Question 1

The United States uses arbitration while an agreement is in effect to avoid wildcat strikes or unplanned work stoppages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People are a source of competitive advantage when others can copy their capabilities and contributions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The estimate an organization makes regarding the number and quality of its current employees and the availability of workers externally is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  demand forecast.
B)  job analysis.
C)  environmental scan.
D)  availability analysis.
E)  labor supply forecast.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The planning process of human resources management begins with

Accepted Answer

A)  determining the number and types of people needed to realize the organization's business plans.
B)  recruiting individuals that will assist the organization to realize its business plans.
C)  hiring the types of people that can assist the organization to realize its business plans.
D)  evaluating an organization's present employees and their capabilities to fulfill the organization's business plans.
E)  none of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Application builds on recruiting and involves decisions about whom to hire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following acts prohibits discrimination based on race,sex,color,national origin and religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
B)  The Immigration Act of 1990
C)  The Equal Pay Act (1963) 
D)  The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) 
E)  The Civil Rights Act of 1964F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Personality tests are

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal.
B)  universally used.
C)  hard to defend in court.
D)  have no relationship with job satisfaction.
E)  highly valid.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Training designed to introduce new employees to their jobs and the company,and to familiarize them with policies,procedures,culture and the like is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity training.
B)  team training.
C)  orientation training.
D)  performance training.
E)  needs assessment.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Programs that focus on identifying and reducing hidden biases against people with differences and developing the skills needed to manage a diversified workforce is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnicity training.
B)  team training.
C)  group training.
D)  diversity training.
E)  needs training.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The behavioral description interview explores what candidates have actually done in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Adverse impact refers to the disproportionately negative effect

Accepted Answer

A)  of disciplining a troublesome employee.
B)  of firing an employee without cause.
C)  of an employment practice upon a protected group.
D)  on workers forced to work with chemical abusers.
E)  of being forced to hire based on quotas.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Content validity refers to the degree that a test actually predicts or correlates with job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_______________ training is typically used to familiarize new employees with their new jobs,work units and the organization in general.

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation
B)  Diversity
C)  Team
D)  Organization
E)  CompetitiveF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The concept of employment-at-will

Accepted Answer

A)  has yet to be utilized effectively in this country.
B)  is considered the largest threat to organized labor since 1935.
C)  appears to be eroding as courts find exceptions to the concept.
D)  is a progressive discipline policy intended to protect specific minority groups.
E)  has yet to be tested in the court system.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Adverse impact is one common reason employers are sued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Behavioral appraisals are superior to trait appraisals because behavioral appraisals

Accepted Answer

A)  focus more on observable aspects of performance.
B)  are less expensive.
C)  do not require a consultant.
D)  focus on nonspecific behaviors.
E)  involve subjective judgment.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

An internal mechanism for promoting open job positions is

Accepted Answer

A)  job bidding.
B)  job notification.
C)  job posting.
D)  job promotion.
E)  job messaging.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements about a 360-degree appraisal is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves one and only one source for appraisal information.
B)  Often the person being rated can select the appraisers.
C)  It often misses qualities that other appraisal methods catch.
D)  Employees often become very discouraged after going through this type of appraisal.
E)  This method obtains the same results worldwide.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Scenario B. Suppose you have interviewed for a job with a local manufacturing firm. You know that you meet all the minimum requirements for the job and so you are not surprised when you receive a formal job offer from the company. However, two days later, the Human Resource Director for the company calls to tell you that they are rescinding the job offer. When you ask why they are taking this action, you are told that the manager you were going to be working for does not believe that women should work in a manufacturing environment. The HR Director tells you that it's nothing personal and wishes you well in your career.
-Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the scenario as described above?

Accepted Answer

A)  Given the available information,the company is guilty of affirmative action.
B)  The company is not guilty of discrimination.
C)  Given the available information,the company is guilty of adverse impact.
D)  The company is acting in a completely legal manner.
E)  The WARN Act is being violated.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Companies use empowerment programs,continuous improvement and total quality initiatives in order to achieve ______________ through their human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  a responsive organization
B)  value
C)  imitation
D)  exclusivity
E)  benchmarkingF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 10: Human Resources Management

The concept of employment-at-will

Correct Answer
verified

_______________ training is typically used to familiarize new employees with their new jobs,work units and the organization in general.

Correct Answer
verified

Adverse impact is one common reason employers are sued.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following statements about a 360-degree appraisal is true?

Correct Answer
verified

Programs that focus on identifying and reducing hidden biases against people with differences and developing the skills needed to manage a diversified workforce is known as

Correct Answer
verified

The United States uses arbitration while an agreement is in effect to avoid wildcat strikes or unplanned work stoppages.

Correct Answer
verified

The behavioral description interview explores what candidates have actually done in the past.

Correct Answer
verified

The planning process of human resources management begins with

Correct Answer
verified

Companies use empowerment programs,continuous improvement and total quality initiatives in order to achieve ______________ through their human resources.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following acts prohibits discrimination based on race,sex,color,national origin and religion?

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Behavioral appraisals are superior to trait appraisals because behavioral appraisals

Correct Answer
verified

An internal mechanism for promoting open job positions is

Correct Answer
verified

Adverse impact refers to the disproportionately negative effect

Correct Answer
verified

Application builds on recruiting and involves decisions about whom to hire.

Correct Answer
verified

The estimate an organization makes regarding the number and quality of its current employees and the availability of workers externally is called a(n)

Correct Answer
verified

Personality tests are

Correct Answer
verified

People are a source of competitive advantage when others can copy their capabilities and contributions.

Correct Answer
verified

Content validity refers to the degree that a test actually predicts or correlates with job performance.

Correct Answer
verified

Training designed to introduce new employees to their jobs and the company,and to familiarize them with policies,procedures,culture and the like is known as

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 10: Human Resources Management

The concept of employment-at-will

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

_______________ training is typically used to familiarize new employees with their new jobs,work units and the organization in general.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Adverse impact is one common reason employers are sued.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements about a 360-degree appraisal is true?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Programs that focus on identifying and reducing hidden biases against people with differences and developing the skills needed to manage a diversified workforce is known as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The United States uses arbitration while an agreement is in effect to avoid wildcat strikes or unplanned work stoppages.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The behavioral description interview explores what candidates have actually done in the past.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The planning process of human resources management begins with

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Companies use empowerment programs,continuous improvement and total quality initiatives in order to achieve ______________ through their human resources.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following acts prohibits discrimination based on race,sex,color,national origin and religion?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Behavioral appraisals are superior to trait appraisals because behavioral appraisals

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An internal mechanism for promoting open job positions is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Adverse impact refers to the disproportionately negative effect

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Application builds on recruiting and involves decisions about whom to hire.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The estimate an organization makes regarding the number and quality of its current employees and the availability of workers externally is called a(n)

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Personality tests are

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

People are a source of competitive advantage when others can copy their capabilities and contributions.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Content validity refers to the degree that a test actually predicts or correlates with job performance.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Training designed to introduce new employees to their jobs and the company,and to familiarize them with policies,procedures,culture and the like is known as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified