Question 1

The _____ is one of the most effective tools of the labor union.

Accepted Answer

A) strike 
B) boycott 
C) picket line 
D) slowdown 
A) strike 
B) boycott 
C) picket line 
D) slowdown

Question 2

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires covered employers to receive child care and health insurance benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain Victor Vroom's expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

Victor Vroom's expectancy theory of moti

Question 4

_____ is concerned with an individual's perception of fair and equitable treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy theory 
B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal-setting theory 
A) Expectancy theory 
B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal-setting theory

Question 5

Farah runs the finance department for a software company and wants to measure a job candidate's ability in numerical aptitude,logical reasoning,and verbal comprehension.According to experts,which test would be ideal for this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Certified public accounting exam 
B) Associative learning comprehension 
C) Cognitive ability test 
D) Personality type indicator 
A) Certified public accounting exam 
B) Associative learning comprehension 
C) Cognitive ability test 
D) Personality type indicator

Question 6

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ allow employees to adjust their working hours and places of work according to their needs.

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)401(k)plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
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)401(k)plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
L)Employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration

Question 7

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ is the process of reducing the number of employees within a company by eliminating jobs.

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)401(k)plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
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)401(k)plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
L)Employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration

Question 8

Even with a large number of job candidates competing for a small number of openings,companies sometimes have trouble finding the right person for each job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 (Wagner Act)required employers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) limit the amount of hours worked per week 
B) negotiate with elected representatives of their employees 
C) establish open shops where unions are free to organize 
D) hold regularly scheduled elections of union officers by secret ballot 
A) limit the amount of hours worked per week 
B) negotiate with elected representatives of their employees 
C) establish open shops where unions are free to organize 
D) hold regularly scheduled elections of union officers by secret ballot

Question 10

In the context of Maslow's hierarch of needs,who among the following is aiming at satisfying his or her employees' self-actualization needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Lillian provides her employees with salaries that match the average salary in the industry. 
B) Ramona provides health insurance benefits for all her employees. 
C) Yusuf provides his employees with opportunities to pursue management degrees. 
D) Alex provides awards and vacation packages to her employees in recognition of their excellent work performance. 
A) Lillian provides her employees with salaries that match the average salary in the industry. 
B) Ramona provides health insurance benefits for all her employees. 
C) Yusuf provides his employees with opportunities to pursue management degrees. 
D) Alex provides awards and vacation packages to her employees in recognition of their excellent work performance.

Question 11

Dimitri is scheduled for a 360-degree performance review at Finnacle Corp.The advantage of this type of review is that:

Accepted Answer

A) it involves less work for employees and managers. 
B) it gathers feedback from multiple perspectives. 
C) it results in outcomes untainted by personal disputes. 
D) it is less time consuming than a traditional review. 
A) it involves less work for employees and managers. 
B) it gathers feedback from multiple perspectives. 
C) it results in outcomes untainted by personal disputes. 
D) it is less time consuming than a traditional review.

Question 12

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Transferring jobs from inside a company to outside the company is called _____.

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)401(k)plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
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)401(k)plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
L)Employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration

Question 13

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Most companies use annual _____ to evaluate an employee's job performance and provide feedback about it.

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)401(k)plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
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)401(k)plans
J)human resource management
K)performance appraisals
L)Employee separation
M)lockout
N)arbitration

Question 14

Internet recruiting is a quick but expensive way to reach a large pool of job seekers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the core responsibilities of human resource management.

Accepted Answer

The core responsibilities of human resou

Question 16

Which of the following statements about Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) It created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C) . 
B) It prohibits discrimination of employees based on race,religion,color,sex,or national origin. 
C) It helps employers determine the compensation package for each job band within a company. 
D) It includes the right to a jury trial for victims of employment discrimination. 
A) It created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C) . 
B) It prohibits discrimination of employees based on race,religion,color,sex,or national origin. 
C) It helps employers determine the compensation package for each job band within a company. 
D) It includes the right to a jury trial for victims of employment discrimination.

Question 17

Theory Y assumes that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Employers may obtain valuable information from exit interviews regarding why an employee is leaving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the concept of human resource management and the role of human resource managers.

Accepted Answer

Human resource management is the functio

Question 20

How does downsizing affect the local economy?

Accepted Answer

Downsizing has a domino effect on the lo

The _____ is one of the most effective tools of the labor union.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires covered employers to receive child care and health insurance benefits.

Explain Victor Vroom's expectancy theory.

_____ is concerned with an individual's perception of fair and equitable treatment.

Farah runs the finance department for a software company and wants to measure a job candidate's ability in numerical aptitude,logical reasoning,and verbal comprehension.According to experts,which test would be ideal for this situation?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ allow employees to adjust their working hours and places of work according to their needs.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is the process of reducing the number of employees within a company by eliminating jobs.

Even with a large number of job candidates competing for a small number of openings,companies sometimes have trouble finding the right person for each job.

The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 (Wagner Act)required employers to _____.

In the context of Maslow's hierarch of needs,who among the following is aiming at satisfying his or her employees' self-actualization needs?

Dimitri is scheduled for a 360-degree performance review at Finnacle Corp.The advantage of this type of review is that:

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Transferring jobs from inside a company to outside the company is called _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Most companies use annual _____ to evaluate an employee's job performance and provide feedback about it.

Internet recruiting is a quick but expensive way to reach a large pool of job seekers.

Describe the core responsibilities of human resource management.

Which of the following statements about Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is NOT correct?

Theory Y assumes that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

Employers may obtain valuable information from exit interviews regarding why an employee is leaving.

Explain the concept of human resource management and the role of human resource managers.

How does downsizing affect the local economy?

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Todays 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

Trends in E-Commerce

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

The _____ is one of the most effective tools of the labor union.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires covered employers to receive child care and health insurance benefits.

Explain Victor Vroom's expectancy theory.

_____ is concerned with an individual's perception of fair and equitable treatment.

Farah runs the finance department for a software company and wants to measure a job candidate's ability in numerical aptitude,logical reasoning,and verbal comprehension.According to experts,which test would be ideal for this situation?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ allow employees to adjust their working hours and places of work according to their needs.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is the process of reducing the number of employees within a company by eliminating jobs.

Even with a large number of job candidates competing for a small number of openings,companies sometimes have trouble finding the right person for each job.

The National Labor Relations Act of 1935 (Wagner Act)required employers to _____.

In the context of Maslow's hierarch of needs,who among the following is aiming at satisfying his or her employees' self-actualization needs?

Dimitri is scheduled for a 360-degree performance review at Finnacle Corp.The advantage of this type of review is that:

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Transferring jobs from inside a company to outside the company is called _____.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Most companies use annual _____ to evaluate an employee's job performance and provide feedback about it.

Internet recruiting is a quick but expensive way to reach a large pool of job seekers.

Describe the core responsibilities of human resource management.

Which of the following statements about Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is NOT correct?

Theory Y assumes that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

Employers may obtain valuable information from exit interviews regarding why an employee is leaving.

Explain the concept of human resource management and the role of human resource managers.

How does downsizing affect the local economy?

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Todays 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

Trends in E-Commerce

Filters