Typically the_________ clause in a union contract is tied to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer
price index (CPI). - Answers Cost of living adjustment (COLA)
What is the benefit of a manager being evaluated by his or her subordinates? - Answers It can be helpful
for goal setting and personal growth
Due to recent budget shortfalls, Muna is being forced to lay off 50 employees at her firm. She plans to
offer a severance package that may be small, but it is still something. Muna also wants to be sure to
protect the reputation of the company so that future layoffs will not be required. How will she be able to
protect the reputation of the company while laying off so many employees? - Answers She should have
the laid off employees sign a nondisparagement agreement.
Which of the following is the best statement of performance feedback? - Answers "Your report
contained seven errors which I think you could improve"
Marlene works in a manufacturing facility, Carz Parts. Throughout the building there were posters and
calendars of a sexually explicit nature, making Marlene very uncomfortable. Carz Parts - Answers has a
hostile work environment.
________________ is the purpose of the strategic human resource process. - Answers get optimal work
performance to help realize company's mission and vision
As a sales manager, Tanya is conducting performance appraisals for her team members. To do so, she
tracks each person's sales calls, amount of sales, and revenues on a quarterly basis. Tanya is using a(n)
______ system of appraisal. - Answers Objective
Billy has received a mediocre evaluation for the second year in a row. He knows that he has made
improvements, but his supervisor just does not seem to notice or in Billy's opinion, care. Billy likes his
job and wants to keep it. He listens to what his supervisor says and then his supervisor asks Billy to
prepare a written response. Before Billy leaves the room to prepare the response, how should he
respond to his supervisor? - Answers He could take deep breaths and then respond non-judgmentally
Tim has recently been laid off from his job. He was the one in his family who took care of health
insurance. Which law will help him to continue to provide care for his family? - Answers Consolidated
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
For years, a mathematics professor experienced abusive behavior at a community college where he
taught. It began with a few deans spreading rumors and false accusations that threatened his job. The
abuse was emotionally draining and took time and focus away from his job. The professor was the victim
of - Answers bullying
, Samir, an HR manager, is designing a training class for those working on the new cross-functional teams
within her company. This class is aimed at improving group decision making and interpersonal relations.
What method of delivery should Samir choose? - Answers role-playing, practice, and discussion
A Seattle-based software firm, Sysco, was growing rapidly and hiring frequently, but it primarily focused
on campus recruiting at two Washington universities, UW and Seattle University. When one 45-year-old
candidate did not get an interview after a phone screening, he went to the company's website and
noted all of the young people in charge. Which law allows him to file a lawsuit against Sysco alleging
discrimination? - Answers Age Discrimination in Employment
Which of the following is a good suggestion for managers when conducting interviews? - Answers After
the interview, write a short report with a quantitative score of the candidate's qualifications.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an incentive? - Answers Education reimbursements
Which law restricts mandatory retirement? - Answers The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967
To ________, Lance, an HR manager, used reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S.
Census Bureau for information about his industry's labor pool in his geographic area. - Answers RECRUIT
FROM OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION
How is artificial intelligence changing the recruiting process? - Answers It can schedule interviews,
screen and rank candidates, and administer ability tests
Which of the following activities will impact human capital? - Answers Lack of sleep
_____ are subject to validity problems due to evaluator bias. - Answers trait appraisals
A specialist at FedEx who rides with couriers to learn about delivery time measurements and potential
service problems is conducting a job - Answers analysis
When Jasmine interviewed for a position as a computer programmer, she was asked to take a test on a
particular programming language. Jasmine took a(n) ______ test. - Answers Performance
How does an applicant tracking system aid an HR manager? - Answers It can match key words on
incoming resumes with key words in the job description
Dakota, a manager for a large trucking company, is beginning to evaluate his truck drivers but is unsure
of which type of evaluation to use. He has data on the number of miles driven, customer complaints,
number of traffic tickets, absences, and number of weight violations. How would you advise Dakota? -
Answers Assure him that with the data he has, an object appraisal would give feedback on how to
evaluate and support the drivers