Question 1

Performance appraisal and training are included in the human resource management process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Alcoholism is considered to be a disease, not a character disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What kind of interview is notorious for being culturally insensitive and is open to legal attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional unstructured 
B)  Structured 
C)  Virtual 
D)  Lengthy 
E)  Traditional structured 
A)  Traditional unstructured 
B)  Structured 
C)  Virtual 
D)  Lengthy 
E)  Traditional structured

Question 4

____ is not an essential ingredient of an effective skill learning program.

Accepted Answer

A)  Showing them how to do it with modeling 
B)  Letting them practice 
C)  Setting goals 
D)  Using lecture/discussion to present the materials 
E)  Giving feedback 
A)  Showing them how to do it with modeling 
B)  Letting them practice 
C)  Setting goals 
D)  Using lecture/discussion to present the materials 
E)  Giving feedback

Question 5

A concise document outlining the role expectations and skill requirements for a specific job is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  job description. 
B)  job specification. 
C)  posting notice. 
D)  position matrix. 
E)  job analysis. 
A)  job description. 
B)  job specification. 
C)  posting notice. 
D)  position matrix. 
E)  job analysis.

Question 6

According to Jeffrey Pfeffer, there is a strong connection between

Accepted Answer

A)  people-centered practices and higher profits and lower employee turnover. 
B)  business-centered practices and lower profits and higher employee turnover. 
C)  socially responsible practices and higher profits and higher employee turnover. 
D)  people-centered practices and lower profits and higher employee turnover. 
E)  greed and higher profits and lower employee turnover. 
A)  people-centered practices and higher profits and lower employee turnover. 
B)  business-centered practices and lower profits and higher employee turnover. 
C)  socially responsible practices and higher profits and higher employee turnover. 
D)  people-centered practices and lower profits and higher employee turnover. 
E)  greed and higher profits and lower employee turnover.

Question 7

A "big picture" approach to managing people and staying competitive is

Accepted Answer

A)  an open perspective. 
B)  knowledge management. 
C)  corporate leveraging. 
D)  human capital. 
E)  employee profiling. 
A)  an open perspective. 
B)  knowledge management. 
C)  corporate leveraging. 
D)  human capital. 
E)  employee profiling.

Question 8

The vast bulk of today's training is remarkably low-tech, despite what is published about computer-based training and e-learning via the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People with disabilities experience the same rate of unemployment as the rest of the working age population in America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A major shortcoming of the rankings/comparisons performance appraisal technique is the fact that the absolute distance between ratees is unknown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, for people with physical and mental disabilities, what is required of employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide on-the-job therapists 
B)  To eliminate unemployment among the disabled 
C)  To make reasonable accommodations 
D)  To offer guaranteed employment 
E)  To pay all medical benefits 
A)  To provide on-the-job therapists 
B)  To eliminate unemployment among the disabled 
C)  To make reasonable accommodations 
D)  To offer guaranteed employment 
E)  To pay all medical benefits

Question 12

Traditional unstructured interviews are criticized because

Accepted Answer

A)  they cost too much. 
B)  of cultural insensitivity. 
C)  of political bias. 
D)  they require committee action. 
E)  they take too long. 
A)  they cost too much. 
B)  of cultural insensitivity. 
C)  of political bias. 
D)  they require committee action. 
E)  they take too long.

Question 13

The landmark equal employment opportunity (EEO) law in the U.S. is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the current trends in HR is that its functions are being decentralized throughout the enterprise and being outsourced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Only the immediate supervisor should perform 360-degree appraisals if they are to be successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of these is not a success factor for lawsuits, based on an analysis of sexual harassment cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management did not take action 
B)  The harasser is of the opposite sex 
C)  There were witnesses 
D)  Management had been notified 
E)  The harassment was severe 
A)  Management did not take action 
B)  The harasser is of the opposite sex 
C)  There were witnesses 
D)  Management had been notified 
E)  The harassment was severe

