Question 1

Explain how social media is changing the way companies recruit talent.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

According to U.S.laws,candidates must provide information about their marital status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sean is trying to resolve a labor dispute.He is impartial and meets with both sides,makes a number of recommendations,and suggests a compromise.Sean is acting as a(n)_____ and _____ force a settlement.

Accepted Answer

A) mediator;cannot 
B) mediator;can 
C) arbitrator;cannot 
D) arbitrator;can

Question 4

Vroom's expectancy theory:

Accepted Answer

A) states that people's needs are arranged on a hierarchy of importance and the higher-order needs must be satisfied first before they move on to lower-order needs such as safety needs. 
B) states that employees compare their results with those of coworkers and decrease their efforts if they feel they are under-rewarded for similar work. 
C) describes the process by which people are motivated to accept challenging goals and receive feedback on their progress. 
D) describes the process people use to evaluate the likelihood that their efforts will yield the results they want,along with the degree to which they want those results.

Question 5

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-One type of performance appraisal is the _____,which gathers feedback from a review panel of coworkers,supervisors,team members,and subordinates.

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

Question 6

Union workers at an auto parts plant go out on strike.In response,the management closes the plant.This tactic is known as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) lockout 
B) cooling-off period 
C) secondary boycott 
D) strikebreaker

Question 7

According to Herzberg,which of the following job factors is essential to job satisfaction although they cannot motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Recognition 
B) Advancement 
C) Growth opportunities 
D) Job security

Question 8

The desire to be accepted by family,friends,and co-workers is what Maslow called _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) physiological 
B) esteem 
C) social 
D) self-actualization

Question 9

"Our company wants to increase sales by 8 percent in the following financial year." This is an example of goal specificity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A variation of on-the-job training is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) online training programs 
B) conferences 
C) classroom lectures 
D) apprenticeship programs

Question 11

Which of the following is the first step in the employee recruitment process?

Accepted Answer

A) Reviewing applications and résumés 
B) Interviewing candidates 
C) Conducting employment tests 
D) Identifying job requirements

Question 12

Emily receives a bonus of $1,500 at the end of the year based on the cost savings.Which form of incentive compensation is indicated in this case?

Accepted Answer

A) Profit sharing 
B) Pay for knowledge 
C) Lump-sum bonus 
D) Gain sharing

Question 13

Discuss the process and benefits of online training.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

All of the following are core responsibilities of human resource managers EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A) employee recruitment 
B) training and performance evaluation 
C) employee compensation and benefits 
D) company budget forecasts

Question 15

Maya's company allows her to complete most of her work tasks from her home.Which flexible work plan is indicated in this case?

Accepted Answer

A) Job sharing program 
B) Compressed workweek 
C) Telecommuting agreement 
D) Flextime

Question 16

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ managers assume that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

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

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a trend in employee benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) Many companies are offering incentives for employees to live healthier lives. 
B) Employers are now paying a greater percentage of health care costs. 
C) Some companies are now reducing the contributions made to workers' 401(k)plans. 
D) Employee benefits amount to approximately 30 percent of total compensation.

Question 18

Raj,manager of a purchasing department,keeps a close watch on his employees to make sure they don't extend their work breaks beyond the 15-minute time allotment.Raj would be described as a _____ manager.

Accepted Answer

A) Theory B 
B) Theory Y 
C) Theory X 
D) Theory Z

Question 19

Explain the advantages of Internet recruiting.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Discuss the different ways in which Theory X,Y,and Z managers attempt to increase productivity.

Accepted Answer

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

Explain how social media is changing the way companies recruit talent.

According to U.S.laws,candidates must provide information about their marital status.

Sean is trying to resolve a labor dispute.He is impartial and meets with both sides,makes a number of recommendations,and suggests a compromise.Sean is acting as a(n) _ and _ force a settlement.

Vroom's expectancy theory:

Complete the following using the terms listed. -One type of performance appraisal is the _____,which gathers feedback from a review panel of coworkers,supervisors,team members,and subordinates.

Union workers at an auto parts plant go out on strike.In response,the management closes the plant.This tactic is known as a _____.

According to Herzberg,which of the following job factors is essential to job satisfaction although they cannot motivate employees?

The desire to be accepted by family,friends,and co-workers is what Maslow called _____ needs.

"Our company wants to increase sales by 8 percent in the following financial year." This is an example of goal specificity.

A variation of on-the-job training is _____.

Which of the following is the first step in the employee recruitment process?

Emily receives a bonus of $1,500 at the end of the year based on the cost savings.Which form of incentive compensation is indicated in this case?

Discuss the process and benefits of online training.

All of the following are core responsibilities of human resource managers EXCEPT _____.

Maya's company allows her to complete most of her work tasks from her home.Which flexible work plan is indicated in this case?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ managers assume that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

Which of the following is NOT a trend in employee benefits?

Raj,manager of a purchasing department,keeps a close watch on his employees to make sure they don't extend their work breaks beyond the 15-minute time allotment.Raj would be described as a _____ manager.

Explain the advantages of Internet recruiting.

Discuss the different ways in which Theory X,Y,and Z managers attempt to increase productivity.

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

Explain how social media is changing the way companies recruit talent.

According to U.S.laws,candidates must provide information about their marital status.

Sean is trying to resolve a labor dispute.He is impartial and meets with both sides,makes a number of recommendations,and suggests a compromise.Sean is acting as a(n) _____ and _____ force a settlement.

Vroom's expectancy theory:

Complete the following using the terms listed. -One type of performance appraisal is the _____,which gathers feedback from a review panel of coworkers,supervisors,team members,and subordinates.

Union workers at an auto parts plant go out on strike.In response,the management closes the plant.This tactic is known as a _____.

According to Herzberg,which of the following job factors is essential to job satisfaction although they cannot motivate employees?

The desire to be accepted by family,friends,and co-workers is what Maslow called _____ needs.

"Our company wants to increase sales by 8 percent in the following financial year." This is an example of goal specificity.

A variation of on-the-job training is _____.

Which of the following is the first step in the employee recruitment process?

Emily receives a bonus of $1,500 at the end of the year based on the cost savings.Which form of incentive compensation is indicated in this case?

Discuss the process and benefits of online training.

All of the following are core responsibilities of human resource managers EXCEPT _____.

Maya's company allows her to complete most of her work tasks from her home.Which flexible work plan is indicated in this case?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ managers assume that the typical person actually likes work and will seek and accept greater responsibility.

Which of the following is NOT a trend in employee benefits?

Raj,manager of a purchasing department,keeps a close watch on his employees to make sure they don't extend their work breaks beyond the 15-minute time allotment.Raj would be described as a _____ manager.

Explain the advantages of Internet recruiting.

Discuss the different ways in which Theory X,Y,and Z managers attempt to increase productivity.

Sean is trying to resolve a labor dispute.He is impartial and meets with both sides,makes a number of recommendations,and suggests a compromise.Sean is acting as a(n) _ and _ force a settlement.