HRM 360 Midterm Study Questions & Answers

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 - ANSWERSPlanning Function 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 - ANSWERSNone of the above 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 - ANSWERSMonitor 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 - ANSWERSSocial 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, and no music in the third. She then measures the number of widgets produced in each location. In this study, the number of widgets produced is the _____ variable and the music is the ______ variable. - ANSWERSDependent; 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... - ANSWERSInduction According to McGrath's Research Strategy Circumplex, which of the following would best allow a researcher to generalize his/her results? - ANSWERSSample Survey Which of the following statements regarding sample correlations is TRUE? A) They have a numerical value that can range from 1.00 - 2.00 #They only go from 0 - 1 B) They can indicate causation #False, see Ice Cream example and drowning C) They can only be positive #Can be negative D) None of the above - ANSWERSNone of the above A measure can be reliable, but not valid. This statement is... A) True B) False - ANSWERSTrue Rica 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 - ANSWERSD) Nature and Nurture 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 - ANSWERSIntellectual Openness Bort gets along well with his other coworkers because they all seem to have similar personalites and views about work. This can be best explained by... A) Self-esteem B) Need for achievement C) ASA D) Low self-monitoring - ANSWERSASA (attraction, selection, attrition) Jerby is very popular and is well liked by others on her team. Jerby can be best described as being.. A) Low on neuroticism B) High on conscientiousness C) High on agreeableness D) Low on openness to experience - ANSWERSHigh on agreeableness Which of the following individuals would be the most successful at networking in a party? A) Rudy - High self-monitor B) Sabrina - Low self-esteem C) Dirty Harry - Low self-monitor D) Gigli - Stinky #Self monitors are good at networking - ANSWERSRudy - Who is a high self-monitor