

From the employer's perspective,telecommuting is advantageous for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increased worker productivity. 
B) reduced carbon footprints. 
C) replacement of nontelecommuting employees. 
D) retention of valued employees. 
A) increased worker productivity. 
B) reduced carbon footprints. 
C) replacement of nontelecommuting employees. 
D) retention of valued employees.

Question 9

Discuss the different forms of employee teams.

Accepted Answer

1.Cross-functional teams: A group staffe

Question 10

The major advantage of the compressed workweek involves federal laws regarding overtime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of flextime schedules?

Accepted Answer

A) Flextime is difficult to implement in situations where workstations must be staffed at all times. 
B) Flextime makes communication and control more difficult for supervisors. 
C) Flextime makes it difficult to recruit and retain personnel. 
D) Flextime leads to increased energy costs due to extended facility hours. 
A) Flextime is difficult to implement in situations where workstations must be staffed at all times. 
B) Flextime makes communication and control more difficult for supervisors. 
C) Flextime makes it difficult to recruit and retain personnel. 
D) Flextime leads to increased energy costs due to extended facility hours.

Question 12

Team synergy is heightened when team members engage in behaviors such as support,active listening,consensus decision-making,and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) unanimity 
B) prioritizing options 
C) regular meetings 
D) disagreements 
A) unanimity 
B) prioritizing options 
C) regular meetings 
D) disagreements

Question 13

Identify and explain the various sections of a job description.

Accepted Answer

Although there is no standard format for

Question 14

What is the role of job analysis in HRM,and how does it relate to other HRM functions?

Accepted Answer

Job analysis involves a systematic proce

Question 15

The job characteristics model suggests that a motivated,satisfied,and productive employee is one who (1)experiences meaningful work; (2)experiences responsibility for work outcomes; and (3)has knowledge of the results of his or her work activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The statements in a job description covering job duties or essential job functions are usually arranged in:

Accepted Answer

A) alphabetical order. 
B) numerical order. 
C) order of importance. 
D) sequential order. 
A) alphabetical order. 
B) numerical order. 
C) order of importance. 
D) sequential order.

Question 17

Any effort that makes work more rewarding or satisfying by adding more meaningful tasks to an employee's job is called:

Accepted Answer

A) job enlargement. 
B) job augmentation. 
C) job enrichment. 
D) job rotation. 
A) job enlargement. 
B) job augmentation. 
C) job enrichment. 
D) job rotation.

Question 18

Job design is the process of studying and designing equipment and systems that are easy and efficient for employees to use so that their physical well-being is not compromised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires the payment of overtime to regular workers who work more than eight hours in a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The degree to which carrying out the work activities required by the job results in the individual being given direct and clear information about the effectiveness of his or her performance is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) task identity. 
B) autonomy. 
C) feedback. 
D) task variety. 
A) task identity. 
B) autonomy. 
C) feedback. 
D) task variety.

Telecommuting is effective in retaining valued employees.

A compressed work week includes anything less than 40 hours worked per week.

_____ is a field of study concerned with analyzing work methods and establishing time standards.

To achieve empowerment,organizations must encourage participation,innovation,access to information,and _____.

Under which method of analyzing jobs would you videotape jobs for later study?

Feedback refers to:

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of telecommuting?

From the employer's perspective,telecommuting is advantageous for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Discuss the different forms of employee teams.

The major advantage of the compressed workweek involves federal laws regarding overtime.

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of flextime schedules?

Team synergy is heightened when team members engage in behaviors such as support,active listening,consensus decision-making,and _____.

Identify and explain the various sections of a job description.

What is the role of job analysis in HRM,and how does it relate to other HRM functions?

The job characteristics model suggests that a motivated,satisfied,and productive employee is one who (1)experiences meaningful work; (2)experiences responsibility for work outcomes; and (3)has knowledge of the results of his or her work activities.

The statements in a job description covering job duties or essential job functions are usually arranged in:

Any effort that makes work more rewarding or satisfying by adding more meaningful tasks to an employee's job is called:

Job design is the process of studying and designing equipment and systems that are easy and efficient for employees to use so that their physical well-being is not compromised.

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires the payment of overtime to regular workers who work more than eight hours in a day.

The degree to which carrying out the work activities required by the job results in the individual being given direct and clear information about the effectiveness of his or her performance is known as:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 4: Job Analysis and Job Design

Telecommuting is effective in retaining valued employees.

A compressed work week includes anything less than 40 hours worked per week.

_____ is a field of study concerned with analyzing work methods and establishing time standards.

To achieve empowerment,organizations must encourage participation,innovation,access to information,and _____.

Under which method of analyzing jobs would you videotape jobs for later study?

Feedback refers to:

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of telecommuting?

From the employer's perspective,telecommuting is advantageous for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Discuss the different forms of employee teams.

The major advantage of the compressed workweek involves federal laws regarding overtime.

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of flextime schedules?

Team synergy is heightened when team members engage in behaviors such as support,active listening,consensus decision-making,and _____.

Identify and explain the various sections of a job description.

What is the role of job analysis in HRM,and how does it relate to other HRM functions?

The job characteristics model suggests that a motivated,satisfied,and productive employee is one who (1)experiences meaningful work; (2)experiences responsibility for work outcomes; and (3)has knowledge of the results of his or her work activities.

The statements in a job description covering job duties or essential job functions are usually arranged in:

Any effort that makes work more rewarding or satisfying by adding more meaningful tasks to an employee's job is called:

Job design is the process of studying and designing equipment and systems that are easy and efficient for employees to use so that their physical well-being is not compromised.

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires the payment of overtime to regular workers who work more than eight hours in a day.

The degree to which carrying out the work activities required by the job results in the individual being given direct and clear information about the effectiveness of his or her performance is known as:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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