Question 1

Employees who are compensated on an hourly basis or based on the amount of work accomplished are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  wage earners. 
B)  salaried employees. 
C)  piecework employees. 
D)  commission earners. 
A)  wage earners. 
B)  salaried employees. 
C)  piecework employees. 
D)  commission earners.

Question 2

According to Maslow, the desire to be valued and recognized by others is a(n) ______ need.

Accepted Answer

A)  safety 
B)  esteem 
C)  physiological 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  safety 
B)  esteem 
C)  physiological 
D)  self-actualization

Question 3

Local unions are typically organized by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic area 
B)  occupation 
C)  affiliation with the national union 
D)  affiliation with the international union 
A)  geographic area 
B)  occupation 
C)  affiliation with the national union 
D)  affiliation with the international union

Question 4

The Wonderlic test measures basic math and verbal skills and is considered an effective way to predict job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following are costs associated with recruiting and selecting employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  advertising costs 
B)  interviewing costs 
C)  medical exams costs 
D)  all the above 
A)  advertising costs 
B)  interviewing costs 
C)  medical exams costs 
D)  all the above

Question 6

A potential weakness of 360-degree feedback is that it provides in-depth feedback from all parts of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who can terminate the employment relationship under contractual rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  employers 
B)  employees 
C)  employees or employers 
D)  employees, unions, or employers 
A)  employers 
B)  employees 
C)  employees or employers 
D)  employees, unions, or employers

Question 8

All of the following are examples of flexible working arrangements EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  paid time off 
B)  compressed workweeks 
C)  R.R.S.P. plans 
D)  job sharing plans 
A)  paid time off 
B)  compressed workweeks 
C)  R.R.S.P. plans 
D)  job sharing plans

Question 9

Describe some common methods of recruiting.

Accepted Answer

In addition to traditional met

Question 10

With examples, discuss any five factors that need to be addressed when establishing compensation plans and policies.

Accepted Answer

government legislation, compet

Question 11

Omar, an electrician for Quality Builders, is paid $35 for each hour he works during the day. After 5 p.m. and on weekends, he is paid the overtime rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate. Omar is paid a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  wage 
B)  bonus 
C)  commission 
D)  salary 
A)  wage 
B)  bonus 
C)  commission 
D)  salary

Question 12

Complete the following using the terms listed below:
-When disputes CANNOT be solved voluntarily through mediation, parties can use ______ by bringing in an impartial third party who renders a legally binding decision.

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)wage
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisal
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)wage
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisal
L)employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration

Question 13

Internet recruiting is a quick but expensive way to reach a large pool of job seekers. Human resource plans can affect the way a company adapts to new technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A strike seeks to disrupt business as usual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the first step in the employee recruitment process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review applications and résumés. 
B)  Interview candidates. 
C)  Conduct employment tests. 
D)  Identify job requirements. 
A)  Review applications and résumés. 
B)  Interview candidates. 
C)  Conduct employment tests. 
D)  Identify job requirements.

Question 16

Helène, an industrial sales representative, bought a cellular phone to use if she ever had car trouble while travelling between appointments. Which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is Helène addressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  esteem 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  esteem 
D)  self-actualization

Question 17

McGregor created two basic labels for managers: Theory A and Theory B.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Training and evaluating performance are core responsibilities for human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A contract doesn't become legally binding until it is approved by the union membership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Collective bargaining encompasses all of the following issues EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee wages 
B)  investor relations 
C)  working conditions 
D)  hours 
A)  employee wages 
B)  investor relations 
C)  working conditions 
D)  hours

Employees who are compensated on an hourly basis or based on the amount of work accomplished are also known as

According to Maslow, the desire to be valued and recognized by others is a(n) ______ need.

Local unions are typically organized by ______.

The Wonderlic test measures basic math and verbal skills and is considered an effective way to predict job performance.

Which of the following are costs associated with recruiting and selecting employees?

A potential weakness of 360-degree feedback is that it provides in-depth feedback from all parts of the organization.

Who can terminate the employment relationship under contractual rights?

All of the following are examples of flexible working arrangements EXCEPT ______.

Describe some common methods of recruiting.

With examples, discuss any five factors that need to be addressed when establishing compensation plans and policies.

Omar, an electrician for Quality Builders, is paid $35 for each hour he works during the day. After 5 p.m. and on weekends, he is paid the overtime rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate. Omar is paid a ______.

Complete the following using the terms listed below: -When disputes CANNOT be solved voluntarily through mediation, parties can use ______ by bringing in an impartial third party who renders a legally binding decision.

Internet recruiting is a quick but expensive way to reach a large pool of job seekers. Human resource plans can affect the way a company adapts to new technology.

A strike seeks to disrupt business as usual.

Which of the following is the first step in the employee recruitment process?

Helène, an industrial sales representative, bought a cellular phone to use if she ever had car trouble while travelling between appointments. Which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is Helène addressing?

McGregor created two basic labels for managers: Theory A and Theory B.

Training and evaluating performance are core responsibilities for human resource management.

A contract doesn't become legally binding until it is approved by the union membership.

Collective bargaining encompasses all of the following issues EXCEPT ______.

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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Exam 8: Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Employees who are compensated on an hourly basis or based on the amount of work accomplished are also known as

According to Maslow, the desire to be valued and recognized by others is a(n) ______ need.

Local unions are typically organized by ______.

The Wonderlic test measures basic math and verbal skills and is considered an effective way to predict job performance.

Which of the following are costs associated with recruiting and selecting employees?

A potential weakness of 360-degree feedback is that it provides in-depth feedback from all parts of the organization.

Who can terminate the employment relationship under contractual rights?

All of the following are examples of flexible working arrangements EXCEPT ______.

Describe some common methods of recruiting.

With examples, discuss any five factors that need to be addressed when establishing compensation plans and policies.

Omar, an electrician for Quality Builders, is paid $35 for each hour he works during the day. After 5 p.m. and on weekends, he is paid the overtime rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate. Omar is paid a ______.

Complete the following using the terms listed below: -When disputes CANNOT be solved voluntarily through mediation, parties can use ______ by bringing in an impartial third party who renders a legally binding decision.

Internet recruiting is a quick but expensive way to reach a large pool of job seekers. Human resource plans can affect the way a company adapts to new technology.

A strike seeks to disrupt business as usual.

Which of the following is the first step in the employee recruitment process?

Helène, an industrial sales representative, bought a cellular phone to use if she ever had car trouble while travelling between appointments. Which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is Helène addressing?

McGregor created two basic labels for managers: Theory A and Theory B.

Training and evaluating performance are core responsibilities for human resource management.

A contract doesn't become legally binding until it is approved by the union membership.

Collective bargaining encompasses all of the following issues EXCEPT ______.

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

Filters