107.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is considered a(n) ______ test.
108.
When Jackie interviewed for a position as a computer programmer, she was asked to take a
test on a particular programming language. This is an example of a(n) __________.
109.
The degree to which a test measures the same thing consistently is known as its
__________.
110.
Which of the following is not one of the five steps in the training process?
111.
Haley, a HR manager, had a meeting with the Vice President of Safety to determine if the new
safety training program appears to be effective in preventing and reducing the number of
accidents. Haley is performing which step of the training process?
112.
Which of the following training and development methods is most appropriate when people
just need to learn facts such as work rules or legal matters?
113.
Mary, a HR manager, is designing a training class for those working on the new cross–
functional teams within her company. This class is aimed at improving group decision-making
and interpersonal relations. What method of delivery should she choose?
114.
Which of the following is a typical off-the-job training method?
115.
___________ refers to educating technical and operational employees in how to better do
their current job.
116.
Performance appraisal consists of __________.
117.
MBO is consistent with a(n) ______ performance appraisal.
118.
As a sales manager, Danyce is conducting performance appraisals for her team members. To
do so, she tracks each person’s sales calls, amount of sales, and revenues on a quarterly
basis. Danyce is using a(n) ______ system of appraisal.
119.
The type of appraisal that is most subject to validity problems due to evaluator bias is called
____________ evaluation.
120.
The type of performance appraisal that consists of ratings of subjective attributes like attitude
or leadership is a(n) ______ appraisal.
121.
The type of performance appraisal that judges specific, observable aspects of performance
like being on time for work is a(n) ______ appraisal.
122.
Dora is conducting a performance appraisal for Sue, one of her employees. The company’s
performance appraisal form asks her to rate Sue’s performance on various items like “Submits
reports on time with minimal errors” on a scale from 1 to 5. Dora’s is using a ______ appraisal
system.
123.
A feedback technique in which an employee is appraised by her boss, peers, subordinates,
and possibly clients is called a __________ appraisal.
124.
Using 360-degree feedback appraisals to trigger pay and personnel decisions puts ______ at
risk.
125.
__________ is a performance review system in which all employees within a business unit are
ranked against one another.
126.
Cody was surprised to learn that not everyone would receive a bonus this year. Instead,
management planned to rank all of the employees in his division and award bonuses only to
the top 20%. This is an example of a(n) ______ performance review system.
127.
The point of the performance appraisal is to __________.
128.
In giving performance feedback to employees, a manager should __________.
129.
Which of the following is the best statement of feedback?
130.
Which of the following is not a type of compensation?
131.
Which of the following is not an example of an incentive?
132.
Executives often negotiate generous severance packages that they receive if the company is
taken over by another. These are known as __________.
133.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a successful incentive pay plan?
134.
In managing employees under an incentive pay plan, a manager should __________.
135.
A manager must ensure fairness and __________ in considering a promotion of an
employee.
136.
Which of the following is not a principal reason why an employee may be transferred?