Question 1

One disadvantage of beginning the recruitment process internally is that

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A)  referrals are not included. 
B)  the firm may not attract a diverse pool of applicants. 
C)  expenses are increased. 
D)  This is not a valid and reliable method of recruitment. 
A)  referrals are not included. 
B)  the firm may not attract a diverse pool of applicants. 
C)  expenses are increased. 
D)  This is not a valid and reliable method of recruitment.

Question 2

Explain the difference between relative and absolute judgment approaches to performance appraisal.

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In relative judgments, employees are com

Question 3

To avoid liability against sexual harassment, a company must

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A)  develop an affirmative action program 
B)  develop an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a system to investigate allegations. 
C)  demonstrate job relatedness. 
D)  use the defense of a BFOQ. 
A)  develop an affirmative action program 
B)  develop an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a system to investigate allegations. 
C)  demonstrate job relatedness. 
D)  use the defense of a BFOQ.

Question 4

________ means that the selection process represents the actual activities or knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

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A)  Reliability 
B)  Recruitment 
C)  Content validity 
D)  Empirical validity 
A)  Reliability 
B)  Recruitment 
C)  Content validity 
D)  Empirical validity

Question 5

The ultimate objective of SHRP is

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A)  nondiscrimination. 
B)  creating a sustained competitive advantage. 
C)  fit. 
D)  creating a vision. 
A)  nondiscrimination. 
B)  creating a sustained competitive advantage. 
C)  fit. 
D)  creating a vision.

Question 6

An HR consultant advised the local bakery to ensure that the hiring process was job-related in case of a legal challenge by recommending they conduct a

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A)  job analysis. 
B)  realistic job preview. 
C)  BFOQ. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  job analysis. 
B)  realistic job preview. 
C)  BFOQ. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Which selection tool was rated lowest in effectiveness in a study of 150 U.S. respondents?

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A)  Resumes 
B)  Personality tests 
C)  Graphology 
D)  Interviews 
A)  Resumes 
B)  Personality tests 
C)  Graphology 
D)  Interviews

Question 8

Which of the following is not a component of the staffing process?

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A)  Recruitment 
B)  Selection 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Compensation 
A)  Recruitment 
B)  Selection 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Compensation

Question 9

Which of the following is a major environmental consideration for human resources?

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A)  Workforce diversity 
B)  Legislation 
C)  Globalization 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Workforce diversity 
B)  Legislation 
C)  Globalization 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is not a phase of the training process?

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A)  Needs assessment 
B)  Development and delivery of training 
C)  Computer-assisted instruction 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Needs assessment 
B)  Development and delivery of training 
C)  Computer-assisted instruction 
D)  Evaluation

Question 11

Reliability is the measurement of how well a technique used to assess candidates is related to performance on the job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Career development

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A)  is a one-shot training program. 
B)  is part of the evaluation phase of the training process. 
C)  requires a mentor. 
D)  is a long-term effort in which the organization helps employees realize their full potential. 
A)  is a one-shot training program. 
B)  is part of the evaluation phase of the training process. 
C)  requires a mentor. 
D)  is a long-term effort in which the organization helps employees realize their full potential.

Question 13

What are the phases of the training process?

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The phases of the training pro

Question 14

The human resources department

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A)  supports managers in carrying out HR responsibilities. 
B)  determines a prospective employee's salary. 
C)  makes final hiring decisions. 
D)  assesses an employee's performance. 
A)  supports managers in carrying out HR responsibilities. 
B)  determines a prospective employee's salary. 
C)  makes final hiring decisions. 
D)  assesses an employee's performance.

Question 15

Disparate treatment occurs when one standard that is applied to all applicants negatively affects a protected class.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The situational or behavioral interview

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A)  requires that the applicant role-play in a particular situation. 
B)  better predicts future performance than other selection methods. 
C)  can be rather expensive if conducted with the help of a consultant. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  requires that the applicant role-play in a particular situation. 
B)  better predicts future performance than other selection methods. 
C)  can be rather expensive if conducted with the help of a consultant. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

As the Baker Company works to generate a pool of qualified candidates for the telemarketing positions, they are engaged in which component of the staffing process?

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A)  Recruitment 
B)  Selection 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Compensation 
A)  Recruitment 
B)  Selection 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Compensation

Question 18

If Mary refuses to hire an applicant simply because she is in a wheelchair, she is in violation of the

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A)  Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. 
B)  Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act. 
C)  Family and Medical Leave Act. 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act. 
A)  Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. 
B)  Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act. 
C)  Family and Medical Leave Act. 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 19

Describe the three components of the staffing process.

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The three components of the staffing pro

Question 20

The complex job of airline pilot might best be approached with which of the following training approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slides and videotapes 
B)  Classroom lectures 
C)  Simulations 
D)  Computer-assisted instruction 
A)  Slides and videotapes 
B)  Classroom lectures 
C)  Simulations 
D)  Computer-assisted instruction

One disadvantage of beginning the recruitment process internally is that

Explain the difference between relative and absolute judgment approaches to performance appraisal.

To avoid liability against sexual harassment, a company must

________ means that the selection process represents the actual activities or knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

The ultimate objective of SHRP is

An HR consultant advised the local bakery to ensure that the hiring process was job-related in case of a legal challenge by recommending they conduct a

Which selection tool was rated lowest in effectiveness in a study of 150 U.S. respondents?

Which of the following is not a component of the staffing process?

Which of the following is a major environmental consideration for human resources?

Which of the following is not a phase of the training process?

Reliability is the measurement of how well a technique used to assess candidates is related to performance on the job.

Career development

What are the phases of the training process?

The human resources department

Disparate treatment occurs when one standard that is applied to all applicants negatively affects a protected class.

The situational or behavioral interview

As the Baker Company works to generate a pool of qualified candidates for the telemarketing positions, they are engaged in which component of the staffing process?

If Mary refuses to hire an applicant simply because she is in a wheelchair, she is in violation of the

Describe the three components of the staffing process.

The complex job of airline pilot might best be approached with which of the following training approaches?

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

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Exam 10: Human Resource Management

One disadvantage of beginning the recruitment process internally is that

Explain the difference between relative and absolute judgment approaches to performance appraisal.

To avoid liability against sexual harassment, a company must

________ means that the selection process represents the actual activities or knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

The ultimate objective of SHRP is

An HR consultant advised the local bakery to ensure that the hiring process was job-related in case of a legal challenge by recommending they conduct a

Which selection tool was rated lowest in effectiveness in a study of 150 U.S. respondents?

Which of the following is not a component of the staffing process?

Which of the following is a major environmental consideration for human resources?

Which of the following is not a phase of the training process?

Reliability is the measurement of how well a technique used to assess candidates is related to performance on the job.

Career development

What are the phases of the training process?

The human resources department

Disparate treatment occurs when one standard that is applied to all applicants negatively affects a protected class.

The situational or behavioral interview

As the Baker Company works to generate a pool of qualified candidates for the telemarketing positions, they are engaged in which component of the staffing process?

If Mary refuses to hire an applicant simply because she is in a wheelchair, she is in violation of the

Describe the three components of the staffing process.

The complex job of airline pilot might best be approached with which of the following training approaches?

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

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