In a work system with a high degree of horizontal fit, adjusting one HR practice is not
likely to substantially impact the other components of the work system.
a. True
b. False
A pension plan where contributions are made jointly by employees and employers is
referred to as a:
a. contributory plan.
b. noncontributory plan.
c. defined-benefit plan.
d. defined-contribution plan.
A _____ is a system of job evaluation in which jobs are classified and grouped
according to a series of predetermined wage grades.
a. point system
b. job valuation system
c. job classification system
d. job ranking system
A method of rating performance in which the rater chooses from statements that appear
equally favorable or equally unfavorable is known as the:
a. forced-distribution method.
b. graphic rating scales.
c. behaviorally anchored rating scale
d. forced-choice method.
Performance of sales people can be affected by all of the following external factors
EXCEPT:
a. the sales territory.
b. changes in demand.
c. changes in the sales volume standard.
d. seasonal fluctuations.
Software programs, more often than not, actually hinder the job analysis process.
a. True
b. False
Based on the Griggs case, requiring all salespersons to be six feet tall would have an
adverse impact on Asians and women, limiting their employment opportunities.
a. True
b. False
In terms of workplace violence, which of the following should organizations AVOID?
a. Holding managers responsible for preventing acts of violence
b. Analyzing the workplace to uncover areas of potential violence
c. Refraining from hiring persons with arrest records
d. Providing violence prevention training
Yield ratios should be calculated for each recruiting source.
a. True
b. False
While the largest companies agree in principle with remedial training in basic skills,
they are generally reluctant to allot funds to provide for that type of training.
a. True
b. False
Individuals can receive Social Security benefits as early as age:
a. 58.
b. 62.
c. 65.
d. 67.
Which of the following isNOT a disadvantage of flextime schedules?
a. Flextime is difficult to implement in situations where workstations must be staffed at
all times.
b. Flextime makes communication and control more difficult for supervisors.
c. Flextime makes it difficult to recruit and retain personnel.
d. Flextime leads to increased energy costs due to extended facility hours.
The decision whether a pension plan should be offered is the responsibility of the:
a. union and Department of Labor representatives.
b. employees.
c. employer.
d. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
To qualify for old-age benefits, a person must reach retirement age and have earned:
a. 20 credits.
b. 40 credits.
c. 60 credits.
d. 80 credits.
Person analysis:
a. helps organizations in reviewing the job description and specifications to identify the
task performed.
b. helps organizations avoid the mistake of sending all employees into training when
some do not need it.
c. involves self-improvement and self-directed training.
d. examines the external labor market for needed skills.
Which of the following is the largest employment agency in the United States?
a. Snelling Personnel Services
b. Kelly Services
c. Manpower Inc.
d. Labor Ready