Question 1

Glass ceiling reviews are conducted by the Dept.of Labor and are lists of companies that hinder upward mobility of women and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Surprisingly,recruiting strategies and their effectiveness generally remain constant over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Couples in which both members follow their own careers and actively support each other's career development are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  dual-working couples. 
B)  modern-day couples. 
C)  corporate couples. 
D)  dual-career couples. 
A)  dual-working couples. 
B)  modern-day couples. 
C)  corporate couples. 
D)  dual-career couples.

Question 4

Career plateauing occurs because:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic conditions remove promotional opportunities 
B)  either organizational or personal reasons reduce or remove the probability of moving up the career ladder 
C)  employees are given opportunities for lateral growth where advancement does not exist 
D)  negative performance appraisals remain in the employee's file 
A)  economic conditions remove promotional opportunities 
B)  either organizational or personal reasons reduce or remove the probability of moving up the career ladder 
C)  employees are given opportunities for lateral growth where advancement does not exist 
D)  negative performance appraisals remain in the employee's file

Question 5

Describe the five stages of career development,particularly stages one and two,and briefly describe what stages three through five have in common.

Accepted Answer

The first stage,preparation for work,enc

Question 6

Job sharing,flextime,extended leave,and alternative career paths are ways to accommodate family needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Recruiters sent to college campuses must be properly trained to and prepared to talk to candidates about their company and job requirements of specific openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

China and India are heating up the competition for talent as firms there attempt to staff the burgeoning high-tech industries in these nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Stages of career development include organizational entry,early career,midcareer,late career,and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  post career 
B)  preparation for work 
C)  retirement 
D)  career re-entry 
A)  post career 
B)  preparation for work 
C)  retirement 
D)  career re-entry

Question 11

The advantage of career planning workshops over workbooks is that workshops provide for:

Accepted Answer

A)  discuss concerns with others in similar situation 
B)  studying job demands. 
C)  obtaining job information. 
D)  determining potential. 
A)  discuss concerns with others in similar situation 
B)  studying job demands. 
C)  obtaining job information. 
D)  determining potential.

Question 12

Many manufacturers have located to the South because

Accepted Answer

A)  lower-cost labor is plentiful there and unions are less prevalent than they are in the
North. 
B)  because there are many high-tech companies in the region. 
C)  the top computer science schools in the nation are located there. 
D)  there is an abundance of surplus labor. 
A)  lower-cost labor is plentiful there and unions are less prevalent than they are in the
North. 
B)  because there are many high-tech companies in the region. 
C)  the top computer science schools in the nation are located there. 
D)  there is an abundance of surplus labor.

Question 13

Some surveys show that text messaging is the most popular type of e-recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Private employment agencies:

Accepted Answer

A)  commonly charge a flat placement fee 
B)  commonly charge only the employer a fee 
C)  commonly specialize in providing services for a specific occupational area 
D)  commonly provide services only to college graduates 
A)  commonly charge a flat placement fee 
B)  commonly charge only the employer a fee 
C)  commonly specialize in providing services for a specific occupational area 
D)  commonly provide services only to college graduates

Question 15

Instead of helping jobseekers find the right job,these organizations concentrate on helping employers find the right person for a job.

Accepted Answer

A)  public employment agencies 
B)  labor unions 
C)  private employment agencies 
D)  executive search firms 
A)  public employment agencies 
B)  labor unions 
C)  private employment agencies 
D)  executive search firms

Question 16

Executive search firms:

Accepted Answer

A)  help employers find the right people for jobs 
B)  charge a fee to job candidates only after they accept a job 
C)  lease executive level employees to organizations on both a long and a short term basis 
D)  advertise only in trade magazines 
A)  help employers find the right people for jobs 
B)  charge a fee to job candidates only after they accept a job 
C)  lease executive level employees to organizations on both a long and a short term basis 
D)  advertise only in trade magazines

