Question 1

Potential employees seeking work at large or sophisticated organizations can typically expect ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) one interview 
B) the same number of interviews as with small companies 
C) several interviews 
D) unlawful interview or application questions 
A) one interview 
B) the same number of interviews as with small companies 
C) several interviews 
D) unlawful interview or application questions

Question 2

A preliminary interview may only be structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-performance appraisal

Accepted Answer

A) an employee departs from a company 
B) the "extras" or fringe rewards granted to top managers 
C) "Why don't you and I have drinks at my house tonight so we can discuss your potential pay raise?" 
D) total authority of staffing function 
E) any criterion used for employment decisions
F)searching for and encouraging qualified candidates to apply for employment
G)the total process of attracting, developing, and retaining satisfied employees
H)a horizontal employment move
I)a formal, structured process of comparing employee accomplishments with expectations
J)introducing and acclimating new employees to their work environment
K)evaluating and determining the best fit of qualified employment candidates
L)to move up in the organization
M)providing employees with knowledge, skills, and proper attitudes to improve 
A) an employee departs from a company 
B) the "extras" or fringe rewards granted to top managers 
C) "Why don't you and I have drinks at my house tonight so we can discuss your potential pay raise?" 
D) total authority of staffing function 
E) any criterion used for employment decisions
F)searching for and encouraging qualified candidates to apply for employment
G)the total process of attracting, developing, and retaining satisfied employees
H)a horizontal employment move
I)a formal, structured process of comparing employee accomplishments with expectations
J)introducing and acclimating new employees to their work environment
K)evaluating and determining the best fit of qualified employment candidates
L)to move up in the organization
M)providing employees with knowledge, skills, and proper attitudes to improve

Question 4

Potential candidates for employment can request to examine or review letters of recommendation according to the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Privacy Act of 1974 
B) Equal Pay Act of 1963 
C) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
D) Executive Order 11246 
A) Privacy Act of 1974 
B) Equal Pay Act of 1963 
C) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
D) Executive Order 11246

Question 5

Several states,counties,and municipalities have passed legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Generally,employment interview questions that ask about age or marital status are considered ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) unlawful 
B) required 
C) within an unstructured interview format 
D) lawful 
A) unlawful 
B) required 
C) within an unstructured interview format 
D) lawful

Question 7

Turnover of employees,constant change,and an uncertain future force managers to use human resource ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) descriptions 
B) forecasting 
C) accounting 
D) analysis 
A) descriptions 
B) forecasting 
C) accounting 
D) analysis

Question 8

Not hiring women shorter than five feet in height would be considered ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) a selective management decision 
B) appropriate for warehouse employees 
C) a disparate impact 
D) a slam to tall women 
A) a selective management decision 
B) appropriate for warehouse employees 
C) a disparate impact 
D) a slam to tall women

Question 9

The U.S.labor force is becoming ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) dominated by younger males 
B) dominated by older males 
C) dominated by females 
D) more diversified 
A) dominated by younger males 
B) dominated by older males 
C) dominated by females 
D) more diversified

Question 10

In-house training techniques take the following formsexcept:

Accepted Answer

A) on-the-job training. 
B) job rotation. 
C) orientation training. 
D) machine-based training 
A) on-the-job training. 
B) job rotation. 
C) orientation training. 
D) machine-based training

Question 11

A promotion is a reassignment to a lower rank in an organization's hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Staffing,which follows standing plans,links people and processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____________ begins where recruiting ends.

