Question 1

The human resources management process is also known as the __________.
A)staffing process
B)human resource cycle
C)personnel system
D)onboarding/offboarding process

Accepted Answer

The human resources management process is often referred to as the staffing process, which involves recruiting, hiring, training, and managing employees.

Question 2

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, compensation would fall under __________.
A)human resources planning
B)attracting employees
C)developing employees
D)retaining employees

Accepted Answer

Compensation falls under retaining employees in the human resources management process, as it is a crucial factor in ensuring that employees stay with the organization. Adequate compensation can motivate employees to perform their best and discourage turnover.

Question 3

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, health and safety would fall under __________.
A)human resources planning
B)attracting employees
C)developing employees
D)retaining employees

Accepted Answer

Health and safety is part of retaining employees, as it is important to create a safe and healthy work environment in order to keep employees satisfied and motivated to stay with the company.

Question 4

Regarding sexual harassment, which of the following is most likely to be the responsibility of managers rather than the HR department?
A)Determine the accuracy of reported violations
B)Help prevent violations
C)Investigate violations
D)Handle paperwork and recordkeeping regarding violations

Accepted Answer

Helping to prevent violations is a responsibility that falls heavily on managers, as they are responsible for setting the tone for appropriate behavior in the workplace and ensuring that employees receive proper training on sexual harassment prevention. The other options - determining accuracy, investigating and handling paperwork - are more typically within the HR department's purview.

Question 5

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, labor relations would fall under __________.
A)human resources planning
B)attracting employees
C)developing employees
D)retaining employees

Accepted Answer

Labor relations fall under retaining employees, as it involves managing the relationship between the organization and its workforce in order to ensure stability and employee satisfaction. This includes negotiating contracts, addressing grievances, and maintaining communication channels between management and labor.

Question 6

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, orientation would fall under __________.
A)human resources planning
B)attracting employees
C)developing employees
D)retaining employees

Accepted Answer

Orientation is a part of the process of developing employees, as it helps new hires understand their roles, the company culture, and how they fit into the organization, thereby facilitating their development within the company.

Question 7

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, job analysis would fall under __________.
A)human resources planning
B)attracting employees
C)developing employees
D)retaining employees

Accepted Answer

Job analysis falls under human resources planning because it involves analyzing the duties and responsibilities of a position to determine the necessary qualifications, skills, and knowledge required for the job. This information is then used in the recruitment, selection, and training processes to ensure that the right person is hired for the job.

Question 8

The HRM process involves ________, attracting, _________, and retaining employees.
A)planning for; developing
B)planning for; staffing
C)advertising; developing
D)analyzing; planning

Accepted Answer

The answer of The HRM process involves ________, attracting, _________,...

Question 9

Lena is speaking to a lawyer because she discovered that William is being paid more than her, even though they do exactly the same job, have worked for the company for the same amount of time, and have the same education and experience.The lawyer tells Lena that she might very well have a case because of the __________.
A)Civil Rights Act of 1991
B)Equal Pay Act of 1963
C)Work Equality Act of 1967
D)Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972

Accepted Answer

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits sex-based pay discrimination between men and women who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions. Since Lena and William have the same job and work experience, Lena has a case for pay discrimination under this Act. The other options are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 10

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 applies to _________.
A)all organizations
B)most organizations with 15 or more employees
C)only public organizations
D)people over 50 years of age

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 applies to most organizations with 15 or more employees, and prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Question 11

Khalil's boss, Vera, told Khalil that she would give him a promotion if he had sex with her.Vera is committing __________ sexual harassment.
A)ad hoc
B)quid pro quo
C)a mensa et thoro
D)quo ad hoc

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo sexual harassment is when a person in a position of power offers employment benefits, such as a promotion, in exchange for sexual favors. This is what is happening in the scenario, as Vera is using her power as Khalil's boss to make unwanted sexual advances towards him in exchange for a promotion.

Question 12

Which of the following questions might be acceptable in an interview?
A)Have you ever worked under a different name?
B)What is your date of birth?
C)Can you provide a birth certificate?
D)Are you Native American?

Accepted Answer

Asking if someone has worked under a different name is an acceptable question as it pertains to work history.

Answer: D
 Asking if someone is Native American is not an acceptable question as it pertains to someone's personal information and is not related to their qualifications for the job.

