Question 1

2 out of 2 points

When
the unrealistically positive expectations of job applicants are lowered to
match the reality of the actual work setting _____, job acceptance rates may
be lower, but job performance, job satisfaction, and survival are higher for
those who receive realistic job previews.

Question 2

2 out of 2 points

The three sequential states of
recruitment efforts include all but which of the following:

Question 3

0 out of 2 points

Gen
Yers rate which of the following as at least as important as compensation

Question 4

2 out of 2 points

How
does a mission statement differ from a vision statement?

Question 5

2 out of 2 points

The
category of HRM responsibility aimed at preserving and enhancing employee job
competence is:

Question 6

2 out of 2 points

The
step following recruitment is _____, which is basically a rapid, rough
“selection” process.

Question 7

2 out of 2 points

The
process of obtaining job information is called:

Question 8

2 out of 2 points

A
key source of problems in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic international
alliances is differences in _____.

Question 9

0 out of 2 points

“To
be the world’s best quick-service restaurant” is an example of
a(n):

Question 10

0 out of 2 points

Which
of the following are included in the five main reasons diversity has become a
dominant activity in managing human resources?

Question 11

2 out of 2 points

In
a(n) _____, employees operate remotely from each other and from
managers.

Question 12

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following statements about RJPs is true?

Question 13

2 out of 2 points

Which
factors have contributed to the attractiveness of globalization?

Question 14

2 out of 2 points

Staffing
is comprised of all the following activities EXCEPT:

Question 15

2 out of 2 points

Poll
after poll of employers demonstrates that they regard most people with
disabilities as good workers, punctual, conscientious, and competent – if
given:

Question 16

2 out of 2 points

Job
specifications:

Question 17

0 out of 2 points (Extra Credit)

In the article “A new Mandate for Human
Resources,” Ulrich describes a new HR role as an employee champion as
the need for HR to:

Question 18

2 out of 2 points

According
to the text, quality of work life is defined in terms of:

Question 19

2 out of 2 points

Ron
is a senior production manager at an avionics product research and
development organization. Which of the following would be part of Ron’s
official responsibility for managing change?

Question 20

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following statements about a tight labor market is true?

Question 21

2 out of 2 points

All
of the following are true about Generation Y EXCEPT:

Question 22

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following is an example of a direct cost associated with mismanaged
organizational stress?

Question 23

2 out of 2 points

High
performers who are difficult to replace represent _____ turnovers.

Question 24

2 out of 2 points

In
retailing, there is a chain of cause and effect running from employee
behavior to customer behavior to:

Question 25

2 out of 2 points

What
is the numerator used in the formula used to calculate turnover over any
period?

Question 26

2 out of 2 points

(Blank)______ issues address the fact
that employees at every organizational level face personal or family issues
that can affect their performance on the job.

Question 27

2 out of 2 points

What
is the purpose of the process component of the LAMP model?

Question 28

2 out of 2 points

Any
failure of an employee to report for or to remain at work as scheduled
regardless of reason is:

Question 29

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following would NOT be considered a key force accounting for women
today aiming for high-level business jobs?

Question 30

2 out of 2 points

In
terms of recruitment sources among employers, which of the following
observations is true?

Question 31

2 out of 2 points

To
drive the diversity initiative throughout the company, it must be integrated
into _____, with a requirement to measure specific results.

Question 32

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following is NOT considered a primary cause of intergenerational
conflict?

Question 33

2 out of 2 points

_____
refers to actions taken to overcome the effects of past or present practices,
policies, or other barriers to equal employment opportunity.

Question 34

2 out of 2 points

The
steps undertaken by organizations to attract and retain racial and ethnic
minorities include all of the following EXCEPT:

Question 35

2 out of 2 points

Information,
design, and statistics pertain to which component of the LAMP model?

Question 36

2 out of 2 points

Having
a rational talent strategy including competitive advantage and talent pivot
points pertains to which component of the LAMP measurement system?

Question 37

2 out of 2 points

A
broad objective of HRM is to _____ of all workers in the organization.

Question 38

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following is a characteristic of a 21st-century corporation as compared to a
20th-century
corporation?

Question 39

2 out of 2 points

What
is the advantage of using job performance as a job analysis method?

Question 40

2 out of 2 points

All
of the following statements about competency models are true EXCEPT:

Question 41

2 out of 2 points

RJPs
seem to work best when:

Question 42

2 out of 2 points

Distrust,
disrespect, and animosity pertain to which component of indirect costs
associated with mismanaged organizational stress?

Question 43

2 out of 2 points

What
is the purpose of measuring turnover costs?

Question 44

0 out of 2 points (Extra Credit)

In the article “Building a Business Case for
Diversity,” Robinson & Dechant discuss all BUT the following reasons
for diversity:

Question 45

2 out of 2 points

Retention
comprises all of the following activities EXCEPT:

Question 46

2 out of 2 points

_____
measures are usually expressed in terms of time, quantity, or quality.

Question 47

2 out of 2 points

Strategic
workforce planning focuses on firm-level responses to _____ business issues
over multiple time horizons.

Question 48

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following is NOT a way in which companies have broadened the scope of
their interactions with universities for the purposes of recruiting?

