Question 1

Given the current trend of downsizing,some human resource departments now maintain a _____ chart for each employee.

Accepted Answer

A)  remuneration 
B)  skill 
C)  productivity 
D)  replacement 
E)  training 
A)  remuneration 
B)  skill 
C)  productivity 
D)  replacement 
E)  training

Question 2

A job specification differs from a job description in that a job specification _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies the tasks and duties required in a particular job 
B)  identifies the skills and abilities necessary for successful performance in a particular job 
C)  consolidates information about an organization's current human resources 
D)  highlights the future human resource needs of an organization in light of its objectives 
E)  lists the skills available within an organization 
A)  identifies the tasks and duties required in a particular job 
B)  identifies the skills and abilities necessary for successful performance in a particular job 
C)  consolidates information about an organization's current human resources 
D)  highlights the future human resource needs of an organization in light of its objectives 
E)  lists the skills available within an organization

Question 3

What is the intent and coverage of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 permits wom

Question 4

Describe the suggestions offered by the EEOC to help eliminate discrimination in recruitment practices.

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss

Question 5

The Peter Principle states that in a hierarchy such as a modern organization,_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals tend to rise to their levels of incompetence 
B)  all people have the right to work and advance on the bases of merit and ability 
C)  the amount of recruitment depends on the forecasted human resource needs 
D)  the use of temporary help is independent of economic conditions 
E)  individuals with disabilities should get increased access to jobs 
A)  individuals tend to rise to their levels of incompetence 
B)  all people have the right to work and advance on the bases of merit and ability 
C)  the amount of recruitment depends on the forecasted human resource needs 
D)  the use of temporary help is independent of economic conditions 
E)  individuals with disabilities should get increased access to jobs

Question 6

In polygraph tests for screening job applicants,the real lie detector is the device and not the operator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Job description is defined as a written statement that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifies the tasks and duties required in a particular job 
B)  identifies the skills and abilities necessary for successful performance in a particular job 
C)  consolidates information about an organization's current human resources 
D)  highlights the future human resource needs of an organization in light of its objectives 
E)  lists the skills available within an organization 
A)  identifies the tasks and duties required in a particular job 
B)  identifies the skills and abilities necessary for successful performance in a particular job 
C)  consolidates information about an organization's current human resources 
D)  highlights the future human resource needs of an organization in light of its objectives 
E)  lists the skills available within an organization

Question 8

A(n)_____ consolidates information about the organization's current human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  job specification 
B)  job description 
C)  forecasting 
D)  skills inventory 
E)  affirmative action plan 
A)  job specification 
B)  job description 
C)  forecasting 
D)  skills inventory 
E)  affirmative action plan

Question 9

Federal agencies and contractors are allowed to discriminate while hiring individuals with disabilities under the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ tests measure a person's strength,dexterity,and coordination.

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychomotor 
B)  Intelligence 
C)  Aptitude 
D)  Psychological 
E)  Achievement 
A)  Psychomotor 
B)  Intelligence 
C)  Aptitude 
D)  Psychological 
E)  Achievement

Question 11

Test _____ refers to the consistency or reproducibility of the results of a test.

Accepted Answer

A)  refutability 
B)  predictability 
C)  reliability 
D)  validity 
E)  accuracy 
A)  refutability 
B)  predictability 
C)  reliability 
D)  validity 
E)  accuracy

Question 12

The _____ method to determine the reliability of a test entails giving two separate but similar forms of the test.

Accepted Answer

A)  test-retest 
B)  split halves 
C)  repeatability 
D)  parallel forms 
E)  skewed halves 
A)  test-retest 
B)  split halves 
C)  repeatability 
D)  parallel forms 
E)  skewed halves

Question 13

The halo effect occurs when an interviewer _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  allows a single prominent characteristic to dominate judgment of all other traits 
B)  overgeneralizes about an applicant 
C)  judges on the basis of an applicant's performance in the interview 
D)  judges on the basis of merit and skills 
E)  carefully selects a prospective employee 
A)  allows a single prominent characteristic to dominate judgment of all other traits 
B)  overgeneralizes about an applicant 
C)  judges on the basis of an applicant's performance in the interview 
D)  judges on the basis of merit and skills 
E)  carefully selects a prospective employee

