Question 1
Many experts believe employment levels will
Answer
return to pre-recession levels within the next year.
not
return to pre-recession levels for many years.
continue to increase in relation to peopleâs individual
performances.
increase to more than pre-recession levels within the next
two years.
Question 2
_____ is the process of seeking employees who are currently
within the company to fill open positions.
Answer
Orientation
Probationary period
Internal
recruitment
On-the-job training
uestion 3
Investment in _____ is the largest investment for many firms.
Answer
accounts payable
cash equivalents
human resources
legal advice
Question 4
Research conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau points out that college
graduatesâ earning power
Answer
decreases.
doubles.
triples.
is the same as a high school graduate.
Question 5
Many _____ have no expectation that employers will be loyal to them, and
they do not feel that they owe their companies strong loyalty in return.
Answer
older workers
women
younger workers
workers with disabilities
Question 6
The main way HR managers contribute to increasing the value of their firm is
by
Answer
finding ways to raise the value of their firmâs human capital.
consulting on legal issues with managers in other departments, so that the
firm avoids employee lawsuits.
engaging in effective collective bargaining with employees.
making sure that employees focus their effort toward implementing the firmâs
tactical plans.
Question 7
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires firms to
Answer
make any accommodations necessary for disabled workers to perform a job they
are otherwise qualified to perform.
cover any healthcare costs that result from disabilities caused by
job-related activities.
make âreasonableâ accommodations for disabled workers.
meet hiring quotas for workers with disabilities.
Question 8
_____ is the function focused on maximizing the effectiveness of the
workforce by recruiting world-class talent, promoting career development, and
determining workforce strategies to boost organizational effectiveness.
Answer
Human resource management
Collective bargaining
Management development
Performance management
Question 9
_____ are training programs thatmandate each beginner serve as an
assistant to a fully trained worker before gaining full credentials to work in
the field.
Answer
Job descriptions
Apprenticeships
Recruitment
Job analysis
Question 10
Employment expert James Challenger estimates that only about _____ of
candidates are thoroughly vetted by the companies considering hiring them.
Answer
25%
30%
45%
60%
