HRM-prov 3

Question 1

The primary purpose of training is to ________?

Answer 1

c. provide job-related knowledge and skills.

Question 2

Showing a worker how to operate a bulldozer or an administrative assistant how to schedule appointments are example of _______?

Answer 2

a. training

Question 3

Learning that looks beyond today’s job and has a more long-term focus is referred to as _____?

Answer 3

c. development

Question 4

All of the following are most likely strategic benefits of training and development EXCEPT_____?

Answer 4

d. improved orientation programs

Question 5

What is the primary goal of training and development?

Answer 5

a. improved performance

Question 6

Suzanne, an HR specialist, is assessing training and development needs at her firm by receiving job descriptions. Which type of analysis is Suzanne most likely conducting?

Answer 6

a. task analysis

Question 7

Organizational analysis is most closely related to _____?

Answer 7

d. a firm’s strategic mission, goals, and corporate plans

Question 8

A takeoff on e-learning is the ____ that uses a web-based platform to deliver live, instructor-led training to geographically dispersed learners.

Answer 8

c. live virtual classroom

Question 9

What is the primary reason that firms use e-learning?

Answer 9

b. cost saving

Question 10

With the case study method of training and development, students would most likely be expected to ____?

Answer 10

a. research the finances of firms

Question 11

At ABC Manufacturing, which of the following tasks is LEAST likely to be taught through the behavior modeling method?

Answer 11

d. writing memos

Question 12

Employees at Maxwell Enterprises are participating in a training and development program. Participants are required to respond to specific problems they may encounter in their jobs by acting out real-world situations. Which type of T&D method is the firms most likely using?

Answer 12

c. role playing

Question 13

Which training method combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training?

Answer 13

a. apprenticeship training

Question 14

A key element of success in online higher education is____.

Answer 14

d. discipline

Question 15

Historically, what has been the primary delivery system for training professional, technical, and management employees?

Answer 15

c. universities and colleges

Question 16

Which term refers to the total of all rewards provided to employees in return for their service?

Answer 16

d. compensation

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of indirect financial compensation (employee benefits)?

Answer 17

c. paid vacation

Question 18

As a pediatric nurse, Cary experiences a significant amount of job satisfaction, which is considered____.

Answer 18

a. nonfinancial compensation

Question 19

Wages, salaries, bonuses, and commissions are referred to as____.

Answer 19

b. direct financial compensation

Question 20

Which term refers to the face value of pay?

Answer 20

b. nominal compensation

Question 21

An escalator clause in a labor agreement that automatically increases wages as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index rises is known as a ____?

Answer 21

c. COLA

Question 22

Todd, a financial analyst, was recently hired by Maxwell Enterprises. After one year with the firm, Todd will be eligible to receive a pay increase added to his base pay that is based on hos performance level. Which term best describes this type of compensation?

Answer 22

b. merit pay

Question 23

Which type of compensation increases an employee’s base pay and contributes to cost control over

Answer 23

a. merit pay

Question 24

What is the limitation of profit sharing plans?

Answer 24

b. employees have a difficult time understanding their particular contributions to company profits

Question 25

Which term refers to a one-time annual financial award based on productivity?

Answer 25

a. bonus

Question 26

Claudia works a s a seamstress at a clothing company. She receives $10 for each pair of pants she sews. What type of pay plan is Claudia's employer most likely using?

Answer 26

b. piecework

Question 27

Which performance-based pay system assumes that employees who know more are more valuable to the firm and deserve to be rewarded for their efforts in acquiring new skills?

Answer 27

d. skill-based pay

Question 28

A compensation plan that results in the distribution of a predetermined percentage of the firm's profits to employees is referred to as____.

Answer 28

c. profit sharing

Question 29

What is the most important standard for determining pay?

Answer 29

b. market rates

Question 30

The Fair Labor Standards Act (as amended) provides for all of the following EXCEPT_____.

Answer 30

c. age discrimination

Question 31

All financial rewards that are NOT included in direct financial compensation are known as _____.

Answer 31

d. employee benefits

Question 32

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, indirect financial compensation accounts for approximately _____of employers' total compensation costs.

Answer 32

b. 30%

Question 33

Benefits are valuable for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ______.

Answer 33

d. improving worker productivity

Question 34

In most cases, the costs of voluntary benefits are paid by____.

Answer 34

c. employees

Question 35

Legally required benefits currently include all of the following EXCEPT______

Answer 35

d. paid time off for holidays

Question 36

What are the two components of nonfinancial compensation?

Answer 36

b. job and job environment

Question 37

What type of indirect financial compensation is the most expensive for most businesses?

Answer 37

b. health care insurance

Question 38

Mandated benefits currently account for about what percentage of total compensatin costs?

Answer 38

a. 10%

Question 39

What Act created a system of retirement benefits?

Answer 39

c. Social Security Act

Question 40

Which of the following protects employees against an earnings loss when they are totally incapacitated?

Answer 40

b. disability insurance

Question 41

Margaret's husband, who worked as an accountant, recently died from heart attack while on vacation. Which of the following would most likely be provided to Margaret?

Answer 41

a. survivors' benefit

Question 42

Which of the following would most likely be eligible for Medicare?

Answer 42

c. Charles, a 66-year-old retired realtor

Question 43

What is a significant issue facing the Social Security program?

Answer 43

b. retiring baby-boomers

Question 44

What will be the retirement age in 2027 to receive Social Security retirement benefits?

Answer 44

c. 67

Question 45

Jackie's employer is downsizing to reduce expenses, and Jackie has been informed that she will be laid off. What is the maximum number of weeks that Jackie can receive unemployment compensation?

Answer 45

b. 26