ETR401 Chapter 19

Independent contractors who provide specialized business services or support from a distance, through different methods of communication are known as A. virtual employees. B. temporary employees. C. job share employees. D. leased employees.

a

The Americans with Disabilities Act A. requires that make employers make reasonable accommodation for limitations of qualified applicant or employee unless to do so creates undue hardship. B. prohibits discrimination with respect to any condition of employment based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. C. prohibits employment discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. D. prohibits employers from using polygraph results as basis for employment action.

a

These should be handled formally with guidelines such as following-up on leads within 24 hours even by small businesses. A. Employee referrals B. Internet recruiting C. Networking D. Outsourcing

a

Which among the following federal employment laws requires employers to implement an affirmative action plan for hiring and promoting females and minorities? A. Executive Order No. 11246 B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 C. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act D. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

a

Which among the following federal employment laws requires the payment of same wages to males and females for work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility in similar working conditions? A. Fair Labor Standards Act B. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 C. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act D. Executive Order No. 11246

a

Which among the following statements is true regarding virtual employees in small businesses? A. In the small business, virtual employees are not hired as full-time employees. B. Small business owners who work with virtual employees have to deal with taxes, unemployment insurance, sick leave, vacation pay, and benefits. C. Small business owners are required to provide additional office space for their virtual employees. D. Small business owners are responsible for the development and supervision of their virtual employees.

a

A small business owner who knows exactly what he or she wants can use filters to search vast numbers of résumés with pinpoint accuracy using this. A. Employee referrals B. Internet recruiting C. Networking D. Outsourcing

b

Compensation, training time, employee tax, and accounting costs are some of the additional expenses involved in adding A. part-time employees. B. full-time employees. C. contract employees. D. temporary employees

b

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits employment discrimination against individuals who are _____ years old and older. A. 30 B. 40 C. 50 D. 60

b

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 A. requires payment of same wages to males and females. B. prohibits hiring of unauthorized aliens. C. includes a prohibition on harassment. D. governs confidentiality of medical information.

b

The match between the needs, expectations, and culture of the small business with the expectations and the skills of the individual employees is called A. employee referral. B. employee fit. C. job description. D. job analysis.

b

When you hire employees, typically, a probationary period lasts A. 180 days. B. 90 days. C. 30 days. D. 1 year.

b

Which among the following federal employment laws prohibits discrimination with respect to any condition of employment based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, except where religion, sex, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification which is reasonably necessary to the conduct of a particular business? A. Fair Labor Standards Act B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 C. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act D. Executive Order No. 11246

b

Which of these is the last step in crafting a job description? A. Job overviews B. Special requirements C. Credentials and experiences D. Duties and responsibilities

b

_____ is an underused, low-cost method which rewards your employees for recommending potential candidates that would be a great fit. A. Networking B. Employee referral C. Internet recruiting D. Outsourcing

b

_____ refers to the trial period in which an employee has temporary status before a formal offer to work full time is presented. A. Test period B. Probationary period C. Employee referral period D. Psychological contract period

b

) _____ allows you to search a resume database or post a job description on the web. A. Networking B. Employee referral C. Internet recruiting D. Outsourcing

c

A relatively low-cost, although time-intensive method of recruiting that can include colleagues, business professionals, vendors, alumni, and advisory board members is referred to as A. internal job postings. B. internet recruiting. C. networking. D. outsourcing.

c

Adding employees A. decreases the amount of work that can be done. B. reduces the legal requirements faced by an employer. C. increases the demands on the owner. D. increases the business's profitability

c

Consider these alternative methods to hire an employee at no cost if your budget does not allow for a paid employee EXCEPT A. volunteers. B. barter. C. virtual employees. D. internships.

c

In order to manage and foster productivity among virtual employees, small business owners A. should regularly communicate with them via e-mail. B. should attempt to micromanage them. C. should consistently review status reports with them. D. should hire students as interns.

c

Which among the following federal employment laws requires employers to give 60 days advance notice prior to a plant shutdown or layoff of 50 or more employees? A. Executive Order No. 11246 B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 C. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act D. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

c

Which among the following is a method that has traditionally been used by businesses to hire employees? A. Employee referral B. Internet recruitment C. Help wanted ads D. Career service offices

c

Which of these is the first step in crafting a job description? A. Job overview B. Duties and responsibilities C. Job title D. Credentials and experience

c

_____ are jobs in businesses offered to students, arranged through universities. A. Assignments B. Careers C. Internships D. Referrals

c

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to give employees up to _____weeks leave, paid or unpaid, without loss of position, seniority, or benefits, for a qualifying condition or event. A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 12

d

The_____ requires employers to complete I-9 forms for each employee. A. Fair Labor Standards Act B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 C. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act D. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

d

These encourage companies to post openings to their job bank to recruit at both the undergraduate and the graduate levels. A. Professional groups B. Company Web sites C. Internet recruiting D. Career service offices

d

Which of these defines and discusses all the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to fill a position? A. Job analysis B. Job prospects C. On-the-job training D. Job description

d

Which of these refers to contracting with others outside your firm to do work that would otherwise be done within your firm? A. Networking B. Employee referrals C. Internet recruiting D. Outsourcing

d