Question 1

A small business owner would most likely use a professional employer organization in order to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) network with industry professionals 
B) automate succession planning 
C) handle HR activities like payroll 
D) conduct organized labor activities 
A) network with industry professionals 
B) automate succession planning 
C) handle HR activities like payroll 
D) conduct organized labor activities

Question 2

All of the following are informal training methods recommended to small businesses EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) paying tuition for specialized courses 
B) arranging weekly classes led by paid experts 
C) providing a library of learning-based DVDs 
D) sending employees to association meetings 
A) paying tuition for specialized courses 
B) arranging weekly classes led by paid experts 
C) providing a library of learning-based DVDs 
D) sending employees to association meetings

Question 3

In most small businesses, which of the following is the lowest priority for managers?

Accepted Answer

A) sales 
B) finance 
C) production 
D) HR management 
A) sales 
B) finance 
C) production 
D) HR management

Question 4

All of the following are options for small businesses looking for online training programs to improve their employees' skills EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) National Association of Manufacturers 
B) Small Business Administration 
C) American Management Association 
D) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
A) National Association of Manufacturers 
B) Small Business Administration 
C) American Management Association 
D) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Question 5

In order to recruit top-quality employees, the majority of small businesses offer retirement benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Small businesses typically do not provide employee training that emphasizes long-term management skills because of concerns regarding employee turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What risks are faced by most small business owners regarding laws, litigation, and safety? What government tools are available to assist small businesses with these risks?

Accepted Answer

The smaller firm is probably not adequat

Question 8

Human resource outsourcers handle a firm's HR functions on an administrative level, so the client firm's employees are not added to the HROs payroll.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a common characteristic of HR at most small businesses?

Accepted Answer

A) dedicated HR manager responsible for recruiting 
B) strict oversight of compensation regulations 
C) intranet-based employee benefits enrollment 
D) duplication of employee data in paperwork 
A) dedicated HR manager responsible for recruiting 
B) strict oversight of compensation regulations 
C) intranet-based employee benefits enrollment 
D) duplication of employee data in paperwork

Question 10

Rob, the owner of A-Tech, a small software firm, plans to use the streamlined interview process to interview candidates for a programming position at the company. Rob should first ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ask questions about significant areas in a candidate's life 
B) probe specific factors during the interview 
C) devise a plan for the interview 
D) prepare for the interview 
A) ask questions about significant areas in a candidate's life 
B) probe specific factors during the interview 
C) devise a plan for the interview 
D) prepare for the interview

A small business owner would most likely use a professional employer organization in order to ________.

All of the following are informal training methods recommended to small businesses EXCEPT ________.

In most small businesses, which of the following is the lowest priority for managers?

All of the following are options for small businesses looking for online training programs to improve their employees' skills EXCEPT ________.

In order to recruit top-quality employees, the majority of small businesses offer retirement benefits.

Small businesses typically do not provide employee training that emphasizes long-term management skills because of concerns regarding employee turnover.

What risks are faced by most small business owners regarding laws, litigation, and safety? What government tools are available to assist small businesses with these risks?

Human resource outsourcers handle a firm's HR functions on an administrative level, so the client firm's employees are not added to the HROs payroll.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of HR at most small businesses?

Rob, the owner of A-Tech, a small software firm, plans to use the streamlined interview process to interview candidates for a programming position at the company. Rob should first ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

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Exam 18: Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

A small business owner would most likely use a professional employer organization in order to ________.

All of the following are informal training methods recommended to small businesses EXCEPT ________.

In most small businesses, which of the following is the lowest priority for managers?

All of the following are options for small businesses looking for online training programs to improve their employees' skills EXCEPT ________.

In order to recruit top-quality employees, the majority of small businesses offer retirement benefits.

Small businesses typically do not provide employee training that emphasizes long-term management skills because of concerns regarding employee turnover.

What risks are faced by most small business owners regarding laws, litigation, and safety? What government tools are available to assist small businesses with these risks?

Human resource outsourcers handle a firm's HR functions on an administrative level, so the client firm's employees are not added to the HROs payroll.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of HR at most small businesses?

Rob, the owner of A-Tech, a small software firm, plans to use the streamlined interview process to interview candidates for a programming position at the company. Rob should first ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Filters