Question 1

How do U.S. labor unions differ from those in other countries?

Accepted Answer

Unlike most other countries, U.S.unions

Question 2

Discuss the difference between external and internal equity.

Accepted Answer

The perceived fairness of the pay struct

Question 3

The performance appraisal approach tool that assesses the effectiveness of the employee's performance using specific examples of good or bad behaviors at work is the

Accepted Answer

A)  MBO. 
B)  absolute judgment approach. 
C)  behavioral anchored rating scale. 
D)  relative judgment approach. 
A)  MBO. 
B)  absolute judgment approach. 
C)  behavioral anchored rating scale. 
D)  relative judgment approach.

Question 4

A fashion designer that creates male apparel may hire male models for the fashion show and refuse to hire females as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  affirmative action. 
B)  adverse impact. 
C)  a BFOQ. 
D)  seniority. 
A)  affirmative action. 
B)  adverse impact. 
C)  a BFOQ. 
D)  seniority.

Question 5

If John treats Mary differently because she is the only woman in the department of ten men, his actions may be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  adverse impact. 
B)  disparate treatment. 
C)  bona fide occupational qualification. 
D)  affirmative action. 
A)  adverse impact. 
B)  disparate treatment. 
C)  bona fide occupational qualification. 
D)  affirmative action.

Question 6

In the case of an adverse impact lawsuit, the EEOC has established the ________ for the protected class hiring rates as a percent of the majority group.

Accepted Answer

A)  bona fide occupational qualification 
B)  four-fifths rule 
C)  affirmative action quota 
D)  all of the above 
A)  bona fide occupational qualification 
B)  four-fifths rule 
C)  affirmative action quota 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

An old legal doctrine stating that unless there is an employment contract, both employer and employee are free to end the employment relationship whenever and for whatever reasons they choose is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  employment at will. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  job relatedness. 
D)  BFOQ. 
A)  employment at will. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  job relatedness. 
D)  BFOQ.

Question 8

An important function of an orientation program is to

Accepted Answer

A)  help employees reduce anxiety and cope with stress. 
B)  identify the best applicant pool. 
C)  select the best applicant for the job. 
D)  provide training. 
A)  help employees reduce anxiety and cope with stress. 
B)  identify the best applicant pool. 
C)  select the best applicant for the job. 
D)  provide training.

Question 9

Recruitment effectiveness can be increased by using

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic job previews. 
B)  BFOQs. 
C)  job analysis. 
D)  skills inventories. 
A)  realistic job previews. 
B)  BFOQs. 
C)  job analysis. 
D)  skills inventories.

Question 10

What is the role of the human resource department in organizations?

Accepted Answer

The human resource d

Question 11

Union membership in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  has been declining to a low of approximately 10 percent in 2011. 
B)  has been increasing to a high of approximately 35 percent in 2011. 
C)  has been steadily increasing since 1945. 
D)  is not influential in any industries today. 
A)  has been declining to a low of approximately 10 percent in 2011. 
B)  has been increasing to a high of approximately 35 percent in 2011. 
C)  has been steadily increasing since 1945. 
D)  is not influential in any industries today.

Question 12

In relative judgments employees are compared to one another, while in absolute judgments employees are compared against performance standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The perceived fairness of the compensation employees receive relative to what other companies pay for similar work is referred to as internal equity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When Megan asks the applicant to describe a time when she had to fire an employee, she is using

Accepted Answer

A)  an RJP. 
B)  a behavioral interview. 
C)  a personality test. 
D)  graphology. 
A)  an RJP. 
B)  a behavioral interview. 
C)  a personality test. 
D)  graphology.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of U.S. unions as compared to unions in most other countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. unions tend to pursue political goals. 
B)  The government is closely involved in labor-management relations. 
C)  U.S. unions tend to be organized by the type of job. 
D)  In all countries, the labor relations system stresses competition rather than cooperation. 
A)  U.S. unions tend to pursue political goals. 
B)  The government is closely involved in labor-management relations. 
C)  U.S. unions tend to be organized by the type of job. 
D)  In all countries, the labor relations system stresses competition rather than cooperation.

Question 16

Discuss the career development process.

