Chapter 1 & 2

Which statements are correct about human resource management?

Employee productivity must be a major goal of management HRM is a system of activities and strategies that focus on employee management

What is an EEO-1 report?

Employers with 100 or more employees must file a report indicating the number of women and minorities who are employed

Employees are the human resources of an organization and its least valuable asset. T/F

False

The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires any employers who receive federal grants or have a federal contract of $50,000 or greater to certify that they operate a drug-free workplace. T/F

False

Which conditions in the workplace are conducive to sexual harassment?

A policy in place is not enforced A large variance in power in the workplace

To reduce or eliminate workplace bullying, the organization should:

Adopt a zero tolerance policy against this type of behavior

According to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which statement is NOT correct?

Alcohol and other drug abuses are covered under ADA

Sexual harassment:

Can occur as a sexual favor in return for job favor Is defined as unwelcome sexual conduct that negatively impacts an employees

Which statement is correct about the Hawthorne studies?

Changed physical work environment to assess work habit changes

Which of these statements is correct about the relationship between HR and employees?

HR and management should perform an internal audit to assess any issues with the organization HR provides training to employees HR should be treated as an internal consultant to managers

According to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which statement is correct?

Individuals who are morbidly obese can be considered disabled if the obesity was related to a physical cause Disabilities include learning disabilities, mental disabilities, epilepsy, cancer, arthritis, mental retardation, AIDS, asthma, and traumatic brain injury A nursing home cannot refuse to admit a person with AIDS that requires a nursing service if the hospital has that type of service available

Which statement is correct about the Lily Ledbetter Fairy Pay Act of 2009?

Its goal is to protect employees from unlawful compensation practices

Frederick Taylor was instrumental in HRM because:

Promoted scientific principles of productivity Developed a differential pay system that is still used today

Which of the following are mandatory benefits?

Social Security

The purpose of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is:

To regulate pension and benefit plans for employees, including medical and disability benefits That employers cannot force an employee to leave so that the employer does not have to pay the employee's medical coverage To protect employees because it forbids employers from firing an employee so that the employee cannot collect under their medical coverage

In 1900, the B.F. Goodrich company pioneered the establishment of an employee department to address labor concerns. T/F

True

In 1911, Frederick Taylor promoted labor efficiency as a result of the labor shortage in the early 20th century. T/F

True

Labor unions can be regarded as the predecessor of HRM departments. T/F

True

The minimal standard for action is federal law, although state law may be more stringent. T/F

True

There is no specific US federal legislation in the United States that forbids workplace bullying. T/F

True

Which federal organization was established in 1913?

US Dept of Labor