Discuss the below:
Question 1.1. Which of the following is NOT an interview type commonly used by organizations?
Unstructured interview
Reference interview
Situational interview
Panel interview
Question 2.2. What type of pay does a commission-based compensation for sales jobs represent?
Competency-based pay
Piece-rate pay
Skill-based pay
Independent contractors pay
Question 3.3. Which of the following is NOT one of the HR activities that use the standard or benchmark created by job analysis?
Performance evaluation
Compensation
Downsizing
Recruiting
Question 4.4. Which of the following is NOT a common type of training?
Facilitated
Optional
Union-initiated
Face-to-face
Question 5.5. __________ may be offered to employees for purposes of career development, either on- or off-site. It can take the form of workshops, university classes, or courses offered by consultants.
Professional certification
On-the-job training
Formal education
Self-paced training
Question 6.6. Which of the following regulates the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The Civil Rights Act
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Question 7.7. The Equal Employment Opportunities Commission was established to enforce:
Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Question 8.8. How does training create value for an organization?
By investing in the employees who comprise its intellectual capital
By quickly weeding out employees who do not successfully complete the training program
By reducing the need for costly employee development programs
By allowing immediate supervisors to focus on their own duties, rather than teaching subordinates
Question 9.9. Which of the following is NOT true about Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
It protects the security and privacy of health information.
It applies to federal, state, and private employers with 50 or more employees who have been with the employer full time for one year or longer.
It exempts pre-existing health conditions.
It grants employees the right to retain their health insurance plans after changing employers or losing their job.
Question 10.10. Which of the following is an example of the "glass ceiling"?
A businesswoman is never promoted to upper management, despite being as qualified as the male coworkers who are promoted.
Because her career was traditionally performed by women, a teacher makes less money than her friends who are also professionals and have similar levels of education.
Jobs on family farms are exempt from child labor laws, even though they are considered by many to be among the most dangerous jobs.
Federal minimum wages do not cover the true costs of living in their city, so a church group is lobbying for the adoption of a living wage.
Question 11.11. If the test questions in a selection procedure are directly related to the required skills and qualifications for a job, the procedure can be said to have:
concurrent validity.
construct validity.
face validity.
content-related validity.
Question 12.12. Which of the following is true about Employee stock ownership plans (ESOP)?
Employees' shares of an organization's stock is a cash reward.
Employees can sell their stock on the open market if the organization is privately owned.
Employees can sell their stock to the organization when they leave.
It gives employees the right to vote as shareholders.
Question 13.13. Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that should be addressed during the training design stage to keep the training effective?
Learning styles
Instructor readiness
Transfer of learning
Learner readiness
Question 14.14. Jacqueline just began her new position as an HR manager at a company that wishes to improve its poor record of job-related injuries. Which of the following techniques should she NOT implement?
Rewarding employees when they follow procedures for safe behavior
Designing and conducting workplace safety trainings
Distributing the safety policies and guidelines to all employees in a handbook
Regularly observing employees considered high-risk for safety violation and reporting any issues to their supervisors
Question 15.15. Which of the following is NOT a major reason that selection is crucial to an organization?
Corporate goals cannot be achieved without qualified employees.
Most applicants are overqualified based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A good fit must be found between the employee's academic and technical knowledge, personality, and interpersonal skills in order to ensure success.
Careful selection helps avoid difficulties that cannot be rectified later on.
Question 16.16. __________ involves the use of the Internet in an informal manner for hiring purposes through blogs, technical and specialized online journals, informal communication with similar-minded professionals, as well as recruiting websites that solicit qualified applicants.
Internet recruiting
External recruiting
Social media
Social networking
Question 17.17. The illegal practice of hiring less qualified employees because they belong to a group that is underrepresented is often called:
affirmative action.
reverse discrimination.
disaffirmative action.
hiring quota.
Question 18.18. The __________ addresses issues related to the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees based on the nature of their work.
Equal Pay Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
National Labor Relations Act
Civil Rights Act
Question 19.19. Which of the following does NOT apply to flextime, job sharing, and telecommuting?
They are mandatory.
They are flexible work arrangements.
They are voluntary benefits.
They can facilitate work-life balance.
Question 20.20. In the __________ stage of the training process, the content and resources that meet the goals and objectives set in the training's design stage are determined and addressed.
training development
training delivery
training design
training transfer
Question 21.21. Considering the changes impacting many different industries, some companies are forced or eager to operate at a global level. Please discuss some implications and challenges globalization presents to HR professionals within a particular industry of your choice. Provide industry-specific examples portraying your understanding of global challenges HR teams may face within that particular arena.
Question 22.22. Place yourself in the position of general manager of a service department. How might formally written job requirements help you to manage your work unit?
Question 23.23. While many organizations are sold on the idea that strategic HRM adds value, a much smaller percentage acts on that belief (see the "Eye on the Goal" feature in chapter 1 of the text for a more detailed discussion of this point). However, HR is sometimes to blame for the doubts and suspicions that organizational decision makers have about the contributions of human assets to the bottom line. Strategic HR planning is at the core of the much-needed changes and developments in the new HR paradigm.
Address the following:
• Define the current predominant paradigm for HR.
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the current paradigm. (At least 3 each)
• What is the new paradigm for HR?
• In what ways does this new paradigm help organizations realize a human-based competitive advantage? (Offer 2-3 ways. Be specific.)
• What are some practical steps for HR to transform itself and enhance its contributions to organizational success and effectiveness?
