Question 1

The most effective sources of new employee sources are job postings on websites.

Accepted Answer

The most effective sources of new employees are referrals from existing employees, according to HR professionals. Current employees are fairly careful about whom they recommend, and they know the qualifications of both the job and the prospective employee.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of the strategic human resource management process?

Accepted Answer

E

Question 3

Tiffany is an architect for the building of a large office complex downtown.Frequently a group of steel workers whistle at her as she climbs a ladder or interacts with staff.The men's actions create a hostile work environment.

Accepted Answer

Whistling at someone in a professional setting can be considered a form of sexual harassment and can create a hostile work environment.

Question 4

The 2010 health care reform legislation requires employers with less than 50 employees to provide health insurance.

Accepted Answer

The 2010 health care reform legislation, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), does not require employers with less than 50 employees to provide health insurance. However, it does offer incentives for small businesses to provide coverage and establishes Small Business Health Options Programs (SHOP) to assist them in obtaining affordable insurance options.

Question 5

Mediation is the process in which a neutral third party,an arbitrator,listens to both parties in a dispute and makes a decision that the parties have agreed will be binding on them.

Accepted Answer

The definition of mediation is incorrect. Mediation is actually the process in which a neutral third party facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties in a dispute to help them reach a mutually satisfying resolution. The mediator does not make a decision that is binding on the parties. This is the role of an arbitrator.

Question 6

The Equal Pay Act requires an extension of health insurance benefits after termination.

Accepted Answer

The Equal Pay Act does not require an extension of health insurance benefits after termination. However, there are other laws such as COBRA and the Affordable Care Act that may require employers to offer continuation of health insurance coverage to terminated employees.

Question 7

Every year,10% of GE's managers are assigned the bottom grade during the annual review cycle,and if they don't improve,they are asked to leave the company.GE uses a forced ranking performance review system.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes GE's performance review system, which uses a forced ranking approach where a certain percentage of employees are designated as low performers and may be asked to leave the company if they do not improve.

Question 8

Human resource (HR)management consists of the activities managers perform to plan for,attract,develop,and retain an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

Human resource management involves activities such as workforce planning, recruitment, training and development, performance management, and employee retention.

Question 9

Explaining the organization's mission and operations,the job routine and the organization's work rules and benefits should be an integral part of employee orientation.

Accepted Answer

Providing information about the organization's mission, operations, job routines, work rules, and benefits is important in employee orientation as it sets clear expectations, aids in understanding company culture, and helps new employees integrate into the workplace.

Question 10

________ capital is the economic or productive potential of employee knowledge and actions.

Accepted Answer

Human capital refers to the knowledge, skills, and expertise of the employees of an organization. It is the intangible asset that enables employees to create economic value through their actions and productivity. Human capital is critical for organizations looking to achieve long-term growth and success.

Question 11

The type of appraisal in which employees are evaluated by their managers,peers,and subordinates is called the 360-degree assessment.

Accepted Answer

The 360-degree assessment involves feedback from multiple sources, including managers, peers, subordinates, and sometimes even customers and suppliers.

Question 12

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical and family reasons,including for childbirth,adoption,or family emergency.

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does require employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical and family reasons, including for childbirth, adoption, or family emergency. However, there are some eligibility requirements for employees to qualify for FMLA leave.

Question 13

A job specification describes the minimum qualifications a person must have to perform the job successfully.For example,a job specification for an editor may require all editors to have flawless grammar skills.

Accepted Answer

A job specification sets out the required qualifications and skills needed for someone to successfully perform a job. In the example given, the job specification for an editor may require a high level of proficiency in grammar skills to ensure that the editor can perform their job effectively.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the soft skills employers often find lacking in many Millennial applicants?

Accepted Answer

Familiarity with social media is actually a skill that many employers find beneficial in a Millennial applicant, rather than lacking. The soft skills often found lacking in many Millennial applicants include professional appearance, manners, punctuality, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Question 15

____________ includes the activities managers perform to plan for,attract,develop,and retain an effective workforce.

Accepted Answer

Human resource management includes planning for the workforce (such as forecasting staffing needs), attracting candidates (through recruitment and selection), developing employees (through training and career development), and retaining top performers (through compensation, benefits, and other retention strategies). Personnel development, contingency planning, job analysis, and performance appraisal are all related concepts, but they do not encompass all of these activities.

Question 16

What is the final step in the strategic human resource management process?

Accepted Answer

The final step in the strategic human resource management process is to perform appraisals of people. This refers to evaluating the performance and progress of employees to determine whether they are meeting the goals and objectives of the organization. This information is then used to make decisions about promotions, raises, and other forms of employee development.

Question 17

The great majority of union workers are in the public sector.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2020, about 33.8% of public sector workers were union members, while only 6.3% of private sector workers were union members. This means that while union membership is more common in the public sector than the private sector, the great majority of union workers are not in the public sector.

Question 18

A company that evaluates its long-haul truck drivers based on miles driven over the past 12 months is using subjective appraisal.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation based on miles driven is an objective appraisal, as it is measurable and quantifiable. Subjective appraisals are based on personal opinions, feelings, or biases, and do not involve measurable data.

Question 19

An example of a behavioral-description interview question is "What was the best idea you ever sold to a supervisor,teacher,peer,or subordinate?"

Accepted Answer

This is a behavioral-description interview question because it asks the candidate to describe a specific situation in which they used their skills and abilities to sell an idea to someone in a higher or lower position. The question is designed to elicit a specific example of the candidate's past behavior and performance, which can be used to predict their future performance in the role for which they are applying.

Question 20

Benefits are additional nonmonetary forms of compensation designed to enrich the lives of all employees in the organization.Common benefits include medical insurance,vacation days,and credit unions,all paid for in whole or in part by the company.

Accepted Answer

Benefits such as medical insurance, vacation days and credit unions are commonly offered by companies as a form of non-monetary compensation for employees.

Quiz 9: Human Resource Management: Getting the Right People for Managerial Success