MGMT 315 Chapter 12

C. fixed-term

A _____ contract provides certainty to both the new hire and the organization regarding the length of the employment relationship

A. stock option

A _____ is a right to purchase a share of stock for a predetermined price at a later date

TRUE

A currently employed offer receiver normally incurs costs for leaving and will expect a "make whole" offer amounting to 20-30% of the offer receiver's current base pay

TRUE

A disclaimer on an employment application blank stating that the employee can be terminated "with or without cause" and "with or without notice" is legally enforceablE

FALSE

A hot skill premium is a permanent pay premium added to the regular base pay to account for market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage

TRUE

A non-compete agreement restricts a departing employee from competing against the organization

A. hot skill premium

A temporary pay premium added to the regular base pay of an employee to account for a temporary market escalation in pay for certain skills in extreme shortage is called a(n) ____________.

TRUE

A third party is someone other than the employer or the offer receiver who speaks on their behalf in the establishment or modification of employment contracts

FALSE

Access to typical salary information for various occupations or job titles is very hard to come by, especially for job seekers.

TRUE

Although organizations are strongly encouraged to check the authorization to work of all employees, they cannot discriminate against applicants on the basis of country of origin.

FALSE

An advantage of the "competitive strategy" for negotiating initial job offers is that this strategy repeatedly yields acceptances from the highest quality (KSAOs) applicants.

TRUE

An organization should provide a definite starting date for an offer, or else the acceptance and consideration of the offer occur whenever the new hire actually begins to work

TRUE

Applicant dishonesty is a common problem as relates to the reporting of the applicant's current salary.

C. "competitive" job offers tend to leave room to negotiate

As a general rule concerning job offers, it can be said that __________.

Consideration in a contract entails __________.

C. the exchange of something of value between the parties to the contract

FALSE

Clarifying job requirements and knowledge of skills are the only demonstrated methods for consistently improving employee socialization

A. sources of influence in the organization B. integrating the newcomer into the work unit and team C. conducting active mentoring for the newcomer **D. all of the above

Effective orientation training should include __________.

A. situations where applicants have very dissimilar KSAOs

Flat pay rate job offers are least appropriate for _______.

A. performance proficiency B. organization goals and values C. politics **D. all of the above are correct

From the newcomer's perspective, likely components for inclusion in the socialization process include addressing _________.

FALSE

Golden handcuff agreements legally bar employees from quitting a job for a specific period of time.

TRUE

Having applicants sign release statements so the employer can do background investigations is a legal means for minimizing the possibility of negligent hiring

TRUE

Hiring bonuses can be problematic because recipients of these bonuses might take the bonus and then quit soon after

FALSE

Hiring bonuses tend to enhance employee performance motivation

FALSE

If a co-worker promises a prospective employee overtime hours while visiting the prospective employee in his/her home, this promised "term" of the employment would likely be legally enforceable

FALSE

If a letter of acceptance says an employee needs to work on weekends, but the employer makes an oral promise that the employee will not have to work on weekends, the oral statement could be legally binding

TRUE

In general, the employment relationship is an at-will one

TRUE

In order for "promissory estoppel" claim to apply when a job offer is made, the offer recipient must suffer a detrimental effect.

D. the promise was withdrawn, resulting in a detrimental effect

In order to improve the chances of winning a law suit based on "promissory estoppel," the most important point the plaintiff must demonstrate is that ____.

B. Competitive offers should always be matched to ensure acceptance.

In using information about competitors to structure job offers, which of the following statements is not useful as a general guideline?

FALSE

It is best to ask for proof of employment eligibility prior to making a job offer

TRUE

It is extremely important for organizations to be sure to keep promises that they make to job applicants in order to avoid subsequent lawsuits

TRUE

It is very important for an organization to know, in advance, whether an individual will be classified as either an employee or an independent contractor

B. private sector

Long-term variable pay plans provide employees ownership opportunities as the value of the organization increases are applicable only in the ____.

FALSE

Most organizations provide some form of specific "just cause" guarantee regarding terminations during their job offers

C. vague in content

Most rejection messages sent to applicants are _________.

FALSE

Negligent hiring claims are made when an employer fails to provide adequate compensation and benefits to a new hire

D. only managerial, technical, and scientific staff

Non-compete agreements should be drafted in such a way that they cover ____.

TRUE

Non-compete agreements that would keep employees from indefinitely practicing their trade or profession are not enforceable

FALSE

One reason organizations often opt out of flat pay rates in favor of differential pay rates, is because job applicants are similar in KSAO quality.

