Chapter 12

All candidates for entry level engineering positions are given the mechanical aptitude test. Those who scored well and were hired later earned high scores on their performance evaluations. Those who scored less well and were hired earned lower scores on performance evaluations. This indicates that the test is ________. A. Valid B. Invalid C. Reliable D. Unrealiable

A. Valid

Sam, a human resources manager, wants to let potential candidates know about the minimum qualifications that they should possess in order to successfully perform the jobs they have applied for. What should he do? A. Create a job description B. Create a job specification C. Perform a job analysis D. Perform a job satisfaction survey

B. Create a job specification

_____ are groups of nominated or elected employees who must be consulted when management makes decision involving personnel. A. Task forces B. Cross functional team C. Work councils D. Board representatives

C. Work councils

Each day Ted's smartphone receives a training video about another aspect of his job. Yes can access these at his leisure and is required to take a quiz to confirm he has watched them. This system of deliveringytaknjnf content is called ____. A. Experiential exercise B. Mobile learning C. Videoconferencia D. E learning

B. Mobile learning

In her next meeting with the senior management, Jane suggests that they should ignore the openings created by voluntary resignation l and not hire any more people. This would avoid much of the pain associated with workforce reduction in the future. This implies that Jane favors _____ A. Transfers B. Layoffs C. Attrition D. Job sharing

C. Attrition

Wayne hosts his first regional sales meeting. During which he meets individually with his employees and shows them a chart of their sales numbers for each month compared to their budgeted quota for the year to date. Additionally, Wayne and each employee set mutually agreed-upon budget goals for the remaining six months of the fiscal year. Wade is utilizing the ________ method of performance appraisal. A. BARS B. Critical incident C. MBO D. Multi person comparis

C. MBO

The essence of affirmative action is to ________. a. Provide positive reinforcement to encourage desirable behavior B. Prevent employees from behaving unethically C. Prevent discrimination and enhance the status of members from protected groups D. Provide experimental ex cerise's and on the job coaching for employees

C. Prevent discrimination and enhance the status of members from protected groups

Garett is in charge of recruiting at Elwin systems and is expected to enhance diversity of the the workforce. Which of the following recruiting sources should garret avoid if he is to achieve the stated aim of a more diverse workforce. A. College recruiting B. Company web site C. Professional recruiting org D. Employees referrals

D. Employees referrals

Because Tom is the only male worker in a group of women, other male coworkers have made jokes about his gender identity. The jokes have affected Toms motivation to work and he is absent more often. This situation may constitute ____ A. Unwelcome sexual advances B. Protected free speech C. Normal workplace activity D. Hostile environment sexual harassment

D. Hostile environment sexual harassment

Larry is in charge of recruitment for entry-level positions at Merlin Infosystems. He believes that job interviews should include a realistic job preview. Which of the following is Larry likely to do during job interviews? A. Explain all the positive points B. Over embellish the growth opportunities C. Promise a fun, vibrant, work culture D. Tell the employees about possible mandatory overtime

D. Tell the employees about possible mandatory overtime