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Psychological principles of learning refer to the characteristics of training programs that
help employees grasp new material, make sense of it in their own lives, and transfer it
back to their jobs.
a. True
b. False
Trade schools can be a good source of applicants even for high level positions within
organizations.
a. True
b. False
Legally, a mentor should be selected exclusively for career development purposes.
a. True
b. False
Bargaining power consists of economic, political, and social influence to achieve
demands.
a. True
b. False
_____ refers to how well employees apply what they have learned to their jobs.
a. Transfer of training
b. Learning
c. Training effectiveness index
d. Compensatory modeling
There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement and
an organization's recruitment success.
a. True
b. False
Advertisements can achieve selectivity in attracting applicants.
a. True
b. False
Recent statistics show total union membership to be about 33 percent of the civilian
labor force.
a. True
b. False
Incentive plans based on productivity can reduce labor costs.
a. True
b. False
Learning curves show:
a. that plateaus in performance are regular and predictable.
b. that effective training programs eliminate plateaus.
c. that performance plateaus are natural and are usually overcome with behavior
modification.
d. that performance plateaus are natural and are usually followed by a spontaneous
recovery.
The process of obtaining information about jobs by determining their duties, tasks, or
activities is called:
a. job design.
b. job evaluation.
c. job analysis.
d. job search.
Most online benefits systems are adaptable and transfer information with full security.
a. True
b. False
A factor that appears to have influenced the growth of Equal Employment
Opportunity(EEO) legislation is:
a. the changing attitudes of society at large.
b. the post-war baby boom.
c. a shortage of qualified labor.
d. an influx of illegal immigrants.
To minimize the problems of merit raises, organizations should use:
a. labor market comparisons.
b. employee input.
c. merit guidelines.
d. the opinions of several managers.
The placement of an employee in another job at a higher level in the organization with
an increase in pay and status is known as:
a. job enlargement.
b. a transfer.
c. a promotion.
d. job rotation.
The U.S. Department of Educationhas found that less than half of all high school
seniors in the U.S. are unable to handle basic math involving fractions, decimals, and
simple algebra.
a. True
b. False
An organizational firm that has fully autonomous units operating in multiple countries
is:
a. an international corporation.
b. a multidomestic corporation.
c. a transnational corporation.
d. a global enterprise.
Explain why an organization may choose to develop a cafeteria benefits plan for its
employees.
Describe the first two stages of career development, and briefly describe what stages
three through five have in common.
Discuss some of the characteristics of a good mentor.
Discuss the four major factors that impact employee stress.
What are the pros and cons of high executive pay?
