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The right of privacy, which is recognized by law and legal commentary, includes the
general principle of personal autonomy and largely involves an individual's right to be
left alone.
a. True
b. False
Basic skills training includes all of the following EXCEPT:
a. computing.
b. problem solving.
c. speaking.
d. modeling.
Taking a job as a manager may result in a professional employee being promoted out of
something they were good at doing.
a. True
b. False
In the job characteristics model, skill variety refers to a job entailing different activities
that require the use of different skills and talents by the jobholder.
a. True
b. False
When communicating benefits packages to employees, using a uniform method or
technique is recommended for consistency, so that everyone hears the same message in
the same way.
a. True
b. False
The bargaining unit is that group of employees who have similar working conditions,
and who are grouped together for the purpose of collective bargaining.
a. True
b. False
Apprenticeship programs originated in:
a. United States.
b. Europe.
c. Japan.
d. India.
Special benefits given to executive employees, such as assigned chauffeurs, country
club memberships, and special vacation policies, are known as:
a. executive rewards.
b. perquisites.
c. golden parachutes.
d. assigned benefits.
Companies with award-winning ergonomics programs list all the following as common
elements of success EXCEPT:
a. providing notice and training for employees.
b. planning and evaluating.
c. filing injury reports.
d. not bothering to involve one's employees in ergonomics.
Employees today are less likely to define success in terms of financial gain.
a. True
b. False
Explain the major activities for which an HR manager is typically responsible.
Briefly explain the different types of employment tests.
Describe the basic conditions that must be present if a career development program has
to be successful.
Explain some of the issues that should be addressed by the employer's bargaining
strategy.
Briefly discuss some of the aggressive organizing tactics that unions sometimes employ.
Compare and contrast employee rights and the employment-at-will doctrine.
What are common difficulties faced by dual-career couples?
What are the primary differences among international, multinational, global, and
transnational corporations?
