MGMT 124 MIDTERM
In most organizations, human resource managers are categorized as ________, who assist and
advise ________ in areas like recruiting, hiring, and compensation. - ANS staff managers; line
managers
Which one of the following is NOT considered one of the line supervisor's responsibilities for
effective human resources management under the general headings outlined by a major
company discussed in the textbook? - ANS changing employees' attitudes regarding work
All of the following are major areas in which an HR manager assists and advises line managers
EXCEPT ________. - ANS customer relations
Human resource managers generally exert ________ within the human resources department
and ________ outside the human resources department. - ANS line authority; staff authority
Between 2012 and 2022 what ethnic group is projected to decrease as a percentage of the
workforce? - ANS white
Over the next few years, employers may face a severe labor shortage because ________. -
ANS there are fewer people entering the workforce than there are retiring baby boomers
What is the term for workforces like those at the company Uber, where freelancers and
independent contractors work when they can, on what they want to work on, and when the
company needs them? - ANS on-demand workers
The recent trend where in some occupations (such as high-tech) unemployment rates are low,
while in others unemployment rates are still very high and recruiters in many companies can't
find candidates, while in others there's a wealth of candidates is called ________. - ANS the
unbalanced labor force
Which one of the following best exemplifies recent trends in technology that are affecting human
resource management? - ANS The use of gaming features to enhance training and
performance appraisal
About what percentage of all job openings are now posted online? - ANS 70%
According to the textbook, approximately what percentage of job seekers used Glassdoor
during their job search to learn about a company they might apply for? - ANS 48%
, ________ refers to being psychologically involved in, connected to, and committed to getting
one's jobs done. - ANS Employee engagement
Which one of the following is NOT an HR certification? - ANS SHRM Junior Professional
In Griggs v. Duke Power Company, Griggs sued the power company because it required coal
handlers to be high school graduates. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Griggs because -
ANS high school diplomas were not related to success as a coal handler
All of the following are principles established by Griggs v. Duke Power Company EXCEPT -
ANS performance standards should be unambiguous
Which one of the following best explains why employers win the majority of ADA cases? - ANS
Employees fail to prove that their disabilities affect daily living activities.
Which one of the following will be the most likely result of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008? -
ANS Employees will find it easier to prove that their disabilities are limiting.
In which one of the following situations does sexual harassment NOT violate Title VII? - ANS if
the conduct is completely consensual
Which one of the following is NOT a form of sexual harassment according to EEOC guidelines?
- ANS mutually consensual physical conduct of a sexual nature between co-workers
The last step a worker should usually take when s/he is sexually harassed is ________. - ANS
file a claim with the EEOC
Which one of the following is most likely an example of a discriminatory selection standard? -
ANS requiring engineer applicants to meet specific height standards
Which one of the following would LEAST likely foster diversity in the workplace? - ANS
appointing a small group of minorities to high-profile positions
The sales director at WebMD is calculating annual sales revenue targets and the number of new
medical-related content providers that the firm needs to maintain a competitive advantage. In
which step of the strategic management process is the sales director involved? - ANS choosing
specific strategies or courses of action
The ________ of the California Energy Commission indicates that the organization assesses
and acts through public and private partnerships to improve energy systems that promote a
strong economy and a healthy environment. - ANS mission statement
The primary purpose of strategic human resource management is to ________. - ANS integrate
a company's strategic plan with its human resource strategies
In most organizations, human resource managers are categorized as ________, who assist and
advise ________ in areas like recruiting, hiring, and compensation. - ANS staff managers; line
managers
Which one of the following is NOT considered one of the line supervisor's responsibilities for
effective human resources management under the general headings outlined by a major
company discussed in the textbook? - ANS changing employees' attitudes regarding work
All of the following are major areas in which an HR manager assists and advises line managers
EXCEPT ________. - ANS customer relations
Human resource managers generally exert ________ within the human resources department
and ________ outside the human resources department. - ANS line authority; staff authority
Between 2012 and 2022 what ethnic group is projected to decrease as a percentage of the
workforce? - ANS white
Over the next few years, employers may face a severe labor shortage because ________. -
ANS there are fewer people entering the workforce than there are retiring baby boomers
What is the term for workforces like those at the company Uber, where freelancers and
independent contractors work when they can, on what they want to work on, and when the
company needs them? - ANS on-demand workers
The recent trend where in some occupations (such as high-tech) unemployment rates are low,
while in others unemployment rates are still very high and recruiters in many companies can't
find candidates, while in others there's a wealth of candidates is called ________. - ANS the
unbalanced labor force
Which one of the following best exemplifies recent trends in technology that are affecting human
resource management? - ANS The use of gaming features to enhance training and
performance appraisal
About what percentage of all job openings are now posted online? - ANS 70%
According to the textbook, approximately what percentage of job seekers used Glassdoor
during their job search to learn about a company they might apply for? - ANS 48%
, ________ refers to being psychologically involved in, connected to, and committed to getting
one's jobs done. - ANS Employee engagement
Which one of the following is NOT an HR certification? - ANS SHRM Junior Professional
In Griggs v. Duke Power Company, Griggs sued the power company because it required coal
handlers to be high school graduates. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Griggs because -
ANS high school diplomas were not related to success as a coal handler
All of the following are principles established by Griggs v. Duke Power Company EXCEPT -
ANS performance standards should be unambiguous
Which one of the following best explains why employers win the majority of ADA cases? - ANS
Employees fail to prove that their disabilities affect daily living activities.
Which one of the following will be the most likely result of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008? -
ANS Employees will find it easier to prove that their disabilities are limiting.
In which one of the following situations does sexual harassment NOT violate Title VII? - ANS if
the conduct is completely consensual
Which one of the following is NOT a form of sexual harassment according to EEOC guidelines?
- ANS mutually consensual physical conduct of a sexual nature between co-workers
The last step a worker should usually take when s/he is sexually harassed is ________. - ANS
file a claim with the EEOC
Which one of the following is most likely an example of a discriminatory selection standard? -
ANS requiring engineer applicants to meet specific height standards
Which one of the following would LEAST likely foster diversity in the workplace? - ANS
appointing a small group of minorities to high-profile positions
The sales director at WebMD is calculating annual sales revenue targets and the number of new
medical-related content providers that the firm needs to maintain a competitive advantage. In
which step of the strategic management process is the sales director involved? - ANS choosing
specific strategies or courses of action
The ________ of the California Energy Commission indicates that the organization assesses
and acts through public and private partnerships to improve energy systems that promote a
strong economy and a healthy environment. - ANS mission statement
The primary purpose of strategic human resource management is to ________. - ANS integrate
a company's strategic plan with its human resource strategies
