Question 1

Which of the following is true of the provisions of the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act?

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A)   Employees are normally exempt from overtime pay if they have considerable discretion in how they carry out their jobs.
B)   Discrimination in employment based on race, sex, color, national origin, and religion is prohibited.
C)   Employment discrimination against people with disabilities is prohibited.
D)   Equal opportunity clauses are required in federal contracts.
E)   Unpaid leave is required for medical or family needs.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B) A

Question 2

Describe the three stages of the human resources planning process.

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The human resources (HR) planning proces...

Question 3

It is a good idea to allow some time for debate during a termination interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Coaching-being trained by a superior-is usually the most effective and direct way to develop managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Outplacement refers to:

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A)   recruiting from external sources.
B)   hiring from external applicants.
C)   an illegal activity under the WARN Act of 1989.
D)   dismissing people from the company.
E)   helping dismissed workers find employment elsewhere.F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

What are the two purposes of performance appraisal?

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Performance appraisal has two basic, equally important purposes:
• Administrative-It provides managers with the information they need to make salary, promotion, and dismissal decisions; helps employees understand and accept the basis of those decisions; and provides documentation that can justify those decisions in court.
• Developmental-The information gathered can be used to identify and plan the additional training, experience, or other improvement that employees require. Also, the manager's feedback and coaching based on the appraisal help employees improve their day-to-day performance and can help prepare them for greater responsibilities.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act passed in 1935?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employers can fire workers who favor labor unions.
B)   It established five unfair employer labor practices.
C)   It created the Federal Labor Commission.
D)   It declared labor organizations illegal.
E)   Federal troops can be provided to put down labor strikes.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Human resources management plays a vital strategic role as organizations attempt to compete through people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the context of incentive systems, _____ reward employees for increasing productivity or saving money in areas under their direct control.

Accepted Answer

A)   gainsharing plans
B)   individual incentive plans
C)   stock plans
D)   profit-sharing plans
E)   merit pay systemsF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

In the context of labor relations, _____ refers to a situation wherein workers walk off the job in violation of their contract.

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A)   grievance procedure
B)   comparable worth
C)   employment-at-will
D)   wildcat strike
E)   arbitrationF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the provisions of the Equal Pay Act (EPA)  of 1963?

Accepted Answer

A)   It allows differences in pay in the case of a seniority system or merit system.
B)   It requires employees to pursue workplace safety.
C)   It states that pregnancy is a disability.
D)   It protects private pension programs from mismanagement.
E)   It requires employers to provide health insurance to their employees.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

A company uses its computerized human resources information system to analyze its past experience with turnover, terminations, retirements, promotions, and transfers. The company is estimating its external labor supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the context of labor relations, the belief that a union has power to obtain desired benefits can generate a pro-union vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Job analysis may help organizations defend themselves in lawsuits involving employment practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ training provides employees with the skills and perspectives they need to collaborate with others.

Accepted Answer

A)   Orientation
B)   Team
C)   Group
D)   Diversity
E)   NeedsF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is a step taken by companies when there is a labor surplus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hiring better employees
B)   Using attrition if they have planned far enough in advance
C)   Promoting current employees to new positions
D)   Outsourcing work to contractors
E)   Using their compensation policy to attract talentF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Compare and contrast the three types of decisions that are crucial for designing an effective pay plan.

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Question 18

People can deliver a competitive advantage when their talents are combined and deployed rapidly to work on new assignments at a moment's notice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ 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) D) and E)
G) A) and E) D

Question 20

In the context of human resources management, the programming stage involves:

Accepted Answer

A)   hiring and firing employees.
B)   evaluating employee performance levels.
C)   determining appropriate automation methods.
D)   implementing specific activities like recruitment.
E)   calculating legally justifiable compensation levels.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Describe the three stages of the human resources planning process.

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It is a good idea to allow some time for debate during a termination interview.

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Coaching-being trained by a superior-is usually the most effective and direct way to develop managers.

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Outplacement refers to:

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What are the two purposes of performance appraisal?

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Human resources management plays a vital strategic role as organizations attempt to compete through people.

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In the context of incentive systems, _____ reward employees for increasing productivity or saving money in areas under their direct control.

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In the context of labor relations, _____ refers to a situation wherein workers walk off the job in violation of their contract.

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A company uses its computerized human resources information system to analyze its past experience with turnover, terminations, retirements, promotions, and transfers. The company is estimating its external labor supply.

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In the context of labor relations, the belief that a union has power to obtain desired benefits can generate a pro-union vote.

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Job analysis may help organizations defend themselves in lawsuits involving employment practices.

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_____ training provides employees with the skills and perspectives they need to collaborate with others.

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Compare and contrast the three types of decisions that are crucial for designing an effective pay plan.

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People can deliver a competitive advantage when their talents are combined and deployed rapidly to work on new assignments at a moment's notice.

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