Measures of employees’ performance should take the effects of situational constraints
into account.
Group bonuses typically reward the performance of all employees in an organization.
According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, individuals with a Feeling (F)
preference try always to be objective in making decisions, whereas individuals with a
Thinking (T) preference are more subjective.
Compared with other countries, the United States allows employers much latitude in
reducing their workforce.
The addition of creative benefits packages for employees provides employers a
competitive edge in acquiring and retaining talented employees in their organization.
What is the minimum percent of employees in a bargaining unit who must sign
authorization cards for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold a union
representation election?
A. 30 percent
B. 51 percent
C. 20 percent
D. 10 percent
E. 55 percent
Sheena hails from a country whose legal system is based on religious scriptures. Social
and business behaviors are judged based on religious laws and legal codes to a great
extent. Which aspect of culture do these conditions represent?
A. Masculinity
B. Time orientation
C. High uncertainty avoidance
D. Individualism
E. Power distance
The _____ begins by determining how much a person can buy, after taxes, in terms of
housing, goods and services, and a reserve for savings when taking a foreign work
assignment.
A. going-rate approach
B. destination-based approach
C. home-country-based approach
D. flat-pay approach
E. balance sheet approach
Which of the following occurs when two companies join forces and become one entity?
A. Acquisition
B. Merger
C. Takeover
D. Joint venture
E. Strategic alliance
Which of the following is the main objective of diversity training programs that focus
on behavior?
A. To increase participants’ awareness of cultural and ethnic differences as well as
differences in personal and physical characteristics, such as disabilities
B. To teach employees to be effective at different tasks and roles
C. To send participants directly into communities where they interact with persons from
different cultures, races, and nationalities
D. To change organizational policies and individual conduct that inhibit employees’
personal growth and productivity
E. To make people aware of cultural differences and stereotypes
Both Thomas and his cousin, Alex, work for two different branches of the same
organization. Both have the same level of experience in management. However,
Thomas earns more than Alex. Under the laws governing Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA), which of the following will justify the organization’s decision to pay Thomas
more than Alex?
A. Thomas lives in a location where living expenses are higher.
B. Alex is younger than Thomas.
C. Thomas is a U.S. citizen.
D. Alex is physically disabled.
E. Alex is a substance abuser.
Identify the correct statement regarding e-HRM.
A. Most administrative and information-gathering HRM activities can be part of
e-HRM.
B. E-HRM is less economical than traditional HR systems.
C. E-HRM has adversely affected employee manageability.
D. The number of organizations actively engaged in e-HRM is steadily decreasing.
E. A major drawback of e-HRM is that employees cannot help themselves to the
information they need when they need it.
Which of the following characterizes electronic performance support systems?
A. They provide expert advice when a problem occurs on the job.
B. They automate the administration and delivery of a company’s training programs.
C. They determine the appropriateness of training by evaluating the characteristics of
the organization.
D. They determine individuals’ readiness for training.
E. They identify the tasks that training should emphasize.
Rachel, a Canadian citizen, has been working in the United States for two years.
Rachel’s manager, Kevin, believes she possesses the skills required for adaptation and is
ideal for an overseas assignment in India. Which of the following, if true, strengthens
Kevin’s belief?
A. Rachel can take criticism only from positions above hers.
B. Rachel needs time to develop a positive self-image in a new place.
C. Rachel has the ability to foster relationships with people in the host country.
D. Rachel does not understand and value her own culture very well.
E. Rachel is very assertive and resistant to change.
The practice of having another company provide services is known as _____.
A. benchmarking
B. downsizing
C. codetermining
D. outsourcing
E. reengineering
Joe, the CEO of TexTel Inc., studies the structure of his organization and finds that
many of its processes are inefficient. His company has a team-oriented culture in which
people perform as groups and complete short-term projects to earn revenue. He decides
to downsize the organization to increase profits and use the profits to enhance the
organization’s efficiency. Emily, the company’s HR manager, thinks downsizing is
detrimental to the organization’s growth. Which one of them is right?
A. Joe is right because downsizing yields slow but long-term profits.
B. Joe is right because downsizing is the simplest way to ensure current and future
competitiveness.
C. Emily is right because downsizing will affect the organization’s team culture and
result in poor productivity.
D. Emily is right because downsizing often results in acquisition of companies by other
organizations.
E. Emily is right because downsizing requires moving to relatively expensive locations.
What is the difference between craft unions and industrial unions?
In an organization with a sustainable strategy, human resource (HR) departments focus
on employee development and empowerment rather than short-term costs. Reflect on
this statement with an example.
Define apprenticeship. Explain the merits of apprenticeship.
What are the different types of piecework rates? Explain each of them.
Describe the steps involved in a selection process.
Discuss the primary sets of people in an organization who affect job satisfaction. What
are the reasons a person may be satisfied with these people?
What are the guidelines that describe how to make the performance management
system support organizational goals?
Explain the major functions of the National Labor Relations Board.