Question 1

1. Application forms should be developed carefully and revised as often as necessary, because:

		scoring variables need to be adjusted
		the EEOC has found that many questions asked are not job-related
		most forms are too long
		the application must have validity in order for all other employment tests to be valid

4 points

Question 2

1. According to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, it isnotillegal to:

		require pregnant women to resign.
		deny sick-leave benefits for pregnancy-related illnesses.
		deny to all employees sick-leave benefits including those for pregnancy-related illnesses.
		provide medical benefits that do not cover pregnancy-related medical costs.

4 points

Question 3

1. Outsourcing refers to employing workers in their homes rather than within the traditional office environment.

		True
		False

4 points

Question 4

1. Which of the following is an appropriate interview question?

		Have you ever been arrested?
		What is your date of birth?
		Are you over the age of 18?
		Are you a U.S. citizen?

4 points

Question 5

1. The process of anticipating and making provision for the movement of people into, within, and out of an organization is known as:

		environmental scanning.
		forecasting.
		cultural auditing
		human resources planning.

4 points

Question 6

1. Which of the following is the most effective source for recruitment?

		executive search firms
		help-wanted advertisements
		employee referrals
		private employment agencies

4 points

Question 7

1. Early efforts to correct employment discrimination were unsuccessful for all of the following reasonsexcept:

		Laws failed to give enforcement power to agencies charged to uphold the laws
		The laws failed to identify specific discriminatory practices or correction methods
		States had no authority to enforce federal law
		Employers covered by these laws were only required to comply voluntarily.

4 points

Question 8

1. A factor in determining the choice of outside sources from which to recruit applicants is/are:

		legal requirements
		the cost-per-hire of the firm's job posting system
		the job identification
		the firm's success in achieving its affirmative action goals

4 points

Question 9

1. Professional organizations such as SHRM and HRPS conduct ongoing studies of the most pressing competitive issues facing firms. One of the issues that has been around for the last decade or so is:

		family concerns.
		employee rights.
		privacy issues.
		globalization.

4 points

Question 10

1. The approach to selection decision making that involves a qualitative review of all data on applicants is the:

		clinical approach.
		qualitative approach
		subjective approach.
		statistical approach.

4 points

Question 11

1. Around 70-85 percent of the U.S. economy today is affected by international competition.

True

False

4 points

Question 12

1. Major responsibilities of HR managers include:

		direction or daily supervision of employees.
		giving advice and counsel to supervisors, managers, and executives.
		making sure each employee progresses on a retirement track.
		working long hours.

4 points

Question 13

1. The various types of employment interviews differ primarily in:

		length.
		amount of structure.
		methods for establishing rapport.
		the degree to which body language is studied.

4 points

Question 14

1. "Protected Classes" donotinclude:

		individuals of a minority race.
		those who have been released from prison on a work release program.
		those with physical or mental disabilities.
		Women

4 points

Question 15

1. Technology, transportation, communication, and utilities industries tend to spend the most on ________.

		Recruitment
		Selection
		Training

4 points

Question 16

1. In large organization, notifying applicants of the selection decision and making job offers are generally the responsibility of:

		the HR department
		the line manager
		the supervisor
		the industrial relations manager

4 points

Question 17

1. In many fast-growing economies, it may be easier to access money and technology than to find good people.

True

False

4 points

Question 18

1. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 requires employers to provide equal pay for equal work regardless of sex.

True

False

4 points

Question 19

1. The term "Human Resources" implies that _________ have the capabilities that drive human performance:

		money
		materials
		people
		information

4 points

Question 20

1. Offshoring is the practice of moving jobs overseas

True

False

4 points

Question 21

1. The EEOC considers an employer guilty of sexual harassment if the employer knew about harassment activity but failed to take any corrective action.

		True
		False

4 points

Question 22

1. Managing diversity means:

		Recruiting and hiring more minorities
		Being aware of characteristics common to employees and managing them as individuals
		Tolerating differences
		Accommodating differences

4 points

Question 23

1. Effective HRM balances the competing needs of:

		competitive challenges and employee concerns.
		production and marketing.
		business and government.
		rare and organized talents.

4 points

Question 24

1. Individuals protected by federal equal employment opportunity laws include all of the following except:

		minorities
		women
		people over age 39
		homosexuals

4 points

Question 25

1. Mentoring programs:

		have tended to work only for men because of the good old boys' network
		have forced women to form women's networks
		succeed only when formalized
		develop over time and on an informal basis (mainly)