Exam 13: Human Resourcemanagement

A written statement that explains the job content, environment, and conditions of employment is called a ________.

When Beverly administers the math test to accounting clerk candidates, the average score is 65%. But when Carol administers the same test, the score average is 83%. What does this indicate about the test?

Roberta has been asked to complete a questionnaire about her job duties and the qualifications she believes a candidate for her position should have. Roberta is participating in a ________.

________ is the process of introducing a new employee to his/her job and the organization.

A labor union is an organization that represents workers and seeks to protect their interests.

If Victoria asks some employees to share jobs or perform their jobs on a part-time basis, she would be ________.

The top management of the company asks Earl to make use of a rating scale that will rate the employees' actual job behaviors. The managers are asking Steve to use a ________.

A ________ selection device is characterized by a proven relationship between the selection device and some relevant job selection criterion.

The burden is on managers to prove that the selection devices they use are a valid predictor of job performance.

________ as a source of recruitment is limited to entry-level positions.

A ________ selection device indicates that the device measures the same thing consistently.

In which one of the following traditional training methods are employees made to work at different jobs in a particular area in order to get exposure to a variety of tasks?

In his report, Wade described the strengths and weaknesses of each of his subordinates. He made a note of their past performances and the potential they displayed. He even provided suggestions for their improvements. Wade is using the ________ method of conducting a performance appraisal.

The essence of affirmative action is to ________.

The health condition that is most costly for employers is ________.

The process by which managers ensure that they have the right number and kinds of capable people in the right places and at the right times is known as ________.

In which one of the following decruitment methods does an organization refrain from filling the openings created by voluntary resignations or normal retirements of its employees?

Job rotation allows employees to work at different jobs in a particular area, thereby giving them exposure to a variety of tasks.

John received a raise as a result of his last performance appraisal. He is active on three teams and is given authority to make decisions regarding his job responsibilities. John's employer is using ________.

Which of the following steps in the human resource management process identifies and selects competent employees?