Question 1

Describe the term "appropriate human resources." How is productivity in an organization determined?

Accepted Answer

The phrase "appropriate human resources"

Question 2

Performance appraisal is not applicable to the newcomers in the organization as they need orientation time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When tests are used as part of the selection process,care must be taken to ensure that the test being used is both valid and reliable.A test is reliable if ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it proactively reduces an employee's anxiety 
B) it can be used as the sole determinant of a hiring decision 
C) it measures similarly time after time 
D) its questions are asked in various languages as it has to cater to a diverse group of individuals 
E) it changes constantly so as to keep malpractices at bay 
A) it proactively reduces an employee's anxiety 
B) it can be used as the sole determinant of a hiring decision 
C) it measures similarly time after time 
D) its questions are asked in various languages as it has to cater to a diverse group of individuals 
E) it changes constantly so as to keep malpractices at bay

Question 4

Typing and keyboarding tests are examples of aptitude tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ attempt to measure an individual's interest in performing various kinds of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) Aptitude-interest tests 
B) Vocational interest tests 
C) Keyboarding tests 
D) Typing tests 
E) Functional interest tests 
A) Aptitude-interest tests 
B) Vocational interest tests 
C) Keyboarding tests 
D) Typing tests 
E) Functional interest tests

Question 6

What are the various sources of human resources available to recruiters outside an organization?

Accepted Answer

If a position cannot be filled by someon

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using performance appraisals?

Accepted Answer

A) Performance appraisals do not provide judgments systematic enough to support salary increases,promotions,or transfers. 
B) Performance appraisals focus employees on short-term rewards rather than on issues that are important to the long-run success of the organization. 
C) Performance appraisals place undue emphasis on critiquing individual performance rather than increasing organizational productivity and completing paperwork. 
D) Individuals only tend to participate in the evaluation as they view it as a rewarding prospective. 
E) Performance appraisals are not effective at telling subordinates how they are doing and of suggesting needed changes in behavior,attitudes,skills,or job knowledge. 
A) Performance appraisals do not provide judgments systematic enough to support salary increases,promotions,or transfers. 
B) Performance appraisals focus employees on short-term rewards rather than on issues that are important to the long-run success of the organization. 
C) Performance appraisals place undue emphasis on critiquing individual performance rather than increasing organizational productivity and completing paperwork. 
D) Individuals only tend to participate in the evaluation as they view it as a rewarding prospective. 
E) Performance appraisals are not effective at telling subordinates how they are doing and of suggesting needed changes in behavior,attitudes,skills,or job knowledge.

Question 8

EEOC has the authority to prosecute organizations that use discriminatory testing practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A ________ is primarily a one-way communication situation in which an instructor orally presents information to a group of listeners.

Accepted Answer

A) group discussion 
B) lecture 
C) student debate 
D) brainstorming session 
E) symposium 
A) group discussion 
B) lecture 
C) student debate 
D) brainstorming session 
E) symposium

Question 10

Basically,a job analysis is aimed at determining the job description and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the job specification 
B) recruitment process profile 
C) number of positions to fill 
D) training curriculum 
E) the difficulty of the aptitude test 
A) the job specification 
B) recruitment process profile 
C) number of positions to fill 
D) training curriculum 
E) the difficulty of the aptitude test

Describe the term "appropriate human resources." How is productivity in an organization determined?

Performance appraisal is not applicable to the newcomers in the organization as they need orientation time.

When tests are used as part of the selection process,care must be taken to ensure that the test being used is both valid and reliable.A test is reliable if ________.

Typing and keyboarding tests are examples of aptitude tests.

________ attempt to measure an individual's interest in performing various kinds of jobs.

What are the various sources of human resources available to recruiters outside an organization?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using performance appraisals?

EEOC has the authority to prosecute organizations that use discriminatory testing practices.

A ________ is primarily a one-way communication situation in which an instructor orally presents information to a group of listeners.

Basically,a job analysis is aimed at determining the job description and ________.

Introducing Modern Management

Managing

Managers and Society

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Management and Entrepreneurship

Principles of Planning

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, Tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, Authority, and Delegation

Organizational Change: Stress,Conflict and Virtuality

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Controlling, Information, and Technology

Production and Control

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Exam 12: Human Resource Management

Describe the term "appropriate human resources." How is productivity in an organization determined?

Performance appraisal is not applicable to the newcomers in the organization as they need orientation time.

When tests are used as part of the selection process,care must be taken to ensure that the test being used is both valid and reliable.A test is reliable if ________.

Typing and keyboarding tests are examples of aptitude tests.

________ attempt to measure an individual's interest in performing various kinds of jobs.

What are the various sources of human resources available to recruiters outside an organization?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using performance appraisals?

EEOC has the authority to prosecute organizations that use discriminatory testing practices.

A ________ is primarily a one-way communication situation in which an instructor orally presents information to a group of listeners.

Basically,a job analysis is aimed at determining the job description and ________.

Introducing Modern Management

Managing

Managers and Society

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Management and Entrepreneurship

Principles of Planning

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, Tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, Authority, and Delegation

Organizational Change: Stress,Conflict and Virtuality

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Controlling, Information, and Technology

Production and Control

Filters