1. Which of the following is NOT an interview type commonly used by organizations?
Unstructured interview
Reference interview
Situational interview
Panel interview
Question 2.2. What type of pay does a commission-based compensation for sales jobs represent?
Competency-based pay
Piece-rate pay
Skill-based pay
Independent contractors pay
Question 3.3. Which of the following is NOT one of the HR activities that use the standard or benchmark created by job analysis?
Performance evaluation
Compensation
Downsizing
Recruiting
Question 4.4. Which of the following is NOT a common type of training?
Facilitated
Optional
Union-initiated
Face-to-face
Question 5.5. __________ may be offered to employees for purposes of career development, either on- or off-site. It can take the form of workshops, university classes, or courses offered by consultants.
Professional certification
On-the-job training
Formal education
Self-paced training
Question 6.6. Which of the following regulates the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The Civil Rights Act
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Question 7.7. The Equal Employment Opportunities Commission was established to enforce:
Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Question 8.8. How does training create value for an organization?
By investing in the employees who comprise its intellectual capital
By quickly weeding out employees who do not successfully complete the training program
By reducing the need for costly employee development programs
By allowing immediate supervisors to focus on their own duties, rather than teaching subordinates
Question 9.9. Which of the following is NOT true about Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
It protects the security and privacy of health information.
It applies to federal, state, and private employers with 50 or more employees who have been with the employer full time for one year or longer.
It exempts pre-existing health conditions.
It grants employees the right to retain their health insurance plans after changing employers or losing their job.
Question 10.10. Which of the following is an example of the "glass ceiling"?
A businesswoman is never promoted to upper management, despite being as qualified as the male coworkers who are promoted.
Because her career was traditionally performed by women, a teacher makes less money than her friends who are also professionals and have similar levels of education.
Jobs on family farms are exempt from child labor laws, even though they are considered by many to be among the most dangerous jobs.
Federal minimum wages do not cover the true costs of living in their city, so a church group is lobbying for the adoption of a living wage.
Question 11.11. If the test questions in a selection procedure are directly related to the required skills and qualifications for a job, the procedure can be said to have:
concurrent validity.
construct validity.
face validity.
content-related validity.
Question 12.12. Which of the following is true about Employee stock ownership plans (ESOP)?
Employees' shares of an organization's stock is a cash reward.
Employees can sell their stock on the open market if the organization is privately owned.
Employees can sell their stock to the organization when they leave.
It gives employees the right to vote as shareholders.
Question 13.13. Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that should be addressed during the training design stage to keep the training effective?
Learning styles
Instructor readiness
Transfer of learning
Learner readiness
Question 14.14. Jacqueline just began her new position as an HR manager at a company that wishes to improve its poor record of job-related injuries. Which of the following techniques should she NOT implement?
Rewarding employees when they follow procedures for safe behavior
Designing and conducting workplace safety trainings
Distributing the safety policies and guidelines to all employees in a handbook
Regularly observing employees considered high-risk for safety violation and reporting any issues to their supervisors
Question 15.15. Which of the following is NOT a major reason that selection is crucial to an organization?
Corporate goals cannot be achieved without qualified employees.
Most applicants are overqualified based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A good fit must be found between the employee's academic and technical knowledge, personality, and interpersonal skills in order to ensure success.
Careful selection helps avoid difficulties that cannot be rectified later on.
Question 16.16. __________ involves the use of the Internet in an informal manner for hiring purposes through blogs, technical and specialized online journals, informal communication with similar-minded professionals, as well as recruiting websites that solicit qualified applicants.
Internet recruiting
External recruiting
Social media
Social networking
Question 17.17. The illegal practice of hiring less qualified employees because they belong to a group that is underrepresented is often called:
affirmative action.
reverse discrimination.
disaffirmative action.
hiring quota.
Question 18.18. The __________ addresses issues related to the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees based on the nature of their work.
Equal Pay Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
National Labor Relations Act
Civil Rights Act
Question 19.19. Which of the following does NOT apply to flextime, job sharing, and telecommuting?
They are mandatory.
They are flexible work arrangements.
They are voluntary benefits.
They can facilitate work-life balance.
Question 20.20. In the __________ stage of the training process, the content and resources that meet the goals and objectives set in the training's design stage are determined and addressed.
training development
training delivery
training design
training transfer
Question 21.21. Considering the changes impacting many different industries, some companies are forced or eager to operate at a global level. Please discuss some implications and challenges globalization presents to HR professionals within a particular industry of your choice. Provide industry-specific examples portraying your understanding of global challenges HR teams may face within that particular arena.
Question 22.22. Place yourself in the position of general manager of a service department. How might formally written job requirements help you to manage your work unit?
Question 23.23. While many organizations are sold on the idea that strategic HRM adds value, a much smaller percentage acts on that belief (see the "Eye on the Goal" feature in chapter 1 of the text for a more detailed discussion of this point). However, HR is sometimes to blame for the doubts and suspicions that organizational decision makers have about the contributions of human assets to the bottom line. Strategic HR planning is at the core of the much-needed changes and developments in the new HR paradigm.
Address the following:
• Define the current predominant paradigm for HR.
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the current paradigm. (At least 3 each)
• What is the new paradigm for HR?
• In what ways does this new paradigm help organizations realize a human-based competitive advantage? (Offer 2-3 ways. Be specific.)
• What are some practical steps for HR to transform itself and enhance its contributions to organizational success and effectiveness?