Question 1

What is the significance of a skills inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains basic information about each employee of an organization. 
B)  It identifies the tasks and duties required in a particular job. 
C)  It matches the supply of people in the job market with the current job openings. 
D)  It is largely made on the basis of intuition. 
E)  It contains the list of candidates who would be qualified to replace a particular person. 
A)  It contains basic information about each employee of an organization. 
B)  It identifies the tasks and duties required in a particular job. 
C)  It matches the supply of people in the job market with the current job openings. 
D)  It is largely made on the basis of intuition. 
E)  It contains the list of candidates who would be qualified to replace a particular person. A

Question 2

Internal staff promotions are very popular with growing and dynamic organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Under the peer involvement approach,co-workers have an input in the final selection decision for hiring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Aptitude tests measure a person's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dexterity and coordination 
B)  potential ability to learn 
C)  job-related knowledge 
D)  interests 
E)  personality characteristics 
A)  dexterity and coordination 
B)  potential ability to learn 
C)  job-related knowledge 
D)  interests 
E)  personality characteristics

Question 5

In a structured interview,the interviewer prepares the major questions in advance but has the flexibility to use techniques such as probing to help assess the applicant's strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The use of temporary help is dependent on the economic conditions of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tests provide a sample of behavior that is used to draw inferences about the future performance of an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All the levels of management should be involved in the human resource forecasting process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 does not cover employers with less than _____ employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  20 
C)  15 
D)  50 
E)  100 
A)  25 
B)  20 
C)  15 
D)  50 
E)  100

Question 10

Test _____ refers to the extent to which a test predicts a specific criterion.

Accepted Answer

A)  refutability 
B)  consistency 
C)  reliability 
D)  reproducibility 
E)  validity 
A)  refutability 
B)  consistency 
C)  reliability 
D)  reproducibility 
E)  validity

Question 11

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 covers private employers with 15 or more employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is characteristic of a structured interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is conducted using no predetermined checklist. 
B)  It tends to increase reliability and accuracy. 
C)  It allows an interviewer to use open-ended questions. 
D)  It lacks systematic coverage of information. 
E)  It creates a relatively more relaxed atmosphere than other types of interviews. 
A)  It is conducted using no predetermined checklist. 
B)  It tends to increase reliability and accuracy. 
C)  It allows an interviewer to use open-ended questions. 
D)  It lacks systematic coverage of information. 
E)  It creates a relatively more relaxed atmosphere than other types of interviews.

Question 13

Outline the six broad categories of information included in a skills inventory.

Accepted Answer

-Skills: education,job experience,traini

Question 14

An unstructured interview differs from a structured interview in that an unstructured interview _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows an interviewer to use open-ended questions 
B)  tends to increase reliability and accuracy 
C)  is not susceptible to the personal biases of the interviewer 
D)  allows systematic coverage of all questions deemed necessary by the organization 
E)  allows the interviewer to use projective techniques 
A)  allows an interviewer to use open-ended questions 
B)  tends to increase reliability and accuracy 
C)  is not susceptible to the personal biases of the interviewer 
D)  allows systematic coverage of all questions deemed necessary by the organization 
E)  allows the interviewer to use projective techniques

Question 15

The degree of similarity between the two test halves in the split halves method determines the knowledge of a candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suggests placing classified ads under "Help Wanted" listing to eliminate discrimination in recruitment practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ interview is designed to place the interviewee under pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Semistructured 
B)  Situational 
C)  Unstructured 
D)  Structured 
E)  Stress 
A)  Semistructured 
B)  Situational 
C)  Unstructured 
D)  Structured 
E)  Stress

Question 18

The two basic criteria used by most organizations in promotions are _____ and seniority.

Accepted Answer

A)  power 
B)  pay 
C)  status 
D)  merit 
E)  education 
A)  power 
B)  pay 
C)  status 
D)  merit 
E)  education

Question 19

Which of the following is the final phase of human resource planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job analysis 
B)  Transition 
C)  Forecasting 
D)  Task identification 
E)  Skill analysis 
A)  Job analysis 
B)  Transition 
C)  Forecasting 
D)  Task identification 
E)  Skill analysis

Question 20

_____ tests attempt to measure personality characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychomotor 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Psychological 
D)  Proficiency 
E)  Job knowledge 
A)  Psychomotor 
B)  Reliability 
C)  Psychological 
D)  Proficiency 
E)  Job knowledge

What is the significance of a skills inventory?

Internal staff promotions are very popular with growing and dynamic organizations.

Under the peer involvement approach,co-workers have an input in the final selection decision for hiring.

Aptitude tests measure a person's _____.

In a structured interview,the interviewer prepares the major questions in advance but has the flexibility to use techniques such as probing to help assess the applicant's strengths and weaknesses.

The use of temporary help is dependent on the economic conditions of an organization.

Tests provide a sample of behavior that is used to draw inferences about the future performance of an individual.

All the levels of management should be involved in the human resource forecasting process.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 does not cover employers with less than _____ employees.

Test _____ refers to the extent to which a test predicts a specific criterion.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 covers private employers with 15 or more employees.

Which of the following is characteristic of a structured interview?

Outline the six broad categories of information included in a skills inventory.

An unstructured interview differs from a structured interview in that an unstructured interview _____.

The degree of similarity between the two test halves in the split halves method determines the knowledge of a candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suggests placing classified ads under "Help Wanted" listing to eliminate discrimination in recruitment practices.

_____ interview is designed to place the interviewee under pressure.

The two basic criteria used by most organizations in promotions are _____ and seniority.

Which of the following is the final phase of human resource planning?

_____ tests attempt to measure personality characteristics.

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Organizational Structure

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Management and Planning

Operations Control

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What is the significance of a skills inventory?

Internal staff promotions are very popular with growing and dynamic organizations.

Under the peer involvement approach,co-workers have an input in the final selection decision for hiring.

Aptitude tests measure a person's _____.

In a structured interview,the interviewer prepares the major questions in advance but has the flexibility to use techniques such as probing to help assess the applicant's strengths and weaknesses.

The use of temporary help is dependent on the economic conditions of an organization.

Tests provide a sample of behavior that is used to draw inferences about the future performance of an individual.

All the levels of management should be involved in the human resource forecasting process.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 does not cover employers with less than _____ employees.

Test _____ refers to the extent to which a test predicts a specific criterion.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 covers private employers with 15 or more employees.

Which of the following is characteristic of a structured interview?

Outline the six broad categories of information included in a skills inventory.

An unstructured interview differs from a structured interview in that an unstructured interview _____.

The degree of similarity between the two test halves in the split halves method determines the knowledge of a candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suggests placing classified ads under "Help Wanted" listing to eliminate discrimination in recruitment practices.

_____ interview is designed to place the interviewee under pressure.

The two basic criteria used by most organizations in promotions are _____ and seniority.

Which of the following is the final phase of human resource planning?

_____ tests attempt to measure personality characteristics.

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Organizational Structure

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Management and Planning

Operations Control

Filters