Question 1

In the United States,private industry spends an average of $31.93 per hour worked in employment compensation,of which wages and salaries accounted for 69.9% and benefits 30.1%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Hostile environment occurs when the person to whom the unwanted sexual attention is directed is put in the position of jeopardizing being hired for a job or obtaining job benefits or opportunities unless he or she implicitly or explicitly acquiesces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Simplicity is one of the keys to a successful incentive-pay plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Studies show that when companies have high-quality human resource practices and programs,those companies have higher levels of employee satisfaction,financial performance,and service performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The risk of "wrongful termination" lawsuits is reduced with careful _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  coaching
B)  training and development
C)  discussion at the time of dismissal
D)  documentation
E)  goal settingF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Establishing the mission and vision is the first step in the strategic human resource process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a grievance procedure is not sufficient to solve a labor-management dispute,a binding decision may be sought from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a shop steward
B)  the AFL-CIO
C)  an arbitrator
D)  the EEOC
E)  a mediatorF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Define the two types of sexual harassment and provide an example of each.What are some steps you can follow in the workplace to avoid sexually harassing others?

Accepted Answer

There are two types of sexual harassment...

Question 9

In managing employees under an incentive pay plan,a manager should __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  set "stretch" goals that are very difficult (perhaps impossible) to achieve
B)  set goals with employees,but then leave them alone to pursue those goals
C)  change the plan frequently to continue to motivate subordinates
D)  regularly communicate with employees about the plan
E)  design complex plans that cover all contingenciesF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The ___________________ is the part of the labor-management agreement that states that employees who receive union benefits must join the union,or at least pay dues to it.

Accepted Answer

A)  givebacks clause
B)  agency clause
C)  closed shop clause
D)  union security clause
E)  union shop clauseF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the five steps in the training process?

Accepted Answer

A)  attendance
B)  assessment
C)  objectives
D)  selection
E)  implementationF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 12

A company that evaluates its truckers based on miles of freight hauled is using subjective appraisals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Performance appraisal consists of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotating job positions
B)  setting standards and monitoring performance
C)  motivating and counseling
D)  assessing performance and providing feedback
E)  motivating and monitoring performanceF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

If there is a problem such as an employee who has personal differences with his or her boss,a transfer may be used to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the four major areas of human resource law and give an example of legislation pertaining to each.

Accepted Answer

Human resource laws fall under four broa...

Question 16

The type of appraisal that is most subject to validity problems due to evaluator bias is called ____________ evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral
B)  360-degree feedback
C)  objective
D)  trait
E)  personalityF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Define bullying.

Accepted Answer

Bullying is repeated mistreatm...

Question 18

A job specification describes the minimum qualifications a person must have to perform the job successfully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

References are an ineffective way to obtain reliable information about a prospective job candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the 360-degree feedback appraisal technique.

Accepted Answer

In this technique,an employee chooses 6 ...

Exam 9: Human Resource Management: Getting the Right People for Managerial Success

The risk of "wrongful termination" lawsuits is reduced with careful _________________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Define bullying.

Correct AnswerverifiedBullying is repeated mistreatm...View AnswerShow Answer

Simplicity is one of the keys to a successful incentive-pay plan.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is not one of the five steps in the training process?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If there is a problem such as an employee who has personal differences with his or her boss,a transfer may be used to solve the problem.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The type of appraisal that is most subject to validity problems due to evaluator bias is called ____________ evaluation.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe the 360-degree feedback appraisal technique.

Correct AnswerverifiedIn this technique,an employee chooses 6 ...View AnswerShow Answer

Performance appraisal consists of __________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Establishing the mission and vision is the first step in the strategic human resource process.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In the United States,private industry spends an average of $31.93 per hour worked in employment compensation,of which wages and salaries accounted for 69.9% and benefits 30.1%.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

References are an ineffective way to obtain reliable information about a prospective job candidate.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A company that evaluates its truckers based on miles of freight hauled is using subjective appraisals.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Hostile environment occurs when the person to whom the unwanted sexual attention is directed is put in the position of jeopardizing being hired for a job or obtaining job benefits or opportunities unless he or she implicitly or explicitly acquiesces.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If a grievance procedure is not sufficient to solve a labor-management dispute,a binding decision may be sought from __________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Explain the four major areas of human resource law and give an example of legislation pertaining to each.

Correct AnswerverifiedHuman resource laws fall under four broa...View AnswerShow Answer

In managing employees under an incentive pay plan,a manager should __________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Studies show that when companies have high-quality human resource practices and programs,those companies have higher levels of employee satisfaction,financial performance,and service performance.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Define the two types of sexual harassment and provide an example of each.What are some steps you can follow in the workplace to avoid sexually harassing others?

Correct AnswerverifiedThere are two types of sexual harassment...View AnswerShow Answer

A job specification describes the minimum qualifications a person must have to perform the job successfully.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The ___________________ is the part of the labor-management agreement that states that employees who receive union benefits must join the union,or at least pay dues to it.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Bullying is repeated mistreatm...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
In this technique,an employee chooses 6 ...
View 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
Human resource laws fall under four broa...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
There are two types of sexual harassment...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified