Question 1

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called:
A) affirmative action.
B) equal employment opportunity.
C) discrimination.
D) reverse discrimination.
E) employment-at-will.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the act of making distinctions or showing preference for or against individuals based on their group membership rather than their qualifications or abilities. Hiring someone based on criteria that are not job-related, such as age, gender, race, religion, and national origin, is a form of discrimination. Affirmative action is a policy that seeks to promote equal opportunity and diversity through proactive measures, while equal employment opportunity is a legal mandate that prohibits discrimination in the workplace. Reverse discrimination is the practice of giving preferential treatment to members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged, often at the expense of other qualified candidates who do not share their characteristics. Employment-at-will is a principle that allows employers to terminate employees for any reason or no reason, except for reasons that are prohibited by law.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key performance driver that is tied to human capital investments?
A) Revenue growth
B) Innovation
C) Workforce planning
D) Career development
E) Recruiting

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a key...

Question 3

____ is a policy requiring employers to be proactive in being certain that equal opportunity exists for all within their organization.
A) Equal employment opportunity
B) Discrimination
C) Reverse discrimination
D) Affirmative action
E) Employment-at-will

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action is a policy that requires employers to take proactive steps to ensure equal opportunity for all individuals within their organization, regardless of their race, gender, or other characteristics. This may include recruiting and hiring individuals from underrepresented groups, providing training and development opportunities, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Equal employment opportunity also aims to prevent discrimination and promote fairness in employment practices, but affirmative action goes a step further by actively seeking to redress past inequalities and promote diversity. Discrimination and reverse discrimination are not policies, but rather issues or outcomes related to employment practices. Employment-at-will is a legal doctrine that allows employers to terminate employees for any reason, unless prohibited by law.

Question 4

_____ is the first step in attracting an effective work force.
A) Selecting the candidate
B) Choosing recruiting sources
C) Applying the matching model
D) Human resource planning
E) Initiating change

Accepted Answer

Human resource planning is the first step in attracting an effective work force. This involves forecasting the organization's future staffing needs and developing a plan to recruit and retain the most qualified individuals to meet those needs. Without proper planning, organizations may struggle to find the right candidates and may experience high turnover rates.

Question 5

Which of the following created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
A) Americans with Disabilities Act
B) Civil Rights Act
C) Equal Pay Act
D) Vocational Rehabilitation Act
E) Immigration Reform and Control Act

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the workplace.

Question 6

In the new workplace, _____ are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.
A) upper-level employees
B) direct-related workers
C) temporary employees
D) contingent workers
E) low-level employees

Accepted Answer

Contingent workers are defined as individuals who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis, which includes freelancers, part-time workers, and temporary workers.

Question 7

_____ is part of the new social contract for employees.
A) Traditional compensation package
B) Limited information
C) Standard training programs
D) Personal responsibility
E) Routine jobs

Accepted Answer

Personal responsibility is an important part of the new social contract for employees, as employers expect their employees to take ownership and responsibility for their work and contribute towards achieving the organization's goals. This includes taking initiative, being accountable for outcomes, and constantly seeking to improve oneself. Traditional compensation packages, limited information, standard training programs, and routine jobs do not necessarily represent the changing expectations of employees in the modern workplace.

Question 8

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?
A) Implementing strategies
B) Managing talent
C) Maintaining an effective workforce
D) Finding the right people
E) Controlling strategies

Accepted Answer

Recruiting and selecting employees involves finding the right people for the job.

Question 9

Which of the following means using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work without going to an office?
A) Telecommuting
B) Social Loafing
C) New social contract
D) Outsourcing
E) Realistic Job Preview

Accepted Answer

Telecommuting refers to the practice of using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work outside of a traditional office setting.

Question 10

All of the following are goals of human resource management EXCEPT :
A) finding the right people for the job.
B) managing talent so people achieve their potential.
C) maintaining an effective work force.
D) turning over an effective workforce.
E) both attracting an effective work force and maintaining an effective work force.

Accepted Answer

Turning over an effective workforce goes against the goals of human resource management, as the focus is on retaining and developing talent rather than constantly replacing employees.

Question 11

_____ has led to the elimination of many positions in organizations.
A) Globalization
B) Insourcing
C) Differentiation
D) Restructuring
E) All of these

Accepted Answer

Restructuring typically involves reorganizing an organization with the goal of improving efficiency or reducing costs, which often leads to the elimination of positions. Globalization, insourcing, and differentiation may also impact organizational positions, but they do not necessarily result in their elimination as restructuring does. Therefore, D is the best choice.

Question 12

A(n) _____ is a company that is highly attractive to potential employees because of human resources practices that focus on tangible and intangible benefits, and that embraces a long-term view to solving immediate problems.
A) Fortune 500 company
B) employer of choice
C) socially responsible firm
D) rural firm
E) family-owned corporation

Accepted Answer

The term "employer of choice" refers to a company that is highly desirable to potential employees due to its human resources practices that focus on tangible and intangible benefits, and that takes a long-term view to solving immediate problems.