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the preliminary screening phase in the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selecting candidates based on the results of aptitude tests 
B)  Eliminating candidates who are obviously not qualified for the job 
C)  Selecting candidates who have cleared the proficiency test 
D)  Eliminating candidates due to lack of physical fitness 
E)  Selecting those candidates who clear the polygraph test 
A)  Selecting candidates based on the results of aptitude tests 
B)  Eliminating candidates who are obviously not qualified for the job 
C)  Selecting candidates who have cleared the proficiency test 
D)  Eliminating candidates due to lack of physical fitness 
E)  Selecting those candidates who clear the polygraph test

Question 15

Employee leasing companies provide temporary staff at customer companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An affirmative action plan is regulated by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A polygraph test records _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  how well an applicant can do a sample of the work to be performed 
B)  an applicant's personality characteristics 
C)  a person's strength and dexterity 
D)  physical changes in the body as the test subject answers questions 
E)  an applicant's job-related knowledge 
A)  how well an applicant can do a sample of the work to be performed 
B)  an applicant's personality characteristics 
C)  a person's strength and dexterity 
D)  physical changes in the body as the test subject answers questions 
E)  an applicant's job-related knowledge

Question 19

Human resource forecasting is defined as the process that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  attempts to determine the future human resource needs of an organization in light of its objectives 
B)  consolidates information about an organization's current human resources 
C)  assesses the current quantity and quality of an organization's human resources 
D)  shortlists candidates who qualify in the preliminary aptitude test 
E)  outlines specific goals and timetables remedying past discriminatory actions 
A)  attempts to determine the future human resource needs of an organization in light of its objectives 
B)  consolidates information about an organization's current human resources 
C)  assesses the current quantity and quality of an organization's human resources 
D)  shortlists candidates who qualify in the preliminary aptitude test 
E)  outlines specific goals and timetables remedying past discriminatory actions

Question 20

Which of the following tests measure how well an applicant can do a sample of the work that is to be performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychomotor tests 
B)  Reliability tests 
C)  Aptitude tests 
D)  Proficiency tests 
E)  Job knowledge tests 
A)  Psychomotor tests 
B)  Reliability tests 
C)  Aptitude tests 
D)  Proficiency tests 
E)  Job knowledge tests

Given the current trend of downsizing,some human resource departments now maintain a _____ chart for each employee.

A job specification differs from a job description in that a job specification _____.

What is the intent and coverage of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Describe the suggestions offered by the EEOC to help eliminate discrimination in recruitment practices.

The Peter Principle states that in a hierarchy such as a modern organization,_____.

In polygraph tests for screening job applicants,the real lie detector is the device and not the operator.

Job description is defined as a written statement that _____.

A(n)_____ consolidates information about the organization's current human resources.

Federal agencies and contractors are allowed to discriminate while hiring individuals with disabilities under the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

_____ tests measure a person's strength,dexterity,and coordination.

Test _____ refers to the consistency or reproducibility of the results of a test.

The _____ method to determine the reliability of a test entails giving two separate but similar forms of the test.

The halo effect occurs when an interviewer _____.

Which of the following best describes the preliminary screening phase in the selection process?

Employee leasing companies provide temporary staff at customer companies.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex.

An affirmative action plan is regulated by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

A polygraph test records _____.

Human resource forecasting is defined as the process that _____.

Which of the following tests measure how well an applicant can do a sample of the work that is to be performed?

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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Given the current trend of downsizing,some human resource departments now maintain a _____ chart for each employee.

A job specification differs from a job description in that a job specification _____.

What is the intent and coverage of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Describe the suggestions offered by the EEOC to help eliminate discrimination in recruitment practices.

The Peter Principle states that in a hierarchy such as a modern organization,_____.

In polygraph tests for screening job applicants,the real lie detector is the device and not the operator.

Job description is defined as a written statement that _____.

A(n)_____ consolidates information about the organization's current human resources.

Federal agencies and contractors are allowed to discriminate while hiring individuals with disabilities under the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

_____ tests measure a person's strength,dexterity,and coordination.

Test _____ refers to the consistency or reproducibility of the results of a test.

The _____ method to determine the reliability of a test entails giving two separate but similar forms of the test.

The halo effect occurs when an interviewer _____.

Which of the following best describes the preliminary screening phase in the selection process?

Employee leasing companies provide temporary staff at customer companies.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex.

An affirmative action plan is regulated by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

A polygraph test records _____.

Human resource forecasting is defined as the process that _____.

Which of the following tests measure how well an applicant can do a sample of the work that is to be performed?

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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