Accepted Answer

The phases of the career development pro

Question 17

The law considered to be the most important addressing discrimination is

Accepted Answer

A)  the Occupational and Safety Act. 
B)  the Fair Labor Standards Act. 
C)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 
D)  The Age Discrimination in Employment Act. 
A)  the Occupational and Safety Act. 
B)  the Fair Labor Standards Act. 
C)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 
D)  The Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Question 18

An indicator that signals something is wrong with HR practices is

Accepted Answer

A)  the inability to recruit top talent. 
B)  the loss of key employees to competitors. 
C)  low innovation by employees afraid of taking risks or with outdated skills. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the inability to recruit top talent. 
B)  the loss of key employees to competitors. 
C)  low innovation by employees afraid of taking risks or with outdated skills. 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

A minimum height requirement for police tends to automatically disqualify more women than men from the job. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  adverse impact. 
B)  disparate treatment. 
C)  bona fide occupational qualification. 
D)  affirmative action. 
A)  adverse impact. 
B)  disparate treatment. 
C)  bona fide occupational qualification. 
D)  affirmative action.

Question 20

Which of the following questions can be asked in the job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do you have children? 
B)  How old are you? 
C)  Are you a U.S. citizen? 
D)  Have you ever been convicted of a crime? 
A)  Do you have children? 
B)  How old are you? 
C)  Are you a U.S. citizen? 
D)  Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

How do U.S. labor unions differ from those in other countries?

Discuss the difference between external and internal equity.

The performance appraisal approach tool that assesses the effectiveness of the employee's performance using specific examples of good or bad behaviors at work is the

A fashion designer that creates male apparel may hire male models for the fashion show and refuse to hire females as a result of

If John treats Mary differently because she is the only woman in the department of ten men, his actions may be considered

In the case of an adverse impact lawsuit, the EEOC has established the ________ for the protected class hiring rates as a percent of the majority group.

An old legal doctrine stating that unless there is an employment contract, both employer and employee are free to end the employment relationship whenever and for whatever reasons they choose is referred to as

An important function of an orientation program is to

Recruitment effectiveness can be increased by using

What is the role of the human resource department in organizations?

Union membership in the United States

In relative judgments employees are compared to one another, while in absolute judgments employees are compared against performance standards.

The perceived fairness of the compensation employees receive relative to what other companies pay for similar work is referred to as internal equity.

When Megan asks the applicant to describe a time when she had to fire an employee, she is using

Which of the following statements is true of U.S. unions as compared to unions in most other countries?

Discuss the career development process.

The law considered to be the most important addressing discrimination is

An indicator that signals something is wrong with HR practices is

A minimum height requirement for police tends to automatically disqualify more women than men from the job. This is an example of

Which of the following questions can be asked in the job interview?

Management and Its Evolution

The Culture of Management

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Organizational Culture and Change

Managing the Planning Process

Decision Making

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Managing the Structure and Design of Organizations

Managing Employee Diversity

Leadership in Management

Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Operation and Information System Management

Filters

Exam 10: Human Resource Management

How do U.S. labor unions differ from those in other countries?

Discuss the difference between external and internal equity.

The performance appraisal approach tool that assesses the effectiveness of the employee's performance using specific examples of good or bad behaviors at work is the

A fashion designer that creates male apparel may hire male models for the fashion show and refuse to hire females as a result of

If John treats Mary differently because she is the only woman in the department of ten men, his actions may be considered

In the case of an adverse impact lawsuit, the EEOC has established the ________ for the protected class hiring rates as a percent of the majority group.

An old legal doctrine stating that unless there is an employment contract, both employer and employee are free to end the employment relationship whenever and for whatever reasons they choose is referred to as

An important function of an orientation program is to

Recruitment effectiveness can be increased by using

What is the role of the human resource department in organizations?

Union membership in the United States

In relative judgments employees are compared to one another, while in absolute judgments employees are compared against performance standards.

The perceived fairness of the compensation employees receive relative to what other companies pay for similar work is referred to as internal equity.

When Megan asks the applicant to describe a time when she had to fire an employee, she is using

Which of the following statements is true of U.S. unions as compared to unions in most other countries?

Discuss the career development process.

The law considered to be the most important addressing discrimination is

An indicator that signals something is wrong with HR practices is

A minimum height requirement for police tends to automatically disqualify more women than men from the job. This is an example of

Which of the following questions can be asked in the job interview?

Management and Its Evolution

The Culture of Management

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Organizational Culture and Change

Managing the Planning Process

Decision Making

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Managing the Structure and Design of Organizations

Managing Employee Diversity

Leadership in Management

Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Operation and Information System Management

Filters