C232 FINAL TEST PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
An organization wants to identify the top 10% of its employees for a new
leadership development program. Which performance appraisal method should
the organization use? correct answer Forced-Distribution - This method requires
managers to assign only a certain proportion of subordinates (i.e. 5%, 10%, etc.)
to each of several categories with respect to each other.
An organization wants to implement a performance management process that
looks holistically at each employee including capturing information on strengths
versus weaknesses, traits and the employee's performance. Which performance
appraisal method should they use? correct answer Narrative Essay
Define "culture" correct answer Represents the organization's value system.
Define "employment at-will." correct answer An employer may terminate an
employee at any time. It will also allow the employee to leave a job at any time,
and for any reason, without facing adverse legal consequences. It covers hiring,
firing and promotions.
Define "validity." correct answer The extent to which an assessment accurately
measures what it is intended to measure.
Define employee development. correct answer It prepares employees for
career/job changes
,Define employee training. correct answer It corrects employee skill deficiencies;
seeks to improve employee performance on the current job by increasing
knowledge, skill or abilities.
Define fixed pay. correct answer Compensation that is independent of
performance.
Define indirect compensation. correct answer Non-monetary benefits provided to
workers, such as pension funds, mobile phones, training, health and life insurance
and employee services.
Define replacement planning correct answer Uses charts that show the names of
the current occupants of positions in the organization and the names of likely
replacements.
Define succession planning. correct answer It tends to be longer term, more
developmental and more flexible.
Define the term "criterion." correct answer Selection criteria are standards that
job applicants need to meet. These include qualifications, knowledge, skills,
abilities and experience. Some examples are: excellent research and analytical
skills
Define the term "demand". correct answer The number and types of employees
you will need to achieve the organization's strategic mission need.
Define the term "employee selection." correct answer Refers to determining the
most qualified candidates from the applicant pool.
, Define the term "job evaluation." correct answer The systematic process for
assessing the relative worth of jobs within an organization. It should be conducted
for every new position in order to ensure the organization is hiring the correct
level based on expected tasks, qualifications and responsibilities of the job or job
has changed substantially.
Define the term "moral philosophy." correct answer The principles, rules, and
values that individuals use in deciding what is right or wrong.
Define the term "reliability." correct answer The consistency or stability of a
selection instrument (you can depend on it)
Define the term "religious discrimination." correct answer Treating a person
unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs.
Define the term "subordinate" as used in the performance management process.
correct answer They are all of the employees who work for a supervisor/manager.
The supervisor is responsible for assigning them work and managing their
performance.
Define the term "supply". correct answer The number and types of employees
who will be available now or in the future to fill the jobs
Define the term diversity. correct answer The differences between people
(personality, education, race, build, etc.).
ANSWERS
An organization wants to identify the top 10% of its employees for a new
leadership development program. Which performance appraisal method should
the organization use? correct answer Forced-Distribution - This method requires
managers to assign only a certain proportion of subordinates (i.e. 5%, 10%, etc.)
to each of several categories with respect to each other.
An organization wants to implement a performance management process that
looks holistically at each employee including capturing information on strengths
versus weaknesses, traits and the employee's performance. Which performance
appraisal method should they use? correct answer Narrative Essay
Define "culture" correct answer Represents the organization's value system.
Define "employment at-will." correct answer An employer may terminate an
employee at any time. It will also allow the employee to leave a job at any time,
and for any reason, without facing adverse legal consequences. It covers hiring,
firing and promotions.
Define "validity." correct answer The extent to which an assessment accurately
measures what it is intended to measure.
Define employee development. correct answer It prepares employees for
career/job changes
,Define employee training. correct answer It corrects employee skill deficiencies;
seeks to improve employee performance on the current job by increasing
knowledge, skill or abilities.
Define fixed pay. correct answer Compensation that is independent of
performance.
Define indirect compensation. correct answer Non-monetary benefits provided to
workers, such as pension funds, mobile phones, training, health and life insurance
and employee services.
Define replacement planning correct answer Uses charts that show the names of
the current occupants of positions in the organization and the names of likely
replacements.
Define succession planning. correct answer It tends to be longer term, more
developmental and more flexible.
Define the term "criterion." correct answer Selection criteria are standards that
job applicants need to meet. These include qualifications, knowledge, skills,
abilities and experience. Some examples are: excellent research and analytical
skills
Define the term "demand". correct answer The number and types of employees
you will need to achieve the organization's strategic mission need.
Define the term "employee selection." correct answer Refers to determining the
most qualified candidates from the applicant pool.
, Define the term "job evaluation." correct answer The systematic process for
assessing the relative worth of jobs within an organization. It should be conducted
for every new position in order to ensure the organization is hiring the correct
level based on expected tasks, qualifications and responsibilities of the job or job
has changed substantially.
Define the term "moral philosophy." correct answer The principles, rules, and
values that individuals use in deciding what is right or wrong.
Define the term "reliability." correct answer The consistency or stability of a
selection instrument (you can depend on it)
Define the term "religious discrimination." correct answer Treating a person
unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs.
Define the term "subordinate" as used in the performance management process.
correct answer They are all of the employees who work for a supervisor/manager.
The supervisor is responsible for assigning them work and managing their
performance.
Define the term "supply". correct answer The number and types of employees
who will be available now or in the future to fill the jobs
Define the term diversity. correct answer The differences between people
(personality, education, race, build, etc.).
