Question 1

Mentoring is one important indicator of management support in career development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A major problem women face in employment is managing both a managerial career and a family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What can managers do to improve the effectiveness of external recruitment?

Accepted Answer

There are several things that managers c

Question 4

What are common difficulties faced by dual-career couples?

Accepted Answer

The need for quality child car

Question 5

Advertisements can allow selectivity in attracting applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The placement of an employee in another job at a higher level in the organization with an increase in pay and status is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement. 
B)  transfer. 
C)  promotion. 
D)  job rotation. 
A)  job enlargement. 
B)  transfer. 
C)  promotion. 
D)  job rotation.

Question 7

Approximately 45 to 50 percent of the adult population lack the reading and writing abilities needed to handle the minimal demands of job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There is a correlation between the recruitment success of the organization and:

Accepted Answer

A)  formal vs.informal recruitment sources 
B)  the accuracy and completeness of advertisements 
C)  affirmative action goals 
D)  unsolicited applications and resumes 
A)  formal vs.informal recruitment sources 
B)  the accuracy and completeness of advertisements 
C)  affirmative action goals 
D)  unsolicited applications and resumes

Question 9

The placement of an employee in another job for which the duties,responsibilities,status,and remuneration are approximately equal to those of the previous job is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  promotion. 
B)  transfer. 
C)  lateral move. 
D)  job rotation. 
A)  promotion. 
B)  transfer. 
C)  lateral move. 
D)  job rotation.

Question 10

The fees charged by search firms can range anywhere from _____ percent of the
Annual salary for the position to be filled.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 20 
B)  25 to 40 
C)  45 to 60 
D)  75 to 100 
A)  5 to 20 
B)  25 to 40 
C)  45 to 60 
D)  75 to 100

Question 11

Fast-track programs were initiated in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Retirees often return to their old employers because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they cannot afford their retirement lifestyle 
B)  the Age Discrimination Act has eliminated mandatory retirement ages 
C)  the employers request them to 
D)  despite the negative effect on their work groups,they have knowledge the employers need 
A)  they cannot afford their retirement lifestyle 
B)  the Age Discrimination Act has eliminated mandatory retirement ages 
C)  the employers request them to 
D)  despite the negative effect on their work groups,they have knowledge the employers need

Question 13

Services that are offered to employees who are being transferred to different locations are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  outplacement services. 
B)  relocation services. 
C)  transfer services. 
D)  adjustment services. 
A)  outplacement services. 
B)  relocation services. 
C)  transfer services. 
D)  adjustment services.

Question 14

The effectiveness and attractiveness of recruiters is often a main reason why applicants select one organization over another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Recommend some guidelines to an employee seeking a mentor?

Accepted Answer

Under a good mentor,learning focuses on

Question 16

A boundaryless career model depends on each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning new skills 
B)  developing new relationships 
C)  capitalizing on skills and relationships 
D)  developing free agents within the organization 
A)  learning new skills 
B)  developing new relationships 
C)  capitalizing on skills and relationships 
D)  developing free agents within the organization

Question 17

Some organizations make career counseling a part of the annual performance appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____ is the business practice of searching for and utilizing goods sources from around the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  Global sourcing 
B)  Offshoring 
C)  Outsourcing 
D)  World marketing 
A)  Global sourcing 
B)  Offshoring 
C)  Outsourcing 
D)  World marketing

Question 19

A program that provides for a relatively rapid progression through a number of managerial positions is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  management development program. 
B)  fast-track program. 
C)  career advancement program. 
D)  mentoring program. 
A)  management development program. 
B)  fast-track program. 
C)  career advancement program. 
D)  mentoring program.

Question 20

The accommodation that management makes most frequently to dual-career couples is to offer flexible working schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Mentoring is one important indicator of management support in career development.

A major problem women face in employment is managing both a managerial career and a family.

What can managers do to improve the effectiveness of external recruitment?

What are common difficulties faced by dual-career couples?

Advertisements can allow selectivity in attracting applicants.

The placement of an employee in another job at a higher level in the organization with an increase in pay and status is known as a:

Approximately 45 to 50 percent of the adult population lack the reading and writing abilities needed to handle the minimal demands of job performance.

There is a correlation between the recruitment success of the organization and:

The placement of an employee in another job for which the duties,responsibilities,status,and remuneration are approximately equal to those of the previous job is known as a:

The fees charged by search firms can range anywhere from _____ percent of the Annual salary for the position to be filled.

Fast-track programs were initiated in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

Retirees often return to their old employers because:

Services that are offered to employees who are being transferred to different locations are known as:

The effectiveness and attractiveness of recruiters is often a main reason why applicants select one organization over another.

Recommend some guidelines to an employee seeking a mentor?

A boundaryless career model depends on each of the following except:

Some organizations make career counseling a part of the annual performance appraisal.

____ is the business practice of searching for and utilizing goods sources from around the world.

A program that provides for a relatively rapid progression through a number of managerial positions is known as a:

The accommodation that management makes most frequently to dual-career couples is to offer flexible working schedules.

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

Mentoring is one important indicator of management support in career development.

A major problem women face in employment is managing both a managerial career and a family.

What can managers do to improve the effectiveness of external recruitment?

What are common difficulties faced by dual-career couples?

Advertisements can allow selectivity in attracting applicants.

The placement of an employee in another job at a higher level in the organization with an increase in pay and status is known as a:

Approximately 45 to 50 percent of the adult population lack the reading and writing abilities needed to handle the minimal demands of job performance.

There is a correlation between the recruitment success of the organization and:

The placement of an employee in another job for which the duties,responsibilities,status,and remuneration are approximately equal to those of the previous job is known as a:

The fees charged by search firms can range anywhere from _____ percent of the Annual salary for the position to be filled.

Fast-track programs were initiated in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential.

Retirees often return to their old employers because:

Services that are offered to employees who are being transferred to different locations are known as:

The effectiveness and attractiveness of recruiters is often a main reason why applicants select one organization over another.

Recommend some guidelines to an employee seeking a mentor?

A boundaryless career model depends on each of the following except:

Some organizations make career counseling a part of the annual performance appraisal.

____ is the business practice of searching for and utilizing goods sources from around the world.

A program that provides for a relatively rapid progression through a number of managerial positions is known as a:

The accommodation that management makes most frequently to dual-career couples is to offer flexible working schedules.

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