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

Human resource managers play less of a role in creating a work environment that generates employee satisfaction than the employees themselves.

The Fair Labor Standards Act established a federal minimum wage.

Based on employee performance appraisals,managers make objective decisions about all of the following EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following is a higher-order need according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The process of negotiation between management and union representatives is called _____.

According to Maslow,an individual gives first priority to satisfy his or her _____ need.

Zainab is a promising middle manager for a large company.She is taking part in a training program designed to improve her skills and broaden her knowledge of the company and the entire industry.Zainab is taking part in a(n)_____.

Salary is a term that represents compensation based on the number of hours worked.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 expanded the alternatives available to victims of employment discrimination to include damages for emotional distress.

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

Which of the following organizations is engaged in reshoring?

Emily,a sales representative,bought a cellular phone to use in case her car breaks down,while traveling between appointments.Which level of Maslow's need hierarchy is Emily addressing?

Which of the following was enacted to promote honesty and democracy in running unions' internal affairs?

One advantage of 360-degree performance reviews is that it requires less work for both employees and managers.

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 _____.

Saleem,an electrician for FCG Electricals,is paid $40 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.In this scenario,Saleem is paid a _____.

Which of the following tasks are NOT typically outsourced?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A complaint by a single employee or by the entire union that management is violating some portion of the contract is called a(n)_____.

Ricardo is a middle manager for Intellect Corp.He has requested an evaluation by a panel to include coworkers,superiors,subordinates,and several of the company's clients.This type of evaluation is called a _____.