Question 49

2 out of 2 points

The
fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes to achieve
dramatic improvements in cost, quality, and speed is called:

Question 50

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following is true?

Question 51

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following is NOT a feature of high-performance work practices?

Question 52

2 out of 2 points

Which
of the following is an example of an indirect cost associated with mismanaged
organizational stress?

2 out of 2 pointsWhen
the unrealistically positive expectations of job applicants are lowered to
match the reality of the actual work setting _____, job acceptance rates may
be lower, but job performance, job satisfaction, and survival are higher for
those who receive realistic job previews.

2 out of 2 pointsThe three sequential states of
recruitment efforts include all but which of the following:0 out of 2 pointsGen
Yers rate which of the following as at least as important as compensation2 out of 2 pointsHow
does a mission statement differ from a vision statement?2 out of 2 pointsThe
category of HRM responsibility aimed at preserving and enhancing employee job
competence is:

2 out of 2 pointsThe
step following recruitment is _____, which is basically a rapid, rough
“selection” process.2 out of 2 pointsThe
process of obtaining job information is called:2 out of 2 pointsA
key source of problems in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic international
alliances is differences in _____.

0 out of 2 points”To
be the world’s best quick-service restaurant” is an example of
a(n):

0 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following are included in the five main reasons diversity has become a
dominant activity in managing human resources?2 out of 2 pointsIn
a(n) _____, employees operate remotely from each other and from
managers.2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following statements about RJPs is true?2 out of 2 pointsWhich
factors have contributed to the attractiveness of globalization?2 out of 2 pointsStaffing
is comprised of all the following activities EXCEPT:

2 out of 2 pointsPoll
after poll of employers demonstrates that they regard most people with
disabilities as good workers, punctual, conscientious, and competent – if
given:2 out of 2 pointsJob
specifications:0 out of 2 points (Extra Credit)In the article “A new Mandate for Human
Resources,” Ulrich describes a new HR role as an employee champion as
the need for HR to:2 out of 2 pointsAccording
to the text, quality of work life is defined in terms of:2 out of 2 pointsRon
is a senior production manager at an avionics product research and
development organization. Which of the following would be part of Ron’s
official responsibility for managing change?

2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following statements about a tight labor market is true?2 out of 2 pointsAll
of the following are true about Generation Y EXCEPT:

2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following is an example of a direct cost associated with mismanaged
organizational stress?2 out of 2 pointsHigh
performers who are difficult to replace represent _____ turnovers.2 out of 2 pointsIn
retailing, there is a chain of cause and effect running from employee
behavior to customer behavior to:2 out of 2 pointsWhat
is the numerator used in the formula used to calculate turnover over any
period?2 out of 2 points(Blank)______ issues address the fact
that employees at every organizational level face personal or family issues
that can affect their performance on the job.2 out of 2 pointsWhat
is the purpose of the process component of the LAMP model?2 out of 2 pointsAny
failure of an employee to report for or to remain at work as scheduled
regardless of reason is:2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following would NOT be considered a key force accounting for women
today aiming for high-level business jobs?2 out of 2 pointsIn
terms of recruitment sources among employers, which of the following
observations is true?2 out of 2 pointsTo
drive the diversity initiative throughout the company, it must be integrated
into _____, with a requirement to measure specific results.

2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following is NOT considered a primary cause of intergenerational
conflict?2 out of 2 points_____
refers to actions taken to overcome the effects of past or present practices,
policies, or other barriers to equal employment opportunity.

2 out of 2 pointsThe
steps undertaken by organizations to attract and retain racial and ethnic
minorities include all of the following EXCEPT:2 out of 2 pointsInformation,
design, and statistics pertain to which component of the LAMP model?2 out of 2 pointsHaving
a rational talent strategy including competitive advantage and talent pivot
points pertains to which component of the LAMP measurement system?2 out of 2 pointsA
broad objective of HRM is to _____ of all workers in the organization.2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following is a characteristic of a 21st-century corporation as compared to a
20th-century
corporation?

2 out of 2 pointsWhat
is the advantage of using job performance as a job analysis method?2 out of 2 pointsAll
of the following statements about competency models are true EXCEPT:2 out of 2 pointsRJPs
seem to work best when:2 out of 2 pointsDistrust,
disrespect, and animosity pertain to which component of indirect costs
associated with mismanaged organizational stress?2 out of 2 pointsWhat
is the purpose of measuring turnover costs?0 out of 2 points (Extra Credit)In the article “Building a Business Case for
Diversity,” Robinson & Dechant discuss all BUT the following reasons
for diversity:2 out of 2 pointsRetention
comprises all of the following activities EXCEPT:2 out of 2 points_____
measures are usually expressed in terms of time, quantity, or quality.2 out of 2 pointsStrategic
workforce planning focuses on firm-level responses to _____ business issues
over multiple time horizons.2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following is NOT a way in which companies have broadened the scope of
their interactions with universities for the purposes of recruiting?

2 out of 2 pointsThe
fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes to achieve
dramatic improvements in cost, quality, and speed is called:2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following is true?2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following is NOT a feature of high-performance work practices?2 out of 2 pointsWhich
of the following is an example of an indirect cost associated with mismanaged
organizational stress?