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Which system of job evaluation is being used when cards that list the duties and responsibilities of the job are arranged by raters in order of the importance of the job? a. Point method b. Job ranking c. Job grade […]

Which of the following statements is NOT true of whistle-blowing? a. Employees engage in whistle-blowing when they report an employer’s illegal actions b. Employers cannot discharge employees for reporting corporate wrongdoings. c. Employers can discipline, but not discharge employees for […]

U.S. companies have been conducting business on an international basis longer than anyone else. a. True b. False If an employer has been approved for a voluntary protection program, then the employer’s company is not inspected for three years. a. […]

Content validity is the most complicated type of validity to assess. a. True b. False Employees indicate their willingness to be represented by a union by signing a(n): a. stipulation card. b. agreement card. c. authorization card. d. selection card. […]

Executive-base salaries represent between 10 and 20 percent of total annual compensation. a. True b. False The extent to which good performance on a test correlates with high marks on a performance review is an example of: a. criterion-related validity. […]

In which of the following ways are labor force and its demographics expected to change? a. Minorities will make up a smaller share of the U.S. labor force than they did in the past. b. Women will make up a […]

Because of legislation prohibiting their use except in special occupations, use of lie detectors in private firms is extremely low. a. True b. False A job analysis method by which important job tasks are identified for job success is known […]

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form? a. Asking the applicant to provide high school, college, and post-college attendance b. Asking the applicant to disclose any prior arrests c. Asking the applicant to provide names, addresses, and […]

Task identity refers to: a. the degree to which a job entails a variety of different activities, requiring the use of different skills and talents. b. the degree to which a job requires completion of an identifiable piece of work […]

Typically, in a 401(k) savings plan, an employer matches an employee contribution at the rate of 25 to 50 cents for every worker dollar contributed. a. True b. False Which of the following acts financially rewards whistle-blowers who expose fraud […]

Third-country nationals are individuals workingaway from a company’s home country. a. True b. False _____ of the fifty U.S. states maintain an employment agency that administers its unemployment insurance program. a. A few b. About half c. The majority d. […]

Structured interviews are less likely than nondirective interviews to be attacked in court. a. True b. False The practice of hiring relatives is known as: a. family-based hiring. b. inverted familial diversification. c. re-recruiting. d. nepotism. Answer: d Which rating […]

To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, an individual’s disability must have existed for at least one year and must result in, or be expected to result in, death. a. True b. False Once a union becomes certified, the […]

The critical job tasks identified by the critical incident approach to job analysis include those important behaviors and job responsibilities performed by the jobholder that lead to job success. a. True b. False Pay-for-performance programs: a. tie rewards to firm […]

The worth of a job, as it is determined by its comparative worth with jobs in other firms, is an external factor in the wage mix. a. True b. False Which of the following compensation options would not qualify under […]

Job enrichment can improve employee performance in cases of dissatisfaction with pay and benefits. a. True b. False Most organizing campaigns are begun by employees rather than by union organizers. a. True b. False Answer: True In recent years, there […]

_____ encompasses employee wages and salaries, incentives, bonuses, and commissions. a. Nonfinancial compensation b. Indirect compensation c. Direct compensation d. Component compensation If 100 resumes were obtained from an employment agency and 17 of the applicants submitting those resumes were […]

Cooperative strategies pursued by firms include: a. joint ventures. b. trend analysis. c. mergers. d. acquisitions. The employment of individuals in a fair and nonbiased manner is called: a. reasonable accomodation. b. equal employment opportunity. c. civil rights policy. d. […]

_____ is a competency of the HR manager earned by developing personal relationships with people both internal and external to the firmdemonstrating the values of the firm, standing up for one’s own beliefs, and dealing with all parties equitably. a. […]

Reactive changes are strategic changes initiated by managers in response to external forces that have already affected a company’s performance. a. True b. False According to Herzberg, managers can enrich the jobs of employees by: a. adding more responsibility to […]

Which of the following is NOT an element of organizational growth? a. Increased employee productivity b. Large number of employees c. Employees developing or acquiring new skills d. High employee turnover rate €The mixed-standard scale method evaluates traits according to […]

One of the goals of discipline is that it should be considered as training that molds and strengthens desirable conduct, corrects undesirable conduct, and helps in developing self-control. a. True b. False Codetermination refers to the training an expatriate manager […]

A behavioral description interview is more effective than a situational interview for: a. lower-level positions. b. higher-level positions. c. recent college graduates. d. first line supervisors. Lack of personal fulfillment in a job may be a symptom of: a. a […]

What type of fit describes high-performance work systems that complement and reinforce one another? a. Lateral fit b. Depth fit c. Vertical fit d. Horizontal fit Tax incentives, tariffs, and quotas are frequently implemented by the host country to encourage […]

Inadequate recognition can be a major stressor. a. True b. False Compensation committees justify large executive compensation packages in the following ways EXCEPT: a. effective executives create shareholder value. b. good executive talent is in great demand. c. the pay […]

