HRIR 3021 EXAM 1 COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTION BANK - ALL TOPICS COVERED (200 QUESTIONS)

HRIR 3021 EXAM 1 COMPLETE PRACTICE QUESTION BANK - ALL TOPICS COVERED (200 QUESTIONS) 1. What was the primary purpose of the first HR department established at Goodrich in 1905? A) To increase company profits through better training B) To handle worker and management issues and avoid unions C) To implement scientific management principles D) To recruit workers during labor shortages Correct Answer: B Rationale: The first HR department at Goodrich was created to address labor concerns, handle worker/management issues, and help companies comply with new laws, with the specific purpose of avoiding unions. ________________________________________ 2. Which of the following best describes the pre-Industrial Revolution management style? A) Non-autonomy with inflexible hours B) Autonomy with flexible hours and work at home C) Individual income with long commutes D) Highly structured with noisy workplaces Correct Answer: B Rationale: Pre-revolution management was characterized by autonomy, self-management, flexible hours, working from home or in small groups, and household income. ________________________________________ 3. The Hawthorne Studies, conducted by Elton Mayo, found that productivity and satisfaction were primarily influenced by: A) Physical working conditions and lighting B) Financial incentives and bonuses C) Mental attitudes, proper supervision, and informal social relationships D) The level of technology in the workplace Correct Answer: C Rationale: Mayo found that mental attitudes, proper supervision, and informal social relationships experienced in a group were key to productivity and satisfaction, not just physical conditions. ________________________________________ 4. Which human right identified by Immanuel Kant gives employees the right to refuse requests that violate their moral beliefs? A) Right to Privacy B) Right to Free Consent C) Right to Freedom of Conscience D) Right to Due Process Correct Answer: C Rationale: The Right to Freedom of Conscience allows employees to refuse any request that would violate the law or their moral beliefs, provided those beliefs are commonly accepted. ________________________________________ 5. What does the 4/5ths rule test for? A) Disparate treatment B) Disparate impact C) Quid pro quo harassment D) Reasonable accommodation Correct Answer: B Rationale: The 4/5ths rule is a test for disparate impact. If the hiring rate for a minority group is less than .8 (80%) of the majority group's rate, there is evidence of potential discrimination. ________________________________________ 6. According to the HR performance diagram, which of the following is considered a "What Employees Have" factor? A) Motivation B) Commitment C) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities D) Task Behavior Correct Answer: C Rationale: The "What Employees Have" category includes Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies. Motivation and Commitment fall under "What Employees Feel," and Task Behavior falls under "What Employees Do." ________________________________________ 7. Taylorism, or scientific management, focuses on: A) Employee satisfaction and well-being B) Analyzing and synthesizing workflows for economic efficiency C) Building informal social relationships D) Creating flexible work schedules Correct Answer: B Rationale: Taylorism is a scientific management style that analyzes and synthesizes workflows, focusing on improving economic efficiency, especially in labor productivity. ________________________________________ 8. Which of the following is NOT a protected class under Title VII? A) Race B) Sexual orientation C) National origin D) Religion Correct Answer: B Rationale: Title VII prohibits discrimination against race, color, sex, national origin, or religion. Sexual orientation was not originally protected under Title VII, though it has since been interpreted to be covered under sex discrimination. ________________________________________ 9. What is the fastest growing diverse group in the U.S. workforce according to demographic shifts? A) Hispanic Americans B) African Americans C) Asian Americans D) Native Americans