Chapter 13 Quiz Question Flashcards

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When staff and line managers together determine what aspects of a job they want to reward and how much those factors are worth, they are in the process of making a(n) ____ decision

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Wage-structure

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2
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A recent survey found false or inflated information in which of the following?

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Job application

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3
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Teachers are represented by the American Federation of Teachers. It is an example of a(n)

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bargaining unit.

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4
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The two basic approaches to validation are

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predictive and content

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5
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____ created an insurance program to provide income for workers while they recover from on-the-job injuries.

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Workers’ compensation

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The systematic collection and recording of information about jobs in the organization is known as

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Job analysis

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7
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Top managers at GE are highly regarded by other companies. They are frequently approached by executive search firms with information about openings at other companies. The managers are examples of

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Knowledge workers

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While some employers are upset by regulations that set the legal limit on how far apart the risers on a ladder can be, OSHA safety standards are intended to

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Prevent on the job accidents

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9
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Which of the following laws requires management to bargain in good faith with the designated employee representatives?

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National labor relations act (wagner-act)

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10
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GE requires managers to fire the bottom 10% of employees each year. GE is using

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A ranking system of performance appraisal

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