BMAL 590 Human Resource Management
Exam Questions with All Correct Answers
When assessing performance relative to standards - Answer- It is important to obtain
feedback from a variety of sources and include information about goals, behavior and
quality of work, i.e. not only find out what was done but how it got done
___ has the major objective of teaching employees about the organizations history,
culture and management practices - Answer- Socialization
In the ADDIE process, the A standards for Analysis. The analysis step - Answer- Is not
given enough careful attention in the desire to fix an obnoxious problem as quickly as
possible
Expectations for some positions may include financial impact of the position related to
___, ___, profitability or efficiency - Answer- Spending; revenue
Total compensation refers to - Answer- The sum of all direct financial earnings as well
as those that have indirect financial benefit
Many factors impact employee compensation. They do not normally include - Answer-
Anticipated career growth and promotions
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Answer- Addresses issues such as overtime pay
and minimum wage
Which of these is not a part of job evaluation - Answer- Performance reviews
An example of a non-exempt level employee would be a(n) - Answer- Teachers aid
Communications, as it relates to employees relations, often includes attention to having
an open-door policy and complete an up-to-date employee handbook. Other aspects
include - Answer- Using employee surveys and focus groups to understand employee
opinions and concerns
Ethical issues in the workplace should be viewed from the perspective of - Answer-
Individual and situational factors relevant to the particular issue under consideration
A simple model for making ethical decisions, begins with ___ and then ___ - Answer-
Recognizing a moral/ethical situation exists; making a moral/ethical judgement
, One of the keys to success for employee discipline is to maintain a - Answer- Calm,
professional, and respectful approach by all parties
The term Employee Relations and the associated activities are very broad, but do not
include - Answer- Ensuring fair compensation practices
Employment Laws, as with many other laws, exist in a framework that generally
involves - Answer- Identifying a concern, developing laws, establishing agencies to
monitor/police compliance, and legal actions for non compliance
"Retaliatory charge" refers to - Answer- Wrongfully discharging (or firing) an employee
for refusing to commit an illegal act, whistle-blowing, or exercising their rights under
employment laws
Protection of employee's privacy - Answer- Relates to searching and monitoring of
employee files and emails and protecting access to private information by other
employees
Harassment is best described as - Answer- Behavior that creates a hostile, intimidating
or offensive work environment that interferes with an individuals work
Regulatory action includes - Answer- Rulings and lawsuits
Ethical dilemmas are - Answer- Present in all workplaces
Employee relations refers to - Answer- Policies, practices and a system of rules for how
organizations and employees interact
HR policies typically exist in relation to - Answer- Compensation structure, recruiting
and performance management
Managing disciplinary actions can be challenging. It helps if - Answer- The process is
clear, good records are kept, and information is verified/confirmed before making
decisions
What best describes how a HR strategy relates to the organization or business strategy
- Answer- It must align with and support the organization/business strategy. It must also
be consistent with other department strategies
One of the concerns in legal compliance is - Answer- loop-holes in current legislation
There are many sources of potential candidates - Answer- And careful consideration of
both internal and external sources must be considered. The right mix depends of the
circumstances and the particular position to be filled
Exam Questions with All Correct Answers
When assessing performance relative to standards - Answer- It is important to obtain
feedback from a variety of sources and include information about goals, behavior and
quality of work, i.e. not only find out what was done but how it got done
___ has the major objective of teaching employees about the organizations history,
culture and management practices - Answer- Socialization
In the ADDIE process, the A standards for Analysis. The analysis step - Answer- Is not
given enough careful attention in the desire to fix an obnoxious problem as quickly as
possible
Expectations for some positions may include financial impact of the position related to
___, ___, profitability or efficiency - Answer- Spending; revenue
Total compensation refers to - Answer- The sum of all direct financial earnings as well
as those that have indirect financial benefit
Many factors impact employee compensation. They do not normally include - Answer-
Anticipated career growth and promotions
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Answer- Addresses issues such as overtime pay
and minimum wage
Which of these is not a part of job evaluation - Answer- Performance reviews
An example of a non-exempt level employee would be a(n) - Answer- Teachers aid
Communications, as it relates to employees relations, often includes attention to having
an open-door policy and complete an up-to-date employee handbook. Other aspects
include - Answer- Using employee surveys and focus groups to understand employee
opinions and concerns
Ethical issues in the workplace should be viewed from the perspective of - Answer-
Individual and situational factors relevant to the particular issue under consideration
A simple model for making ethical decisions, begins with ___ and then ___ - Answer-
Recognizing a moral/ethical situation exists; making a moral/ethical judgement
, One of the keys to success for employee discipline is to maintain a - Answer- Calm,
professional, and respectful approach by all parties
The term Employee Relations and the associated activities are very broad, but do not
include - Answer- Ensuring fair compensation practices
Employment Laws, as with many other laws, exist in a framework that generally
involves - Answer- Identifying a concern, developing laws, establishing agencies to
monitor/police compliance, and legal actions for non compliance
"Retaliatory charge" refers to - Answer- Wrongfully discharging (or firing) an employee
for refusing to commit an illegal act, whistle-blowing, or exercising their rights under
employment laws
Protection of employee's privacy - Answer- Relates to searching and monitoring of
employee files and emails and protecting access to private information by other
employees
Harassment is best described as - Answer- Behavior that creates a hostile, intimidating
or offensive work environment that interferes with an individuals work
Regulatory action includes - Answer- Rulings and lawsuits
Ethical dilemmas are - Answer- Present in all workplaces
Employee relations refers to - Answer- Policies, practices and a system of rules for how
organizations and employees interact
HR policies typically exist in relation to - Answer- Compensation structure, recruiting
and performance management
Managing disciplinary actions can be challenging. It helps if - Answer- The process is
clear, good records are kept, and information is verified/confirmed before making
decisions
What best describes how a HR strategy relates to the organization or business strategy
- Answer- It must align with and support the organization/business strategy. It must also
be consistent with other department strategies
One of the concerns in legal compliance is - Answer- loop-holes in current legislation
There are many sources of potential candidates - Answer- And careful consideration of
both internal and external sources must be considered. The right mix depends of the
circumstances and the particular position to be filled
