Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of employee turnover?

Accepted Answer

Linking pay directly to performance is one of the best ways to influence functional and dysfunctional turnover by incentivizing high performers to stay with the company and encouraging poor performers to improve or leave. Choice A is false as dysfunctional turnover is harmful to the company, while functional turnover involves loss of low-performing employees. Choice C is false as functional turnover is the loss of low-performing employees, not high-performing employees. Choice D is false as dysfunctional turnover involves the loss of high-performing employees, and replacing them with better workers may not always be easy or immediate.

Question 2

_________ means providing opportunities for employees to develop the job-specific skills,experience,and knowledge they need to do their jobs or improve their performance.
A.Appraisal
B.Training
C.Recruiting
D.Referral

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ means providing opportunities for employees to...

Question 3

_________ is the planned elimination of jobs in a company.
A.Retirement
B.Compensation
C.Validation
D.Downsizing

Accepted Answer

Downsizing refers to the planned reduction of employees in a company. It can be due to various reasons such as cost-cutting measures, restructuring, or a decline in business. Retirement refers to employees voluntarily leaving the workforce after reaching a certain age or meeting certain criteria. Compensation refers to the total amount of money and benefits offered to employees in exchange for their work. Validation refers to the process of ensuring that something is accurate or valid.

Question 4

In the process of performance appraisal,_________ error occurs when assessors rate all workers as average or in the middle of the scale.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the process of performance appraisal,_________ error...

Question 5

Capital Chemicals Corp.recently faced a legal hassle following which many process operators resigned voluntarily.The company fell short of efficient and experienced process operators and struggled to cope with the situation.Which of the following kinds of turnover does this scenario exemplify?

Accepted Answer

Dysfunctional turnover occurs when the departure of employees negatively impacts the organization, as seen with the loss of efficient and experienced process operators in this scenario.

Question 6

A _________ helps companies meet the legal requirement that their human resource decisions be job relate
D.
A.job evaluation
B.job description
C.job appraisal
D.job posting

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________ helps companies meet the legal...

Question 7

It is a violation to ask a female applicant for her _________ in an application form.
A.maiden name
B.educational qualification
C.work experience
D.career objective

Accepted Answer

Asking for a female applicant's maiden name in an application form could potentially lead to discrimination, as it reveals her marital status and could result in bias based on gender or family status. It is important to focus on relevant job qualifications and avoid invasive personal questions.

Question 8

A(n)_________ is an exception in employment law that permits sex,age,religion,and the like to be used when making employment decisions,but only if they are "reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business."

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_________ is an exception in employment law...

Question 9

The top management of a company decided to lay off about twenty percent of its employees to cope with the financial loss the company incurred over the year.This scenario is an example of _________.
A.a performance appraisal
B.an involuntary separation
C.adverse impact
D.disparate treatment

Accepted Answer

The answer of The top management of a company decided...

Question 10

_________ measure the extent to which applicants have abilities in perceptual speed,verbal comprehension,numerical aptitude,general reasoning,and spatial aptitude.
A.Specific ability tests
B.Performance tests
C.Work sample tests
D.Cognitive ability tests

Accepted Answer

Cognitive ability tests measure a range of abilities related to cognitive functioning, which includes perceptual speed, verbal comprehension, numerical aptitude, general reasoning, and spatial aptitude. Therefore, the best choice among the given options is D.

Question 11

Companies use early retirement incentive programs (ERIPs)to:​

Accepted Answer

ERIPs are used to encourage older employees to retire early, creating job opportunities for other employees within the company to advance or fill those positions.

Question 12

A _________ is a planned sequence of jobs through which employees may advance within an organization.
A.job design
B.role map
C.career path
D.job posting

Accepted Answer

A career path is a planned sequence of jobs that an employee can follow to advance within an organization. It can include various roles and responsibilities, as well as the skills and experiences required for each position. A job design refers to the way tasks are organized within a job. A role map is not a commonly used term in HR, and a job posting is simply a notice of an available job within an organization.

Question 13

_________is the process of developing a pool of qualified job applicants from outside the company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________is the process of developing a pool...

Question 14

Flagon Inc.,a bottle manufacturing company,pays its employees 50 cents for every bottle that is produced in addition to the production rate of 200 bottles per day.Which of the following compensation systems has Flagon adopted?

Accepted Answer

Flagon has adopted piecework compensation system, which pays the employees 50 cents for every bottle produced, i.e., payment is based on the number of units produced. In addition to that, they have a production rate of 200 bottles per day.

Question 15

Which of the following is a reason for downsizing?

Accepted Answer

Downsizing is commonly done as a cost-cutting measure, aimed at reducing expenses by reducing the size of a company's workforce. Options A, C, and D do not relate to downsizing as reasons for insourcing, previous nonaggressive hiring, and increasing market share, respectively.

Question 16

_________ is a purposeful,systematic process for collecting information on the important work-related aspects of a jo
B.
A.Job validation
B.Job rotation
C.Job enrichment
D.Job analysis

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is a purposeful,systematic process for collecting information...

Question 17

_________ is intentional discrimination that occurs when people,despite being qualified,are intentionally not given the same hiring,promotion,or membership opportunities as other employees because of their race,color,age,sex,ethnic group,national origin,or religious beliefs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is intentional discrimination that occurs when...

