Question 1

Approximately one-third of people working in the U.S.are employed by small firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How has the Internet changed how small businesses compete with large businesses in regards to HR-related issues?

Accepted Answer

Internet resources can make small busine

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to the interrelated people,data,technology,and organizational procedures a firm uses to collect,process,store,and disseminate information?

Accepted Answer

A)  talent management system 
B)  information system 
C)  applicant tracking system 
D)  competency model 
E)  strategy map 
A)  talent management system 
B)  information system 
C)  applicant tracking system 
D)  competency model 
E)  strategy map

Question 4

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 benefits small business employers by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing them to defer tax payments 
B)  allowing employees to contribute online 
C)  eliminating fees linked to retirement plans 
D)  exempting employers from complex pension rules 
E)  making contributions for employers and employees into IRA plans 
A)  allowing them to defer tax payments 
B)  allowing employees to contribute online 
C)  eliminating fees linked to retirement plans 
D)  exempting employers from complex pension rules 
E)  making contributions for employers and employees into IRA plans

Question 5

Which of the following is a true statement regarding HR management at small businesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Owners of firms with less than 100 employees usually interview applicants. 
B)  Firms with less than ten employees do not have any human resources tasks. 
C)  In most cases, firms with at least 30 employees can afford an HR specialist. 
D)  Firms with less than 40 employees focus highly on human resources issues. 
E)  Human resources activities in small firms tend to be extremely formal. 
A)  Owners of firms with less than 100 employees usually interview applicants. 
B)  Firms with less than ten employees do not have any human resources tasks. 
C)  In most cases, firms with at least 30 employees can afford an HR specialist. 
D)  Firms with less than 40 employees focus highly on human resources issues. 
E)  Human resources activities in small firms tend to be extremely formal.

Question 6

You are the owner of a small business and feel overwhelmed by the paperwork.You have decided to use a PEO.What are the issues you must address to determine which PEO is best for your company?

Accepted Answer

Small business managers need to choose a

Question 7

In most cases,a PEO shares liability with its clients,which encourages the PEO to ensure that its clients comply with COBRA,Title VII,and OSHA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are common functions of a firm's human resource intranet EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tracking job applicants 
B)  providing electronic pay stubs 
C)  filing federal and state employment taxes 
D)  providing electronic employee handbooks 
E)  registering employees for training programs 
A)  tracking job applicants 
B)  providing electronic pay stubs 
C)  filing federal and state employment taxes 
D)  providing electronic employee handbooks 
E)  registering employees for training programs

Question 9

All of the following tasks can be managed with most HR software programs EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  payroll 
B)  attendance 
C)  scheduling 
D)  outplacement 
E)  benefits management 
A)  payroll 
B)  attendance 
C)  scheduling 
D)  outplacement 
E)  benefits management

Question 10

Jana owns a dry cleaning business and employs 25 people.She needs a safety and accident checklist that is specific to the dry cleaning industry.Jana would most likely find the information she needs on the ________ web site.

Accepted Answer

A)  BLS 
B)  SBA 
C)  O*NET 
D)  EEOC 
E)  OSHA 
A)  BLS 
B)  SBA 
C)  O*NET 
D)  EEOC 
E)  OSHA

Approximately one-third of people working in the U.S.are employed by small firms.

How has the Internet changed how small businesses compete with large businesses in regards to HR-related issues?

Which of the following terms refers to the interrelated people,data,technology,and organizational procedures a firm uses to collect,process,store,and disseminate information?

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 benefits small business employers by ________.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding HR management at small businesses?

You are the owner of a small business and feel overwhelmed by the paperwork.You have decided to use a PEO.What are the issues you must address to determine which PEO is best for your company?

In most cases,a PEO shares liability with its clients,which encourages the PEO to ensure that its clients comply with COBRA,Title VII,and OSHA.

All of the following are common functions of a firm's human resource intranet EXCEPT ________.

All of the following tasks can be managed with most HR software programs EXCEPT ________.

Jana owns a dry cleaning business and employs 25 people.She needs a safety and accident checklist that is specific to the dry cleaning industry.Jana would most likely find the information she needs on the ________ web site.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

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Exam 18: Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Approximately one-third of people working in the U.S.are employed by small firms.

How has the Internet changed how small businesses compete with large businesses in regards to HR-related issues?

Which of the following terms refers to the interrelated people,data,technology,and organizational procedures a firm uses to collect,process,store,and disseminate information?

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 benefits small business employers by ________.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding HR management at small businesses?

You are the owner of a small business and feel overwhelmed by the paperwork.You have decided to use a PEO.What are the issues you must address to determine which PEO is best for your company?

In most cases,a PEO shares liability with its clients,which encourages the PEO to ensure that its clients comply with COBRA,Title VII,and OSHA.

All of the following are common functions of a firm's human resource intranet EXCEPT ________.

All of the following tasks can be managed with most HR software programs EXCEPT ________.

Jana owns a dry cleaning business and employs 25 people.She needs a safety and accident checklist that is specific to the dry cleaning industry.Jana would most likely find the information she needs on the ________ web site.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Filters