Question 1

_____ refers to the trial period in which an employee has temporary status before a formal offer to work full time is presented.

Accepted Answer

A probationary period is a common practice in which the newly hired employees have temporary status before receiving a formal offer for full-time employment. This period is generally used to evaluate the employee's performance, work ethics, and suitability for the job. During this time, the employer can terminate the employee without legal or financial consequences if they fail to meet the desired standards. Therefore, it is a trial period and helps both the employer and employee in making an informed final decision.

Question 2

_____ is a relatively low-cost,although time-intensive,method of recruiting in which people connect with colleagues,business professionals,friends,vendors they have strong relationships with,alumni,and advisory board members.

Accepted Answer

Networking is the method described, as it involves leveraging personal and professional connections to find potential job candidates, which can be time-intensive but often incurs lower costs compared to other recruiting methods.

Question 3

_____ allows you to search a resume database or post a job description on the web.

Accepted Answer

Internet recruiting allows employers to search resume databases and post job descriptions online. Crowdfunding is a method of raising funds from a large number of people for a specific project or business venture. Employee referral is a recruitment method where current employees refer potential candidates for job openings. Benchmarking is a process of comparing an organization's performance metrics with industry averages or best practices.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to employers with 15 or more employees.

Question 5

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1886 is applicable to _____.

Accepted Answer

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 applies to all employers, regardless of the number of employees, making it illegal to hire or recruit illegal immigrants knowingly.

Question 6

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hiring a full-time employee?

Accepted Answer

Hiring a full-time employee involves various costs like training, taxes, accounting, benefits, and other employee-related expenses. These costs can be a disadvantage for small businesses or startups who are operating on a limited budget.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true of managing and fostering productivity among virtual employees?

Accepted Answer

Micromanagement is not necessary for remote staff. In fact, it can be counterproductive and lead to a lack of trust and autonomy among virtual employees. The other statements are true and important for managing and fostering productivity among virtual employees.

Question 8

Which of the following federal employment laws requires the payment of same wages to males and females for work requiring equal skill,effort,and responsibility in similar working conditions?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires the payment of minimum wage and overtime to covered employees, but it does not specifically address equal pay for equal work regardless of gender. The correct law that mandates equal pay for equal work between males and females is the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which is actually an amendment to the FLSA but was not listed among the options provided. Given the options, none directly require the payment of the same wages to males and females for work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility in similar working conditions as described in the question. Therefore, my initial response was incorrect as it mistakenly identified the FLSA as addressing equal pay for equal work based on gender, which is specifically the purview of the Equal Pay Act of 1963.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of small business hiring of employees?

Accepted Answer

Small businesses that hire employees significantly contribute to job creation, making them a crucial part of economic growth and employment opportunities.

Question 10

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to give employees up to _____ weeks leave,paid or unpaid,without loss of position,seniority,or benefits,for a qualifying condition or event.

Accepted Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to give employees up to 12 weeks leave, paid or unpaid, without loss of position, seniority, or benefits, for a qualifying condition or event.

Question 11

Which among the following federal employment laws requires employers to implement an affirmative action plan for hiring and promoting females and minorities?

Accepted Answer

Executive Order No. 11246 requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. This includes developing an affirmative action plan for hiring and promoting females and minorities.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of a probationary period?

Accepted Answer

A probationary period is typically governed by state laws, with some states allowing it to last up to 90 days. It can be used for both part-time and full-time employees, and is commonly implemented in small businesses as well.

Question 13

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are _____ years old and older.

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are 40 years old and older. This means that it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees or job applicants based on their age if they are 40 years old or older. This includes discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, pay, and other aspects of employment.

Question 14

The match between the needs,expectations,and culture of the small business with the expectations and the skills of the individual employee is called:

Accepted Answer

Employee fit refers to the match between the needs, expectations, and culture of the small business with the expectations and the skills of the individual employee. Employee referral is a recruitment method, job description is a document outlining the duties and responsibilities of a job, and job analysis is the process of identifying the requirements of a job.

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning business and labor laws is not true?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Executive Order No. 11246 applies to federal contractors with contracts over $10,000 and 50 or more employees. The number of employees is not restricted to 10 or more.

Question 16

Which among the following federal employment laws requires employers to give 60 days' advance warning prior to a plant shutdown or layoff of 50 or more employees?

Accepted Answer

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers to give 60 days' advance warning prior to a plant closure or mass layoff affecting 50 or more employees. This law was enacted in 1988 and applies to employers with 100 or more employees. It is designed to protect workers by providing them with time to adjust to the pending loss of employment and seek alternative options.

Question 17

Which of the following federal employment laws prohibits discrimination with respect to any condition of employment based on race,color,sex,religion,or national origin,except where religion,sex,or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification which is reasonably necessary to the conduct of a particular business?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1864 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, except where religion, sex, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification. The other listed acts do not address this type of discrimination.

Question 18

A small company selling handmade items online and having only 5 total employees,including the owner,would not be subject to which of the following laws?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Since the company in question has only 5 employees, it would not be subject to the ADA.

Question 19

Employee referral:

Accepted Answer

Employee referral programs reward employees for recommending potential candidates that would be a great fit for the company. This is a way for companies to tap into their employees' networks and potentially find high-quality hires. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe employee referral programs.

Question 20

Which of the following laws requires payment to most hourly employees of minimum wage and time and a half for overtime hours?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires payment of minimum wage and time and a half for overtime hours to most hourly employees.

Quiz 18: Human Resource Management: Small Business Considerations