Which of the following is defined as a systematic, planned effort to attract, retain,
develop, and motivate highly skilled employees and managers?
A. Work flow analysis
B. Job analysis
C. Conjoint analysis
D. Talent management
E. Performance management
Ashance Inc., a manufacturing company, includes bonuses based on the year’s profits or
other measures related to the organization’s goals as an incentive method. Sometimes,
to gain tax advantages, the actual payment of the bonus is deferred. Which of the
following is being exemplified in this scenario?
A. Long-term incentive
B. Balanced scorecard
C. Piecework plan
D. Employee stock incentive plan
E. Short-term incentive
Which of the following does an employer violate when it terminates an employee for
refusing to do something unethical, unsafe, and illegal?
A. Affirmative action
B. Public policy
C. Fair representation
D. Equal opportunity employment
E. Reverse discrimination
According to Trevor, when faced with a choice between instructor-led classroom
training and computer-based training, an organization must always choose
computer-based training. Which of the following, if true, weakens Trevor’s claim?
A. Research shows that classroom training is one of the most popular methods of
training used around the world.
B. Unlike classroom training that takes place in a physical environment,
computer-based training takes place in a virtual world.
C. Some Fortune 500 companies do not use computer-based training to train their
employees.
D. The cost of classroom training and computer-based training is comparable.
E. Unlike computer-based training, classroom training involves more interaction and
therefore provides a better possibility that trainees will retain the information gained.
Which of the following is the result of combining more assignments into a single layer,
thus giving managers more flexibility in making assignments and awarding pay
increases?
A. Outsourcing
B. Broad bands
C. Rightsizing
D. Benchmarks
E. Downsizing
The management of Holmes Inc. expects its employees to be enthusiastic about their
work by seeking training, putting in long hours of work, initiating better work
procedures, and maintaining a sound balance between professional life and personal
life. In return, the firm’s employees expect management to arrange for better incentives,
flexible work schedules, and increased authority to execute their tasks. This scenario is
(an) example of a(n) _____.
A. employee contract
B. offer letter
C. legal agreement
D. legal bond
E. psychological contract
Choose the correct statement about personal dispositions.
A. People with a positive core self-evaluation tend to experience job satisfaction.
B. Rather than doing nothing, people with negative core self-evaluations always act
aggressively toward the people they blame.
C. In general, job turnover is higher among employees who are high in emotional
stability and conscientiousness.
D. People with negative affectivity tend to be satisfied with their jobs after changing
their occupations.
E. Core self-evaluations are bottom-line opinions that are positive in nature.
Under the FLSA, which of the following statements is true of child labor?
A. Children aged 18 and 19 may not be employed in hazardous occupations defined by
the Department of Labor.
B. Children aged 14 and 15 may not be employed in any work associated with interstate
commerce.
C. The FLSA’s restrictions on the use of child labor apply to children younger than 18.
D. Children aged 18 and 19 may work only outside school hours, in jobs defined as
nonhazardous, and for limited time periods.
E. All the states have laws requiring working papers or work permits for minors.
Roger, an HR specialist at Maestro Inc., claims that the department is running
exceptionally well because of the HR dashboard. Progress and developments of various
tasks are accessed easily using HRIS technology. Which of the following validates
Roger’s claim?
A. Roger believes in using traditional methods rather than new age innovations.
B. The HR dashboard can be accessed by employees with little training.
C. The dashboard provides an easy-to-scan review of HR performance on a
companywide basis.
D. The HRIS receives frequent upgrades when there is a sudden increase in data
storage.
E. Roger has not taken into account that his team has helped in creating satisfying
results.
Most organizations offer _____ to encourage learning and attract the kinds of
employees who wish to develop their knowledge and skills.
A. tuition reimbursement programs
B. paid vacations
C. pension plans
D. quarterly promotions
E. medical insurance plans