Question 1

Executives who coach,advise,and encourage individuals of lesser rank are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  executive coaches 
B)  mentors 
C)  role models 
D)  leaders 
A)  executive coaches 
B)  mentors 
C)  role models 
D)  leaders B

Question 2

Often,applicants will respond to an advertisement even if they don't meet the job requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

____,with their various types of specialized training,can provide candidates for technical jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Community colleges 
B)  High schools 
C)  Universities 
D)  Community organizations 
A)  Community colleges 
B)  High schools 
C)  Universities 
D)  Community organizations A

Question 4

Most American clothing makers have outsourced or offshored work because the quality of the items produced is much greater when manufactured outside the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The career stage that is devoted to soliciting job offers and selecting an appropriate job is:

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation for work. 
B)  organizational entry. 
C)  early career. 
D)  job seeking. 
A)  preparation for work. 
B)  organizational entry. 
C)  early career. 
D)  job seeking.

Question 6

The lines of advancement for an individual within an organization are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  career paths. 
B)  job progressions. 
C)  career lines. 
D)  job paths. 
A)  career paths. 
B)  job progressions. 
C)  career lines. 
D)  job paths.

Question 7

Organizations like to hire older workers because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they have proven employment experience. 
B)  they learn faster. 
C)  they are more willing to relocate. 
D)  they do not require medical benefits. 
A)  they have proven employment experience. 
B)  they learn faster. 
C)  they are more willing to relocate. 
D)  they do not require medical benefits.

Question 8

Realistic job previews reduce turnover,but also reduce job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For each vacant position,HR staff and managers typically review ___________ resumes.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 100 
B)  15 to 50 
C)  10 to 20 
D)  1 to 8 
A)  20 to 100 
B)  15 to 50 
C)  10 to 20 
D)  1 to 8

Question 10

Career networking relationships:

Accepted Answer

A)  are another name for mentoring 
B)  are more permanent than mentoring 
C)  are often connected across many different organizations 
D)  provide information on professional trends,but not jobs or other opportunities 
A)  are another name for mentoring 
B)  are more permanent than mentoring 
C)  are often connected across many different organizations 
D)  provide information on professional trends,but not jobs or other opportunities

Question 11

____ of the fifty U.S.states maintains an employment agency that administers its
Unemployment insurance program.

Accepted Answer

A)  A few 
B)  About half 
C)  The majority 
D)  All 
A)  A few 
B)  About half 
C)  The majority 
D)  All

Question 12

Labor unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A factor in determining the choice of outside sources from which to recruit applicants is/are:

Accepted Answer

A)  legal requirements 
B)  the cost-per-hire of the firm's job posting system 
C)  the job identification 
D)  the firm's success in achieving its employee diversity goals 
A)  legal requirements 
B)  the cost-per-hire of the firm's job posting system 
C)  the job identification 
D)  the firm's success in achieving its employee diversity goals

Question 14

Career counseling involves talking with employees about all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  their current job activities and performance. 
B)  their past career decisions. 
C)  their personal and career interests and goals. 
D)  their personal skills. 
A)  their current job activities and performance. 
B)  their past career decisions. 
C)  their personal and career interests and goals. 
D)  their personal skills.

Question 15

It is not uncommon for firms to attempt to gain secrets from their competitors by hiring away their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____ are people who are not looking for jobs but could be persuaded to take new ones given
The right opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive job seekers 
B)  Transient employees 
C)  Global people 
D)  Expendable labor 
A)  Passive job seekers 
B)  Transient employees 
C)  Global people 
D)  Expendable labor

Question 17

A means by which organizations can assess and weigh the knowledge and skills that each of its jobs requires is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  competency analysis 
B)  job development assessment 
C)  skill inventory 
D)  human capital mapping 
A)  competency analysis 
B)  job development assessment 
C)  skill inventory 
D)  human capital mapping

Question 18

Outplacement services are:

Accepted Answer

A)  useful methods of attracting individuals into a career. 
B)  designed to help terminated employees find a job elsewhere. 
C)  rarely given to executive employees. 
D)  vital parts of any career management system. 
A)  useful methods of attracting individuals into a career. 
B)  designed to help terminated employees find a job elsewhere. 
C)  rarely given to executive employees. 
D)  vital parts of any career management system.

Question 19

The Society for Human Resource Management reports that companies with fewer than fifty employees can save anywhere from _____ in time and labor costs annually
By hiring a professional employer organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  $100,000 to $1 million. 
B)  $50,000 to $500,000 
C)  $10,000 to $100,000 
D)  $5,000 to $50,000 
A)  $100,000 to $1 million. 
B)  $50,000 to $500,000 
C)  $10,000 to $100,000 
D)  $5,000 to $50,000

Question 20

Illiteracy in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A)  declining. 
B)  remaining stable. 
C)  increasing. 
D)  not a major concern to employers. 
A)  declining. 
B)  remaining stable. 
C)  increasing. 
D)  not a major concern to employers.

Executives who coach,advise,and encourage individuals of lesser rank are referred to as:

Often,applicants will respond to an advertisement even if they don't meet the job requirements.

____,with their various types of specialized training,can provide candidates for technical jobs.

Most American clothing makers have outsourced or offshored work because the quality of the items produced is much greater when manufactured outside the United States.

The career stage that is devoted to soliciting job offers and selecting an appropriate job is:

The lines of advancement for an individual within an organization are known as:

Organizations like to hire older workers because:

Realistic job previews reduce turnover,but also reduce job satisfaction.

For each vacant position,HR staff and managers typically review ___________ resumes.

Career networking relationships:

____ of the fifty U.S.states maintains an employment agency that administers its Unemployment insurance program.

Labor unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

A factor in determining the choice of outside sources from which to recruit applicants is/are:

Career counseling involves talking with employees about all of the following except:

It is not uncommon for firms to attempt to gain secrets from their competitors by hiring away their employees.

____ are people who are not looking for jobs but could be persuaded to take new ones given The right opportunity.

A means by which organizations can assess and weigh the knowledge and skills that each of its jobs requires is ____.

Outplacement services are:

The Society for Human Resource Management reports that companies with fewer than fifty employees can save anywhere from _____ in time and labor costs annually By hiring a professional employer organization.

Illiteracy in the United States is:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

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 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Executives who coach,advise,and encourage individuals of lesser rank are referred to as:

Often,applicants will respond to an advertisement even if they don't meet the job requirements.

____,with their various types of specialized training,can provide candidates for technical jobs.

Most American clothing makers have outsourced or offshored work because the quality of the items produced is much greater when manufactured outside the United States.

The career stage that is devoted to soliciting job offers and selecting an appropriate job is:

The lines of advancement for an individual within an organization are known as:

Organizations like to hire older workers because:

Realistic job previews reduce turnover,but also reduce job satisfaction.

For each vacant position,HR staff and managers typically review ___________ resumes.

Career networking relationships:

____ of the fifty U.S.states maintains an employment agency that administers its Unemployment insurance program.

Labor unions can be a recruiting source for some professional job openings.

A factor in determining the choice of outside sources from which to recruit applicants is/are:

Career counseling involves talking with employees about all of the following except:

It is not uncommon for firms to attempt to gain secrets from their competitors by hiring away their employees.

____ are people who are not looking for jobs but could be persuaded to take new ones given The right opportunity.

A means by which organizations can assess and weigh the knowledge and skills that each of its jobs requires is ____.

Outplacement services are:

The Society for Human Resource Management reports that companies with fewer than fifty employees can save anywhere from _____ in time and labor costs annually By hiring a professional employer organization.

Illiteracy in the United States is:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

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

Filters