Question 1

Private businesses are allowed to use polygraphs during investigations of economic injury or loss by the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using internal sources for recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attracting and contracting employees is more difficult. 
B)  Adjustment time is longer. 
C)  Job candidate will be unaware about the company policies and culture. 
D)  Return on investment that an organization has on its present workforce is decreased. 
E)  Inbreeding can stifle new ideas and innovation. 
A)  Attracting and contracting employees is more difficult. 
B)  Adjustment time is longer. 
C)  Job candidate will be unaware about the company policies and culture. 
D)  Return on investment that an organization has on its present workforce is decreased. 
E)  Inbreeding can stifle new ideas and innovation.

Question 3

Which of the following acts is designed to eliminate employment discrimination related to race,color,religion,sex,or national origin in organizations that conduct interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
D)  National Labor Relations Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
A)  Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
D)  National Labor Relations Act 
E)  Equal Pay Act of 1963

Question 4

Outline the EEOC's suggestions for developing an affirmative action plan.

Accepted Answer

The EEOC's suggestions for developing an

Question 5

_____ is the process of determining pertinent information relating to the nature of a specific job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job selection 
B)  Job analysis 
C)  Testing 
D)  Forecasting 
E)  Recruitment 
A)  Job selection 
B)  Job analysis 
C)  Testing 
D)  Forecasting 
E)  Recruitment

Question 6

Employment testing is legally subject to the requirements of validity and reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Growth-oriented companies that want to have a positive influence on the staffing of their organizations,emphasize on the fact that the diverse workplace is a reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids mandatory retirement at age 75 except in certain circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the characteristics and the disadvantages of the lie detector tests?

Accepted Answer

The use of a polygraph test rests on a s

Question 10

List the steps in selection process.

Accepted Answer

The steps in selection process are:
-Pre

Question 11

Which of the following is true about human resource forecasting?

Accepted Answer

A)  The experience and the judgment of the manager do not count in this method. 
B)  It consolidates information about the organization's current human resources. 
C)  It is conducted on the basis of non-intuitional judgment that includes a thorough analysis of company statistics. 
D)  All levels of management should be involved in the forecasting process. 
E)  It identifies the tasks, duties, activities, and performance results required in a particular job. 
A)  The experience and the judgment of the manager do not count in this method. 
B)  It consolidates information about the organization's current human resources. 
C)  It is conducted on the basis of non-intuitional judgment that includes a thorough analysis of company statistics. 
D)  All levels of management should be involved in the forecasting process. 
E)  It identifies the tasks, duties, activities, and performance results required in a particular job.

Question 12

Communication and networking,which are important for an employee's success in the workplace,can be affected by indirect discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an advantage of using external sources for recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morale and motivation of employees are enhanced. 
B)  New insights and perspectives can be brought to the organization. 
C)  Job candidate has a better knowledge of the company. 
D)  Company has a better knowledge of strengths of the job candidate. 
E)  The return on investment that an organization has in its present workforce is increased. 
A)  Morale and motivation of employees are enhanced. 
B)  New insights and perspectives can be brought to the organization. 
C)  Job candidate has a better knowledge of the company. 
D)  Company has a better knowledge of strengths of the job candidate. 
E)  The return on investment that an organization has in its present workforce is increased.

Question 14

The halo effect occurs when the interviewer allows a single prominent characteristic to dominate judgment of all other traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Job analysis is the process of determining,through observation and study,the pertinent information relating to the nature of a specific job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Family and Medical Leave Act enables qualified employees to _____ for family- and health-related reasons.

Accepted Answer

A)  opt for flextime or job rotation 
B)  take prolonged unpaid leave 
C)  work from home 
D)  take monetary benefits for treatment 
E)  telecommute 
A)  opt for flextime or job rotation 
B)  take prolonged unpaid leave 
C)  work from home 
D)  take monetary benefits for treatment 
E)  telecommute

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of job description?

