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Pay levels are limited in part by:
a. the organization's profits and the productivity of employees.
b. collective bargaining limitations.
c. strategic compensation planning.
d. the mobility of employee skills.
It is not uncommon for firms to attempt to gain secrets from their competitors by hiring
away their employees.
a. True
b. False
In the job characteristics model, task identity refers to the degree to which a job has a
substantial impact on the work of others.
a. True
b. False
_____ enable individual employees to choose the benefits that are best suited to their
particular needs.
a. Employee self-service systems
b. Cafeteria plans
c. Employee wellness programs
d. Social Security plans
Most legal experts suggest employers use antipiracy agreements rather than
noncompete
agreements.
a. True
b. False
Most performance appraisals focus on long-term improvement, rather than short-term
achievements.
a. True
b. False
A recency error is an error in which the appraisal is based largely upon the employee's
most recent behavior as opposed to their behavior throughout the entire appraisal
period.
a. True
b. False
If rates of pay are high, which creates a large applicant pool, then organizations may
choose to raise their selection standards.
a. True
b. False
The benefits of providing job applicants with a balanced, honest, and realistic portrayal
of a job position include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. improved job satisfaction.
b. reduced voluntary turnover.
c. realistic job expectations.
d. enhanced expectations and aspirations.
Illegal acts by either employers or unions are called:
a. discrimination complaints.
b. violation and resolve charges.
c. unfair labor practices.
d. representation charges.
€A self-evaluation ensures that an employee knows against what criteria he or she is
being evaluated, eliminating any potential surprises.
a. True
b. False
Video interviews have the advantages of speed and cost effectiveness.
a. True
b. False
Workers' compensation insurance covers certain work-related _____.
a. lawsuits
b. misunderstandings
c. pay inequities
d. illnesses
Bona fide occupational qualifications can:
a. be used to identify adverse impact.
b. be based on employer preference.
c. permit discrimination by an employer.
d. require reasonable accommodation on the part of the employer.
