The piece-rate system and the standard hourly rate, as the two types of individual
incentive systems, are based on rated output.
International labor relations is complicated due to differences in the role of
governments, religions and political agendas from one county to another.
Assessment Centers use a very narrow range of testing methods to determine a
candidates likelihood of success in entry-level positions.
In civil law, negligence must be established through litigation before any compensation
is awarded.
Written warning copied to a supervisors file is not an example of progressive
disciplinary program.
Trend analysis, simple and multiple linear regression analysis are qualitative methods
for forecasting labor demands.
While multinational corporations sell their brand of product in multiple global
locations, they typically use raw materials sourced from a local source.
The decision to retire can be influenced by both economic conditions and personal
characteristics.
The time limits for filing a charge of discrimination have been modified under the
Equal Pay Act.
Fair treatment of workers results in lower performance and increased costs.
IMPROSHARE is similar to Scanlon except that the IMPROSHARE ratio uses labor
costs rather than standard hours.
The piece-rate approach is recommended if individual performance can be accurately
measured and teamwork or worker collaboration is not important for the desired
performance outcomes.
An organization has two final candidates for a new position. One is a 35-year-old
female and the other is a 51-year-old male. The company makes a decision to hire the
older candidate. Both candidates have very similar qualifications. Which of the
following is true?
A) The hiring manager should ensure that both candidates were presented with the same
selection “tests”, and that scoring was done in a consistent manner
B) The company may have been at risk, however, only impact theory is recognized,
disparate treatment claims are not allowed under ADEA.
C) The 51-year old candidate demonstrated that they have a disability and that is the
reason for the preferential treatment under ADEA
D) The company will have to show that the female candidate requested a higher level of
compensation than the older candidate
E) The 35-year-old female candidate may have a case of reverse discrimination and can
file suit under the ADEA
All of the following are effective downsizing strategies with the exception of:
A) Understanding that downsizing may be painful, however, it is the best solution when
supply is higher than demand.
B) Ensuring that employees are involved in the process and perceive it to be fair.
C) Understanding that attention needs to be paid to not only those who leave, but to
those who stay.
D) Be certain to continue to communicate with employees throughout the process.
E) Consider the options of reductions in compensation, work hours or retraining as
alternatives to downsizing.
What does the term “prima facie” mean?
A) A body of facts presumed to be true until proven otherwise
B) An unintentional case of unfair discrimination
C) The courts final ruling
D) Past case law
E) Past legislation
Your company is reorganizing based on an alignment with the introduction of a new
strategy and product offering. You will be prepared to be a part of the new structure if
you?
A) Maintain your current skill set and rigidly adhere to your personal definition of your
job
B) Keep focused on ensuring that your current job remains relevant through the
reorganization
C) Stay true to individual contribution, ensuring that management is aware of the work
you do on an individual basis
D) Be careful not to look too far in the future, focus on past lessons and
accomplishments
E) Develop self knowledge and remain adaptable and flexible in your skill set, and your
definition of career
A candidates ability to complete an actual job task is best tested through a(n):
A) Predictive test
B) Work sample test
C) Aptitude test
D) Achievement test
E) Drug test
Trainee characteristics related to trainability include __________.
A) opportunity to perform trained tasks
B) a positive climate for learning
C) high cognitive ability
D) time for practice
E) reinforcement of continuous learning
When a change is made in one functional area of HRM, such as a change in the skills
needed to perform a job, there is no need for management to consider the impact on
another HRM functional area.
Competency modeling has proven to be most useful for providing
A) valid indisputable evidence of job-relatedness in disparate impact cases
B) data to be used in the creation of performance appraisal forms
C) a means to document the physical requirements necessary for a job
D) data and support of outcomes associated with classifications of job
E) information that is useful for the creation of customer service surveys
Which of the following could be an exception to the employent -at-will concept?
A) An employee who does not have an employment contract is terminated
B) There is mutual agreement between employer and employee to severe the
relationship
C) An employee is terminated for filing a workers compensation claim
D) An employee is fired for violation of a company policy
E) Firing an employee for gross misconduct
Under employment-at-will, it is unlawful to terminate an employee if a __________ of
employment exists.
A) implied contract
B) covenant of good faith and fair dealing
C) non-compete
D) collective bargaining agreement
E) public policy agreement
The XYZ Company has a large number of job openings that need to be filled in the next
two weeks. The majority of the supervisory and management staff is new to the
organization and has limited interviewer training and experience. What should they do
to be able to ensure that the decisions made from interviewing applicants are as valid
and effective as possible?
A) Implement drug testing and develop a medical examination for the jobs.
B) Ensure the use of ambiguous questions that differ from one candidate to another.
C) Implement either a panel interview with at least 3 interviewers or have the applicants
participate in at least three separate interviews.
D) Do not allow the managers to review the job description before conducting the
interviews to ensure their neutrality.
E) Hold interviews away from the work site to ensure that the applicants are not
influenced by the experience of visiting the work site.
Why do Deming and other quality experts think PFP is a bad idea?
A) Performance appraisal diverts attention away from the systems related to the quality
of the product or service.
B) PFP places too much emphasis on getting employees to do their jobs right the first
time.
C) PFP links rewards valued by the employee to organizational outcomes valued by the
employer.
D) Performance appraisal decreases the intensity of competition among individual
workers.
E) PFP only enhances organizational performance.
The __________ formally recognized workers right to organize and bargain collectively
with representatives of their own choosing.
A) Wagner Act
B) Taft-Hartley Act
C) Landrum-Griffin Act
D) Norris-LaGuardia Act
E) Americans with Disabilities Act
It is hypothesized that Realistic Job Previews reduce employee turnover for four
reasons. Describe and explain these four reasons.
Describe the two forms of organizational justice and give an example of organizational
actions that can be used to create perceptions of each type of justice.
Describe the organizational recruitment process model.
Briefly discuss the two perspectives on the effects of labor unions.
When does harassment become unlawful?