52 -

Reverse discrimination occurs when:

Select one:

a.

caucasians are favoured over visible minorities.

b.

men are favoured over women.

c.

members of certain groups are favoured to the extent that nonmembers believe they are suffering discrimination.

d.

employment equity goals are set.

53 -

A problem with job descriptions is that they tend to broaden the scope of activities performed by a jobholder.

Select one:

a.

TRUE

b.

FALSE

54 -

Lack of HR planning can make it difficult for employers to make effective plans to fill job vacancies.

Select one:

a.

TRUE

b.

FALSE

55 -

A position consists of specific duties and responsibilities performed by only one employee.

Select one:

a.

TRUE

b.

FALSE

56 -

When do personal problems such as alcoholism, spousal abuse, and financial ruin become organizational problems?

Select one:

a.

They lead to psychological disorders

b.

They affect the employees ability to care for their family

c.

The problems affect behaviour at work and interfere with job performance

d.

The HR manager suspects something is wrong and offers help

57 -

Professional Organizations can be a useful source of recruitment because:

Select one:

a.

retention rates tend to be higher for members of professional organizations.

b.

they pay the employment agency fee for their members seeking employment.

c.

they provide placement services to their members as a benefit.

d.

they provide screening services for employers seeking to hire their members.