Question 1

Which of the following is an activity that is conducted during the human resources environmental scanning process?

Accepted Answer

A)   employee recruitment
B)   performance appraisal
C)   demand forecast
D)   job analysis
E)   legislationF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

____ is an analysis identifying the jobs, people, and departments for which training is necessary.

Accepted Answer

A)   Development
B)   Performance appraisal
C)   Outplacement
D)   Needs assessment
E)   ProgrammingF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

One of the criteria for creating a competitive advantage through human resources is that they should be

Accepted Answer

A)   expensive.
B)   easily available.
C)   difficult to imitate.
D)   spontaneous.
E)   commonplaceF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

_____ refers to the degree to which a test actually predicts or correlates with job performance.

Accepted Answer

A)   Redundancy
B)   Criterion-related validity
C)   Downsizing
D)   Reliability
E)   OutplacementF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

When the HR department examined the results of activities such as recruitment and retention to support the organizational goals of Lewis Corp., which stage of the HR planning process were they in?

Accepted Answer

A)   evaluation
B)   appraisal
C)   examination
D)   control
E)   programmingF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

When objective performance measures are unavailable but the company still wants to base pay on performance, it uses an)

Accepted Answer

A)   gainsharing plan.
B)   profit-sharing plan.
C)   individual incentive plan.
D)   merit pay system.
E)   stock option plan.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is true of a termination interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is usually easier than a selection interview since both participants know each other.
B)   It should be conducted by the immediate superior.
C)   It should be conducted away from company premises for security purposes.
D)   It must not be put in writing in order to avoid a lawsuit.
E)   It should allow time for a lengthy question and answer period.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Describe the process used by employees to form unions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

_____ tests are administered by employers to assess the honesty of a job candidate.

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavioral
B)   Personality
C)   Performance
D)   Integrity
E)   SituationalF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

In the context of strategic human resources management, a group of well-chosen, motivated people is easy to imitate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Managers in the United States have responded to the labor shortage by

Accepted Answer

A)   decreasing training budgets.
B)   increasing training budgets.
C)   attending more job fairs.
D)   advertising their jobs on social media.
E)   hiring outside the United States.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Management by objectives involves a subordinate and a supervisor agreeing in advance on specific performance goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the context of selection for employment, _____ is/are now frequently used as a screening instrument.

Accepted Answer

A)   drug testing
B)   background checks
C)   reference checks
D)   personality tests
E)   intelligence testsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

A company wants to hire a model to appear in a television ad to promote its products. Prospective candidates have been asked to audition so that the company can choose the most suitable person. The candidates are being subjected to an)  _____ test.

Accepted Answer

A)   discriminatory
B)   reference
C)   performance
D)   integrity
E)   analyticalF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

If the union wins the election, then management and the union are legally required to

Accepted Answer

A)   bargain in good faith.
B)   stay out of each other's business.
C)   continue business as it always was.
D)   start over by having all employees reapply for their jobs.
E)   write a new contract.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the Landrum-Griffin Act 1959) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It was designed to curb abuses by labor union leaders.
B)   It allowed employers to fire workers who favored labor unions.
C)   It provided funds for troops to put down labor strikes.
D)   It defined unfair labor practices by unions.
E)   It permitted workers to reject a union as their representative.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Explain the importance of training and development.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

In a collective bargaining agreement, the _____ clause includes the use of seniority to determine pay increases, job bidding, and the order of layoffs.

Accepted Answer

A)   grievance procedure
B)   wage component
C)   security
D)   arbitration
E)   individual rightsF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is an activity that is conducted during the human resources planning process?

Accepted Answer

A)   demand forecast
B)   internal recruiting
C)   environmental scanning
D)   training and development
E)   outplacementF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

In the context of the third problem in Scenario C, which of the following laws has the company violated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Americans with Disabilities Act
B)   Pregnancy Discrimination Act
C)   Family and Medical Leave Act
D)   Fair Labor Standards Act
E)   Equal Pay ActF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 8: Managing Human Resources

In the context of the third problem in Scenario C, which of the following laws has the company violated?

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When the HR department examined the results of activities such as recruitment and retention to support the organizational goals of Lewis Corp., which stage of the HR planning process were they in?

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If the union wins the election, then management and the union are legally required to

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Managers in the United States have responded to the labor shortage by

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Management by objectives involves a subordinate and a supervisor agreeing in advance on specific performance goals.

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_____ refers to the degree to which a test actually predicts or correlates with job performance.

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____ is an analysis identifying the jobs, people, and departments for which training is necessary.

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_____ tests are administered by employers to assess the honesty of a job candidate.

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In a collective bargaining agreement, the _____ clause includes the use of seniority to determine pay increases, job bidding, and the order of layoffs.

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One of the criteria for creating a competitive advantage through human resources is that they should be

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Describe the process used by employees to form unions.

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In the context of selection for employment, _____ is/are now frequently used as a screening instrument.

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In the context of strategic human resources management, a group of well-chosen, motivated people is easy to imitate.

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Which of the following is an activity that is conducted during the human resources planning process?

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Which of the following is true of a termination interview?

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When objective performance measures are unavailable but the company still wants to base pay on performance, it uses an)

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