Question 13

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits age discrimination against people older than __________.
A)18
B)21
C)40
D)65

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits age discrimination against people who are 40 years old or older.

Question 14

Rena may legally place an advertisement seeking male models to model her line of men's suits because, in this case, being male is a(n) __________.
A)pro forma job qualification
B)de jure occupational requirement
C)ex post facto job requirement
D)bona fide occupational qualification

Accepted Answer

A bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) is a legal defense that permits employers to discriminate on the basis of a protected characteristic (such as gender) if that characteristic is reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the business. In this case, Rena's advertisement seeking male models for men's suits would be considered a BFOQ, as being male is reasonably necessary to accurately showcase the product.

Question 15

The largest professional association for human resource management is the __________.
A)Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP)
B)Human Resources International (HRI)
C)Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
D)Human Resource Management Academy (HRMA)

Accepted Answer

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the largest professional association for human resource management, serving over 300,000 members in more than 165 countries. The other options provided do not exist or are not as large as SHRM.

Question 16

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, performance appraisal would fall under __________.
A)human resources planning
B)attracting employees
C)developing employees
D)retaining employees

Accepted Answer

Performance appraisal is a part of the employee development process, which includes assessing an employee's strengths and weaknesses, setting goals, and providing feedback to help the employee improve their performance. It is not a part of human resource planning, attracting employees, or retaining employees.

Question 17

Which of the following questions might be acceptable in an interview?
A)What is your maiden name?
B)Are you 21 or older?
C)Have you ever been arrested?
D)How much longer do you plan to work before retiring?

Accepted Answer

It is acceptable to ask if an applicant is of legal age for certain job requirements, such as serving alcohol.

Answer: C
 It is acceptable to ask about an applicant's criminal record if it is relevant to the job.

Answer: None of the above
 A is discriminatory based on gender; D is discriminatory based on age. Both are not acceptable in an interview.

Question 18

Marcus has continued to tell sexually explicit jokes during lunch breaks even after being warned that such behavior was inappropriate and that he had to stop.Marcus is engaging in __________ sexual harassment.
A)intimidating work environment
B)offensive work environment
C)antisocial work environment
D)hostile work environment

Accepted Answer

Marcus's behavior of continuing to tell sexually explicit jokes despite being warned shows that he is creating a hostile work environment, which is a form of sexual harassment. A hostile work environment is created when an employee's behavior creates an environment that is intimidating, hostile or offensive, and as a result, it affects the victim's ability to work effectively.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a reason why some organizations have policies regarding romance at work?
A)Sexuality at work detracts from productivity.
B)Romance can trigger questions about fairness and favoritism.
C)Romantic relationships between managers and their employees are considered, by law, to be sexual harassment.
D)Romance can disrupt team cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

While workplace romance between managers and employees can potentially lead to sexual harassment and may be prohibited by law or company policy, this is not the only reason why organizations may have policies regarding workplace romance. The other options listed (A, B, and D) are all valid reasons why organizations may choose to regulate or discourage workplace romance.

Question 20

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for ______.
A)protecting women as a minority group
B)employee selection criteria
C)enforcing union contracts
D)enforcing equal opportunity laws

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing equal opportunity laws in the workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

Quiz 9: Human Resources Management

The human resources management process is also known as the __________.

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, compensation would fall under __________.

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, health and safety would fall under __________.

Regarding sexual harassment, which of the following is most likely to be the responsibility of managers rather than the HR department?

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, labor relations would fall under __________.

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, orientation would fall under __________.

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, job analysis would fall under __________.

The HRM process involves , attracting, _, and retaining employees.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 applies to _________.

Khalil's boss, Vera, told Khalil that she would give him a promotion if he had sex with her.Vera is committing __________ sexual harassment.

Which of the following questions might be acceptable in an interview?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits age discrimination against people older than __________.

Rena may legally place an advertisement seeking male models to model her line of men's suits because, in this case, being male is a(n) __________.

The largest professional association for human resource management is the __________.

In relation to the parts of the human resources management process, performance appraisal would fall under __________.

Which of the following questions might be acceptable in an interview?

Marcus has continued to tell sexually explicit jokes during lunch breaks even after being warned that such behavior was inappropriate and that he had to stop.Marcus is engaging in __________ sexual harassment.

Which of the following is not a reason why some organizations have policies regarding romance at work?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for ______.