Question 1

Explain the three types of dismissals.

Accepted Answer

Dismissals are of three sorts:
1.Layoff

Question 2

Every year 10% of GE's managers are assigned the bottom grade,and if they don't improve,they are asked to leave the company.This is an example of a forced ranking performance review system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In considering the staffing an organization might need in the future,human resource managers should __________.

Accepted Answer

A) focus efforts on replacing those who retire or resign 
B) assume that the organization will not change much 
C) assume that there will be radical changes in the supply of labor and the nature of the organization's jobs,so defer planning 
D) hire 10% more people than were needed last year to cover possible growth 
E) understand the organization's vision and strategy and hire to support them 
A) focus efforts on replacing those who retire or resign 
B) assume that the organization will not change much 
C) assume that there will be radical changes in the supply of labor and the nature of the organization's jobs,so defer planning 
D) hire 10% more people than were needed last year to cover possible growth 
E) understand the organization's vision and strategy and hire to support them

Question 4

Beginning with __________,a body of law has grown that requires organizations to provide employees with nonhazardous working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
A) of 1970 
B) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C) the Taft-Hartley Act 
D) establishment of the National Labor Relations Board 
E) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 
A) the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
A) of 1970 
B) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C) the Taft-Hartley Act 
D) establishment of the National Labor Relations Board 
E) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

Question 5

The type of performance appraisal that judges specific,observable aspects of performance like being on time for work is a(n)______ appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A) MBO 
B) behavioral 
C) self- 
D) objective 
E) results 
A) MBO 
B) behavioral 
C) self- 
D) objective 
E) results

Question 6

The great majority of union workers are in the public-sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following training and development methods is most appropriate when people just need to learn facts such as work rules or legal matters?

Accepted Answer

A) coaching 
B) role-plays 
C) discussion 
D) case studies 
E) videotapes,workbooks,and lectures 
A) coaching 
B) role-plays 
C) discussion 
D) case studies 
E) videotapes,workbooks,and lectures

Question 8

List,define,and describe three ways in which newcomers are helped to perform their jobs.

Accepted Answer

Three ways in which newcomers are helped

Question 9

The 2010 health care reform legislation requires employers with less than 50 employees to provide health insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How is training distinguished from development?

Accepted Answer

Training refers to educating technical a

Question 11

Structured interviews involve asking each applicant different questions and comparing their responses to a standardized set of answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Using 360-degree feedback appraisals to trigger pay and personnel decisions puts ______ at risk.

Accepted Answer

A) performance 
B) trust 
C) training 
D) change 
E) development 
A) performance 
B) trust 
C) training 
D) change 
E) development

Question 13

Which of the following is a typical off-the-job training method?

Accepted Answer

A) coaching 
B) job rotation 
C) computer-assisted instruction 
D) role-playing 
E) planned work activities 
A) coaching 
B) job rotation 
C) computer-assisted instruction 
D) role-playing 
E) planned work activities

Question 14

Which of the following is not an example of an incentive?

Accepted Answer

A) stock options 
B) commissions 
C) profit-sharing plans 
D) bonuses 
E) education reimbursements 
A) stock options 
B) commissions 
C) profit-sharing plans 
D) bonuses 
E) education reimbursements

Question 15

Michele had been working as an executive assistant to the president for nearly 25 years,so when she retired no one had a good idea of all that her job entailed.Before she left,Sharon sat with her for two weeks to observe her duties and ask her the details of all functions.Sharon was performing a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral-description interview 
B) performance appraisal 
C) informal appraisal 
D) job rotation 
E) job analysis 
A) behavioral-description interview 
B) performance appraisal 
C) informal appraisal 
D) job rotation 
E) job analysis

Question 16

__________ is a performance review system in which all employees within a business unit are ranked against one another.

Accepted Answer

A) Standard curve 
B) Forced ranking 
C) Unit grading 
D) Normal distribution 
E) 360-degree assessment 
A) Standard curve 
B) Forced ranking 
C) Unit grading 
D) Normal distribution 
E) 360-degree assessment

Question 17

If a firm gives all international assignments to people without disabilities,assuming they will therefore not require special accommodations,which type of workplace discrimination has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A) adverse impact 
B) reverse discrimination 
C) harassment 
D) wage gap 
E) disparate treatment 
A) adverse impact 
B) reverse discrimination 
C) harassment 
D) wage gap 
E) disparate treatment

Question 18

The Equal Pay Act requires an extension of health insurance benefits after termination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_______ are organizations of employees formed to protect and advance their members' interests by bargaining with management over job-related issues.

Accepted Answer

A) Arbitration boards 
B) Labor unions 
C) Safety boards 
D) Mediation firms 
E) Right-to-work groups 
A) Arbitration boards 
B) Labor unions 
C) Safety boards 
D) Mediation firms 
E) Right-to-work groups

Question 20

What are three important concepts covered by EEO?

