Principles of Management Ch.11

At Rogopt, a multinational e-commerce site, the human resources department sends out emails to all its branches whenever there are any job openings in the company's headquarters. In this scenario, Rogopt is engaged in _____. a.internal recruiting b.structural accommodation c.downsizing d.validation

A

In the context of selection tests,which of the following is a difference between specific ability tests and cognitive ability tests? a.Specific ability tests predict job performance in only particular types of jobs, whereas cognitive ability tests accurately predict job performance in almost all kinds of jobs. b.Unlike specific ability tests, cognitive ability testsare extensive surveys that ask applicants questions about their personal backgrounds and life experiences. c.Specific ability tests are also called performance tests, whereascognitive ability tests are also called personality tests. d.Unlike cognitive ability tests, specific ability testsdirectly measure job applicants' capability to do a job.

A

When new chemists are hired at Praganost, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, they are given rejected samples to work with until their supervisor is convinced that they can be part of the team involved in the actual production of medicines. This is a cost-efficient training method because the actual expensive, critical ingredients are not used. In the context of training methods, this scenario best illustrates _____. a.vestibule training b.on-the-job training c.sensitivity training d.refresher training

A

Which of the following is a major federal employment law? a.All of these choices are major federal employment laws. b.Equal Pay Act of 1963 c.Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 d.Civil Rights Act of 1991

A

In which of the following do background questions ask applicants about their work experience, education, and other qualifications? a.Application forms b.Structured interviews c.Background checks d.Unstructured interviews

B

Roadling Inc., a private bus company, has set minimum and maximum age limits for the recruitment of bus drivers. This is because younger bus drivers may not understand the seriousness of safeguarding the life and safety of passengers, and older bus drivers may not be able to work for long hours and night shifts. In the context of federal employment laws, this scenario exemplifies a(n) _____. a.critical skills employment permit b.employment regulation order c.bona fide occupational qualification d.registered employment agreement

C

Anstantink, an audit firm, conducts interviews for hiring new employees. Individual interviewers are given the liberty by the human resources department to ask questions of their choice. Which of the following kinds of interviews is Anstantink most likely using? a.Counseling interview b.Closed interview c.Disciplinary interview d.Unstructured interview

D

Carrieck, a company that manufactures handbags for women, posted a requirement for a female model in an online job portal. In the context of federal employment laws, this scenario exemplifies a(n) _____. a.registered employment agreement b.employment regulation order c.critical skills employment permit d.bona fide occupational qualification

D

Which of the following is an advantage of a structured interview? a.Itallows an interviewer to probe into missing information uncovered during the unstructured portion of the interview. b.It does not require the questions to be prepared in advance before the interview takes place. c.It allows an interviewer to ask any question, including non-job-related questions. d.It reducesthe chances that interviewers will ask questions about topics that violate employment laws.

D

Which of the following is an advantage of internal recruiting? a.It restricts social loafing and groupthink. b.It eliminates employee discrimination. c.It offers a wider choice of candidates compared to external recruiting. d.It reduces recruitment start-up time and costs

D

Which of the following is the legal doctrine that requires employers to have a job-related reason to terminate employees? a.Downsizing b.Phased retirement c.Outplacement d.Wrongful discharge

D

Which of the following is unintentional discrimination that occurs when members of a particular race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ethnic group are unintentionally harmed or disadvantaged because they are hired, promoted, or trained at substantially lower rates than others? a.Sexual harassment b.Quid prop quo sexual harassment c.Disparate treatment d.Adverse impact

D