The standard hourly rate is calculated by dividing the base wage by the standard.
Graphic rating scales are the most widely used type of rating format.
Unlike the U.S., in Europe, more than one union, may represent the same workers.
Yield ratios provide a methodology to help make more effective decisions regarding
what recruitment method to use.
Massed practice is more effective than spaced practice when learning a complex task.
An arbitrators role is to make a ruling that is final and binding upon both parties.
Foreign service premiums are provided with the intention to offer an incentive to take
an expatriate assignment.
Penalties of up to $70,000 may be proposed for each willful OSHA violations, with a
minimum penalty of $5,000 for each violation.
One way to calculate a turnover rate is to consider the number of employees who leave
as a percentage of the total number of employees.
Institutional issues in collective bargaining include issues such as pension plans, paid
vacations and holidays, health insurance plans, dismissal pay, reporting pay, and
supplementary unemployment benefits (SUB).
One of the advantages of using employment process outsourcing (EPO) and recruitment
process outsourcing (RPO) is that you are leveraging a specialized firm focused on
specific occupations.
Outplacement and promotional decisions are common activities under the HRM domain
of Organization Design.
The majority of personality tests have been developed around five personality factors.
Voluntary Protection Program participants are subject to routine OSHA inspections.
The implementation of flexible work schedules and part time work can lead to positive
outcomes for both the organization and individual employees.
White men are not legally able to file suit under Title VII of the CRA.
Which two major principles describe the extent to which a business has a competitive
advantage?
A) Strategic goals and sound measurement
B) Strategic goals and workforce
C) Quantity and quality of products/services
D) Sound measurement and uniqueness
E) Perceived customer value and uniqueness
__________ means a companys pay practices are similar to the practices of other
organizations competing for the same talent.
A) Externally equitable
B) Internally equitable
C) Market pricing
D) Benchmarking
E) Relevant salary market
The organization gives up a major amount of control over processes when using
contract manufacturers. A concern with this approach is:
A) variation in advertising content
B) lack of ability to relieve excess capacity
C) irresponsible use of brand names and trademarks
D) product quality concerns
E) the difficulty of finding reliable distributors
Which of the following training methods is particularly effective for training managers
to make better, more effective decisions?
A) Equipment simulations
B) Apprenticeship programs
C) Games and other simulations
D) Audiovisuals
E) On the job training
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding employee orientation programs?
A) Fewer companies are placing their new employees in orientation programs as the
cost does
not outweigh the benefits.
B) The intent of the orientation is to increase an employees job satisfaction and to
reduce
turnover.
C) One objective of an employee orientation program is to get the employee to
understand the
organizations culture and quickly adopt the organizations goals, values, and behaviors.
D) Most employee orientation programs are not properly planned, implemented, or
evaluated.
E) Most orientation programs consist of a follow-up meeting to verify that the
important
issues have been addressed and employee questions have been answered.
Competency models focus on:
A) a systematic process of gathering information about work.
B) defining a job in terms of its content and scope.
C) the KASOCs needed to carry out the job tasks and duties.
D) narratives of good and poor work behavior.
E) how objectives are accomplished rather than what is accomplished.
__________ is an alternative work arrangement that allows workers to work at home or
in some other location other than the employers physical premises.
A) Telecommuting
B) Job sharing
C) Employee leasing
D) Part-time workers
E) Temporary employment
If an individual believes that they have been a victim of illegal discrimination and
wishes to pursue a claim through the legal system, the complaint must first be filed with
the __________.
A) EEOC
B) ADA
C) ADEA
D) Civil Rights Act
E) OFCCP
A company is concerned about the fact that a senior manager is planning to retire in 2
years. The most direct way to be prepared to have a replacement of the retiree is to:
A) Have all employees complete career workbooks within the next two weeks
B) Implement a succession planning process
C) Schedule mid level manager for career planning workshops
D) Train managers to conduct one-on-one career counseling
E) Distribute a copy of “What Color is my Parachute” to all employees
In __________ industries, a firms competitive position in one country is significantly
affected by its position in other countries.
A) Local
B) Decentralized
C) Centralized
D) Global
E) Multilocal
The products or services of HRM include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) organizational restructuring
B) job design
C) personnel planning
D) evaluating
E) manufacturing
Succession planning is primarily the organizations ability to?
A) Plan for specific international assignments for individuals
B) Provide opportunities for employees to understand their strengths and weaknesses
C) Understand future goals and identify a talent pipeline for senior positions
D) Test individuals potential early in their career
E) Train managers as coaches and mentors
Union recognition is most commonly a result of _______.
A) the outcome of arbitration
B) management count of authorization cards
C) NLRB order based on an unfair labor practice
D) an NLRB ordered election
E) impasse resolution mediation