Which of the following is NOT true about an employees decision to leave their employment? Once an employee decides to
Question:
Which of the following is NOT true about an employee’s decision to leave their employment?
Once an employee decides to quit, offering a significant pay raise will likely result in them remaining employed with the organization | ||
The decision to quit is influenced significantly by the availability of desirable job alternatives | ||
People are more likely to stay with their current job when they perceive high economic and psychological costs of quitting | ||
Some employees are simply more likely than others to leave organizations |
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Organizations seeking to increase employee embeddedness:
should more frequently conduct job analysis on employee positions | ||
should provide enjoyable work, strong promotional opportunities and good benefits | ||
should ensure that employees work standardized work hours so balancing work and family responsibilities is possible | ||
should have a strong policy that discourages employee associations outside of work hours |
1 points
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT likely to reduce turnover?
Developing fair pay practices | ||
The establishment of quick and fair grievance procedures | ||
Providing growth and promotion opportunities | ||
The use of idealistic job previews |
Employee withdrawal:
occurs when employers use effective means such as exit interviews to gather information from departing employees | ||
results in short-term increases in productivity as an employee tries to make a decision about remaining with an employer | ||
results in an employee feeling less obligated to work for their organization’s success | ||
most all the time results in the employee leaving the organization |
5
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of job satisfaction?
Satisfaction with job fulfillment | ||
Satisfaction with security | ||
Satisfaction with pay | ||
Satisfaction with social relationships in the organization |
6
Which of the following is NOT true about computer-based socialization?
Computer-based socialization is as effective as in person socialization for conveying information about an organization’s goals, politics and people | ||
Computer-based socialization results in lower levels of employee satisfaction | ||
Computer-based socialization results in lower levels of employee commitment | ||
Computer-based socialization is not helpful in developing social relationships in the organization |
7
Benefits of an emphasis on employee retention include all of the following EXCEPT:
reduced recruiting expenses. | ||
retaining employees supports HR strategy, regardless of an organization’s strategy. | ||
employees have a sense of security that persuades them to work for slightly lower wages than they may be able to earn elsewhere. | ||
employee retention helps build a workforce with unique skills. |
8
People are more likely to leave an organization:
when the organization has programs that support diversity | ||
when job satisfaction surveys are used | ||
when they are risk averse | ||
when they perceive that they are very different from other members of the organization |
9
Functional turnover:
occurs when an employee whose performance is at least adequate voluntarily quits | ||
occurs when low performing employees quit | ||
occurs when all turnover is low | ||
occurs when high performing employees remain employed |
10
Severance compensation
is only given if an employee agrees not to file a lawsuit after dismissal | ||
is only given if an employee agrees not to file a discrimination complaint | ||
provides money to an employee to help cover living expenses during a period of unemployment | ||
is usually paid during the dismissal meeting so it is easier to dismiss an employee and to allow the employee to save face |
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Which of the following is NOT true about an employee’s decision to leave their employment?
Once an employee decides to quit, offering a significant pay raise will likely result in them remaining employed with the organization | ||
The decision to quit is influenced significantly by the availability of desirable job alternatives | ||
People are more likely to stay with their current job when they perceive high economic and psychological costs of quitting | ||
Some employees are simply more likely than others to leave organizations |
12
Dysfunctional turnover:
occurs when a low performing employee remains employed with the organization | ||
occurs when a high performing member of the organization quits | ||
occurs when any employee who is a member of the organization quits | ||
occurs when a high performing member of the organization remains employed |
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Which question below is an example of a question that might be asked in a behavioral interview?
What would you do if you were offered money by a customer to write off the amount owed the company? | ||
How would you respond to a customer shouting at you? | ||
Tell us about your prior work preparing and monitoring a unit budget. | ||
How do you feel about working overtime during the tax season? |
14
Biographical data or biodata measures:
can be indicators of physical and mental ability | ||
should not be used as indicators of interpersonal skill or leadership | ||
have only been in use recently | ||
are weak predictors of success in sales jobs |
15
Which of the following is most concerned with a selection method’s cost-effectiveness?
