R & S Exam 1 (Chapter 1)

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

The determination of right and wrong; the standards of appropriate conduct or behaviour for members of a profession: what those members may or may not do. (p.17)

Question 2

Professional standards

Answer 2

Professional standards provide guidance on how HR professionals should behave in certain situations including the use of employment tests. (p.18)

Question 3

Recuitment

Answer 3

The generation of an applicant pool for a position or job in order to provide the required number of candidates for a subsequent selection or promotion program. (p.7)

Question 4

Selection

Answer 4

The choice of job candidates from a previously generated applicant pool in a way that will meet management goals and objectives as well as current legal requirements. (p.7)

Question 5

A new human resources intern has been asked to generate a pool of potential candidates for a new position within the organization. What is the correct term for this task?

Answer 5

recruitment

Question 6

Research has demonstrated that using proper, effective recruitment and selection practices can lead to which of the following?

Answer 6

Reduced employee turnover and increased productivity

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a social or economic factor that can influence recruitment and selection?

Answer 7

Labour–employee relations

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of a human resources system?

Answer 8

Personal preferences

Question 9

Which element in a human resources system takes into consideration training and development?

Answer 9

Personnel requirements

Question 10

Which element in a human resources system takes into consideration compensation and benefits?

Answer 10

Retention

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle underlying a human resources system?

Answer 11

Human resource managers should focus on the strengths of their subordinates.

Question 12

With respect to recruitment and selection, many organizations are requesting that human resources professionals hold which type of qualification?

Answer 12

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)

Question 13

What has research shown about individuals holding a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation?

Answer 13

They are more likely to receive higher salaries.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a principle of professional standards?

Answer 14

Taking the time to determine right from wrong.