Accepted Answer

A) Training 
B) Orientation 
C) Job development 
D) Selection 
A) Training 
B) Orientation 
C) Job development 
D) Selection

Question 14

Transfers are really lateral promotions to another area or department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

AIDS and drug testing are illegal in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-assessment center

Accepted Answer

A) a thorough investigation of a job that leads to a job description and job specification 
B) a reduction of pay, status, and responsibilities 
C) negatively singling out a demographic group by using employment criteria 
D) a goal-oriented and timely plan to give priority to hiring or promoting specific groups 
E) a personnel manager
F)negotiations between employer and union
G)the use of illegal criteria in making employment decisions against members of specific groups
H)where employment applicants are screened and tested
I)efforts to acquire knowledge, skills, etc., to improve employee performance
J)various types of financial pay to employees
K)a study to determine job worth and level of compensation
L)legislation to protect against discrimination
M)compensation above and beyond pay 
A) a thorough investigation of a job that leads to a job description and job specification 
B) a reduction of pay, status, and responsibilities 
C) negatively singling out a demographic group by using employment criteria 
D) a goal-oriented and timely plan to give priority to hiring or promoting specific groups 
E) a personnel manager
F)negotiations between employer and union
G)the use of illegal criteria in making employment decisions against members of specific groups
H)where employment applicants are screened and tested
I)efforts to acquire knowledge, skills, etc., to improve employee performance
J)various types of financial pay to employees
K)a study to determine job worth and level of compensation
L)legislation to protect against discrimination
M)compensation above and beyond pay

Question 17

A test is any criterion or performance measure used as a basis for any employment decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A company's best defense against accusations of discrimination is to acknowledge a bona fide occupational qualification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pre-employment physical examinations can be used for all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) medical histories 
B) excuses for not hiring 
C) prevention of insurance fraud claims 
D) certification of physical capabilities 
A) medical histories 
B) excuses for not hiring 
C) prevention of insurance fraud claims 
D) certification of physical capabilities

Question 20

All of the following would be considered sources for personnel recruitmentexcept ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) the employed 
B) the unemployed 
C) potential leased employees 
D) the unemployed not seeking employment 
A) the employed 
B) the unemployed 
C) potential leased employees 
D) the unemployed not seeking employment

Potential employees seeking work at large or sophisticated organizations can typically expect ____________.

A preliminary interview may only be structured.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -performance appraisal

Potential candidates for employment can request to examine or review letters of recommendation according to the ____________.

Several states,counties,and municipalities have passed legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Generally,employment interview questions that ask about age or marital status are considered ____________.

Turnover of employees,constant change,and an uncertain future force managers to use human resource ____________.

Not hiring women shorter than five feet in height would be considered ____________.

The U.S.labor force is becoming ____________.

In-house training techniques take the following formsexcept:

A promotion is a reassignment to a lower rank in an organization's hierarchy.

Staffing,which follows standing plans,links people and processes.

____________ begins where recruiting ends.

Transfers are really lateral promotions to another area or department.

AIDS and drug testing are illegal in the United States.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -assessment center

A test is any criterion or performance measure used as a basis for any employment decision.

A company's best defense against accusations of discrimination is to acknowledge a bona fide occupational qualification.

Pre-employment physical examinations can be used for all the following except:

All of the following would be considered sources for personnel recruitmentexcept ____________.

Management: An Overview

Management Thought: Past and Present

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Human Motivation

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

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Exam 10: Staffing the Workforce

Potential employees seeking work at large or sophisticated organizations can typically expect ____________.

A preliminary interview may only be structured.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -performance appraisal

Potential candidates for employment can request to examine or review letters of recommendation according to the ____________.

Several states,counties,and municipalities have passed legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Generally,employment interview questions that ask about age or marital status are considered ____________.

Turnover of employees,constant change,and an uncertain future force managers to use human resource ____________.

Not hiring women shorter than five feet in height would be considered ____________.

The U.S.labor force is becoming ____________.

In-house training techniques take the following formsexcept:

A promotion is a reassignment to a lower rank in an organization's hierarchy.

Staffing,which follows standing plans,links people and processes.

____________ begins where recruiting ends.

Transfers are really lateral promotions to another area or department.

AIDS and drug testing are illegal in the United States.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -assessment center

A test is any criterion or performance measure used as a basis for any employment decision.

A company's best defense against accusations of discrimination is to acknowledge a bona fide occupational qualification.

Pre-employment physical examinations can be used for all the following except:

All of the following would be considered sources for personnel recruitmentexcept ____________.

Management: An Overview

Management Thought: Past and Present

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Human Motivation

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

Filters