Question 17

To avoid lawsuits, employers should hire disabled individuals for a job even if the disabled individual cannot safely perform the basic duties of the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Paula is interviewing for a sales manager position with a women's clothing store. Her interviewer asks her, "what would you do if you saw two of your employees arguing loudly in the work area?" This is an example of what type of interview question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job knowledge 
B)  Worker requirements 
C)  Situational 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Job sample simulation 
A)  Job knowledge 
B)  Worker requirements 
C)  Situational 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Job sample simulation

Question 19

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, both women and men in the U.S. are protected from sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Historically, minorities and women have been victimized by invalid, unreliable, and prejudicial employment selection procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Performance appraisal and training are included in the human resource management process.

Alcoholism is considered to be a disease, not a character disorder.

What kind of interview is notorious for being culturally insensitive and is open to legal attack?

____ is not an essential ingredient of an effective skill learning program.

A concise document outlining the role expectations and skill requirements for a specific job is called a

According to Jeffrey Pfeffer, there is a strong connection between

A "big picture" approach to managing people and staying competitive is

The vast bulk of today's training is remarkably low-tech, despite what is published about computer-based training and e-learning via the Internet.

People with disabilities experience the same rate of unemployment as the rest of the working age population in America.

A major shortcoming of the rankings/comparisons performance appraisal technique is the fact that the absolute distance between ratees is unknown.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, for people with physical and mental disabilities, what is required of employers?

Traditional unstructured interviews are criticized because

The landmark equal employment opportunity (EEO) law in the U.S. is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

One of the current trends in HR is that its functions are being decentralized throughout the enterprise and being outsourced.

Only the immediate supervisor should perform 360-degree appraisals if they are to be successful.

Which of these is not a success factor for lawsuits, based on an analysis of sexual harassment cases?

To avoid lawsuits, employers should hire disabled individuals for a job even if the disabled individual cannot safely perform the basic duties of the job.

Paula is interviewing for a sales manager position with a women's clothing store. Her interviewer asks her, "what would you do if you saw two of your employees arguing loudly in the work area?" This is an example of what type of interview question?

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, both women and men in the U.S. are protected from sexual harassment.

Historically, minorities and women have been victimized by invalid, unreliable, and prejudicial employment selection procedures.

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The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

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Exam 10: Human Resource Management

Performance appraisal and training are included in the human resource management process.

Alcoholism is considered to be a disease, not a character disorder.

What kind of interview is notorious for being culturally insensitive and is open to legal attack?

____ is not an essential ingredient of an effective skill learning program.

A concise document outlining the role expectations and skill requirements for a specific job is called a

According to Jeffrey Pfeffer, there is a strong connection between

A "big picture" approach to managing people and staying competitive is

The vast bulk of today's training is remarkably low-tech, despite what is published about computer-based training and e-learning via the Internet.

People with disabilities experience the same rate of unemployment as the rest of the working age population in America.

A major shortcoming of the rankings/comparisons performance appraisal technique is the fact that the absolute distance between ratees is unknown.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, for people with physical and mental disabilities, what is required of employers?

Traditional unstructured interviews are criticized because

The landmark equal employment opportunity (EEO) law in the U.S. is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

One of the current trends in HR is that its functions are being decentralized throughout the enterprise and being outsourced.

Only the immediate supervisor should perform 360-degree appraisals if they are to be successful.

Which of these is not a success factor for lawsuits, based on an analysis of sexual harassment cases?

To avoid lawsuits, employers should hire disabled individuals for a job even if the disabled individual cannot safely perform the basic duties of the job.

Paula is interviewing for a sales manager position with a women's clothing store. Her interviewer asks her, "what would you do if you saw two of your employees arguing loudly in the work area?" This is an example of what type of interview question?

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, both women and men in the U.S. are protected from sexual harassment.

Historically, minorities and women have been victimized by invalid, unreliable, and prejudicial employment selection procedures.

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

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