Chapter 9/10 Quiz

1. Human Resources is determining the firm's future human resources needs.

• True

• False

2. Performance appraisal is the evaluation of an employee's current and potential levels of performance within a firm.

• True

• False

3.Human resources management is the sole responsibility of line managers.

• True

• False

4. Workplace diversity requires that managers learn to supervise and motivate people with a broad range of value systems and personal needs.

• True

• False

5.Managers should view workplace diversity as an opportunity rather than as a limitation.

• True

• False

6.A diversity program can be successful without strong, sustained commitment from top management.

• True

• False

7.A list of skills, abilities, education, and experience required for a position is called a job analysis.

• True

• False

8.The primary disadvantage of internal recruiting is that promoting a current employee leaves another position to be filled, possibly meaning that two employees must be trained instead of one.

• True

• False

9. In the selection process, the goal should always be to hire the person with the most qualifications.

• True

• False

10.Closing the gender gap can help companies attract and retain the best employees.

• True

• False