Practice Quiz 1 Human Resources

A computer animation company incurs heavy losses due to high competition. In a survey, most of the employees reveal that they are unaware of the platforms used by the competitors and that they lack knowledge of the latest technology in the field. In this scenario, which HR function must be given utmost focus to match the skills of their competitors?

• job analysis

• recruiting

• development

• planning pay

A publishing company is beginning work on its goal of sustainability. The firm starts by recruiting highly qualified HR professionals, who implement a new series of employee training programs. In doing this, how is the company trying to achieve sustainability?

• by focusing on earning profits rather than focusing on the satisfaction of the organization’s stakeholders

• by increasing profits through reducing the quality of the products and services

• by focusing on the development and empowerment of employees

• by focusing on short-term costs and short-term planning

Which example demonstrates one of the four principles for an ethical, successful company?

• At a construction firm, employees work hard in spite of seeing their work as "just a job."

• Employees at a chemical factory share the belief that the company’s reputation is executives’ responsibility.

• Salespeople for a manufacturer help the company earn profits by emphasizing the company’s interests over customers’.

• At a wholesaler of electrical parts, order takers help customers find the best price on items and are realistic about delivery schedules.

What is true of the trends in the U.S. labor market?

• Occupations with the most jobs are expected to involve manufacturing or mining.

• The fastest-growing occupations reflect the steadily diminishing demand for health care.

• The fastest-growing occupations all require some education beyond high school.

• Some of the fastest-growing occupations require only on-the-job training.

Theresa is employed by an agency. The agency assigns Theresa to organizations that are in need of services that she can offer. Theresa is paid by the agency, which is paid by the organization. Theresa is a(n)

• permanent employee.

• independent contractor.

• temporary worker.

• contract company worker.

Employee empowerment gives employees responsibility and authority to make decisions regarding which two aspects?

• product development or customer service

• innovation or pay grade

• customer service or training

• pay grade or product development

Under OSHA, employees have certain duties also, such as

• informing management when there is going to be an inspection by OSHA.

• reporting hazardous conditions.

• informing management if other employees break the rules

• accepting that some jobs may be more dangerous than others.

According to your text, an organization’s structure that has the authority concentrated in a few people at the top of the organization is considered

• centralized.

• decentralized.

• cooperative.

• weak.

A manager was running an advertisement for a home health care practitioner. She focused on the job specifications, which are the

• list of the tasks and responsibilities that the job entails.

• steps involved in getting detailed information about the job.

• qualities or requirements a person performing the job must possess.

• observable actions that comprise the various job demands.

A nurse working in a nursing home with elderly patients feels she is providing an invaluable service by making her patients’ lives better. According to the Job Characteristics Model, the nurse is demonstrating

• skill variety.

• task identity.

• task significance.

• autonomy.