HRM Chap 18 Quiz
knowledge
Asking a job candidate a combination of situational and open-ended questions that determine the candidate's suitability for the job would indicate the candidate's _______.
have a better understanding of work-life issues
By personally interacting with all employees each day, small business owners tend to _______.
motivation
During an interview, a candidate's likes and dislikes are an indication of their _______.
Through the use of computerized processing systems
How can a human resource information system (HRIS) help with the daily maintenance and updating of employee records?
By integrating individual HR tasks
How can a human resource information system (HRIS) improve reporting capability?
The PPA uses a computer questionnaire to determine if the candidate is right for the job.
How can a system such as the Personality Profile Analysis (PPA) save a small business owner time when used for the hiring process?
competitive disadvantage
Many small businesses do not have a formal human resources department, which potentially leads to _______.
only applicants in the right industry will apply
Small businesses can improve the recruiting process by posting on industry job sites because _______.
more flexibility
The Family and Work Institute found that large firms offer more extensive benefits packages, but small firms offer _______.
PEOs can help acquire insurance that is often hard for a small firm to get.
What is one of the primary attractions for small businesses to work with a professional employer organization (PEO) to obtain health and other types of insurance?
They allow vendors to update features on the system, saving business owners' time
What is the advantage of using cloud-based systems for HR needs?
There is a positive impact on performance.
What is the advantage to implementing human resource management practices in a small business?
Familiarity with employees strengths and needs
When it comes to capitalizing on the skills and abilities of all employees, a small business can better shape its human resource management policies and practices based on _____.
firm-related competencies
When small firms offer management development training, they tend to focus on _______.
NuView
Which of the following acts as an automated applicant processing system?
Wonderlic Personnel Test
Which of the following can assist an employer with reviewing job descriptions?
COBRA acknowledgments
Which of the following employment records must be kept and maintained for employees who have left the organization, but not employees who are still working for the organization?
SBA
Which of the following is a federal program that offers online courses, workshops, and learning tools designed to support entrepreneurs?
It is easier and quicker to react to changing competitive conditions.
Which of the following is an advantage to keeping the human resource function informal in a small business?
Human resource information systems
Which of the following is based on a series of components that work together to collect, process, store, and disseminate information in support of human resource management activities?
Predictive Index
Which of the following measures work-related personality traits, drives, and behavior-in particular dominance, extroversion, patience, and blame avoidance?
OSHA
Which of the following should a small business owner check out to find information on industry-specific safety checklists?
Department of Labor
Which of the following should small business owners refer to as a means to determine which laws apply to their small business?
Small businesses can give employees unique rewards that keep them engaged and involved.
Why are work-life benefits so important in small companies?
Because it is too small to have specialized HR support
Why might a company want to get involved with a professional employer organization (PEO)?