Sample HRM 360 Exam 1 questions and
correct answers answered correctly!!
Marco has to decide how to divide resources among the divisions in his company. Marco can be best described as performing the _________ function.
A. Leading
B. Planning
C. Organizing
D. Controlling
E. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS B. Planning
Maria's employees are not performing well. Maria needs to analyze and diagnose the situation to figure out why. Maria needs to utilize her _______ skills.
A. Human
B. Technical
C. Conceptual
D. Freelancing
E. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS C. Conceptual
Bob spends time scanning the industry for information that may influence his company. Bob can be best described as performing the _________role.
A. Disseminator
B. Free rider
C. Spokesperson
D. Monitor
E. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS D. Monitor
An organization's duty or obligation toward individuals or groups outside the organization that are affected by its actions is known as its __________.
A. Reengineering challenge
B. Social responsibility
C. Competitive advantage
D. Oblique obligation CORRECT ANSWERS B. Social responsibility
A researcher attempts to improve productivity at Quintronics by broadcasting different types of music over the loud speakers during work hours. She broadcasts rap music in one location, heavy metal in another location, and no music in a third location. She then measures the number of widgets produced in each location. In this study, the number of
widgets produced is the ________ variable and music is the _________ variable.
A. Independent; nuisance
B. Dependent; independent
C. Dependent; nuisance
D. Independent; dependent CORRECT ANSWERS B. Dependent; independent Paco notices that older workers seem to "see the big picture" much more quickly than younger workers. He tries to come up with a general explanation for what he observed. According to the Scientific Process, Paco is engaging in _________.
A. Verification
B. Induction
C. Deduction
D. Parsimony CORRECT ANSWERS B. Induction
According to McGrath's Research Strategy Circumplex, which of the following would best allow a researcher to generalize his/her results?
A. Field experiment
B. Laboratory experiment
C. Sample survey
D. Field study
E. Experimental simulation CORRECT ANSWERS C. Sample survey
Which of the following statements regarding simple correlations is TRUE?
A. They have a numerical value that can range from 1.00 to 2.00.
B. They indicate causation.
C. They can only be positive.
D. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS D. None of the above
A measure can be reliable, but not valid. This statement is ______.
A. True
B. False CORRECT ANSWERS A. True
Rice is a very conscientious supervisor. The majority of research suggests this personality characteristic is due to ________.
A. Nature
B. ASA
C. Nurture
D. A & C
E. Monkey phonics CORRECT ANSWERS D. A & C
Diti is imaginative, creative, and original. According to the Big 5 Theory of personality, Diti can be best described as being high on ______.
A. Emotional stability
B. Sociability/extraversion
C. Intellectual openness
D. Agreeableness
E. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS C. Intellectual openness
Bort gets along well with his other coworkers because they all seem to have similar personalities and views about work. This can be best explained by ______.
A. Self-esteem
B. Need for achievement
correct answers answered correctly!!
Marco has to decide how to divide resources among the divisions in his company. Marco can be best described as performing the _________ function.
A. Leading
B. Planning
C. Organizing
D. Controlling
E. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS B. Planning
Maria's employees are not performing well. Maria needs to analyze and diagnose the situation to figure out why. Maria needs to utilize her _______ skills.
A. Human
B. Technical
C. Conceptual
D. Freelancing
E. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS C. Conceptual
Bob spends time scanning the industry for information that may influence his company. Bob can be best described as performing the _________role.
A. Disseminator
B. Free rider
C. Spokesperson
D. Monitor
E. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS D. Monitor
An organization's duty or obligation toward individuals or groups outside the organization that are affected by its actions is known as its __________.
A. Reengineering challenge
B. Social responsibility
C. Competitive advantage
D. Oblique obligation CORRECT ANSWERS B. Social responsibility
A researcher attempts to improve productivity at Quintronics by broadcasting different types of music over the loud speakers during work hours. She broadcasts rap music in one location, heavy metal in another location, and no music in a third location. She then measures the number of widgets produced in each location. In this study, the number of
widgets produced is the ________ variable and music is the _________ variable.
A. Independent; nuisance
B. Dependent; independent
C. Dependent; nuisance
D. Independent; dependent CORRECT ANSWERS B. Dependent; independent Paco notices that older workers seem to "see the big picture" much more quickly than younger workers. He tries to come up with a general explanation for what he observed. According to the Scientific Process, Paco is engaging in _________.
A. Verification
B. Induction
C. Deduction
D. Parsimony CORRECT ANSWERS B. Induction
According to McGrath's Research Strategy Circumplex, which of the following would best allow a researcher to generalize his/her results?
A. Field experiment
B. Laboratory experiment
C. Sample survey
D. Field study
E. Experimental simulation CORRECT ANSWERS C. Sample survey
Which of the following statements regarding simple correlations is TRUE?
A. They have a numerical value that can range from 1.00 to 2.00.
B. They indicate causation.
C. They can only be positive.
D. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS D. None of the above
A measure can be reliable, but not valid. This statement is ______.
A. True
B. False CORRECT ANSWERS A. True
Rice is a very conscientious supervisor. The majority of research suggests this personality characteristic is due to ________.
A. Nature
B. ASA
C. Nurture
D. A & C
E. Monkey phonics CORRECT ANSWERS D. A & C
Diti is imaginative, creative, and original. According to the Big 5 Theory of personality, Diti can be best described as being high on ______.
A. Emotional stability
B. Sociability/extraversion
C. Intellectual openness
D. Agreeableness
E. None of the above CORRECT ANSWERS C. Intellectual openness
Bort gets along well with his other coworkers because they all seem to have similar personalities and views about work. This can be best explained by ______.
A. Self-esteem
B. Need for achievement