Accepted Answer

Three important concepts covered by EEO

Explain the three types of dismissals.

Every year 10% of GE's managers are assigned the bottom grade,and if they don't improve,they are asked to leave the company.This is an example of a forced ranking performance review system.

In considering the staffing an organization might need in the future,human resource managers should __________.

Beginning with __________,a body of law has grown that requires organizations to provide employees with nonhazardous working conditions.

The type of performance appraisal that judges specific,observable aspects of performance like being on time for work is a(n)______ appraisal.

The great majority of union workers are in the public-sector.

Which of the following training and development methods is most appropriate when people just need to learn facts such as work rules or legal matters?

List,define,and describe three ways in which newcomers are helped to perform their jobs.

The 2010 health care reform legislation requires employers with less than 50 employees to provide health insurance.

How is training distinguished from development?

Structured interviews involve asking each applicant different questions and comparing their responses to a standardized set of answers.

Using 360-degree feedback appraisals to trigger pay and personnel decisions puts ______ at risk.

Which of the following is a typical off-the-job training method?

Which of the following is not an example of an incentive?

__________ is a performance review system in which all employees within a business unit are ranked against one another.

If a firm gives all international assignments to people without disabilities,assuming they will therefore not require special accommodations,which type of workplace discrimination has occurred?

The Equal Pay Act requires an extension of health insurance benefits after termination.

_______ are organizations of employees formed to protect and advance their members' interests by bargaining with management over job-related issues.

What are three important concepts covered by EEO?

The Exceptional Manager: What You Do,how You Do It

Management Theory: Essential Background for the Successful Manager

The Managers Changing Work Environment and Ethical Responsibilities: Doing the Right Thing

Global Management: Managing Across Borders

Planning: The Foundation of Successful Management

Strategic Management: How Exceptional Managers Realize a Grand Design

Individual and Group Decision Making: How Managers Make Things Happen

Organizational Culture,Structure,and Design: Building Blocks of the Organization

Organizational Change and Innovation: Lifelong Challenges for the Exceptional Manager

Managing Individual Differences and Behavior: Supervising People As People

Motivating Employees: Achieving Superior Performance in the Workplace

Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation,reducing Conflict

Power,Influence,and Leadership: From Becoming a Manager to Becoming a Leader

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication: Mastering the Exchange of Information

Control Systems and Quality Management: Techniques for Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness

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Exam 9: Human Resource Management: Getting the Right People for Managerial Success

Explain the three types of dismissals.

Every year 10% of GE's managers are assigned the bottom grade,and if they don't improve,they are asked to leave the company.This is an example of a forced ranking performance review system.

In considering the staffing an organization might need in the future,human resource managers should __________.

Beginning with __________,a body of law has grown that requires organizations to provide employees with nonhazardous working conditions.

The type of performance appraisal that judges specific,observable aspects of performance like being on time for work is a(n)______ appraisal.

The great majority of union workers are in the public-sector.

Which of the following training and development methods is most appropriate when people just need to learn facts such as work rules or legal matters?

List,define,and describe three ways in which newcomers are helped to perform their jobs.

The 2010 health care reform legislation requires employers with less than 50 employees to provide health insurance.

How is training distinguished from development?

Structured interviews involve asking each applicant different questions and comparing their responses to a standardized set of answers.

Using 360-degree feedback appraisals to trigger pay and personnel decisions puts ______ at risk.

Which of the following is a typical off-the-job training method?

Which of the following is not an example of an incentive?

__________ is a performance review system in which all employees within a business unit are ranked against one another.

If a firm gives all international assignments to people without disabilities,assuming they will therefore not require special accommodations,which type of workplace discrimination has occurred?

The Equal Pay Act requires an extension of health insurance benefits after termination.

_______ are organizations of employees formed to protect and advance their members' interests by bargaining with management over job-related issues.

What are three important concepts covered by EEO?

The Exceptional Manager: What You Do,how You Do It

Management Theory: Essential Background for the Successful Manager

The Managers Changing Work Environment and Ethical Responsibilities: Doing the Right Thing

Global Management: Managing Across Borders

Planning: The Foundation of Successful Management

Strategic Management: How Exceptional Managers Realize a Grand Design

Individual and Group Decision Making: How Managers Make Things Happen

Organizational Culture,Structure,and Design: Building Blocks of the Organization

Organizational Change and Innovation: Lifelong Challenges for the Exceptional Manager

Managing Individual Differences and Behavior: Supervising People As People

Motivating Employees: Achieving Superior Performance in the Workplace

Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation,reducing Conflict

Power,Influence,and Leadership: From Becoming a Manager to Becoming a Leader

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication: Mastering the Exchange of Information

Control Systems and Quality Management: Techniques for Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness

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