C202: Pre-Assessment - Managing Human Capital Test with
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Which situation is an example of a managerial employer can terminate an employee for an
ethical dilemma? - ANSWER -Being asked immoral reason.
to directly supervise a family member
Which law guarantees that a woman can take
A human resource manual specifies that unpaid time off following the birth of her child
employees cannot be terminated or punished for without fear of losing her job? - ANSWER -
refusing to follow an illegal request made by a The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
supervisor.
Which standard is being applied to resolve this What is the goal of the Uniformed Services
ethical dilemma? - ANSWER -Rights Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of
Standard 1994? - ANSWER -To prevent
discrimination against employees who may be
called into active military service
What is the goal of affirmative action? -
ANSWER -By seeking to remedy past
practices that innately caused an adverse effect Which event should be covered under workers'
on applicants compensation? - ANSWER -Breaking an
arm while at work
A female employer is accused of having an
employment practice that negatively impacts How does an organization's human resource
women. The employer responds that she has the strategy support the organization's business
same requirements for male and female strategy? - ANSWER -By helping it to
applicants and wants to hire other women. acquire, develop, motivate, and retain the talent
needed to fulfill its strategy
Why is this case a potential demonstration of
adverse impact? - ANSWER -Adverse
impact is unintentional and relates to standard What is a primary function of human resource
policies applied to all employees. management? - ANSWER -Retaining talent
Which protected classes must a company set How does effective human resource
hiring goals for under Executive Order 11246? - management improve organizational
ANSWER -Minorities and women performance? - ANSWER -By enhancing a
company's ability to cope with growth and change
An employer terminates an employee for being
unattractive and putting less effort in personal Which characteristic of an employee should
appearance. human resource management focus on to
enhance organizational culture? -
Why is this permitted under an at-will ANSWER -Fit within an organization
employment relationship? - ANSWER -An
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, C202: Pre-Assessment - Managing Human Capital Test with
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reveal weakness in a critical division can
Which belief is an example of bias creating influence staffing plans
barriers to equal treatment in an organization? -
ANSWER -Extroverted employees are the
most effective. What should human resource managers use to
determine performance metrics? -
ANSWER -Business goals
Which factor in successful organizational change
can be provided through effective human
resource management? - ANSWER -Trust Which aspect of an organization is increased
when policies of inclusion are adopted? -
ANSWER -Its talent pool
What is the organization's formal system of task,
power, and reporting relationships called? -
ANSWER -An organizational structure Why might an organization want to increase its
efforts at inclusion and diversity? -
ANSWER -To reduce negative public
How does human resource management support relations
organizational leadership? - ANSWER -By
providing employees with opportunities for
professional development and growth How does an employee handbook protect
employers? - ANSWER -By ensuring that
employees are informed about company
Which decision can human resource expectations, policies, and benefits
management assist with during the combination
stage of mergers and acquisitions? -
ANSWER -When to declare the Which situation is an example of poor person-
combination a success organizational fit? - ANSWER -An
employee has the necessary training and skills
for a position, but has a different set of values
How can human resource managers serve as than the employer.
internal consultants? - ANSWER -By
helping managers avoid common training pitfalls
How does sourcing affect recruiting? -
ANSWER -Effective sourcing improves the
What are two uses of a job analysis? - compatibility of talent pools to open positions.
ANSWER -Developing a recruiting plan and
designing a compensation plan for a particular
job What is a benefit of external recruiting? -
ANSWER -External hires can bring new
ideas and insights.
How can human resource managers use
performance metrics to benefit their
organizations? - ANSWER -Metrics that Which request might be asked during a case
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Which situation is an example of a managerial employer can terminate an employee for an
ethical dilemma? - ANSWER -Being asked immoral reason.
to directly supervise a family member
Which law guarantees that a woman can take
A human resource manual specifies that unpaid time off following the birth of her child
employees cannot be terminated or punished for without fear of losing her job? - ANSWER -
refusing to follow an illegal request made by a The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
supervisor.
Which standard is being applied to resolve this What is the goal of the Uniformed Services
ethical dilemma? - ANSWER -Rights Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of
Standard 1994? - ANSWER -To prevent
discrimination against employees who may be
called into active military service
What is the goal of affirmative action? -
ANSWER -By seeking to remedy past
practices that innately caused an adverse effect Which event should be covered under workers'
on applicants compensation? - ANSWER -Breaking an
arm while at work
A female employer is accused of having an
employment practice that negatively impacts How does an organization's human resource
women. The employer responds that she has the strategy support the organization's business
same requirements for male and female strategy? - ANSWER -By helping it to
applicants and wants to hire other women. acquire, develop, motivate, and retain the talent
needed to fulfill its strategy
Why is this case a potential demonstration of
adverse impact? - ANSWER -Adverse
impact is unintentional and relates to standard What is a primary function of human resource
policies applied to all employees. management? - ANSWER -Retaining talent
Which protected classes must a company set How does effective human resource
hiring goals for under Executive Order 11246? - management improve organizational
ANSWER -Minorities and women performance? - ANSWER -By enhancing a
company's ability to cope with growth and change
An employer terminates an employee for being
unattractive and putting less effort in personal Which characteristic of an employee should
appearance. human resource management focus on to
enhance organizational culture? -
Why is this permitted under an at-will ANSWER -Fit within an organization
employment relationship? - ANSWER -An
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, C202: Pre-Assessment - Managing Human Capital Test with
Answers Rated A
reveal weakness in a critical division can
Which belief is an example of bias creating influence staffing plans
barriers to equal treatment in an organization? -
ANSWER -Extroverted employees are the
most effective. What should human resource managers use to
determine performance metrics? -
ANSWER -Business goals
Which factor in successful organizational change
can be provided through effective human
resource management? - ANSWER -Trust Which aspect of an organization is increased
when policies of inclusion are adopted? -
ANSWER -Its talent pool
What is the organization's formal system of task,
power, and reporting relationships called? -
ANSWER -An organizational structure Why might an organization want to increase its
efforts at inclusion and diversity? -
ANSWER -To reduce negative public
How does human resource management support relations
organizational leadership? - ANSWER -By
providing employees with opportunities for
professional development and growth How does an employee handbook protect
employers? - ANSWER -By ensuring that
employees are informed about company
Which decision can human resource expectations, policies, and benefits
management assist with during the combination
stage of mergers and acquisitions? -
ANSWER -When to declare the Which situation is an example of poor person-
combination a success organizational fit? - ANSWER -An
employee has the necessary training and skills
for a position, but has a different set of values
How can human resource managers serve as than the employer.
internal consultants? - ANSWER -By
helping managers avoid common training pitfalls
How does sourcing affect recruiting? -
ANSWER -Effective sourcing improves the
What are two uses of a job analysis? - compatibility of talent pools to open positions.
ANSWER -Developing a recruiting plan and
designing a compensation plan for a particular
job What is a benefit of external recruiting? -
ANSWER -External hires can bring new
ideas and insights.
How can human resource managers use
performance metrics to benefit their
organizations? - ANSWER -Metrics that Which request might be asked during a case
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