Question 1

Chantal thinks that employees must be closely supervised and controlled at all times. Chantal is a Theory X manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires covered employers to receive child care and health insurance benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Downsizing is a method used to weed out employees who exhibit poor performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Claudia announces to her staff that she intends to lower costs in their department by 5 percent. Which component of goal setting is indicated in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal specificity 
B)  Time management 
C)  Goal acceptance 
D)  Performance review 
A)  Goal specificity 
B)  Time management 
C)  Goal acceptance 
D)  Performance review

Question 5

During the past decade, there have been only 15 major work stoppages on average per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Union members must vote on whether to accept or reject a contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most firms are still hesitant to use social media sites as a way to network with job seekers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dimitri is scheduled for a 360-degree performance review at Finnacle Corp. The advantage of this type of review is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it involves less work for employees and managers. 
B)  it gathers feedback from multiple perspectives. 
C)  it results in outcomes untainted by personal disputes. 
D)  it is less time consuming than a traditional review. 
A)  it involves less work for employees and managers. 
B)  it gathers feedback from multiple perspectives. 
C)  it results in outcomes untainted by personal disputes. 
D)  it is less time consuming than a traditional review.

Question 9

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A management strike, also known as a(n) _____, puts pressure on union members by closing the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) Job enlargement 
B) 360-degree performance review 
C) collective bargaining 
D) Theory Y 
E) Downsizing
F)outsourcing
G)Flexible work plans
H)grievance
I)401(k) plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
L)Employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration 
A) Job enlargement 
B) 360-degree performance review 
C) collective bargaining 
D) Theory Y 
E) Downsizing
F)outsourcing
G)Flexible work plans
H)grievance
I)401(k) plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
L)Employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration

Question 10

Nina is the captain of her college basketball team. Her long-term goal is to be selected for the All American Women's basketball team. Nina is motivated by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem needs 
B)  social needs 
C)  self-actualization needs 
D)  physiological needs 
A)  esteem needs 
B)  social needs 
C)  self-actualization needs 
D)  physiological needs

Question 11

In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, managers can satisfy their employees' social needs through teamwork and group lunches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the process of motivation, a need produces motivation which leads to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal-directed behavior 
B)  rewards 
C)  satisfaction 
D)  stress-directed behavior 
A)  goal-directed behavior 
B)  rewards 
C)  satisfaction 
D)  stress-directed behavior

Question 13

Philomena is a human resource manager. Her responsibilities might include all of the following activities EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing employee training programs 
B)  administering employee benefit programs 
C)  projecting sales for the coming six-month period 
D)  administering compensation plans 
A)  developing employee training programs 
B)  administering employee benefit programs 
C)  projecting sales for the coming six-month period 
D)  administering compensation plans

Question 14

Human resource managers formulate only short-term plans for their firm's workforce because of their role as staff managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following employee benefits are required by law with the exception of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  health insurance 
B)  Social Security 
C)  unemployment insurance 
D)  Medicare 
A)  health insurance 
B)  Social Security 
C)  unemployment insurance 
D)  Medicare

Question 16

All of the following are core responsibilities of human resource managers EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee recruitment 
B)  training and performance evaluation 
C)  employee compensation and benefits 
D)  company budget forecasts 
A)  employee recruitment 
B)  training and performance evaluation 
C)  employee compensation and benefits 
D)  company budget forecasts

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the overall objectives of the human resource management department in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximizing employee effectiveness in the organization 
B)  Forecasting anticipated sales 
C)  Determining various sources of operating funds in the organization 
D)  Supervising hourly employees on a daily basis 
A)  Maximizing employee effectiveness in the organization 
B)  Forecasting anticipated sales 
C)  Determining various sources of operating funds in the organization 
D)  Supervising hourly employees on a daily basis

Question 18

A union's bargaining process must end upon the rejection of a contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ managers assume that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) Job enlargement 
B) 360-degree performance review 
C) collective bargaining 
D) Theory Y 
E) Downsizing
F)outsourcing
G)Flexible work plans
H)grievance
I)401(k) plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
L)Employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration 
A) Job enlargement 
B) 360-degree performance review 
C) collective bargaining 
D) Theory Y 
E) Downsizing
F)outsourcing
G)Flexible work plans
H)grievance
I)401(k) plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
L)Employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration

Question 20

Gain sharing is a type of incentive compensation that provides:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased stock options if the company is doing well. 
B)  bonuses for recruiting new employees for needed positions. 
C)  bonuses based on quality improvements. 
D)  salary increases based on learning new job skills. 
A)  increased stock options if the company is doing well. 
B)  bonuses for recruiting new employees for needed positions. 
C)  bonuses based on quality improvements. 
D)  salary increases based on learning new job skills.

Chantal thinks that employees must be closely supervised and controlled at all times. Chantal is a Theory X manager.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires covered employers to receive child care and health insurance benefits.

Downsizing is a method used to weed out employees who exhibit poor performance.

Claudia announces to her staff that she intends to lower costs in their department by 5 percent. Which component of goal setting is indicated in this case?

During the past decade, there have been only 15 major work stoppages on average per year.

Union members must vote on whether to accept or reject a contract.

Most firms are still hesitant to use social media sites as a way to network with job seekers.

Dimitri is scheduled for a 360-degree performance review at Finnacle Corp. The advantage of this type of review is that:

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A management strike, also known as a(n) _____, puts pressure on union members by closing the firm.

Nina is the captain of her college basketball team. Her long-term goal is to be selected for the All American Women's basketball team. Nina is motivated by _____.

In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, managers can satisfy their employees' social needs through teamwork and group lunches.

According to the process of motivation, a need produces motivation which leads to _____.

Philomena is a human resource manager. Her responsibilities might include all of the following activities EXCEPT _____.

Human resource managers formulate only short-term plans for their firm's workforce because of their role as staff managers.

All of the following employee benefits are required by law with the exception of _____.

All of the following are core responsibilities of human resource managers EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following is one of the overall objectives of the human resource management department in an organization?

A union's bargaining process must end upon the rejection of a contract.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ managers assume that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

Gain sharing is a type of incentive compensation that provides:

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Chantal thinks that employees must be closely supervised and controlled at all times. Chantal is a Theory X manager.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires covered employers to receive child care and health insurance benefits.

Downsizing is a method used to weed out employees who exhibit poor performance.

Claudia announces to her staff that she intends to lower costs in their department by 5 percent. Which component of goal setting is indicated in this case?

During the past decade, there have been only 15 major work stoppages on average per year.

Union members must vote on whether to accept or reject a contract.

Most firms are still hesitant to use social media sites as a way to network with job seekers.

Dimitri is scheduled for a 360-degree performance review at Finnacle Corp. The advantage of this type of review is that:

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A management strike, also known as a(n) _____, puts pressure on union members by closing the firm.

Nina is the captain of her college basketball team. Her long-term goal is to be selected for the All American Women's basketball team. Nina is motivated by _____.

In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, managers can satisfy their employees' social needs through teamwork and group lunches.

According to the process of motivation, a need produces motivation which leads to _____.

Philomena is a human resource manager. Her responsibilities might include all of the following activities EXCEPT _____.

Human resource managers formulate only short-term plans for their firm's workforce because of their role as staff managers.

All of the following employee benefits are required by law with the exception of _____.

All of the following are core responsibilities of human resource managers EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following is one of the overall objectives of the human resource management department in an organization?

A union's bargaining process must end upon the rejection of a contract.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ managers assume that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

Gain sharing is a type of incentive compensation that provides:

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

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