Question 1

Most companies that have tried job sharing have concluded that the extra cost of hiring and training additional workers outweigh its benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Toni Matthews is interested in a position that has opened up at her firm,but she wants to find out more about the type of work and responsibilities involved in the job.A document that would have the information she wants is the job specification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The last step in performance appraisal is to:

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A)  talk to the employee being appraised.
B)  evaluate the employee's performance.
C)  take any corrective action that the appraisal indicates is necessary.
D)  use the results to make decisions about compensation,promotions,and additional training.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Exit interviews by a third party can be an effective way for a firm to prevent future losses of valuable employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify and describe three common methods of training and developing employees.

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Question 6

The Equal Employment Act tries to "right past wrongs" by increasing opportunities for:

Accepted Answer

A)  young workers.
B)  minorities and women.
C)  white men.
D)  immigrants.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

__________ is a type of training that attempts to duplicate the exact combination of conditions that occur on the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Modular training
B)  Job simulation
C)  "Dress rehearsal" training
D)  Performance feedbackE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The two most common compensation methods for teams are:

Accepted Answer

A)  cash bonuses and cashless bonuses.
B)  skills-based pay and gain-sharing.
C)  piecework pay and commissions.
D)  salaries and capital gains.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Reverse discrimination is the term to refer to activities designed to "right past wrongs" that resulted from discrimination against women and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Vestibule training is the most fundamental type of training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Pay equity means equal pay for work of equal value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In using employment tests,it is important that the tests are directly related to the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Transferring an experienced worker to a new position at the same level within an organization can be an effective way to motivate the worker to remain with the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A job description identifies and describes the type of person who should perform the job,including important qualifications,such as deduction,skills,and experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When Sally Miller was hired to a lower-level management position at Zinwick and Associates,she was introduced to Wendy Hopper,and told that Wendy would be her mentor.As a mentor,Wendy will coach and guide Sally,introduce her to the right people,and be her organizational sponsor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Chris is a human resource manager with the Night Owl Publishing Company.He has just finished a study of what is done by employees who fill various job titles.The study Chris has completed is known as a human resource inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Part-time workers,seasonal workers and independent contractors are all examples of contingent workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Recruitment is concerned with obtaining a sufficient number of qualified people at the right time to select those who best meet the needs of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Flextime and compressed workweeks already have proven to be extremely popular with employers and employees in all industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The time when all employees must be present in a flextime plan is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  compressed time.
B)  shared time.
C)  core time.
D)  company time.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 12: Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Chris is a human resource manager with the Night Owl Publishing Company.He has just finished a study of what is done by employees who fill various job titles.The study Chris has completed is known as a human resource inventory.

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Part-time workers,seasonal workers and independent contractors are all examples of contingent workers.

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Pay equity means equal pay for work of equal value.

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Recruitment is concerned with obtaining a sufficient number of qualified people at the right time to select those who best meet the needs of the organization.

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Toni Matthews is interested in a position that has opened up at her firm,but she wants to find out more about the type of work and responsibilities involved in the job.A document that would have the information she wants is the job specification.

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The two most common compensation methods for teams are:

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In using employment tests,it is important that the tests are directly related to the job.

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A job description identifies and describes the type of person who should perform the job,including important qualifications,such as deduction,skills,and experience.

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Flextime and compressed workweeks already have proven to be extremely popular with employers and employees in all industries.

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Most companies that have tried job sharing have concluded that the extra cost of hiring and training additional workers outweigh its benefits.

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When Sally Miller was hired to a lower-level management position at Zinwick and Associates,she was introduced to Wendy Hopper,and told that Wendy would be her mentor.As a mentor,Wendy will coach and guide Sally,introduce her to the right people,and be her organizational sponsor.

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Identify and describe three common methods of training and developing employees.

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__________ is a type of training that attempts to duplicate the exact combination of conditions that occur on the job.

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Exit interviews by a third party can be an effective way for a firm to prevent future losses of valuable employees.

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The time when all employees must be present in a flextime plan is referred to as:

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The Equal Employment Act tries to "right past wrongs" by increasing opportunities for:

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Reverse discrimination is the term to refer to activities designed to "right past wrongs" that resulted from discrimination against women and minorities.

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Transferring an experienced worker to a new position at the same level within an organization can be an effective way to motivate the worker to remain with the company.

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Vestibule training is the most fundamental type of training.

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The last step in performance appraisal is to:

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