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WorksheetsManaging HR and Labor Relations - Home Version
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
True or False: Human resource management involves hiring, developing, motivating, and evaluating employees to achieve organizational goals.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
True or False: Human resource planning aims to ensure the right people with the right training are in the right jobs.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
True or False: HR managers set the strategies and goals for an organization.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
True or False: Job analysis is a study of the tasks required to perform a job well.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
True or False: Job descriptions list the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for a job.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Which of these determines number of workers needed by some future time (in one year, for example)
a)
Demand forecast
b)
Supply forecast
c)
Both of these
d)
Neither of these
7.
Which of these estimates the number of people who will be available to fill various jobs at some future time?
a)
Demand forecast
b)
Supply forecast
c)
Both of these
d)
Neither of these
8.
True or False: Succession planning is the process of waiting until a job vacancy occurs to look for potential employees.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
True or False. Contingent workers are usually only hired to work until their specific job is done.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
True or False: Contingent workers must follow a fixed work schedule.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
True or False: Contingent workers are typically eligible for employee benefits.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
True or False: Contingent workers offer expertise and perspective, especially in areas where permanent employees lack knowledge.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
True or False: Employers have full control over the activities of contingent workers.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
True or False: The hiring process for 1099 workers is typically shorter and involves fewer background checks than for W2 employees.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
True or False. Large firms that receive thousands of online applications per month carefully read each application.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
True or False. Large firms that receive thousands of online applications per month use AI and other technology to narrow the applications that HR people must review.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
True or False: " Selection" is the process used to determine who among the applicants is suitable for the job.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
True or False. Under the successive hurdles approach, applicants who pass all steps are likely to receive a job offer.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
True or False. The decision to hire is often made by the manager of the applicants.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
True or False: The new trend for performance appraisals is to do them once a year.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
True or False: Many companies are moving away from conducting annual performance appraisals and instead encourage continuous real-time feedback for improved skill development and job performance.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
True or False. The union organizing phase starts with a union approaching employees - employees can't start this phase on their own.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
True or False. Collective bargaining is the process of negotiating a labor agreement that provides for compensation and working arrangements.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
True or False. The enforcement phases is is done primarily through handling worker grievances.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
True or False. A shop steward is a member of management who represents the company in contract negotiations with the union.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
True or False. The union needs to get a majority of employees to sign authorization cards before it can force a certification election.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
True or False. Once the union gets signed authorization cards from at least 30 percent of the employees, it can ask the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a union certification election.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
True or False. Certification elections are ran by the union.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
True or False. Certification elections are ran by the company.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
True or False. After the NLRB certifies a union, the employer must negotiate separately with each employee.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
True or False. After the NLRB certifies a union, the employer must negotiate with the union, and the union acts on behalf of all employees of the company.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
True or False. The most common union security arrangement is the union shop, whereby nonunion workers can be hired by the firm, but then they must join the union.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
True or False. An agency shop does not require employees to join the union, but to remain employees, workers must pay the union a fee.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
True or False. In an open shop, workers don’t have to join the union or pay dues or fees to the union.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Right-to-work statutes create _____ ."
a)
union shops
b)
agency shops
c)
open shops
d)
none of these
36.
True or False: Seniority is a major factor in job security and is discussed in about 90 percent of all labor contracts.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
For most companies that have collective bargaining agreements, if they have layoffs they must start the layoffs _____ .
a)
with the employees who have the most seniority
b)
with the employees who have the least seniority
c)
Neither of these - seniority only impacts pay, not who gets laid off.
38.
For most companies that have collective bargaining agreements, the employees who are paid the most are the ones _____ .
a)
with the most seniority
b)
with the least seniority
c)
Neither of these - seniority only impacts who gets laid off, not how much they get paid.
39.
True or False: Paid family leave is guaranteed to all workers in the United States.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
What is the process of determining the qualifications necessary for a job, listing the job's tasks and responsibilities, and specifying the skills and abilities required for the job?
a)
Employee selection
b)
Job analysis
c)
Succession planning
d)
HR forecasting
41.
What is the term for a worker who is hired on a project-by-project basis?
a)
Permanent worker
b)
Contingent worker
c)
Full-time employee
d)
W2 worker
42.
