Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a positive feature of job rotation as a training method?

Accepted Answer

A) simulation of actual work tasks 
B) exposure to many different work tasks 
C) introduction to coworkers 
D) does not take up too much of any one experienced worker's time 
A) simulation of actual work tasks 
B) exposure to many different work tasks 
C) introduction to coworkers 
D) does not take up too much of any one experienced worker's time

Question 2

A key goal of compensation administration is to create a fair system that will provide incentive for employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why do managers often offer counseling to underperforming employees rather than just fire them?

Accepted Answer

A) to give the organization a favorable image 
B) to avoid discord 
C) to avoid the cost of replacing the employee 
D) to avoid unsettling other employees 
A) to give the organization a favorable image 
B) to avoid discord 
C) to avoid the cost of replacing the employee 
D) to avoid unsettling other employees

Question 4

Employment planning includes two steps: assessing current human resources needs and developing a plan to meet those needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If an employee rebuffs inappropriate sexual advances from her boss but still receives a promotion, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the boss can't be guilty of sexual harassment 
B) the employee is not allowed to lodge a complaint 
C) the boss can still be guilty of sexual harassment 
D) the employee is not allowed to lodge a complaint if she accepts the promotion 
A) the boss can't be guilty of sexual harassment 
B) the employee is not allowed to lodge a complaint 
C) the boss can still be guilty of sexual harassment 
D) the employee is not allowed to lodge a complaint if she accepts the promotion

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of selection device reliability?

Accepted Answer

A) An applicant was given very different interview scores by five independent interviewers. 
B) An applicant was given the same interview score by all five independent interviewers. 
C) An applicant took a test a second time and her score improved markedly. 
D) An applicant took a test once and scored higher than any other applicant. 
A) An applicant was given very different interview scores by five independent interviewers. 
B) An applicant was given the same interview score by all five independent interviewers. 
C) An applicant took a test a second time and her score improved markedly. 
D) An applicant took a test once and scored higher than any other applicant.

Question 7

While ________ can reach the greatest number of applicants for a job, many of those candidates may be unqualified for the job itself.

Accepted Answer

A) an internal search 
B) advertising 
C) a temporary help service 
D) school placement 
A) an internal search 
B) advertising 
C) a temporary help service 
D) school placement

Question 8

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

Accepted Answer

Critical incident appraisals use critica

Question 9

Which of the following is an advantage of using private employment agencies for recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A) low cost 
B) candidates who are familiar with the organization 
C) improves employee morale 
D) careful screening of applicants 
A) low cost 
B) candidates who are familiar with the organization 
C) improves employee morale 
D) careful screening of applicants

Question 10

Which of the following would you expect employees in a spiritual organization to have?

Accepted Answer

A) a strong sense of ethics 
B) membership in a church or religious organization 
C) distrust in the federal government 
D) no interest in "worldly" matters 
A) a strong sense of ethics 
B) membership in a church or religious organization 
C) distrust in the federal government 
D) no interest in "worldly" matters

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a reason that managers put a lot of importance into developing a good compensation system?

Accepted Answer

A) a sense of fairness 
B) to attract talented employees 
C) to avoid breaking the law 
D) to retain talented employees 
A) a sense of fairness 
B) to attract talented employees 
C) to avoid breaking the law 
D) to retain talented employees

Question 12

Which of the following would be most likely to result in a manager recommending counseling for an employee?

Accepted Answer

A) The employee and the job are mismatched. 
B) The employee isn't putting out enough effort. 
C) The employee does not have the skills required for the job. 
D) The employee has not been adequately trained. 
A) The employee and the job are mismatched. 
B) The employee isn't putting out enough effort. 
C) The employee does not have the skills required for the job. 
D) The employee has not been adequately trained.

