Question 1

________ in Germany give(s)employees the right to participate in personnel decisions.

Accepted Answer

Work councils in Germany give employees the right to participate in personnel decisions. Collective bargaining and unionization are related to negotiations between employers and employees for better working conditions and wages. Board representatives may provide input and advice but do not necessarily give employees the right to participate in personnel decisions.

Question 2

Human resource management is concerned with ________ competent employees.

Accepted Answer

Human resource management involves not only obtaining competent employees but also training them, motivating them, and keeping them in the organization. Therefore, option B provides a comprehensive list of HRM functions, which covers all the aspects related to managing and developing employees. Options A and C are partially correct, whereas option D only addresses a couple of HRM functions.

Question 3

As one of his first tasks in a new job, Steve's boss asks him to develop a database that lists the educational level, special capabilities, and specialized skills of all the employees in his firm.This is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

The task of developing a database that lists the educational level, special capabilities, and specialized skills of all the employees in a firm is known as a human resource inventory.

Question 4

A wheelchair-bound applicant may be denied a job ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Separate HRM specialists are least common in these types of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) Having no HRM staff support is most common in small organizations that don't have the resources for individuals or departments to devote time exclusively to HRM, making "small" the correct response. In these organizations, managers themselves typically take on HR tasks. Large organizations and multinational corporations typically possess the size and manpower to have HRM specialists, so "large" and "multinational corporations" are incorrect. Non-profit organizations may be large or small, so "non-profit" cannot be the best answer for this question.

Question 6

The most important environmental factor in the HRM process is ________.

Accepted Answer

The legal environment is the most important environmental factor in the HRM process because it encompasses the laws and regulations that govern how organizations manage their employees, including labor laws, employment standards, and workplace safety regulations.

Question 7

This is the goal of employment planning.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

It is against the law to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation ________.

Accepted Answer

Currently, there is no federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the entire United States. However, many states have their own laws protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation. As of 2021, 22 states have explicit non-discrimination protections for sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Additionally, several cities and municipalities in other states have passed similar protections.

Question 9

The first step in any employment planning process involves making a ________.

Accepted Answer

The first step in employment planning process involves making a human resource inventory. This inventory helps in identifying the current skills and abilities of the employees and forecasting future demand and supply of human resources. A job description and job specification are usually created after the human resource inventory is completed. Product evaluation is not related to the employment planning process.

Question 10

The ________ prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act, specifically Title VII, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex in various aspects of employment such as hiring, firing, promotions, and pay. The Privacy Act deals with privacy rights of individuals in relation to government records, the Equal Pay Act specifically prohibits gender-based wage discrimination, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act focuses on corporate accountability and financial disclosure.

Question 11

Employment planning involves ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following countries' laws pertaining to HRM practices most closely parallel those in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Canada has employment laws and HRM practices that are quite similar to those in the United States. Both countries have laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Question 13

The lengthy process by which a job is examined in detail in order to identify the skills, knowledge and behaviors necessary to perform the job is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

Job analysis is the process of examining a job in detail to identify the skills, knowledge, and behaviors necessary to perform the job effectively. A job description outlines the duties and responsibilities of the job, while a job specification describes the qualifications and skills required for the job. Job definition refers to the overall purpose and scope of the job.

Question 14

For the most part, ________ are involved in HR decisions within their own department or unit.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which U.S.law gives you the legal right to see your professor's letter of recommendation?

Accepted Answer

The Privacy Act of 1974 grants individuals the right to access any records, including letters of recommendation, that are maintained about them by a federal agency. While this law specifically applies to federal agencies, many colleges and universities have adopted similar policies allowing students to access their own educational records, which could include letters of recommendation from professors.

Question 16

The last steps of the HRM process deal with ________.

Accepted Answer

The last steps of the HRM process typically include performance evaluations and determining compensation for employees based on their performance. While training and skills are important components of HRM, they typically come earlier in the process rather than at the end. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is A.

Question 17

The first three activities of the human resource management (HRM)process are about ________.

Accepted Answer

The first three activities of the HRM process are planning, recruitment, and selection. The options given do not include selection or downsizing, making B the best choice as it includes planning, which precedes the other two activities.

Question 18

Historically, spirituality has always had a place in management theory.

Accepted Answer

Until recently, workplace spirituality has been almost completely ignored by management theorists.

Question 19

A job description is ________.

Accepted Answer

A job description is a written document used to describe a job to job candidates. It includes important information such as the job title, duties, responsibilities, qualifications, salary, and benefits.

Question 20

Affirmative action programs seek to make sure that employers ________ minority groups.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action programs seek to enhance employment opportunities for minority groups by requiring employers to take proactive steps in hiring and promoting qualified individuals from underrepresented groups. This is done in order to address past and current discrimination and ensure equal access to opportunities in the workplace. The other options listed (paying equal wages, providing unemployment benefits, and establishing training programs) may be important issues for minority groups, but they are not the primary focus of affirmative action programs.

Quiz 7: Managing Human Resources

________ in Germany give(s) employees the right to participate in personnel decisions.