Question 1

Recruitment is a set of activities undertaken for attracting qualified people,at the right time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Companies compete with other firms for good employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The __________ system is a pay system that is based on job tiers,with each tier having a strict pay range.

Accepted Answer

A)   Steiner
B)   Gantt
C)   Hay
D)   GilbreathE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Probably the most controversial program enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission concerns:

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A)   mandatory retirement.
B)   affirmative action.
C)   equal pay reporting.
D)   green card requirements for illegal aliens.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Tyler's university invited several companies to campus for an internship trade show.Upon speaking with the representative from a Texas accounting firm,Tyler was presented with a brochure describing the kinds of responsibilities the company's interns assume;the training they receive;the pay and travel expense reimbursement;and potential opportunities for future employment.Referring to the information provided in the Making Ethical Decisions box titled,"Intern or Indentured Servant?" how would you rate this opportunity?

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A)   A good opportunity because the company is upfront about job duties,pay,and opportunities.
B)   Either average or below average.According to the Making Ethical Decisions box,this would be perceived as a "gofer" position.
C)   An average or above average opportunity because although it pays a salary,it does not pay for the cost of the college internship credit hours.
D)   An average opportunity because it does not pay the intern benefits,as well as a salary.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

One purpose of a human resource inventory is to determine whether the labor force is technically up-to-date and well trained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Job rotation helps lower-level managers prepare for higher-level positions by:

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A)   letting them assume upper management positions for a limited time period.
B)   exposing them to different functions within the organization,thus giving them the broad perspective needed by top managers.
C)   helping them hone their highly specialized technical skills.
D)   giving them the opportunity to learn about every aspect of work performed in their department by spending a day doing the job of each person within the department.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Job applications can ask about educational background and past job experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After graduating with a double major in engineering and business,Scott accepted a job with a large telecommunications company with the understanding that his first two years on the job would be spent internationally - Argentina and Korea.The company was willing to offer a compensation package that would compensate him for the sacrifice of leaving his family and living abroad,and if things went well,they anticipated that he would receive a promotion when coming back to the states.According to the Connecting Across Borders box,titled,"Coping with Cultural Challenges",which of the following is the firm least likely to consider when planning Scott's compensation plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Special relocation allowances for housing and travel
B)   Currency conversions and tax consequences
C)   Health insurance concerns
D)   soft benefitsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The prevalence of flatter corporate structures in recent years has increased the number of workers that firms promote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Today's workers place a lower priority on leisure time than they did in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When creating a job description,the HR manager may include:

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A)   the minimum qualifications for the position.
B)   the number of unpaid leave days the employee can take while at this position.
C)   the specific responsibilities of the job.
D)   a prediction of the number of similar positions that the company will need during the next two to five years.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

CareerBuilder and the Monster are examples of:

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A)   web browsers.
B)   career interest surveys.
C)   Internet services firms can use to recruit employees.
D)   magazines that list job opportunities by skill requirements and geographic location.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The information contained in performance appraisals helps managers:

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A)   write job descriptions.
B)   compute the firm's overall performance in terms of a rate of return on investment.
C)   evaluate job applicants.
D)   make decisions about promotions,compensation,training,and firing.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

When it comes to human resource management issues,the federal government generally has taken a "hands off" approach since the early 1960s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Chris is a member of the carpenters' union who recently achieved the classification of journeyman.This means that Chris:

Accepted Answer

A)   is a contingent worker.
B)   passed a written exam,but is still working to learn the basic skills needed to be a carpenter.
C)   has successfully completed his apprenticeship program.
D)   is an apprentice and still on the journey of becoming a certified professional carpenter.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

This is Anne's year! She finally broke through the glass ceiling - meaning she has reached an executive level position with her company,with a salary upwards of $200,000.Recently a competitor firm has approached her offering her $15,000 less in salary,but the job would come with an upgraded car,memberships in two country clubs of her choice,an additional two weeks paid vacation with use of the company's villa in Jamaica,and paid financial counseling.With respect to compensation,Anne:

Accepted Answer

A)   will not consider this offer because it is not worth $15k less in salary,and it would impact her ability for future offers.
B)   may consider this offer because it is not just about compensation,it is about the job content.
C)   will not consider this offer because it lacks soft benefits.
D)   may consider this offer because accepting fringe benefits instead of a higher salary may positively impact her tax consequences.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Job analysis helps a manager answer the question: "How many workers in my organization have this particular skill"?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Women often have more trouble finding mentors than men because:

Accepted Answer

A)   women are less aware of the way to look for a mentor.
B)   most successful women who could serve as mentors are so committed to family responsibilities that they do not have time to mentor other women.
C)   most older managers who could serve as mentors are male.
D)   clubs and organizations where most mentoring takes place either exclude women or make it difficult for them join.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Highly compensated executives sometimes prefer fringe benefits such as club memberships,company cars,and more vacation time,as opposed to higher salaries because most often these benefits are not taxable income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

One purpose of a human resource inventory is to determine whether the labor force is technically up-to-date and well trained.

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Companies compete with other firms for good employees.

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Job rotation helps lower-level managers prepare for higher-level positions by:

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Probably the most controversial program enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission concerns:

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Women often have more trouble finding mentors than men because:

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Job applications can ask about educational background and past job experience.

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Recruitment is a set of activities undertaken for attracting qualified people,at the right time.

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Chris is a member of the carpenters' union who recently achieved the classification of journeyman.This means that Chris:

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The __________ system is a pay system that is based on job tiers,with each tier having a strict pay range.

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Highly compensated executives sometimes prefer fringe benefits such as club memberships,company cars,and more vacation time,as opposed to higher salaries because most often these benefits are not taxable income.

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When it comes to human resource management issues,the federal government generally has taken a "hands off" approach since the early 1960s.

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When creating a job description,the HR manager may include:

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CareerBuilder and the Monster are examples of:

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Job analysis helps a manager answer the question: "How many workers in my organization have this particular skill"?

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The information contained in performance appraisals helps managers:

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Today's workers place a lower priority on leisure time than they did in the past.

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The prevalence of flatter corporate structures in recent years has increased the number of workers that firms promote.

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Companies compete with other firms for good employees.

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Job applications can ask about educational background and past job experience.

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Chris is a member of the carpenters' union who recently achieved the classification of journeyman.This means that Chris:

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The __________ system is a pay system that is based on job tiers,with each tier having a strict pay range.

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When creating a job description,the HR manager may include:

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