Historically, incentive plans have not been a major element of strategic compensation management. a. True b. False In order to do an effective job at strategic planning managers do all of the following EXCEPT: a. making forecasts of labor demand. […]

The Glass Ceiling Act: a. never made it out of congressional committee. b. was declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. c. protects only white females. d. created the Glass Ceiling Commission. Family-friendly practices include offering flexible hours, telecommuting, and […]

Elements of the compensation package are said to have _____ when an employee’s high performance leads to monetary rewards that are valued. a. validity b. consistency c. instrumentality d. reliability Constructs, or traits, include all of the following EXCEPT: a. […]

In 1996, Congress passed the ______, which provides that a same-sex domestic partner may not be treated as an employee’s spouse for purposes of federal law. a. Defense of Marriage Act b. Employee Retirement Income Security Act c. Health Insurance […]

Which of the following does NOTrepresent a cultural change emerging in organizations? a. An increased concern for privacy b. Changing attitudes toward work c. Balancing work and family demands d. Accommodating unemployed workers Advertisements can achieve selectivity in attracting applicants. […]

Unlike defined benefit pension plan, which guarantees nothing, the 401(k) plan guaranteespayments based on years of service. a. True b. False Alternative dispute resolution procedures, such as arbitration: a. may be required of an employee by an employer in lieu […]

According to a recent report by the American Management Association,more than a quarter of employers have fired workers for misusing e-mail. a. True b. False Companies may match employee contributions to a 401(k) with cash or company stock. a. True […]

The principle of shared information is part of the implementation of a command and control work system. a. True b. False Concurrent validity involves testing applicants and obtaining criterion data after they have been on the job for some indefinite […]

When setting performance measures for incentive systems, we can say that the best measures are those that: a. are quantitative, simple to understand, and show a clear relationship to improved performance. b. are qualitative, flexible, and create competition between employees. […]

Even when a job opening is described thoroughly in an advertisement, many unqualified applicants will still apply. a. True b. False Workers eligible for unemployment benefits must submit an application for unemploymentcompensation with their state employment agencies, register for available […]

Which of the following does NOTrepresent a cultural change emerging in organizations? a. An increased concern for privacy b. Changing attitudes toward work c. Balancing work and family demands d. Accommodating unemployed workers Federal law requires comprehensive background checks for […]

In a work system with a high degree of horizontal fit, adjusting one HR practice is not likely to substantially impact the other components of the work system. a. True b. False A pension plan where contributions are made jointly […]

_____ is the most commonly used search tactic by job seekers and recruiters to make job seekers aware of new positions. a. Postal advertising b. Mobile recruiting c. The Internet d. The Newspaper Effectiveness of recruiters is often the main […]

Employees are most likely to seek unionization if they believe that doing so will achieve results that they cannot achieve acting individually. a. True b. False Return on investment is the amount of money a company saves by avoiding training […]

An arbitration award should include not just a decision, but the rationale for it, in order to provide guidance for future interpretation. a. True b. False Nearly all companies have career development programs designed for repatriating employees. a. True b. […]

Employee rights include all of the following EXCEPT: a. company funded pension plan. b. equal employment opportunity. c. union representation. d. equal pay for equal work. The most severe stage of distress is: a. burnout. b. shock. c. back pain. […]

The Hay profile method is useful for evaluating jobs of all types and levels. a. True b. False The U.S. Department of Educationhas found that less than half of all high school seniors in the U.S. are unable to handle […]

Instrumentality refers to: a. wage rates of acceptable level. b. development of both internal and external pay equity. c. wage rates above the pay range maximum. d. rewards that are valued and motivate employees. Answer: d Answer: A major drawback […]

An implied contract may result from statements found in employee handbooks or other employment documents. a. True b. False Fast-track programs are employed in some organizations as a way to retain young managers with high potential. a. True b. False […]

According to the Uniform Guidelines, a rule of thumb that identifies selection practices that favor a disproportionate number of nonprotected class members is the: a. two-thirds rule. b. acid-test rule. c. ratio rule. d. four-fifths rule. Ethics can be defined […]

U.S. citizens sent by a U.S. company to work abroad are called: a. host-country nationals. b. third-country nationals. c. international managers. d. expatriates. Many successful individuals find that their career paths are due to their circumstances rather than planning. a. […]

One study showed that organizations with strong performance management systems are____ more likely to outperform their competitors in the areas of revenue growth, productivity, profitability, and market value a. 10-15 percent b. 20-30 percent c. 40-50 percent d. 80-90 percent […]

Which of the following is one of the largest expenditures of service companies? a. Production costs b. Marketing costs c. Labor costs d. Distribution costs Occupational Safety andHealthAdministration (OSHA) violations are categorized into three types: willful, intentional, and non-intentional. a. […]

“It is late at night before your scheduled vacation. You are all packed and ready to go to bed.You get a phone call from the plant asking you to come in and handle a problem that only you can address. […]

Research clearly shows that noncash incentive awards are most effective as motivators when the award is combined with a meaningful employee recognition program. a. True b. False The Americans with Disabilities Act explicitly states that: a. employers may not test […]