Learnsmart chapter 11 HRM

Most gain-sharing systems base __ in improvements over perivous performance

bonuses

Pensions and 401k programs are examples of __ plans

retirement

The ___ ___ addresses how all of the functions of human resource management will meet the long-term needs of the organization

strategic plan

A __ is the study of what employees do who hold various job titles and is necessary for recruiting and training employees a) job analysis b) job evaluation c) job appraisal d) job specification

a

Flatter organization today often reassign an employee to a new job at the same level, which is know as a) lateral transfer b) exploratory transfer c) promotion d) demotion

a

Which pay system uses tiered system of pay ranges based on know-how, problem solving, and accountability a) Hay b) Stock sharing c) Johnson d) job analysis

a

Which of the following tasks are part of a job analysis? a) observing current employees on the job b) collecting resume from employees c) comparing what an employee does to the job description. d) reviewing employees for promotion

a and c

An advantage of home-based work for employers is that is a) saves office space costs b) makes it more difficult to appraise performance c) reduces commute time d) reduces absenteeism

a and d.

Companies may hire contingent workers when a) there is a peak demand for labor or products b) workload is variably high and low c) quick service to customers is a priority d) they need workers who have a lot of experience with the company's products

a, b, and c.

The purpose of a probationary period is to a) let the new employee prove their value to the organization b) reduce the probability of legal action by the employee c) make it harder to terminate n employee who is not performing well d) make it easter to terminate the employee who is not performing well

a, b, and d.

Companies today often outsource administration of fring benefits plans because a) plans are more complex and have more choices b) it costs mosre, but is as efficient as doing it in house c) it costs less d) laws in other countries require specific knowledge of benefits there.

a, c and d.

Sometimes people with necessary skills are not available, and then companies must: a) eliminate the job b) hire and train internally c) drop production of that item d) rewrite the job description

b

Which of the following would be illegal if they appear on a job application? a) career objectives b) race c) educational background d) religious affiliation

b and d.

Those who would be involved in a manager's 360-degree review would incldue a) friends b) subordinates c) supervisor d) peers

b, c and d

What decisions are affect by performance appraisals? a) grievance b) compensation c) training d) promotion

b, c and d

The benefits of job sharing include a) elimination of employees who have not yet retired b) reduced absenteeism and tardiness c) opportunities for those seeking part-time work d) an enthusiastic and productive workforce.

b, c, and d.

The human resource managment function that provides information for decisiosn about training, promotion, and compensation is a) recruitment b) performance appraisal c) management development d) mentoring

b.

Fringe benefits such as on site concierge services, free haircuts, and free breakfast are called: a) tax reductions b) hard benefits c) soft benefits d) pay

c

Which of the compensation systems listed are likely to be effective in building cohesive teams? a) commission based pay b) management by objectives c) skill based pay d) gain-sharing

c and d.

A human resource __ of an organization reveals the demographic of the firm's labor force and whether it is technically up-to-date and thoroughly trained, which is an important part of human resource management.

inventory

Employees moving over to a new job or position rather than a higher level with more pay are experiencing a(n) ___ transfer in their job

lateral.

At the end of the selection process, a __ period can make it easier to dismiss a new employee if necessary

probation

Benefit have grown faster than ___ recently and cannot be considered fringe anymore

wages