Question 13

Which of the following countries' laws pertaining to HRM practices most closely parallel those in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) Mexico 
C) Australia 
D) Germany 
A) Canada 
B) Mexico 
C) Australia 
D) Germany

Question 14

The most important environmental factor in the HRM process is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the business environment 
B) the natural environment 
C) the legal environment 
D) the scientific community 
A) the business environment 
B) the natural environment 
C) the legal environment 
D) the scientific community

Question 15

A performance appraisal method that combines two other well-known methods into one process is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) written essay 
B) 360-degree feedback 
C) graphic rating scales 
D) BARS 
A) written essay 
B) 360-degree feedback 
C) graphic rating scales 
D) BARS

Question 16

The most popular and effective employee appraisal device is the graphic rating scale approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Human resource management is concerned with ________ competent employees.

Accepted Answer

A) obtaining 
B) obtaining, training, motivating, and keeping 
C) obtaining, training, and motivating 
D) training and keeping 
A) obtaining 
B) obtaining, training, motivating, and keeping 
C) obtaining, training, and motivating 
D) training and keeping

Question 18

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description, and job specification.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is an assessment that defin

Question 19

In a short essay, discuss the written test as a selection device for HRM.

Accepted Answer

Typical types of written tests include t

Question 20

Separate HRM specialists are least common in these types of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) small 
B) large 
C) multinational corporations 
D) non-profit 
A) small 
B) large 
C) multinational corporations 
D) non-profit

Which of the following is NOT a positive feature of job rotation as a training method?

A key goal of compensation administration is to create a fair system that will provide incentive for employees.

Why do managers often offer counseling to underperforming employees rather than just fire them?

Employment planning includes two steps: assessing current human resources needs and developing a plan to meet those needs.

If an employee rebuffs inappropriate sexual advances from her boss but still receives a promotion, ________.

Which of the following is an example of selection device reliability?

While ________ can reach the greatest number of applicants for a job, many of those candidates may be unqualified for the job itself.

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

Which of the following is an advantage of using private employment agencies for recruiting?

Which of the following would you expect employees in a spiritual organization to have?

Which of the following is NOT a reason that managers put a lot of importance into developing a good compensation system?

Which of the following would be most likely to result in a manager recommending counseling for an employee?

Which of the following countries' laws pertaining to HRM practices most closely parallel those in the United States?

The most important environmental factor in the HRM process is ________.

A performance appraisal method that combines two other well-known methods into one process is called ________.

The most popular and effective employee appraisal device is the graphic rating scale approach.

Human resource management is concerned with ________ competent employees.

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description, and job specification.

In a short essay, discuss the written test as a selection device for HRM.

Separate HRM specialists are least common in these types of organizations.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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Exam 7: Managing Human Resources

Which of the following is NOT a positive feature of job rotation as a training method?

A key goal of compensation administration is to create a fair system that will provide incentive for employees.

Why do managers often offer counseling to underperforming employees rather than just fire them?

Employment planning includes two steps: assessing current human resources needs and developing a plan to meet those needs.

If an employee rebuffs inappropriate sexual advances from her boss but still receives a promotion, ________.

Which of the following is an example of selection device reliability?

While ________ can reach the greatest number of applicants for a job, many of those candidates may be unqualified for the job itself.

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

Which of the following is an advantage of using private employment agencies for recruiting?

Which of the following would you expect employees in a spiritual organization to have?

Which of the following is NOT a reason that managers put a lot of importance into developing a good compensation system?

Which of the following would be most likely to result in a manager recommending counseling for an employee?

Which of the following countries' laws pertaining to HRM practices most closely parallel those in the United States?

The most important environmental factor in the HRM process is ________.

A performance appraisal method that combines two other well-known methods into one process is called ________.

The most popular and effective employee appraisal device is the graphic rating scale approach.

Human resource management is concerned with ________ competent employees.

In a short essay, discuss job analysis, job description, and job specification.

In a short essay, discuss the written test as a selection device for HRM.

Separate HRM specialists are least common in these types of organizations.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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