Accepted Answer

A)  It identifies the skills necessary for better job performance. 
B)  It identifies the abilities of prospective employees. 
C)  Its accuracy can help or hinder recruiters in their efforts to attract qualified applicants. 
D)  It can be used to consolidate information about the company's human resources. 
E)  It can be used to identify the qualifications of an employee. 
A)  It identifies the skills necessary for better job performance. 
B)  It identifies the abilities of prospective employees. 
C)  Its accuracy can help or hinder recruiters in their efforts to attract qualified applicants. 
D)  It can be used to consolidate information about the company's human resources. 
E)  It can be used to identify the qualifications of an employee.

Question 18

In involuntary separations,many organizations attempt to determine why the employee is leaving by using exit interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n)_____ is a written document outlining specific goals and timetables for remedying past discriminatory actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  replacement chart 
B)  job specification 
C)  affirmative action plan 
D)  resource forecast 
E)  test plan 
A)  replacement chart 
B)  job specification 
C)  affirmative action plan 
D)  resource forecast 
E)  test plan

Question 20

By analyzing the values inventory,the organization can assess the current quality and quantity of its human resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Private businesses are allowed to use polygraphs during investigations of economic injury or loss by the employer.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using internal sources for recruitment?

Which of the following acts is designed to eliminate employment discrimination related to race,color,religion,sex,or national origin in organizations that conduct interstate commerce?

Outline the EEOC's suggestions for developing an affirmative action plan.

_____ is the process of determining pertinent information relating to the nature of a specific job.

Employment testing is legally subject to the requirements of validity and reliability.

Growth-oriented companies that want to have a positive influence on the staffing of their organizations,emphasize on the fact that the diverse workplace is a reality.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids mandatory retirement at age 75 except in certain circumstances.

What are the characteristics and the disadvantages of the lie detector tests?

List the steps in selection process.

Which of the following is true about human resource forecasting?

Communication and networking,which are important for an employee's success in the workplace,can be affected by indirect discrimination.

Which of the following is an advantage of using external sources for recruitment?

The halo effect occurs when the interviewer allows a single prominent characteristic to dominate judgment of all other traits.

Job analysis is the process of determining,through observation and study,the pertinent information relating to the nature of a specific job.

The Family and Medical Leave Act enables qualified employees to _____ for family- and health-related reasons.

Which of the following is a characteristic of job description?

In involuntary separations,many organizations attempt to determine why the employee is leaving by using exit interviews.

A(n)_____ is a written document outlining specific goals and timetables for remedying past discriminatory actions.

By analyzing the values inventory,the organization can assess the current quality and quantity of its human resources.

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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

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Private businesses are allowed to use polygraphs during investigations of economic injury or loss by the employer.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using internal sources for recruitment?

Which of the following acts is designed to eliminate employment discrimination related to race,color,religion,sex,or national origin in organizations that conduct interstate commerce?

Outline the EEOC's suggestions for developing an affirmative action plan.

_____ is the process of determining pertinent information relating to the nature of a specific job.

Employment testing is legally subject to the requirements of validity and reliability.

Growth-oriented companies that want to have a positive influence on the staffing of their organizations,emphasize on the fact that the diverse workplace is a reality.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids mandatory retirement at age 75 except in certain circumstances.

What are the characteristics and the disadvantages of the lie detector tests?

List the steps in selection process.

Which of the following is true about human resource forecasting?

Communication and networking,which are important for an employee's success in the workplace,can be affected by indirect discrimination.

Which of the following is an advantage of using external sources for recruitment?

The halo effect occurs when the interviewer allows a single prominent characteristic to dominate judgment of all other traits.

Job analysis is the process of determining,through observation and study,the pertinent information relating to the nature of a specific job.

The Family and Medical Leave Act enables qualified employees to _____ for family- and health-related reasons.

Which of the following is a characteristic of job description?

In involuntary separations,many organizations attempt to determine why the employee is leaving by using exit interviews.

A(n)_____ is a written document outlining specific goals and timetables for remedying past discriminatory actions.

By analyzing the values inventory,the organization can assess the current quality and quantity of its human resources.

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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