Question 1

In the context of dealing with increased demand for workers, which of the following involves an organization paying a fee to a company that provides a pool of workers who are available on a temporary basis?

Accepted Answer

Employee leasing is a practice where businesses pay a fee to a leasing company that provides workers on a temporary basis, effectively outsourcing the employment responsibilities.

Question 2

Cinergy Inc., a Midwestern gas and electric utility company, needs to reduce its workforce over the next 2 years. The company is offering employees who leave the firm before the age of 65 a bonus equivalent to 2 weeks' pay for every year of employment with Cinergy Inc. In the given scenario, Cinergy Inc. is:

Accepted Answer

Cinergy Inc. is encouraging voluntary early retirement by offering a financial incentive (a bonus equivalent to 2 weeks' pay for every year of employment) to employees who choose to leave the firm before the age of 65. This strategy is aimed at reducing the workforce in a way that allows employees to leave on their own terms, rather than through layoffs or firings, which would be considered involuntary turnover.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of stock options?

Accepted Answer

Stock options provide employees with the right to buy a specific number of shares of the company's stock at a predetermined price, offering a potential financial benefit if the stock's market price exceeds the option price.

Question 4

Beth, a new assistant manager at one of the branches of Scroll Bank, is unhappy with her job because she was not told during her job interview that she would be responsible for answering phone calls. Moreover, she claims that many of the workplace facilities mentioned during her interview are not really present. As a result, she is resigning from her job. Which of the following employee retention strategies should Scroll Bank use to avoid similar situations in the future?

Accepted Answer

Realistic job previews provide potential employees with a true picture of what their job will entail, which can prevent misunderstandings and dissatisfaction related to job expectations and workplace facilities, as experienced by Beth.

Question 5

Which of the following is a major cause for involuntary turnover in an organization?

Accepted Answer

Poor performance of an individual is a major cause for involuntary turnover in an organization, as it often leads to termination or layoffs directed by the management.

Question 6

Which of the following is a difference between leased employees and part-time employees?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following refers to the fact that some people stay on their jobs, even when they decide they are unhappy and should leave?

Accepted Answer

Job embeddedness refers to the web of connections and relationships people have with their job and community, which can make them stay even if they are unhappy. It encompasses various factors beyond mere satisfaction, including personal relationships at work, fit with the job and community, and what would be sacrificed if they left.

Question 8

Organizational citizenship behaviors include employee behaviors:

Accepted Answer

Organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs) are voluntary behaviors employees perform that are not part of their formal job requirements but that contribute to the effective functioning of the organization. These behaviors go beyond the basic requirements of the job, helping to create a positive work environment and improving organizational performance.

Question 9

Which of the following is a difference between suspension and termination?

Accepted Answer

Suspension is a temporary measure where an employee is removed from their duties for a short period, while termination is a permanent end to the employment relationship.

Question 10

According to a study of the effects of rightsizing conducted in the 1990s, the firms where the decline in employment was less than 5 percent from 1980 to 1994, but the decline in plant and assets during the same period was at least 5 percent greater than the decline in employment were called _____.

Accepted Answer

These firms were termed "asset downsizers" because they reduced their physical assets (plant and equipment) by at least 5 percent more than they reduced their employment, indicating a strategic reduction in physical assets while maintaining a relatively stable workforce.

Question 11

Exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine are inapplicable when:

Accepted Answer

The employment-at-will doctrine allows employers to terminate employees for any reason, except when it is illegal to do so. An objectively documented poor performer being terminated does not fall under the exceptions to this doctrine, such as termination due to discrimination, retaliation for whistleblowing, or the existence of an implied contract that limits the reasons for termination.

Question 12

In the context of a progressive disciplinary program of an organization, which of the following is a temporary layoff, usually with pay, when there is an ongoing investigation?

Accepted Answer

Suspension is often used in the context of a disciplinary program as a temporary measure during an investigation, allowing the organization to conduct a thorough review without the employee's presence. This can be with or without pay, depending on the organization's policies and the nature of the issue being investigated.

Question 13

Which of the following is often used with new employees as a means of socializing them in their new job roles and is effective in reducing turnover?

Accepted Answer

A realistic job preview (RJP) is often used with new employees as a means of socializing them into their new roles. It provides them with a balanced view of the job, including both positive and negative aspects, which helps in setting the right expectations and is effective in reducing turnover.

Question 14

Which of the following exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine protects whistle-blowers?

Accepted Answer

The public-policy exception to the employment-at-will doctrine protects employees who are terminated for reasons that violate public policy, including whistle-blowing on illegal or unethical practices of their employer.

Question 15

Which of the following is a job-related factor that may lead to job dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Job complexity can lead to job dissatisfaction if the job is too complex or not complex enough for an employee's skill set, leading to feelings of frustration or boredom.

Question 16

Saint Mary City Hospital is facing a severe shortage of nurses in some of its departments. Many nurses quit their jobs recently as they were asked to do tasks that were not included in their job profile. The administration is now hiring new nursing staff. Which of the following would be the most effective in retaining the new nurses that are hired?

Accepted Answer

Conducting realistic job previews helps set accurate expectations, reducing turnover by ensuring new hires understand their roles fully before starting.

Question 17

Voice, a critical dimension of procedural justice, refers to the perception that:

Accepted Answer

Voice in the context of procedural justice specifically refers to the idea that individuals feel they have the opportunity to express their opinions, concerns, or views before a decision is made, giving them a sense of control or influence over the outcome.

Question 18

Voluntary turnover occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Voluntary turnover refers to the situation where employees decide to leave their jobs on their own accord for various reasons such as better job opportunities, dissatisfaction with the current job, relocation, etc. It is a choice made by the employees, not the employer.

Question 19

In the context of downsizing, which of the following describes employees who feel guilty over keeping their jobs when others lost their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Survivor syndrome describes the feelings of guilt and stress experienced by employees who remain in an organization after layoffs or downsizing, particularly when their colleagues have lost their jobs.

Question 20

Which of the following is a dimension of interactional justice that refers to the extent to which the decision maker of a layoff decision provides details about the rules used to make the decision and how they were applied?

Accepted Answer

Informational justice refers to the fairness perceived in the communication processes by which decisions are made and implemented, including the extent to which decision makers provide explanations about the procedures and criteria used in decision making.

Quiz 6: Human Resource Decision-Making in Organizations