Question 13

Today, more than ever, strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations. Which of the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees?
A) Human capital
B) Economic capital
C) Contingency assets
D) Capital assets
E) Economic assets

Accepted Answer

The economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees is referred to as human capital. This is an important consideration in strategic decision-making and can have a significant impact on the success of a company.

Question 14

Lainie was denied a promotion to partner in her accounting firm because of her gender. Lainie is a victim of _____.
A) discrimination
B) affirmative action
C) equal employment opportunity
D) employment-at-will
E) termination-at-will

Accepted Answer

Lainie was denied a promotion because of her gender, which is a clear case of discrimination based on her gender. Affirmative action is a policy that seeks to overcome past discrimination, and equal employment opportunity laws are in place to prevent discrimination. Employment-at-will and termination-at-will address different issues related to employment, but are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 15

Artie's Pretzels is a small but well-known company that receives thousands of job applications every year, though it only fills about 50 positions annually. Company managers have learned that Artie's human resource practices are one of the driving factors that attract potential employees. Artie's Pretzels is an example of a(n) _____.
A) contingency employer
B) employer of options
C) employer of choice
D) Employer of necessity
E) telecommuter-friendly employer

Accepted Answer

Artie's Pretzels is a company that is highly attractive to job seekers, even though it only fills a few positions each year. This is because the company is known for its excellent human resource practices, which have made it an employer of choice. An employer of choice is a company that is highly sought after by job seekers because of its reputation for treating its employees well and creating a positive work environment.

Question 16

Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to _____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.
A) 8
B) 12
C) 16
D) 24
E) 52

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.

Question 17

Greene, Inc. requires that all managers undergo gender sensitivity training with the intent of eliminating gender stereotypes in the organization. This is an example of:
A) equal employment opportunity.
B) affirmative action.
C) cultural bias.
D) employment-at-will.
E) sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action involves measures taken to eliminate discrimination and to implement policies that address the consequences of past discrimination. Gender sensitivity training is a proactive measure aimed at eliminating gender stereotypes, which aligns with the goals of affirmative action by promoting a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

Question 18

The strategic approach to human resource management recognizes key elements. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in successful human resource management?
A) All managers are human resource managers.
B) Employees are viewed as assets.
C) Human resource management is a matching process.
D) Only top-line managers are predominantly human resource managers.
E) All of these are examples of key ingredients in human resource management.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Only top-line managers are predominantly human resource managers" is not an ingredient in successful human resource management. In fact, the strategic approach to human resource management recognizes that all managers, at all levels of the organization, have a role in managing human resources. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Options A, B, and C are all key ingredients in successful human resource management.

Question 19

All of the following are current strategic issues of particular concern to managers EXCEPT:
A) right people to become more competitive on a global basis.
B) right people for improving quality, innovation, and customer service.
C) right people to become more competitive on a local basis.
D) right people to retain during mergers and acquisitions.
E) right people to apply new information technology for e-business.

Accepted Answer

The other options are all current strategic issues of concern to managers, but option C ("right people to become more competitive on a local basis") is not. It is unclear what is meant by "competitive on a local basis" and this is not typically a major issue for managers.

Question 20

Which of the following is tied to the goal of managing talent in organizations?
A) Labor relations
B) Job analysis
C) Wages and salary
D) HRM planning
E) Training and development

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is tied to...

Quiz 12: Managing Human Resources

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called:

Which of the following is a key performance driver that is tied to human capital investments?

____ is a policy requiring employers to be proactive in being certain that equal opportunity exists for all within their organization.

_____ is the first step in attracting an effective work force.

Which of the following created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

In the new workplace, _____ are people who work for an organization, but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

_____ is part of the new social contract for employees.

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

Which of the following means using computers and telecommunications equipment to do work without going to an office?

All of the following are goals of human resource management EXCEPT :

_____ has led to the elimination of many positions in organizations.

A(n) _____ is a company that is highly attractive to potential employees because of human resources practices that focus on tangible and intangible benefits, and that embraces a long-term view to solving immediate problems.

Today, more than ever, strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations. Which of the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of employees?

Lainie was denied a promotion to partner in her accounting firm because of her gender. Lainie is a victim of _____.

Family and Medical Leave Act require employers to provide up to _____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.

Greene, Inc. requires that all managers undergo gender sensitivity training with the intent of eliminating gender stereotypes in the organization. This is an example of:

The strategic approach to human resource management recognizes key elements. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in successful human resource management?

All of the following are current strategic issues of particular concern to managers EXCEPT:

Which of the following is tied to the goal of managing talent in organizations?