MGMT 410 Midterm Exam
1. (TCO 1)HRM
typically provides which of these types of training to temporary employees?
2. (TCO 1) How
has technology changed HRM practices?
3. (TCO 2) Jonathan,
a VP for Human Resources, is evaluating the extent to which the hiring and
employment practices in his organization are in compliance with federal and
state laws. Which type of external influences that impact HRM is Jonathan
considering?
4. (TCO 2) To
assist the organization in its strategic direction, which of the following must
an HRM manager not do?
5. (TCO 3) Significant
equal employment (civil rights) legislation includes all of the following
except:
6. (TCO 3) If
you were Vice-President of Human Resources for a large organization, how could
you find out if disparate impact was occurring in your organization?
7. (TCO 3) All
of these statements about the 1991 Civil Rights Act are accurate except:
8. (TCO 4) The
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires all of the following except:
9. (TCO 4) All
of the following actions are suggested to help managers discipline more
effectively by helping employees focus on their behavior and how to improve it
except the following:
10. (TCO 4) Carol
was forced to take a lie detector test about a workplace violence incident.
During the course of questioning, she became very upset and emotional. Carol
asked the questioner to stop. He refused to discontinue the test. What action
can be taken?
11. (TCO 5)During
a job analysis, which of these tasks are performed?
12. (TCO 5)Brad
is comparing various job analysis methods. He is looking for the best job
analysis method. As a consultant, you advise Brad that he should choose
13. (TCO 5)Job
descriptions are written statements of:
14. (TC0 6) Mark,
an Information Technology specialist for a large firm, is at a party with some
friends from college. He runs into Duffy, a fellow computer science major, and
asks, Why don’t you come to work with us? You were at the top of the class in
school…………?
15. (TCO 6) A
good recruiting program is indicated by which of the following?
16. (TCO 6) Youan,
a recruiter, is trying to identify the different constraints that may impact
his recruiting efforts. Which of the following is not a major
constraint on recruiting efforts?
17. (TCO 7) Which
of these steps may be performed after a conditional job offer is made to an
applicant?
18. (TCO 7) All
of the following would be likely to cause the HR person to remove an applicant
from the pool during the initial screening of the selection process except
19. (TCO 7)What
advice does your text give to organizations that want to use employment
testing………?
20. (TCO 8) Training
should be performed in which of these situations?
21. (TCO 8) Which
of the following is not true regarding a learning
organization?
22. (TCO 8) The
andragogical model of teaching makes assumptions of the learner except the
following:
23. (TCO 9) Mark
had an internship as an undergraduate in a regional planning office that
confirmed his major in Economics. He went on to law school and today is starting
a job in a real estate development firm. He arranges his desk, looks at his
parking and employee identification cards, shines……….
24. (TCO 9) Millie
attended her college reunion. She told her former roommate about work during
the last year. She continued to work for her employer of 30 years, now finally
realizing she doesn’t have………….
25. (TCO 9) A
deliberate mentor process for management development provides all of the
following advantages to an organization except
26. (TCO 3) Sexual
harassment occurs between two people only. The company should not be held
liable for the actions of a few wayward supervisors. Do you agree or disagree
with this statement? Explain.
27. (TCO 9) Do
you think a person’s age and career stage evolve together? Why or why not?
28. (TCO 7) “Even
though interviews have been widely criticized, they are heavily used.”
Discuss why this selection device still rates very highly when it is known that
it can provide unreliable information.MGMT 410 Midterm Exam1. (TCO 1)HRM
typically provides which of these types of training to temporary employees?2. (TCO 1) How
has technology changed HRM practices?3. (TCO 2) Jonathan,
a VP for Human Resources, is evaluating the extent to which the hiring and
employment practices in his organization are in compliance with federal and
state laws. Which type of external influences that impact HRM is Jonathan
considering?4. (TCO 2) To
assist the organization in its strategic direction, which of the following must
an HRM manager not do?5. (TCO 3) Significant
equal employment (civil rights) legislation includes all of the following
except:6. (TCO 3) If
you were Vice-President of Human Resources for a large organization, how could
you find out if disparate impact was occurring in your organization?7. (TCO 3) All
of these statements about the 1991 Civil Rights Act are accurate except:8. (TCO 4) The
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires all of the following except:9. (TCO 4) All
of the following actions are suggested to help managers discipline more
effectively by helping employees focus on their behavior and how to improve it
except the following:10. (TCO 4) Carol
was forced to take a lie detector test about a workplace violence incident.
During the course of questioning, she became very upset and emotional. Carol
asked the questioner to stop. He refused to discontinue the test. What action
can be taken?11. (TCO 5)During
a job analysis, which of these tasks are performed?12. (TCO 5)Brad
is comparing various job analysis methods. He is looking for the best job
analysis method. As a consultant, you advise Brad that he should choose13. (TCO 5)Job
descriptions are written statements of:14. (TC0 6) Mark,
an Information Technology specialist for a large firm, is at a party with some
friends from college. He runs into Duffy, a fellow computer science major, and
asks, Why don’t you come to work with us? You were at the top of the class in
school…………?15. (TCO 6) A
good recruiting program is indicated by which of the following?16. (TCO 6) Youan,
a recruiter, is trying to identify the different constraints that may impact
his recruiting efforts. Which of the following is not a major
constraint on recruiting efforts?17. (TCO 7) Which
of these steps may be performed after a conditional job offer is made to an
applicant?18. (TCO 7) All
of the following would be likely to cause the HR person to remove an applicant
from the pool during the initial screening of the selection process except19. (TCO 7)What
advice does your text give to organizations that want to use employment
testing………?20. (TCO 8) Training
should be performed in which of these situations?21. (TCO 8) Which
of the following is not true regarding a learning
organization?22. (TCO 8) The
andragogical model of teaching makes assumptions of the learner except the
following:23. (TCO 9) Mark
had an internship as an undergraduate in a regional planning office that
confirmed his major in Economics. He went on to law school and today is starting
a job in a real estate development firm. He arranges his desk, looks at his
parking and employee identification cards, shines……….24. (TCO 9) Millie
attended her college reunion. She told her former roommate about work during
the last year. She continued to work for her employer of 30 years, now finally
realizing she doesn’t have………….25. (TCO 9) A
deliberate mentor process for management development provides all of the
following advantages to an organization except26. (TCO 3) Sexual
harassment occurs between two people only. The company should not be held
liable for the actions of a few wayward supervisors. Do you agree or disagree
with this statement? Explain.27. (TCO 9) Do
you think a person’s age and career stage evolve together? Why or why not?28. (TCO 7) “Even
though interviews have been widely criticized, they are heavily used.”
Discuss why this selection device still rates very highly when it is known that
it can provide unreliable information.