TRUE

One way to improve employee socialization outcomes is to provide realistic requirement information regarding job requirements and rewards

TRUE

Organizations can gauge the likely reactions of job applicants to job offers not only by conducting formal research, but also by gathering information about various preferences from the offer recipient during the actual recruitment/selection process

TRUE

Orientation is likely to be more effective when newcomers have realistic information about job requirements and rewards before the job begins

FALSE

Orientation should focus on the person/job match exclusively.

A. clarifying job requirements and knowledge and skills to be acquired

Research has shown that ____ facilitates employee socialization to a new job.

FALSE

Research suggests that socialization programs are equally effective when conducted online relative to person-to-person

TRUE

Statements in employee handbooks can be construed as employment contracts

C. a flexible benefits package

Studies of job seekers graduating from hotel administration and engineering programs showed that job offers involving _____ are seen more favorably

FALSE

Terms and conditions of employment offered by employers unintentionally are not legally enforceable

C. severance packages

Terms and conditions that the organization states the employee is entitled to upon departure from the organization constitute _________.

FALSE

The "one year rule" ensures that oral agreements for time intervals greater than one year are legally enforceable

A. his/her supervisor B. a mentor or sponsor C. the HR department **D. all of the above

The delivery of newcomer socialization should be the responsibility of __________.

A. to achieve an effective person/job match B. to achieve an effective person/organization match C. to help the newcomer fit into the job in the long-term **D. all of the above are true

The goal(s) of the socialization process is(are) ___________.

FALSE

The law is relatively indifferent between the use of written contracts and the use of oral contracts

FALSE

The least common form of long-term variable pay in the private sector is the cost of living adjustment

TRUE

The lowball strategy will be especially effective for desperate or unknowledgeable employees

SALARY

The most commonly negotiated element of a job offer is ___.

D. verify the applicant information provided that is deemed most vital

The most sensible approach for addressing the issue of applicant truthfulness would be to ________.

D. they may increase the likelihood of bringing job offers to closure

The sales approach to presenting a job offer has been adopted by many organizations because ________.

TRUE

The strategic approach to job offers involves considering the total package of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards that the offered job will provide to the finalist

FALSE

The three elements required for a contract to be legally binding are: offer, acceptance, and written documentation

TRUE

The use of short-term incentive pay, like commissions or production bonuses, is common among private sector organizations

A. emphasize characteristics like licensure requirements, criminal records, and references

To reduce the likelihood of negligent hiring lawsuits organizations should _____.

C. verify employability status for all potential employees

Under the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act, employers must ___________.

TRUE

Upon acceptance, a formal job offer in which consideration is provided to employees becomes a contract

C. Orientation is typically an immediate activity for new hires, which overlaps with more long-term socialization.

What is the relationship between orientation and socialization activities?

FALSE

When job offer negotiating strategies are to be used as part of an aggressive EEO/AA recruitment program, the strategy most appropriate to be used in such a situation is the "competitive strategy."

TRUE

When rejecting job applicants, most organizations do so with a rejection message to the applicant that is short and vague in content

TRUE

Whereas orientation focuses on the initial and immediate aspects of newcomer adaptation, socialization emphasizes helping the newcomer fit into the job and organization over time.

B. The statement is not supported by a written policy.

Which of the following circumstances makes it less likely an oral statement about weekend work would be legally enforceable as a contract term?

A. offer B. acceptance C. consideration **D. all of the above

Which of the following elements are required for a contract to be legally binding and enforceable

A. satisfactory reference checks

Which of the following is likely to be a contingency related to a job offer?

C. deciding on specific pay levels that will apply to all individual

Which of the following is not a choice involved in a strategic approach to job offers?

A. Stock options qualify for special tax treatment for employees. B. Small public organizations are more likely to provide stock options than large public organizations. C. Stock options guarantee a fixed rate of return on investment. **D. None of the above

Which of the following is true regarding long-term variable pay?

A. They can appear in almost any written documents made available to job applicants or employees. B. They can be used to limit employee rights. **C. They are never oral. D. Their receipt by employees should be acknowledged in some formal way.

Which of the following statements about disclaimers is false?

B. the plaintiff must present evidence the injury or harm was a foreseeable consequence of hiring the unfit employee

Which of the following statements about negligent hiring lawsuits against employers is accurate?

C. most employers feel the level of reneging has increased dramatically in recent years

Which of the following statements about reneging on job offers is false?

A. The law favors written contracts over oral contracts. B. A statement on a job application blank could be construed as a written contract. **C. Written statements in employee handbooks that are unintended as contracts cannot be construed as contracts. D. Internal job posting notices can be construed as written job contracts.

Which of the following statements about written contracts is false?

FALSE

With a tight labor market, the organization will be in a position to provide lower cost offers

TRUE

Written job offers should normally contain terms of acceptance that require acceptance without revision.

C. Confidentiality clauses

______ prohibit current or departing employees from the unauthorized use or disclosure of information during or after employment.