Quiz 9

Question 1

_____ refers to the activities undertaken to attract, develop, and maintain an effective workforce
within an organization.

Answer 1

HR management

Question 2

Today, more than ever, strategic decisions are related to human resource considerations. Which of
the following refers to the economic value of the knowledge, experience, skills, and capabilities of
employees?
a. Human capital
b. Economic capital
c. Contingency assets
d. Capital assets
e. Economic assets

Answer 2

a. Human capital

Question 3

Recruiting and selecting employees involves which human resource management goal?

Answer 3

Finding the right people.

Question 4

Which of the following is tied to the goal of managing talent in organizations?

a. Labor relations
b. Job analysis
c. Wages and salary
d. HRM planning
e. Training and development

Answer 4

e. Training and development

Question 5

The forecasting of human resource needs and the projected matching of individuals with expected
job vacancies is referred to as human resource _____.

Answer 5

Planning

Question 6

Conolly Company uses internal recruiting whenever possible. This practice:

Answer 6

Generates increased employee commitment.

Question 7

_____ is a clear and concise summary of the specific tasks, duties and responsibilities for a
particular job.

Answer 7

A job description

Question 8

Recruiting methods that are used to promote the hiring, development, and retention of “protected
groups” are examples of:

Answer 8

Affirmative action

Question 9

In _____, an experienced manager, or other experienced employee, shows a new employee how to
perform job duties.

Answer 9

OJT

Question 10

The most common form of formal corporate training is:

Answer 10

Classroom training

Question 11

The process of observing and evaluating an employee’s performance, recording the assessment,
and providing feedback to the employee is referred to as:

Answer 11

Performance Appraisal

Question 12

This perspective represents the ____ view of the new social contract: creative development
opportunities, lateral career moves, challenging assignments, and decision-making authority.

Answer 12

Employer

Question 13

This perspective represents the ____ view of the new social contract: personal responsibility,
partner in business improvement, and skill development.

Answer 13

Employee

Question 14

Inclusive models of diversity includes all ways in which employees are ___.

Answer 14

Different

Question 15

The following characteristics represent one aspect of the the inclusive model of diversity:

a. military experience
b. workstyle
c. parent
d. all of these items

Answer 15

d. all of these items