Question 17

The practice of hiring relatives is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Family based hiring 
B)  Inverted familial diversification 
C)  Re-recruiting 
D)  Nepotism 
A)  Family based hiring 
B)  Inverted familial diversification 
C)  Re-recruiting 
D)  Nepotism

Question 18

Use of the Internet for recruiting:

Accepted Answer

A)  is popular with job seekers,but not recruiters 
B)  is popular with recruiters,but not job seekers 
C)  is cheaper and easier,but less effective than other methods 
D)  is the most commonly used search tactic by job seekers 
A)  is popular with job seekers,but not recruiters 
B)  is popular with recruiters,but not job seekers 
C)  is cheaper and easier,but less effective than other methods 
D)  is the most commonly used search tactic by job seekers

Question 19

The approach to recruitment that informs applicants about all aspects of the job including both desirable and undesirable facets is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty recruiting. 
B)  the realistic job preview. 
C)  balance recruiting. 
D)  negative/positive job assessment. 
A)  honesty recruiting. 
B)  the realistic job preview. 
C)  balance recruiting. 
D)  negative/positive job assessment.

Question 20

Career development programs often contain segments designed to further the advancement of special groups within an organization.Briefly discuss some of the ways employers can facilitate the career development of women.

Accepted Answer

Eliminating barriers to advancement is c

Glass ceiling reviews are conducted by the Dept.of Labor and are lists of companies that hinder upward mobility of women and minorities.

Surprisingly,recruiting strategies and their effectiveness generally remain constant over time.

Couples in which both members follow their own careers and actively support each other's career development are known as:

Career plateauing occurs because:

Describe the five stages of career development,particularly stages one and two,and briefly describe what stages three through five have in common.

Job sharing,flextime,extended leave,and alternative career paths are ways to accommodate family needs.

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Recruiters sent to college campuses must be properly trained to and prepared to talk to candidates about their company and job requirements of specific openings.

China and India are heating up the competition for talent as firms there attempt to staff the burgeoning high-tech industries in these nations.

Stages of career development include organizational entry,early career,midcareer,late career,and ____.

The advantage of career planning workshops over workbooks is that workshops provide for:

Many manufacturers have located to the South because

Some surveys show that text messaging is the most popular type of e-recruiting.

Private employment agencies:

Instead of helping jobseekers find the right job,these organizations concentrate on helping employers find the right person for a job.

Executive search firms:

The practice of hiring relatives is known as:

Use of the Internet for recruiting:

The approach to recruitment that informs applicants about all aspects of the job including both desirable and undesirable facets is called:

Career development programs often contain segments designed to further the advancement of special groups within an organization.Briefly discuss some of the ways employers can facilitate the career development of women.

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

Glass ceiling reviews are conducted by the Dept.of Labor and are lists of companies that hinder upward mobility of women and minorities.

Surprisingly,recruiting strategies and their effectiveness generally remain constant over time.

Couples in which both members follow their own careers and actively support each other's career development are known as:

Career plateauing occurs because:

Describe the five stages of career development,particularly stages one and two,and briefly describe what stages three through five have in common.

Job sharing,flextime,extended leave,and alternative career paths are ways to accommodate family needs.

Outplacement services help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.

Recruiters sent to college campuses must be properly trained to and prepared to talk to candidates about their company and job requirements of specific openings.

China and India are heating up the competition for talent as firms there attempt to staff the burgeoning high-tech industries in these nations.

Stages of career development include organizational entry,early career,midcareer,late career,and ____.

The advantage of career planning workshops over workbooks is that workshops provide for:

Many manufacturers have located to the South because

Some surveys show that text messaging is the most popular type of e-recruiting.

Private employment agencies:

Instead of helping jobseekers find the right job,these organizations concentrate on helping employers find the right person for a job.

Executive search firms:

The practice of hiring relatives is known as:

Use of the Internet for recruiting:

The approach to recruitment that informs applicants about all aspects of the job including both desirable and undesirable facets is called:

Career development programs often contain segments designed to further the advancement of special groups within an organization.Briefly discuss some of the ways employers can facilitate the career development of women.

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