Question 1

The functional integration stage of organizational growth is characterized by informal management.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following requirements should be met for human resources to become a competitive advantage?

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A)   They must be easily imitable by other companies
B)   They need to be substitutable by another resource
C)   They must add value to the organization
D)   They should exist outside of the companyE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is an advantage of external recruiting?

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A)   External candidates often make a quicker impact in the new role.
B)   Companies know better about the skills of external candidates.
C)   Many employers find new talent through external recruiting.
D)   External candidates tend to perform better than existing candidates.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of realistic job previews?

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A)   Large number of applicants to choose from
B)   All candidates tend to be highly skilled
C)   Communicate only positive jobs aspects
D)   Decrease turnover in many organizationsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 5

The most important provision of the Civil Rights Act,Title VII is that it:

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A)   established minimum conditions for health,safety,and general well-being of workplaces.
B)   established a federal minimum wage,set maximum hours for a workweek,and officially banned child labor.
C)   allows employees to take unpaid leave of absence for family and medical reasons without losing their job.
D)   prohibits employment discrimination based on race,sex,color,religion,and national origin.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

John,an organization's HR manager,is making plans to offer training to his employees.To effectively proceed with the training process John should first:

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A)   determine target audience.
B)   design the training curriculum.
C)   assess the effectiveness of training.
D)   understand the goals of training.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above D

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of realistic job previews?

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A)   Communicate only positive job aspects
B)   Result in smaller pool of applicants
C)   Provide poor job description
D)   Cause increase in turnoverE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Realistic job preview provides information to job candidates highlighting the most important conditions of a job including its positive and negative aspects.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A-Recruitz is an organization that allows its employees to work from home.Most of the interaction between the employees and the organization takes place through email.Moreover,the organization is able to maintain increased employee performance and satisfaction.Identify the work option offered by A-Recruitz to its employees.

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A)   Variable work schedules
B)   Flexible work schedules
C)   Telecommuting
D)   Job sharingE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Progressive organizations view human resources as a valuable resource that can be optimized to create competitive advantage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a company outsources a business activity to a contractor in a foreign country,it is called _____.

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A)   gain-sharing
B)   customizing
C)   offshoring
D)   downsizingE) None of the above
F) B) and D) C

Question 12

Job analysis can be conducted in a number of ways including self-administered questionnaires.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following provides a more precise job description and defines the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the position?

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A)   Mission statement
B)   Job analysis
C)   Job evaluation
D)   Balanced scorecardE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

What are the guidelines to be followed by managers while downsizing?

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Question 15

Of the five stages of organizational growth,strategic integration involves:

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A)   technical specialization and increased formality.
B)   concentrating on controlled growth and developing more formal procedures and increasing focus on professional management.
C)   developing multiple product groups and integrating various functional aspects like accounting to provide more autonomy to divisions.
D)   focusing on flexibility,adaptability,and incorporation across business functions.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The process of matching a firm's structure,systems,human resources,and management practices to the competitive landscape is called _____.

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A)   external fit
B)   customization
C)   offshoring
D)   vertical integrationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

_____ is the process of managing employees by outlining a series of specific milestones that they are expected to meet in a defined time period.

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A)   Off-the-job training
B)   Management by objectives
C)   Total Quality Management
D)   360-degree feedbackE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

What are the benefits of internal recruitment?

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Question 19

Which of the following statements about 360-degree feedback is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   360-degree feedback is often effectively used to determine pay raises.
B)   Employees receive feedback from their superiors,peers,and subordinates.
C)   It often provides employees with an unrealistic view of their skills.
D)   360-degree feedback is not effective for the leadership development process.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

_____ refers to a long-term ongoing process of training that improves an employee's personal abilities over time.

Accepted Answer

A)   Development
B)   Offshoring
C)   Participation
D)   On-the-job trainingE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Progressive organizations view human resources as a valuable resource that can be optimized to create competitive advantage.

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