Question 1

An organization's most important resource is its human resources

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

8. Well-managed cultural diversity is not likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  develop cost advantages for the firm. 
B)  provide different viewpoints in decision making. 
C)  give the firm a marketing edge. 
D)  give preferential treatment to certain groups. 
E)  improve the firm's level of productive creativity 
A)  develop cost advantages for the firm. 
B)  provide different viewpoints in decision making. 
C)  give the firm a marketing edge. 
D)  give preferential treatment to certain groups. 
E)  improve the firm's level of productive creativity D

Question 3

Most employee benefits, such as holidays, sick leave, and insurance, are required by law

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Recruiting on college campuses and recruiting at union hiring halls are examples of internal recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Job specification refers to the list of elements that make up a particular job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

10. Attempting to attract job applicants from outside an organization is called

Accepted Answer

A)  selection. 
B)  external recruiting. 
C)  external replacement. 
D)  internal recruiting. 
E)  vestibule selection. 
A)  selection. 
B)  external recruiting. 
C)  external replacement. 
D)  internal recruiting. 
E)  vestibule selection.

Question 7

8. Diversity training programs may include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  appointing a cultural diversity task force. 
B)  recruiting minorities. 
C)  training minorities to be managers. 
D)  training managers to view diversity positively. 
E)  providing mentoring programs. 
A)  appointing a cultural diversity task force. 
B)  recruiting minorities. 
C)  training minorities to be managers. 
D)  training managers to view diversity positively. 
E)  providing mentoring programs.

Question 8

The three phases of human resources management are acquiring, developing, and terminating human resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies directly to selection and promotion of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

6. The activities involved in the acquisition of human resources are HR planning,

Accepted Answer

A)  job analysis, recruiting, employee relations, and compensation. 
B)  job analysis, recruiting, selection, and orientation. 
C)  hiring, orientation, training and development, and job analysis. 
D)  job analysis, recruiting, training and development, and benefits orientation. 
E)  job analysis, employee relations, selection, and training. 
A)  job analysis, recruiting, employee relations, and compensation. 
B)  job analysis, recruiting, selection, and orientation. 
C)  hiring, orientation, training and development, and job analysis. 
D)  job analysis, recruiting, training and development, and benefits orientation. 
E)  job analysis, employee relations, selection, and training.

Question 11

9. The requirements needed to fill a vacancy are listed in the job

Accepted Answer

A)  inventory. 
B)  description. 
C)  analysis. 
D)  specification. 
E)  evaluation. 
A)  inventory. 
B)  description. 
C)  analysis. 
D)  specification. 
E)  evaluation.

Question 12

6. The activities involved in acquiring, maintaining, and developing an organization's human resources are called

Accepted Answer

A)  human resources management. 
B)  human resources planning. 
C)  skills inventory. 
D)  recruiting. 
E)  selection 
A)  human resources management. 
B)  human resources planning. 
C)  skills inventory. 
D)  recruiting. 
E)  selection

Question 13

Perhaps the most humane method of reducing the size of a firm's workforce is through attrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An organization's most important resource is its human resources

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Perhaps the most widely used selection technique is the employment test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

10. Considering present employees as applicants for available positions is called

Accepted Answer

A)  job posting. 
B)  external recruiting. 
C)  internal recruiting. 
D)  organizational recruiting. 
E)  an internal promotion plan 
A)  job posting. 
B)  external recruiting. 
C)  internal recruiting. 
D)  organizational recruiting. 
E)  an internal promotion plan

Question 17

9. A systematic procedure for studying jobs to determine their various elements and requirements is called a job

Accepted Answer

A)  description. 
B)  specification. 
C)  analysis. 
D)  orientation. 
E)  inventory 
A)  description. 
B)  specification. 
C)  analysis. 
D)  orientation. 
E)  inventory

Question 18

Cultural diversity in the workplace is an issue that must be addressed primarily by those firms operating in highly diverse geographic areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

7. You have been asked to assist Fuller Company in its human resources planning. You will suggest it take all the following steps except

