Question 1

Job rotation helps lower-level managers prepare for higher-level positions by

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A)   letting them assume upper management positions for a limited time period.
B)   exposing them to different functions within the organization, thus giving them the broad perspective needed by top managers.
C)   helping them hone their highly specialized technical skills.
D)   giving them the opportunity to learn about every aspect of work performed in their department by spending a day doing the job of each person within the department.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A job specification identifies the minimum qualifications a person must have to fill a particular job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Advertisements in trade journals, private and public employment agencies, college placement offices, and trade associations are internal sources for recruitment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A job specification is a statement of the job itself, while a job description is a statement about the person who does the job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Epic Electronics International is a rapidly growing firm specializing in the production of sophisticated robots. One of the major problems Epic Electronics is likely to face is a shortage of qualified workers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Pre-employment physical examinations are

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A)   an excellent way to screen out employees.
B)   legal in some states, but only if given to everyone applying for the position.
C)   illegal under current employment legislation in all 50 states.
D)   legal in all states, but seldom used.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

If your company is selling its products or services to the U.S. government, you should study human resource law that pertains to

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A)   the Better Business Bureau in your local area of operation.
B)   the limits that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)  places on the pollutants you can emit in your foreign factories.
C)   the total number of employees you can hire.
D)   nondiscrimination and affirmative action laws when doing business with the federal government.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

When managing your human resources, ________ is the process of deciding who should be hired, under legal guidelines, to serve the best interests of the individual and the organization.

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A)   interviewing
B)   applicant analysis
C)   performance appraisal
D)   selectionE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

A job description identifies and describes the type of person who should perform the job, including important qualifications such as deduction, skills, and experience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Keith, a member of the electrician's union, recently achieved the classification of journeyman. This means that Keith

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A)   is a contingent worker.
B)   passed a written exam, but is still working to learn the basic skills needed to be a carpenter.
C)   has successfully completed his apprenticeship program.
D)   is an apprentice and still on the journey of becoming a certified professional carpenter.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

CareerBuilder.com has posted a variety of sales management positions. Some require the manager to have five to ten years of experience and preferably a master's degree in a field of science. These requirements are part of the job specification.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The long-term success of a firm often depends on its ability to control employee costs and optimize employee efficiency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements about human resource management opportunities and challenges is most accurate?

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A)   Shifts in the economy have led to a huge pool of skilled and unskilled workers from declining industries that are either unemployed or are underemployed.
B)   Workers now would rather have more income rather than more leisure. Therefore, many employees now want to work more than 40 hours per week.
C)   So many people have sought training in high-tech areas such as robotics and computers that there is likely to be a huge surplus of labor in high-tech industries.
D)   Workers now desire more stability and predictability in their careers, so they now give their employers more loyalty and expect more loyalty from their employers in return.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The Nutty Boys Nut Butter Company is about to diversify into an entirely new market-jellies and jams. This move will create the need for several new positions in the production and marketing departments. However, the production technologies and the marketing environment in this new market are very different than in Nutty Boys' traditional market. The company is likely to rely on external sources to fill many of the positions created by its diversification.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Early Bird Enterprises conducts thorough background investigations of its prospective employees. The purpose of such investigations is to

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A)   meet federal reporting guidelines that require up-to-date work history for each candidate.
B)   identify those applicants that are most likely to succeed.
C)   implement the "employment at will" doctrine.
D)   discover whether the employee has ever worked for a competitor.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Meghan hired Trent right out of college. Trent had brought a lot to the position at the Outdoor Adventure Sporting Goods firm where Meghan served as Marketing Director over the baseball, basketball, and hockey lines. Yesterday, Trent submitted his resignation after only one year on the job, and disclosed that he is leaving sporting goods and taking a job in Canada where he will be marketing a hockey arena. Meghan is beside herself and has decided to personally conduct an exit interview. In evaluating this situation, you agree that Meghan is probably the best person to conduct this interview.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Vanessa's company announced that it is going to implement a compressed workweek schedule. If Vanessa takes part in this plan, she will be allowed to work fewer hours each week, as long as she completes all assignments.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ________ method is a pay system that is based on job tiers, with each tier having a strict pay range.

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A)   Steiner
B)   Gantt
C)   Hay
D)   GilbrethE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements about home-based work is most accurate?

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A)   Although home-based work may become very popular in the future, only a small percentage of workers currently work at home on a regular basis.
B)   Home-based work offers big advantages for many workers, but is likely to increase costs for employers significantly.
C)   Home-based work tends to increase the productivity of almost all workers, since people tend to be more productive when they are comfortable and can work flexible hours.
D)   Home-based work allows workers to choose their own hours and interrupt work for child care and other tasks, but this freedom and flexibility can create problems for some workers.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

It is sometimes advantageous to hire from within because it ________.

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A)   eliminates the need to meet affirmative action regulations.
B)   ensures that the best qualified person gets the job.
C)   is less costly, and helps maintain employee morale.
D)   allows the firm to effectively use the "employment at will" strategy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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A job specification is a statement of the job itself, while a job description is a statement about the person who does the job.

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Advertisements in trade journals, private and public employment agencies, college placement offices, and trade associations are internal sources for recruitment.

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The ________ method is a pay system that is based on job tiers, with each tier having a strict pay range.

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When managing your human resources, ________ is the process of deciding who should be hired, under legal guidelines, to serve the best interests of the individual and the organization.

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Keith, a member of the electrician's union, recently achieved the classification of journeyman. This means that Keith

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Job rotation helps lower-level managers prepare for higher-level positions by

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A job specification identifies the minimum qualifications a person must have to fill a particular job.

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It is sometimes advantageous to hire from within because it ________.

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Which of the following statements about home-based work is most accurate?

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Vanessa's company announced that it is going to implement a compressed workweek schedule. If Vanessa takes part in this plan, she will be allowed to work fewer hours each week, as long as she completes all assignments.

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If your company is selling its products or services to the U.S. government, you should study human resource law that pertains to

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The long-term success of a firm often depends on its ability to control employee costs and optimize employee efficiency.

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Early Bird Enterprises conducts thorough background investigations of its prospective employees. The purpose of such investigations is to

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CareerBuilder.com has posted a variety of sales management positions. Some require the manager to have five to ten years of experience and preferably a master's degree in a field of science. These requirements are part of the job specification.

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Epic Electronics International is a rapidly growing firm specializing in the production of sophisticated robots. One of the major problems Epic Electronics is likely to face is a shortage of qualified workers.

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A job description identifies and describes the type of person who should perform the job, including important qualifications such as deduction, skills, and experience.

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Which of the following statements about human resource management opportunities and challenges is most accurate?

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Pre-employment physical examinations are

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