Generalizability | ||
Validity | ||
Reliability | ||
Utility |
16
Which of the following is NOT true about structured interviews?
It is superior to unstructured interviews | ||
All candidates are asked a set of predetermined questions identified in advance | ||
It is not as effective or valid as unstructured interviews | ||
It can be effective in reducing the biasing effect of applicant impression management |
1 points
Question 17
What is the best predictor of individual performance in a work context?
Verbal reasoning | ||
Quantitative problem solving | ||
Performance in a panel interview | ||
General mental ability |
18
Hiring short-term generalists:
is consistent with the Free Agent HR strategy | ||
is consistent with the Bargain Laborer HR strategy | ||
is consistent with the Committed Expert HR strategy | ||
means that new employees have multiple skills and knowledge and perform key jobs in the organization |
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Progressive discipline
provides successively more severe punishment for each occurrence of negative behavior | ||
always has a follow-up action | ||
never results in termination of employment | ||
always results in termination of employment |
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Which of the following is NOT true about an employee’s decision to leave their employment?
Once an employee decides to quit, offering a significant pay raise will likely result in them remaining employed with the organization | ||
The decision to quit is influenced significantly by the availability of desirable job alternatives | ||
People are more likely to stay with their current job when they perceive high economic and psychological costs of quitting | ||
Some employees are simply more likely than others to leave organizations |
21
Which of the following is a common problem with progressive discipline?
A pattern of constructive discipline | ||
An inappropriate channel is used | ||
Supervisors are sometimes unwilling to take the first step in the process | ||
Employee appeals delay implementation |
22
Socialization:
begins during the job analysis process | ||
is best accomplished outside of work hours | ||
should not occur between an employee and supervisor | ||
is the process through which a new employee acquire knowledge and behaviors needed to be a member of an organization |
1 points
Question 23
Most progressive discipline systems include the following steps:
written warning, suspension, discharge, and appeal of discharge | ||
verbal warning by first level supervisor, verbal warning by second level supervisor, written warning by second level supervisor, and discharge | ||
verbal warning, suspension, discharge and appeal of discharge | ||
verbal warning, written warning, suspension and final written warning that a repeat of behavior will result in discharge |
1 points
Question 24
Which of the following is NOT true about employee dismissal?
Employees should be dismissed on Friday so they have the weekend with family and friends to help them recover | ||
It is important to tell an employee directly that he or she is being dismissed | ||
Outplacement services help employees who have been dismissed to copy with job loss | ||
Severance compensation provides money to an employee as part of a dismissal package |
1 points
Question 25
Which of the following would NOT help minimize the negative effects of layoffs?
Identify the business need | ||
Involve HR staff | ||
Identify past work | ||
Analyze adverse impact |
1 points
Question 26
Progressive discipline
provides successively more severe punishment for each occurrence of negative behavior | ||
always has a follow-up action | ||
never results in termination of employment | ||
always results in termination of employment |
1 points
Question 27
An organization pursuing a Loyal Soldier HR strategy:
is not concerned with employee separations | ||
usually puts little emphasis on employee retention | ||
can benefit from employee separations | ||
seeks to manage employee separations |
1 points
Question 28
Outplacement services:
are usually paid for by an employee union | ||
are generally more effective if an outside firm is employed | ||
are generally more effective if provided by the organization’s human resource professionals | ||
are not allowed to include actual job leads |
1 points
Question 29
For an organization with a Free Agent HR strategy:
the organization seeks to attract a large number of applicants who may have the characteristics that are needed to perform the specific job. | ||
some employee turnover is desirable, since those who leave can be replaced by individual with more-up-to-date knowledge and skills. | ||
employee retention is of primary importance for the organization. | ||
the organization emphasizes employee commitment to avoid turnover. |
1 points
Question 30
Which of the following is NOT true about an employee’s decision to leave their employment?
Once an employee decides to quit, offering a significant pay raise will likely result in them remaining employed with the organization | ||
The decision to quit is influenced significantly by the availability of desirable job alternatives | ||
People are more likely to stay with their current job when they perceive high economic and psychological costs of quitting | ||
Some employees are simply more likely than others to leave organizations |