Question 1

Talent management reflects the organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Human resource managers need to forecast the internal and external supply of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The best method of evaluating the success of training is to ask how the employees liked the training and which aspects they feel will be most relevant to their job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which key piece of legislation made it illegal to discriminate in key areas of employment,including hiring,promotion,and compensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive Order 11246 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
E)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
A)  Executive Order 11246 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
E)  Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 5

Which of the following set up procedures for employees to vote on their desire for union representation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taft-Hartley Act 
B)  Labor-Management Relations Act 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  Wagner Act 
E)  Patriot Act 
A)  Taft-Hartley Act 
B)  Labor-Management Relations Act 
C)  Occupational Safety and Health Act 
D)  Wagner Act 
E)  Patriot Act

Question 6

What is the purpose of a skills inventory?

Accepted Answer

A)  To plan and identify people for transfer or promotion 
B)  To list key managerial positions 
C)  To describe the specifications for a job 
D)  To assess trends in previous human resource usage 
E)  To hire people from outside the organization 
A)  To plan and identify people for transfer or promotion 
B)  To list key managerial positions 
C)  To describe the specifications for a job 
D)  To assess trends in previous human resource usage 
E)  To hire people from outside the organization

Question 7

Explain the difference between labor relations and a labor union.

Accepted Answer

Labor relations refers to the process of

Question 8

When must an employer have a written affirmative action plan that details how underused groups will be pursued?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the employer applies for a loan 
B)  When the employer wants to issue stock 
C)  When the employer holds government contracts 
D)  When the employer expands operations internationally 
E)  When the employer is privately held 
A)  When the employer applies for a loan 
B)  When the employer wants to issue stock 
C)  When the employer holds government contracts 
D)  When the employer expands operations internationally 
E)  When the employer is privately held

Question 9

What legal defense can an employer use when charged with using a pre-employment test that creates adverse impact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence that the test identifies those who are better able to do the job than others 
B)  Evidence that the employer sought out minorities 
C)  Evidence that the employer treated all employees the same 
D)  Evidence that the test included goals for underused groups 
E)  Evidence that the test identified how hiring goals will be met 
A)  Evidence that the test identifies those who are better able to do the job than others 
B)  Evidence that the employer sought out minorities 
C)  Evidence that the employer treated all employees the same 
D)  Evidence that the test included goals for underused groups 
E)  Evidence that the test identified how hiring goals will be met

Question 10

Which of the following Acts helps to ensure the financial security of pension funds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
B)  Wagner Act 
C)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
D)  Equal Pay Act 
E)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
A)  Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
B)  Wagner Act 
C)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
D)  Equal Pay Act 
E)  Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 11

A work slowdown is an alternative to striking where large numbers of workers perform at a much slower pace than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Wages refer to compensation usually expressed as an amount paid per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which legal concept holds that both employer and employee have the mutual right to terminate an employment relationship any time,for any reason,and without advance notice to the other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quid pro quo 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Employment at will 
D)  Mutual consent 
E)  Equal employment opportunity 
A)  Quid pro quo 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Employment at will 
D)  Mutual consent 
E)  Equal employment opportunity

Question 14

Companies often use internal recruitment to build morale and keep high-quality employees from leaving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the advantage for a firm who works to hire from a diverse workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limited social awareness among employees 
B)  Increased ability to institute cafeteria-style benefits 
C)  A higher quality labor force 
D)  More flexibility in schedules 
E)  Increased employee retention 
A)  Limited social awareness among employees 
B)  Increased ability to institute cafeteria-style benefits 
C)  A higher quality labor force 
D)  More flexibility in schedules 
E)  Increased employee retention

Question 16

Explain the meaning of workforce diversity.

Accepted Answer

Workforce diversity is the range of work

Question 17

Who is charged with enforcing the provisions outlined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supreme Court 
B)  ERISA 
C)  OSHA 
D)  EEOC 
E)  NLRB 
A)  Supreme Court 
B)  ERISA 
C)  OSHA 
D)  EEOC 
E)  NLRB

Question 18

Employers may require an AIDS test as a condition of an offer of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which type of plan allows employers to intentionally seek out employees from underrepresented groups within the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights 
B)  Adverse impact 
C)  Employment at will 
D)  Patriot Act 
E)  Affirmative action 
A)  Civil Rights 
B)  Adverse impact 
C)  Employment at will 
D)  Patriot Act 
E)  Affirmative action

Question 20

It is illegal to use any pre-employment test that creates adverse impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Talent management reflects the organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce.

Human resource managers need to forecast the internal and external supply of employees.

The best method of evaluating the success of training is to ask how the employees liked the training and which aspects they feel will be most relevant to their job.

Which key piece of legislation made it illegal to discriminate in key areas of employment,including hiring,promotion,and compensation?

Which of the following set up procedures for employees to vote on their desire for union representation?

What is the purpose of a skills inventory?

Explain the difference between labor relations and a labor union.

When must an employer have a written affirmative action plan that details how underused groups will be pursued?

What legal defense can an employer use when charged with using a pre-employment test that creates adverse impact?

Which of the following Acts helps to ensure the financial security of pension funds?

A work slowdown is an alternative to striking where large numbers of workers perform at a much slower pace than normal.

Wages refer to compensation usually expressed as an amount paid per year.

Which legal concept holds that both employer and employee have the mutual right to terminate an employment relationship any time,for any reason,and without advance notice to the other?

Companies often use internal recruitment to build morale and keep high-quality employees from leaving.

What is the advantage for a firm who works to hire from a diverse workforce?

Explain the meaning of workforce diversity.

Who is charged with enforcing the provisions outlined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Employers may require an AIDS test as a condition of an offer of employment.

Which type of plan allows employers to intentionally seek out employees from underrepresented groups within the organization?

It is illegal to use any pre-employment test that creates adverse impact.

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Exam 10: Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Talent management reflects the organization's investment in attracting and motivating an effective workforce.

Human resource managers need to forecast the internal and external supply of employees.

The best method of evaluating the success of training is to ask how the employees liked the training and which aspects they feel will be most relevant to their job.

Which key piece of legislation made it illegal to discriminate in key areas of employment,including hiring,promotion,and compensation?

Which of the following set up procedures for employees to vote on their desire for union representation?

What is the purpose of a skills inventory?

Explain the difference between labor relations and a labor union.

When must an employer have a written affirmative action plan that details how underused groups will be pursued?

What legal defense can an employer use when charged with using a pre-employment test that creates adverse impact?

Which of the following Acts helps to ensure the financial security of pension funds?

A work slowdown is an alternative to striking where large numbers of workers perform at a much slower pace than normal.

Wages refer to compensation usually expressed as an amount paid per year.

Which legal concept holds that both employer and employee have the mutual right to terminate an employment relationship any time,for any reason,and without advance notice to the other?

Companies often use internal recruitment to build morale and keep high-quality employees from leaving.

What is the advantage for a firm who works to hire from a diverse workforce?

Explain the meaning of workforce diversity.

Who is charged with enforcing the provisions outlined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Employers may require an AIDS test as a condition of an offer of employment.

Which type of plan allows employers to intentionally seek out employees from underrepresented groups within the organization?

It is illegal to use any pre-employment test that creates adverse impact.

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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