Problem 1: ___________ has been summarized as (a) science, not rules of thumb; (b) harmony, not discord; (c) cooperation, not individualism; and (d) maximum output, not restricted output.
- Industrial psychology
- Human resource management
- Scientific management
- The Industrial Revolution
Problem 2: A critical part of any successful succession plan is a comprehensive ________ plan.
- compensation
- recovery
- retention
- All of the above
Problem 3: A(n) _________ indicates what an organization's key executives hope to accomplish in the long run.
- decree
- strategy
- doctrine
- goal
Problem 4: _______ made it easier for women to raise a family and also begin a productive career.
- Better educational opportunities
- A shorter standard workweek
- A shortage of workers
- High quality day care
Problem 5: Protected ________ activities include "filing a charge, testifying, assisting, or participating in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing."
- discrimination
- protest
- participation
- legal
Problem 6: ________ is the foundation upon which all other HRM activities must be constructed.
- Employee analysis
- Market analysis
- Job analysis
- Government regulation
Problem 7: People are motivated by powerful emotional forces, and work provides an opportunity for the expression of both ________ and pleasure-seeking drives.
- regressive
- aggressive
- passion
- self-worth
Problem 8: HRM units are relatively small in most organizations. One study found that the largest headquarters HRM unit had only _______ people.
Problem 9: Which of the following is not one of the forces driving work-family tension?
- More young workers entering the workforce
- An expanding number of women and single parents entering the workforce
- An increase in the number of dual-career couples
- The aging population
Problem 10: All of the following are categories of information typically used to make hiring selection decisions except:
- Education
- Experience
- Political affiliations
- Physical characteristics