HFT 2220 Quizzes Complete Answers
The tendency of employees to work harder when they have knowledge of being
observed is known as the Hawthorne Effect. - ANSWER-True
Once a manager has forecasted sales, he or she can then use the performance
standard to determine the number of employees needed for a particular shift. -
ANSWER-False
The positional analysis questionnaire (PAQ) provides a method for comparing jobs
based on their component skills. - ANSWER-False
It is preferable to collect data for job analysis using only one method. - ANSWER-
False
Motivational work characteristics include autonomy, skill variety, feedback, task
significance, and team building. - ANSWER-False
Job enlargement and job enrichment are similar in that they involve the addition of
responsibilities to an employee's current workload. - ANSWER-True
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits the discrimination of people in
which of the following age groups: - ANSWER-40 years of age and older
is a job-related reason to discriminate for a safe and efficient operation of an
organization. - ANSWER-Business necessity
The Four-Fifths Rule or 80 Percent Rule was established: - ANSWER-As an
affirmative action program to avoid adverse impact on any racial, ethnic, or gender
group during employee selection procedures.
The termination of an employee due to inconsistent attendance on Sundays due to
religious beliefs is an example of: - ANSWER-Discrimination
Human Resources Managers are responsible for: - ANSWER-Acquiring a thorough
knowledge of employment laws and statutes, Providing employees with a
professional managed workplace, Participating in continuing education regarding
pertinent laws, Retaining legal counsel with employment law expertise
Which of the following federal labor laws was credited with initiating the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission? - ANSWER-Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which of the following employer defenses describes an instance in which an
employer must discriminate based on a characteristic associated with the nature of
the job? - ANSWER-Bona fide occupational qualification
, The basic rights of employees include all of the following except: - ANSWER-Right to
privacy, Freedom from discrimination, Fair compensation
The key difference between the disparate treatment and disparate impact theories is:
- ANSWER-Intent
An Executive Order is issued by the President of the United States, the company,
and the Human Resource Managers. - ANSWER-False
Protected class refers to the lower class workforce. - ANSWER-False
Discrimination that follows the guidelines, laws, and regulations of the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is legal. - ANSWER-True
Many employers misunderstand the nature of affirmative action and confuse it with
EEO legislation. Which of the following statements about affirmative action is true? -
ANSWER-Affirmative action programs require that employers consider applicants in
group
Joshua feels he needs no assistance with major life activities such as caring for
himself and working. He does not regard himself as having a disability, but his
supervisors regard him as though he did. They often offer him help that he doesn't
need. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act: - ANSWER-He is protected
under the ADA because he is regarded as having a disability
"Waitresses wanted. Seeking servers (under 50 years old) to work full time. Must
work all holidays and weekends. Pay depends on experience." A company posting
this advertisement could be rightfully accused of any of the following types of illegal
discrimination in advertising except: - ANSWER-racial discrimination
Companies that do little to ensure their methods of selecting employees are reliable
and valid risk a high rate of: - ANSWER-Turnover
Which of the following methods gives a clear picture to all involved on the basis of
potential employees being evaluated? - ANSWER-Multi-attribute utility (MAU) model
The most important consideration when using a job posting system for internal
recruitment is to be - ANSWER-Fair and consistent
Which of the following best illustrates an example of halo effect? - ANSWER-Mary's
interviewer believes she is the right person for the job because she is attractive.
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of internal recruiting? - ANSWER-
Provides managers with an assessment of potential promotions
Companies should develop which of the following to improve recruitment efforts and
increase retention? - ANSWER-People plan
The tendency of employees to work harder when they have knowledge of being
observed is known as the Hawthorne Effect. - ANSWER-True
Once a manager has forecasted sales, he or she can then use the performance
standard to determine the number of employees needed for a particular shift. -
ANSWER-False
The positional analysis questionnaire (PAQ) provides a method for comparing jobs
based on their component skills. - ANSWER-False
It is preferable to collect data for job analysis using only one method. - ANSWER-
False
Motivational work characteristics include autonomy, skill variety, feedback, task
significance, and team building. - ANSWER-False
Job enlargement and job enrichment are similar in that they involve the addition of
responsibilities to an employee's current workload. - ANSWER-True
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits the discrimination of people in
which of the following age groups: - ANSWER-40 years of age and older
is a job-related reason to discriminate for a safe and efficient operation of an
organization. - ANSWER-Business necessity
The Four-Fifths Rule or 80 Percent Rule was established: - ANSWER-As an
affirmative action program to avoid adverse impact on any racial, ethnic, or gender
group during employee selection procedures.
The termination of an employee due to inconsistent attendance on Sundays due to
religious beliefs is an example of: - ANSWER-Discrimination
Human Resources Managers are responsible for: - ANSWER-Acquiring a thorough
knowledge of employment laws and statutes, Providing employees with a
professional managed workplace, Participating in continuing education regarding
pertinent laws, Retaining legal counsel with employment law expertise
Which of the following federal labor laws was credited with initiating the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission? - ANSWER-Civil Rights Act of 1964
Which of the following employer defenses describes an instance in which an
employer must discriminate based on a characteristic associated with the nature of
the job? - ANSWER-Bona fide occupational qualification
, The basic rights of employees include all of the following except: - ANSWER-Right to
privacy, Freedom from discrimination, Fair compensation
The key difference between the disparate treatment and disparate impact theories is:
- ANSWER-Intent
An Executive Order is issued by the President of the United States, the company,
and the Human Resource Managers. - ANSWER-False
Protected class refers to the lower class workforce. - ANSWER-False
Discrimination that follows the guidelines, laws, and regulations of the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is legal. - ANSWER-True
Many employers misunderstand the nature of affirmative action and confuse it with
EEO legislation. Which of the following statements about affirmative action is true? -
ANSWER-Affirmative action programs require that employers consider applicants in
group
Joshua feels he needs no assistance with major life activities such as caring for
himself and working. He does not regard himself as having a disability, but his
supervisors regard him as though he did. They often offer him help that he doesn't
need. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act: - ANSWER-He is protected
under the ADA because he is regarded as having a disability
"Waitresses wanted. Seeking servers (under 50 years old) to work full time. Must
work all holidays and weekends. Pay depends on experience." A company posting
this advertisement could be rightfully accused of any of the following types of illegal
discrimination in advertising except: - ANSWER-racial discrimination
Companies that do little to ensure their methods of selecting employees are reliable
and valid risk a high rate of: - ANSWER-Turnover
Which of the following methods gives a clear picture to all involved on the basis of
potential employees being evaluated? - ANSWER-Multi-attribute utility (MAU) model
The most important consideration when using a job posting system for internal
recruitment is to be - ANSWER-Fair and consistent
Which of the following best illustrates an example of halo effect? - ANSWER-Mary's
interviewer believes she is the right person for the job because she is attractive.
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of internal recruiting? - ANSWER-
Provides managers with an assessment of potential promotions
Companies should develop which of the following to improve recruitment efforts and
increase retention? - ANSWER-People plan
