Intro to Business: Ch. 8 Review- Human Resources

Technology refers to the use of automated machinery, electronic equipment, and integrated computer systems to help increase the efficiency of work production.

• True
• False

A business can never fire a permanent employee.

• True
• False

The final step in the hiring process is to help the new employee get a good start in the company through an orientation process.

• True
• False

When employees are paid by piece rate, they are paid a percentage of sales for which they are responsible.

• True
• False

The work environment consists of both the physical conditions & the psychological atmosphere in which employees work.

• True
• False

Which of the following is one of the service-providing industries?

• agriculture
• mining
• real estate
• construction

All of the following are blue-collar workers EXCEPT

• truck driver
• accountant
• mechanic
• seamstress

Removing work from one company & sending it to another company that can complete it at a lower cost is called

• rightsizing
• downsizing
• freelancing
• outsourcing

Human resources

• do not include people hired to fill temporary positions.
• include only management, not regular employees.
• include on full-time workers.
• none of the above.

Which of the following is NOT a major responsibility of a company's human resources department?

• drafting a budget for the entire company.
• matching employees' abilities and interests with specific jobs
• developing compensation packages
• protecting the health and safety of employees