Question 1

Downsizing seems to harm ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  victims who are dismissed only 
B)  both victims who are dismissed and survivors who stayed on 
C)  survivors who stayed on only 
D)  managers who carried out the dismissals and their families only 
A)  victims who are dismissed only 
B)  both victims who are dismissed and survivors who stayed on 
C)  survivors who stayed on only 
D)  managers who carried out the dismissals and their families only

Question 2

The New Hire (Scenario)
Frances begins her career working in the human resources department of a major corporation. She is asked to help ensure the organization is following the federal guidelines for employment.
-In setting up interviews for an executive position, Frances makes sure to include candidates of different ethnic backgrounds, including individuals from protected minority groups. Which kind of program is she attempting to carry out?

Accepted Answer

A)  minority protection 
B)  positive action 
C)  diversity protection 
D)  affirmative action 
A)  minority protection 
B)  positive action 
C)  diversity protection 
D)  affirmative action

Question 3

It is against the law to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in all 50 states 
B)  only in California 
C)  nowhere in the United States 
D)  in many states 
A)  in all 50 states 
B)  only in California 
C)  nowhere in the United States 
D)  in many states

Question 4

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

Accepted Answer

Critical incident appraisals use critica

Question 5

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

Accepted Answer

The process of introducing a person star

Question 6

Which U.S. law gives you the legal right to see your professor's letter of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
B)  Privacy Act of 1974 
C)  Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 
D)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
A)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
B)  Privacy Act of 1974 
C)  Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 
D)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Question 7

________ are filed with the EEOC each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  More sexual harassment complaints from males than females 
B)  More sexual harassment complaints from females than males 
C)  About an equal number of sexual harassment complaints from males and females 
D)  Almost no sexual harassment complaints from males 
A)  More sexual harassment complaints from males than females 
B)  More sexual harassment complaints from females than males 
C)  About an equal number of sexual harassment complaints from males and females 
D)  Almost no sexual harassment complaints from males

Question 8

This is the goal of employment planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting competent employees 
B)  obtaining competent employees with up-to-date skills 
C)  obtaining competent and high-performing employees 
D)  selecting high-performing employees only 
A)  selecting competent employees 
B)  obtaining competent employees with up-to-date skills 
C)  obtaining competent and high-performing employees 
D)  selecting high-performing employees only

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a sign to look for in a successful orientation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The new employee feels comfortable. 
B)  The new employee clearly exceeds all productivity goals for his or her work unit. 
C)  The new employee is less likely to resign. 
D)  The new employee understands his or her duties and responsibilities. 
A)  The new employee feels comfortable. 
B)  The new employee clearly exceeds all productivity goals for his or her work unit. 
C)  The new employee is less likely to resign. 
D)  The new employee understands his or her duties and responsibilities.

Question 10

In a short essay, discuss on-the-job training methods.

Accepted Answer

Training can be either on the job or off

Question 11

An accept error occurs when an applicant ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  who is hired performs poorly on the job 
B)  who is not hired would have performed well on the job 
C)  who is not hired is hired by another firm 
D)  who is hired performs adequately on the job 
A)  who is hired performs poorly on the job 
B)  who is not hired would have performed well on the job 
C)  who is not hired is hired by another firm 
D)  who is hired performs adequately on the job

Question 12

The 360-degree appraisal includes an evaluation from the person who is being evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A community fire department can legally deny employment to a firefighter applicant who is confined to a wheelchair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Neil Huffman Auto group claims that every dollar it spends on training ultimately results in $230 in productivity gains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Advertisements have been shown to be the most effective method for identifying the best applicants for jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Prior to setting up the interviews for the executive position, Frances spent a great deal of time analyzing the position and determining what skills, attitudes, and actions it would require. This lengthy review is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job description 
B)  job specification 
C)  job title 
D)  job analysis 
A)  job description 
B)  job specification 
C)  job title 
D)  job analysis

Question 17

Organizational orientation informs a new employee about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her responsibilities for the job 
B)  the history and philosophy of the organization 
C)  what expectations he or she has about the job are unrealistic 
D)  how their manager will evaluate the employee on the job 
A)  his or her responsibilities for the job 
B)  the history and philosophy of the organization 
C)  what expectations he or she has about the job are unrealistic 
D)  how their manager will evaluate the employee on the job

Question 18

In an assessment center, an applicant for an engineering job might ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  be interviewed by her prospective boss 
B)  take technical written tests 
C)  be interviewed by fellow employees 
D)  be given an engineering problem to solve 
A)  be interviewed by her prospective boss 
B)  take technical written tests 
C)  be interviewed by fellow employees 
D)  be given an engineering problem to solve

Question 19

Workplace spirituality exclusively involves religion in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which multiperson employee evaluation method allows for two or more employees to get the same rating?

Accepted Answer

A)  group-order ranking 
B)  individual ranking 
C)  paired comparison 
D)  360-degree feedback 
A)  group-order ranking 
B)  individual ranking 
C)  paired comparison 
D)  360-degree feedback

Downsizing seems to harm ________.

It is against the law to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation ________.

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

Which U.S. law gives you the legal right to see your professor's letter of recommendation?

________ are filed with the EEOC each year.

This is the goal of employment planning.

Which of the following is NOT a sign to look for in a successful orientation process?

In a short essay, discuss on-the-job training methods.

An accept error occurs when an applicant ________.

The 360-degree appraisal includes an evaluation from the person who is being evaluated.

A community fire department can legally deny employment to a firefighter applicant who is confined to a wheelchair.

Neil Huffman Auto group claims that every dollar it spends on training ultimately results in $230 in productivity gains.

Advertisements have been shown to be the most effective method for identifying the best applicants for jobs.

Prior to setting up the interviews for the executive position, Frances spent a great deal of time analyzing the position and determining what skills, attitudes, and actions it would require. This lengthy review is called a ________.

Organizational orientation informs a new employee about ________.

In an assessment center, an applicant for an engineering job might ________.

Workplace spirituality exclusively involves religion in the workplace.

Which multiperson employee evaluation method allows for two or more employees to get the same rating?

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The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

A Quantitative Module

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

A Career Module

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 9: Managing Human Resources

Downsizing seems to harm ________.

It is against the law to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation ________.

In a short essay, compare the critical incident, graphic rating scales, and BARS appraisal methods.

In a short essay, discuss the process of orientation and its major goals.

Which U.S. law gives you the legal right to see your professor's letter of recommendation?

________ are filed with the EEOC each year.

This is the goal of employment planning.

Which of the following is NOT a sign to look for in a successful orientation process?

In a short essay, discuss on-the-job training methods.

An accept error occurs when an applicant ________.

The 360-degree appraisal includes an evaluation from the person who is being evaluated.

A community fire department can legally deny employment to a firefighter applicant who is confined to a wheelchair.

Neil Huffman Auto group claims that every dollar it spends on training ultimately results in $230 in productivity gains.

Advertisements have been shown to be the most effective method for identifying the best applicants for jobs.

Prior to setting up the interviews for the executive position, Frances spent a great deal of time analyzing the position and determining what skills, attitudes, and actions it would require. This lengthy review is called a ________.

Organizational orientation informs a new employee about ________.

In an assessment center, an applicant for an engineering job might ________.

Workplace spirituality exclusively involves religion in the workplace.

Which multiperson employee evaluation method allows for two or more employees to get the same rating?

Managers and Management

A History Module

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

A Quantitative Module

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

A Career Module

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

A Entrepreneurship Module

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