Question 1

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs resigned as CEO for health reasons. Tim Cook took over. Cook had been with Apple for 13 years. This promotion resulted in

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The resignation of a co-founder and long-time CEO such as Steve Jobs can have a significant ripple effect on the company and its employees. Cook's promotion may have led to changes in the company's direction and strategy, which could have affected morale and turnover in the short term. However, there is no evidence to suggest that there was a significant decrease in morale, increase in turnover, or loss of highly qualified employees as a result of Cook's promotion. There is also no mention of complaints from the union, so option D can be ruled out.

Question 2

You are reading a document that says that a job applicant must have a valid driver's license, be a citizen of the United States, and be available evenings and weekends. You are reading a

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Question 3

A preemployment test that requires applicants to perform the same kinds of tasks as they will actually do on the job will have high

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A preemployment test that requires applicants to perform the same kinds of tasks as they will actually do on the job is measuring content validity. Content validity assesses whether a test is measuring knowledge or skills that are representative of the actual job duties. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 4

If overstaffing is expected, the main options are all EXCEPT which of the following?

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The main options for dealing with overstaffing include transferring employees, not replacing those who quit, encouraging early retirement, and laying people off. However, limiting production would not be a viable option as it would negatively impact the overall profitability of the company.

Question 5

All of the following are steps in human resource planning EXCEPT

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Job evaluation is not a step in human resource planning, as it is more focused on determining the value or worth of a job in relation to other jobs within an organization. The other steps listed are all crucial components of human resource planning.

Question 6

If you give a paper-and-pencil test to job applicants in your organization and then later do a correlation analysis to determine the relationship between success on the testing device and success on some measure of performance, you are determining

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The correlation analysis to determine the relationship between success on the testing device and success on some measure of performance is used to determine predictive validity, which assesses the extent to which test scores can predict future job performance.

Question 7

Cole, Inc. has determined that its forecast demand for middle managers is greater than its forecast supply. All of the following would be appropriate actions EXCEPT

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Attrition, which involves reducing staff by not replacing employees when they leave, would not be appropriate when a company forecasts that its demand for middle managers is greater than its supply. This approach would exacerbate the shortage rather than alleviate it.

Question 8

Many college students work as interns over the summers. Some are offered employment upon graduation. Internships can be a(n)

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Internships provide a realistic job preview, allowing students to gain experience and insight into the field they are interested in pursuing as a career. This can help them determine if the job is a good fit for them before committing to a full-time position.

Question 9

Sprint maintains a computerized spreadsheet of education, skills, experience, and career aspirations of its current employees. This is a

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A skills inventory is a database or spreadsheet that contains information on the education, skills, experience, and career aspirations of current employees. It is used to help identify gaps in skills and knowledge, and to develop plans for training and development.

Question 10

Which of the following is a potential area of concern for managers when they use internal sources to fill a vacant position?

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The ripple effect refers to the potential disruption to other departments or positions when one employee is promoted or moved to fill a vacant position. This can cause a domino effect, leading to temporary or permanent gaps in other areas of the organization, which can in turn impact productivity and employee morale. Internal promotions or transfers can also lead to resentment among other employees who were passed over for the position, further exacerbating the ripple effect.

Question 11

Which of the following is a selection technique?

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All of these choices (tests, interviews, assessment centers, and application blanks) are selection techniques commonly used in the hiring process.

Question 12

A commonly used technique for planning specific human resource requirements in higher-level positions is the

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The replacement chart is a visual tool that shows current employees in key positions and potential replacements for those positions. It helps identify any gaps in talent and allows for proactive planning of workforce needs in higher-level positions.

Question 13

An advantage of ____ is that they reach a wide audience and this allows minorities equal opportunity.

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Newspaper ads reach a wide audience as they are often circulated throughout a community or even nationally. This makes it easier for minorities to have access to job opportunities and potentially have an equal opportunity to be considered for the position.

Question 14

Identifying current employees who would like to change jobs is accomplished by

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Identifying current employees who would like to change jobs is done through internal recruiting, which involves exploring current employees' interests and skills to determine if they are a good fit for available job opportunities within the organization. Job posting, job analysis, job evaluation, and performance evaluation are not specifically designed to identify employees who desire a job change.

Question 15

In unionized firms, internal recruitment methods are

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Internal recruitment methods are usually required in the labor agreement of unionized firms. This is because unions often negotiate for seniority-based promotions and preferential treatment for their members in the hiring process. Therefore, the use of internal recruitment methods is typically included in the collective bargaining agreement between the union and the employer.

Question 16

The Hewlett Packard board discussed replacing the CEO with a board member. This is an example of

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The discussion of replacing the CEO with a board member is an example of internal recruiting, as they are considering a candidate who is already within the organization.

Question 17

The two basic approaches to validation are

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Question 18

Recruiters need to keep in mind the employment decision goes both ways, and the perspective employee is selecting a job. One of the best tools for getting a good match between the job and the person filling the job is to

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Conducting a realistic job preview allows the job candidate to get a better understanding of the job, company culture, and what they can expect. This helps to ensure that the job candidate is a good fit for the job and reduces the risk of them leaving soon after being hired. Providing a realistic job description is also important, but it may not give the job candidate a full understanding of what the job entails. The other options (C, D, and E) are important but not as crucial for getting a good match between the job and the person filling the job as conducting a realistic job preview.

Question 19

Once the firm has developed a pool of applicants, the next step is

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Question 20

A recent survey found false or inflated information in which of the following?

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The survey found false or inflated information in job applications.

Quiz 13: Managing Human Resources