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Surveys show that employees who are satisfied with their benefits are more likely to be
satisfied with their jobs.
a. True
b. False
Job design objectives that emphasize industrial engineering considerations concentrate
on the study of work cycles to determine how to reduce the time needed to complete the
cycle.
a. True
b. False
Unlike temporary help agencies, employee-leasing companies:
a. place employees with subscribers on a permanent basis.
b. require subscribers to pay for benefits.
c. prevent subscribers from laying off employees.
d. allow subscribers to lower their employee requirements.
A program that provides for a relatively rapid progression through a number of
managerial positions is known as a:
a. management development program.
b. fast-track program.
c. career advancement program.
d. fast-mentor program.
Approximately _____ of the U.S. economy today is affected by international
competition, including small companies.
a. 25 to 40 percent
b. 50 to 65 percent
c. 70 to 85 percent
d. 90 to 100 percent
The first step in selecting individuals for an international assignment is:
a. self-selection.
b. to assess core skills.
c. to assess augmented skills.
d. to create a candidate pool.
A global corporation has fully autonomous units operating in multiple countries.
a. True
b. False
An employer's bargaining power may rest on its ability to continue its operations
despite a strike by its workers.
a. True
b. False
The systematic, regular monitoring of major external forces influencing an organization
is called:
a. demand forecasting.
b. environmental scanning.
c. exception reporting.
d. influence analysis.
Dirty jokes, vulgar slang, nude pictures, swearing, and personal ridicule and insult
constitute quid pro quo sexual harassment.
a. True
b. False
