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)?