Question 18

_________ laws guarantee employees the right to form and join unions of their own choosing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ laws guarantee employees the right to...

Question 19

_________ is the process of developing a pool of qualified job applicants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is the process of developing a...

Quiz 11: Managing Human Resource Systems

Which of the following statements is true of employee turnover?

_________ means providing opportunities for employees to develop the job-specific skills,experience,and knowledge they need to do their jobs or improve their performance. A.Appraisal B.Training C.Recruiting D.Referral

_________ is the planned elimination of jobs in a company. A.Retirement B.Compensation C.Validation D.Downsizing

In the process of performance appraisal,_________ error occurs when assessors rate all workers as average or in the middle of the scale.

Capital Chemicals Corp.recently faced a legal hassle following which many process operators resigned voluntarily.The company fell short of efficient and experienced process operators and struggled to cope with the situation.Which of the following kinds of turnover does this scenario exemplify?

A _________ helps companies meet the legal requirement that their human resource decisions be job relate D. A.job evaluation B.job description C.job appraisal D.job posting

It is a violation to ask a female applicant for her _________ in an application form. A.maiden name B.educational qualification C.work experience D.career objective

A(n)_________ is an exception in employment law that permits sex,age,religion,and the like to be used when making employment decisions,but only if they are "reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business."

The top management of a company decided to lay off about twenty percent of its employees to cope with the financial loss the company incurred over the year.This scenario is an example of _________. A.a performance appraisal B.an involuntary separation C.adverse impact D.disparate treatment

_________ measure the extent to which applicants have abilities in perceptual speed,verbal comprehension,numerical aptitude,general reasoning,and spatial aptitude. A.Specific ability tests B.Performance tests C.Work sample tests D.Cognitive ability tests

Companies use early retirement incentive programs (ERIPs) to:

A _________ is a planned sequence of jobs through which employees may advance within an organization. A.job design B.role map C.career path D.job posting

_________is the process of developing a pool of qualified job applicants from outside the company.

Flagon Inc.,a bottle manufacturing company,pays its employees 50 cents for every bottle that is produced in addition to the production rate of 200 bottles per day.Which of the following compensation systems has Flagon adopted?

Which of the following is a reason for downsizing?

_________ is a purposeful,systematic process for collecting information on the important work-related aspects of a jo B. A.Job validation B.Job rotation C.Job enrichment D.Job analysis

_________ is intentional discrimination that occurs when people,despite being qualified,are intentionally not given the same hiring,promotion,or membership opportunities as other employees because of their race,color,age,sex,ethnic group,national origin,or religious beliefs.

_________ laws guarantee employees the right to form and join unions of their own choosing.

_________ is the process of developing a pool of qualified job applicants.

Quiz 11: Managing Human Resource Systems

Which of the following statements is true of employee turnover?

_________ means providing opportunities for employees to develop the job-specific skills,experience,and knowledge they need to do their jobs or improve their performance. A.Appraisal B.Training C.Recruiting D.Referral

_________ is the planned elimination of jobs in a company. A.Retirement B.Compensation C.Validation D.Downsizing

In the process of performance appraisal,_________ error occurs when assessors rate all workers as average or in the middle of the scale.

Capital Chemicals Corp.recently faced a legal hassle following which many process operators resigned voluntarily.The company fell short of efficient and experienced process operators and struggled to cope with the situation.Which of the following kinds of turnover does this scenario exemplify?

A _________ helps companies meet the legal requirement that their human resource decisions be job relate D. A.job evaluation B.job description C.job appraisal D.job posting

It is a violation to ask a female applicant for her _________ in an application form. A.maiden name B.educational qualification C.work experience D.career objective

A(n)_________ is an exception in employment law that permits sex,age,religion,and the like to be used when making employment decisions,but only if they are "reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business."

The top management of a company decided to lay off about twenty percent of its employees to cope with the financial loss the company incurred over the year.This scenario is an example of _________. A.a performance appraisal B.an involuntary separation C.adverse impact D.disparate treatment

_________ measure the extent to which applicants have abilities in perceptual speed,verbal comprehension,numerical aptitude,general reasoning,and spatial aptitude. A.Specific ability tests B.Performance tests C.Work sample tests D.Cognitive ability tests

Companies use early retirement incentive programs (ERIPs) to:​

A _________ is a planned sequence of jobs through which employees may advance within an organization. A.job design B.role map C.career path D.job posting

_________is the process of developing a pool of qualified job applicants from outside the company.

Flagon Inc.,a bottle manufacturing company,pays its employees 50 cents for every bottle that is produced in addition to the production rate of 200 bottles per day.Which of the following compensation systems has Flagon adopted?

Which of the following is a reason for downsizing?

_________ is a purposeful,systematic process for collecting information on the important work-related aspects of a jo B. A.Job validation B.Job rotation C.Job enrichment D.Job analysis

_________ is intentional discrimination that occurs when people,despite being qualified,are intentionally not given the same hiring,promotion,or membership opportunities as other employees because of their race,color,age,sex,ethnic group,national origin,or religious beliefs.

_________ laws guarantee employees the right to form and join unions of their own choosing.

_________ is the process of developing a pool of qualified job applicants.

Companies use early retirement incentive programs (ERIPs) to: