A _____ marks the end of promotions.
a. content plateau
b. structural plateau
c. life plateau
d. sabbatical plateau
The capacity of an organization to continuously act and change in pursuit of sustainable
competitive advantage is known as:
a. coordination flexibility.
b. predicted capability.
c. organizational capability.
d. turnover flexibility.
In absolute terms, which country in the world is the most productive?
a. Japan
b. United States
c. Germany
d. Sweden
When an employment selection instrument is related to job success, the instrument is
said to have:
a. validity.
b. correctness.
c. discrimination.
d. exclusiveness.
The Balanced Scorecard is a tool for mapping a firm’s strategy in order to ensure
strategic alignment.
a. True
b. False
Some research studies have found that unions can be a barrier to high-performancework
systems.
a. True
b. False
_____ includes employee recognition programs, rewarding jobs, organizational
support,work environment, and flexible work hours to accommodate personal needs.
a. Financial compensation
b. Nonfinancial compensation
c. Direct compensation
d. Indirect compensation
The financial crisis beginning in 2008 only made international business matters worse,
as companies were even less likely to offer jobs to foreigners who might be seen as
taking jobs from national citizens.
a. True
b. False
Glass ceiling audits are conducted by the Department of Labor to identify practices that
hinder the upward mobility of women and minorities.
a. True
b. False
Organizations prefer to hire older workers because:
a. they have proven employment experience.
b. they learn faster.
c. they are more willing to relocate.
d. they do not require medical benefits.
Positive discipline is based on a mutual problem-solving approach, but resolutions are
still mandated by management.
a. True
b. False
A 401(k) plan transfers responsibility for investment choices to the employee.
a. True
b. False
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the U.S. Department of Labor may do
any of the following EXCEPT:
a. conduct workplace inspections.
b. monitor the marketing strategies used by companies.
c. issue citations to offending employers.
d. impose fines of up to $7,000 for an other-than-serious violation.
Outplacement services are:
a. useful in attracting individuals to a career
b. designed to help terminated employees find a job elsewhere.
c. rarely provided to executive employees.
d. offered to employees who are constantly transferred to different locations.