Question 1

Most companies base their compensation policies on all of the following factors EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A) government legislation 
B) cost of living 
C) worker's commitments 
D) worker productivity 
A) government legislation 
B) cost of living 
C) worker's commitments 
D) worker productivity

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of management by objectives (MBO)?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific objectives for each individual 
B) Performance evaluation and feedback 
C) Autocratic decision making 
D) Specific time period to accomplish goals 
A) Specific objectives for each individual 
B) Performance evaluation and feedback 
C) Autocratic decision making 
D) Specific time period to accomplish goals

Question 3

Santiago,a management trainee,completed a leadership profile in which he was identified as having Theory Y assumptions about people.Therefore,Santiago would believe that:

Accepted Answer

A) the typical employee dislikes work and tries to avoid it whenever possible,so management must coerce him or her to get the job done. 
B) the average person has relatively little ambition and wants security above all. 
C) the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility. 
D) the worker involvement is the key to increased productivity for the company and improved quality of work life for employees. 
A) the typical employee dislikes work and tries to avoid it whenever possible,so management must coerce him or her to get the job done. 
B) the average person has relatively little ambition and wants security above all. 
C) the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility. 
D) the worker involvement is the key to increased productivity for the company and improved quality of work life for employees.

Question 4

Human resource departments are responsible for forecasting sales and personnel requirements,as well as recruiting new employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Outsourcing is defined as transferring core jobs outside the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An example of a job factor that is important to job satisfaction though it does not contribute directly to motivation is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) company policy 
B) opportunity for growth 
C) achievement 
D) job responsibility 
A) company policy 
B) opportunity for growth 
C) achievement 
D) job responsibility

Question 7

Jane is the head chef in a restaurant and has decided to increase the number of tasks performed by the kitchen staff.The added tasks do not result in increased challenge or authority.Jane's efforts are called job _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sharing 
B) enrichment 
C) management 
D) enlargement 
A) sharing 
B) enrichment 
C) management 
D) enlargement

Question 8

What is a 360-degree performance review? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

A 360-degree performance review is a pro

Most companies base their compensation policies on all of the following factors EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of management by objectives (MBO)?

Santiago,a management trainee,completed a leadership profile in which he was identified as having Theory Y assumptions about people.Therefore,Santiago would believe that:

Human resource departments are responsible for forecasting sales and personnel requirements,as well as recruiting new employees.

Outsourcing is defined as transferring core jobs outside the company.

An example of a job factor that is important to job satisfaction though it does not contribute directly to motivation is _____.

Jane is the head chef in a restaurant and has decided to increase the number of tasks performed by the kitchen staff.The added tasks do not result in increased challenge or authority.Jane's efforts are called job _____.

What is a 360-degree performance review? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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

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

Most companies base their compensation policies on all of the following factors EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of management by objectives (MBO)?

Santiago,a management trainee,completed a leadership profile in which he was identified as having Theory Y assumptions about people.Therefore,Santiago would believe that:

Human resource departments are responsible for forecasting sales and personnel requirements,as well as recruiting new employees.

Outsourcing is defined as transferring core jobs outside the company.

An example of a job factor that is important to job satisfaction though it does not contribute directly to motivation is _____.

Jane is the head chef in a restaurant and has decided to increase the number of tasks performed by the kitchen staff.The added tasks do not result in increased challenge or authority.Jane's efforts are called job _____.

What is a 360-degree performance review? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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