Question 1

What are the two types of sexual harassment as defined by the courts?

Accepted Answer

In cases of quid pro quo harassment,the

Question 2

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is considered to be the single most comprehensive piece of legislation regarding workplace safety and health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Distinguish between internal and external recruiting.

Accepted Answer

Internal recruiting means considering pr

Question 4

Discuss the implications of the Patriot Act for Human Resource Management.

Accepted Answer

In response to the terrorist attacks of

Question 5

In recent years,some companies have run into problems because they have not set aside enough money to cover the retirement funds they have agreed to provide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following contains information on each employee's education,skills,work experiences,and career aspirations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managerial grid 
B)  Employee information system 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Job specification 
E)  Labor forecast 
A)  Managerial grid 
B)  Employee information system 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Job specification 
E)  Labor forecast

Question 7

What is the total package that a firm offers employees in return for their labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wage 
B)  Salary 
C)  Benefits 
D)  Compensation 
E)  Retention plan 
A)  Wage 
B)  Salary 
C)  Benefits 
D)  Compensation 
E)  Retention plan

Question 8

Identify the difference between a job description and a job specification and explain how they each support the job analysis process.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is a systematic analysis of

Question 9

What options are available to the union when contract negotiations break down?

Accepted Answer

When contract negotiations break down,un

Question 10

Discuss the strategic importance of human resources within an organization.

Accepted Answer

Human resources are critical for effecti

Question 11

A restaurant is undergoing a change in cuisine and style of service.It is important that new staff is hired and existing staff retrained.Why might the HR manager recommend vestibule training as being highly effective in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prospective and present employees can be screened to see if they convey the restaurant's new ethos. 
B)  Off-site training has great value for evaluating the effectiveness of performance appraisals. 
C)  Employees will be reluctant to undertake training removed from the workplace. 
D)  The owners can be more confident that the change to the restaurant will be popular with customers. 
E)  Employees will see limited connections to everyday work in this type of training. 
A)  Prospective and present employees can be screened to see if they convey the restaurant's new ethos. 
B)  Off-site training has great value for evaluating the effectiveness of performance appraisals. 
C)  Employees will be reluctant to undertake training removed from the workplace. 
D)  The owners can be more confident that the change to the restaurant will be popular with customers. 
E)  Employees will see limited connections to everyday work in this type of training.

Question 12

Describe the purpose of the Wagner Act,including how the Act is enforced.

Accepted Answer

Union activities and management's behavi

Question 13

Which of the following describes an organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human capital 
B)  Talent management 
C)  HR planning 
D)  Internal forecasting 
E)  Job descriptions 
A)  Human capital 
B)  Talent management 
C)  HR planning 
D)  Internal forecasting 
E)  Job descriptions

Question 14

Which alternative to striking encourages workers to work at a pace that results in significantly lower productivity for the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work slowdown 
B)  Lock out 
C)  Sickout 
D)  Picket 
E)  Boycott 
A)  Work slowdown 
B)  Lock out 
C)  Sickout 
D)  Picket 
E)  Boycott

Question 15

A departmental manager is meeting with each of his subordinates to discuss how well each employee has done their job over the past year.What process is he involved in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job description 
B)  Labor negotiations 
C)  Vestibule assessment 
D)  Performance appraisal 
E)  Financial remuneration 
A)  Job description 
B)  Labor negotiations 
C)  Vestibule assessment 
D)  Performance appraisal 
E)  Financial remuneration

Question 16

When selecting someone to hire,the first step in selection is usually asking the candidate to take a test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the name given to an employee who is hired on something other than a permanent or full-time basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge expert 
B)  Contingent worker 
C)  Technical employee 
D)  Supervisory manager 
E)  Managing director 
A)  Knowledge expert 
B)  Contingent worker 
C)  Technical employee 
D)  Supervisory manager 
E)  Managing director

Question 18

Wage reopener clauses are required by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following represents a formal process used to aid in decision making about training,raises,and promotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judgments 
B)  Evaluation of training 
C)  Vestibule training 
D)  On-the-job training 
E)  Performance appraisals 
A)  Judgments 
B)  Evaluation of training 
C)  Vestibule training 
D)  On-the-job training 
E)  Performance appraisals

Question 20

Which refers to compensation other than wages and salaries and other incentive pay offered by a firm to its workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit-sharing 
B)  Gainsharing 
C)  Benefits 
D)  Pay-for-knowledge 
E)  Variable 
A)  Profit-sharing 
B)  Gainsharing 
C)  Benefits 
D)  Pay-for-knowledge 
E)  Variable

What are the two types of sexual harassment as defined by the courts?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is considered to be the single most comprehensive piece of legislation regarding workplace safety and health.

Distinguish between internal and external recruiting.

Discuss the implications of the Patriot Act for Human Resource Management.

In recent years,some companies have run into problems because they have not set aside enough money to cover the retirement funds they have agreed to provide.

Which of the following contains information on each employee's education,skills,work experiences,and career aspirations?

What is the total package that a firm offers employees in return for their labor?

Identify the difference between a job description and a job specification and explain how they each support the job analysis process.

What options are available to the union when contract negotiations break down?

Discuss the strategic importance of human resources within an organization.

A restaurant is undergoing a change in cuisine and style of service.It is important that new staff is hired and existing staff retrained.Why might the HR manager recommend vestibule training as being highly effective in this situation?

Describe the purpose of the Wagner Act,including how the Act is enforced.

Which of the following describes an organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce?

Which alternative to striking encourages workers to work at a pace that results in significantly lower productivity for the organization?

A departmental manager is meeting with each of his subordinates to discuss how well each employee has done their job over the past year.What process is he involved in?

When selecting someone to hire,the first step in selection is usually asking the candidate to take a test.

What is the name given to an employee who is hired on something other than a permanent or full-time basis?

Wage reopener clauses are required by law.

Which of the following represents a formal process used to aid in decision making about training,raises,and promotions?

Which refers to compensation other than wages and salaries and other incentive pay offered by a firm to its workers?

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What are the two types of sexual harassment as defined by the courts?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is considered to be the single most comprehensive piece of legislation regarding workplace safety and health.

Distinguish between internal and external recruiting.

Discuss the implications of the Patriot Act for Human Resource Management.

In recent years,some companies have run into problems because they have not set aside enough money to cover the retirement funds they have agreed to provide.

Which of the following contains information on each employee's education,skills,work experiences,and career aspirations?

What is the total package that a firm offers employees in return for their labor?

Identify the difference between a job description and a job specification and explain how they each support the job analysis process.

What options are available to the union when contract negotiations break down?

Discuss the strategic importance of human resources within an organization.

A restaurant is undergoing a change in cuisine and style of service.It is important that new staff is hired and existing staff retrained.Why might the HR manager recommend vestibule training as being highly effective in this situation?

Describe the purpose of the Wagner Act,including how the Act is enforced.

Which of the following describes an organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce?

Which alternative to striking encourages workers to work at a pace that results in significantly lower productivity for the organization?

A departmental manager is meeting with each of his subordinates to discuss how well each employee has done their job over the past year.What process is he involved in?

When selecting someone to hire,the first step in selection is usually asking the candidate to take a test.

What is the name given to an employee who is hired on something other than a permanent or full-time basis?

Wage reopener clauses are required by law.

Which of the following represents a formal process used to aid in decision making about training,raises,and promotions?

Which refers to compensation other than wages and salaries and other incentive pay offered by a firm to its workers?

The US Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology Itfor Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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