Accepted Answer

A)  developing the overall strategic plan. 
B)  acquiring funds for implementation. 
C)  forecasting future demand. 
D)  forecasting future supply within the firm. 
E)  matching supply with demand 
A)  developing the overall strategic plan. 
B)  acquiring funds for implementation. 
C)  forecasting future demand. 
D)  forecasting future supply within the firm. 
E)  matching supply with demand

Question 20

7. Determining a firm's future human resources needs is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  management development. 
B)  performance appraisal. 
C)  recruiting. 
D)  a replacement chart. 
E)  human resources planning. 
A)  management development. 
B)  performance appraisal. 
C)  recruiting. 
D)  a replacement chart. 
E)  human resources planning.

An organization's most important resource is its human resources

8. Well-managed cultural diversity is not likely to

Most employee benefits, such as holidays, sick leave, and insurance, are required by law

Recruiting on college campuses and recruiting at union hiring halls are examples of internal recruiting.

Job specification refers to the list of elements that make up a particular job.

10. Attempting to attract job applicants from outside an organization is called

8. Diversity training programs may include all of the following except

The three phases of human resources management are acquiring, developing, and terminating human resources.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies directly to selection and promotion of employees.

6. The activities involved in the acquisition of human resources are HR planning,

9. The requirements needed to fill a vacancy are listed in the job

6. The activities involved in acquiring, maintaining, and developing an organization's human resources are called

Perhaps the most humane method of reducing the size of a firm's workforce is through attrition.

An organization's most important resource is its human resources

Perhaps the most widely used selection technique is the employment test.

10. Considering present employees as applicants for available positions is called

9. A systematic procedure for studying jobs to determine their various elements and requirements is called a job

Cultural diversity in the workplace is an issue that must be addressed primarily by those firms operating in highly diverse geographic areas.

7. You have been asked to assist Fuller Company in its human resources planning. You will suggest it take all the following steps except

7. Determining a firm's future human resources needs is referred to as

Exploring the World of Business and Economics

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business

Global Business

Choosing a Form of Business Ownership

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchises

Understanding the Management Process

Creating a Flexible Organization

Producing Quality Goods and Services

Motivating and Satisfying Employees and Teams

Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing

Creating and Pricing Products That Satisfy Customers

Distributing and Promoting Products

Exploring Social Media and E-Business

Using Management and Accounting Information

Mastering Financial Management

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Exam 9: Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees

An organization's most important resource is its human resources

8. Well-managed cultural diversity is not likely to

Most employee benefits, such as holidays, sick leave, and insurance, are required by law

Recruiting on college campuses and recruiting at union hiring halls are examples of internal recruiting.

Job specification refers to the list of elements that make up a particular job.

10. Attempting to attract job applicants from outside an organization is called

8. Diversity training programs may include all of the following except

The three phases of human resources management are acquiring, developing, and terminating human resources.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies directly to selection and promotion of employees.

6. The activities involved in the acquisition of human resources are HR planning,

9. The requirements needed to fill a vacancy are listed in the job

6. The activities involved in acquiring, maintaining, and developing an organization's human resources are called

Perhaps the most humane method of reducing the size of a firm's workforce is through attrition.

An organization's most important resource is its human resources

Perhaps the most widely used selection technique is the employment test.

10. Considering present employees as applicants for available positions is called

9. A systematic procedure for studying jobs to determine their various elements and requirements is called a job

Cultural diversity in the workplace is an issue that must be addressed primarily by those firms operating in highly diverse geographic areas.

7. You have been asked to assist Fuller Company in its human resources planning. You will suggest it take all the following steps except

7. Determining a firm's future human resources needs is referred to as

Exploring the World of Business and Economics

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business

Global Business

Choosing a Form of Business Ownership

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchises

Understanding the Management Process

Creating a Flexible Organization

Producing Quality Goods and Services

Motivating and Satisfying Employees and Teams

Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing

Creating and Pricing Products That Satisfy Customers

Distributing and Promoting Products

Exploring Social Media and E-Business

Using Management and Accounting Information

Mastering Financial Management

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