What is the term for a worker who is hired on a project-by-project basis?
a)
1099 Worker
b)
Contingent worker
c)
Free lancer
d)
Independent contractor
e)
All of these
43.
Which of the following is an advantage of contingent workers?
a)
Greater control over their work
b)
Long-term commitment to the organization
c)
Cost savings on employee benefits
d)
In-house skill development
44.
What is the process of attracting qualified individuals to create an applicant pool for hiring?
a)
Employee selection
b)
On-the-job training
c)
Employee recruitment
d)
HR forecasting
45.
Which step in the selection process assesses cognitive ability, motivation potential, and knowledge and skills?
a)
Initial screening
b)
Selection interview
c)
Employment testing
d)
Background and reference check
46.
Which of these does NOT include on-the-job training?
a)
Job rotation
b)
Mentoring
c)
Classroom training
d)
Apprenticeship
47.
What does "succession planning" refer to in the context of human resources?
a)
Providing pensions for employees' retirements
b)
Preparing to fill job vacancies with current employees
c)
Hiring contingent workers
d)
Identifying the best-qualified candidates for a job
48.
What is these is a primary disadvantage of hiring contingent workers?
a)
No Respondeat superior
b)
Limited flexibility
c)
Increased costs
d)
Less control over their activities
49.
A business is normally liable for the torts committed by an ______ while they are on the job.
a)
independent contractor
b)
employee
c)
Both of these.
d)
Neither of these.
50.
A business is normally NOT liable for the torts committed by an ______ while they are on the job.
a)
independent contractor
b)
employee
c)
Both of these.
d)
Neither of these.
51.
Which step in the employee selection process involves an in-depth discussion of an applicant's work experience and skills?
a)
Initial screening
b)
Employment testing
c)
Selection interview
d)
Background and reference check
52.
What does "recruitment branding" aim to achieve?
a)
Attracting qualified applicants
b)
Promoting the company's products
c)
Reducing employee turnover
d)
Increasing employee benefits
53.
In HR management, what is meant by "HR demand forecast"?
a)
Estimating the number of current employees
b)
Predicting future HR challenges
c)
Determining the number of employees needed in the future
d)
Analyzing employee turnover rates
54.
What is the main goal of recruitment methods like job fairs and college recruiting?
a)
Reducing employee turnover
b)
Offering employee benefits
c)
Attracting qualified applicants
d)
Providing on-the-job training
55.
What is the purpose of a job description in human resource planning?
a)
Identifying job candidates
b)
Listing the qualifications of employees
c)
Describing the responsibilities of a job
d)
Setting company goals
56.
Which of these is the process of determining the qualifications needed for a job?
a)
Job analysis
b)
Succession planning
c)
Employee recruitment
d)
Compensation planning
57.
What is the primary purpose of performance planning and evaluation in an organization?
a)
Collecting evidence to support firing employees
b)
Providing feedback that helps improve employee performance
c)
Deciding what benefits should be offered to all employees
d)
Enforcing disciplinary actions
58.
What does "opportunity cost" refer to in the context of employee compensation?
a)
The cost of training new employees
b)
The financial condition of the firm
c)
The next best alternatives for employees
d)
The company's profitability
e)
The exchange rate between fish and bananas
59.
In a union shop arrangement, what is required of nonunion workers?
a)
They must join the union.
b)
They must pay an agency fee to the union.
c)
They are not required to do anything related to the union.
d)
They must engage in a strike.
60.
What is the primary function of a shop steward?
a)
To represent the union in contract negotiations
b)
To lead strikes
c)
To oversee labor relations daily
d)
To make the final decision on grievances
61.
Which act governs the federal minimum wage and overtime pay regulations?
a)
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
b)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
c)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
d)
Family and Medical Leave Act
62.
True or False. Labor unions are monolopies.
a)
True
b)
False
63.
True or False. The IWW were big supporters of capitalism.
a)
True
b)
False
64.
American's approval of unions over the last ten years is ___
a)
Up
b)
Down
c)
Unchanged
65.
How has union membership as a percentage of the workforce changed in recent times?
a)
It is at its lowest level of all time
b)
It has remained constant
c)
It has slightly increased
d)
It has doubled
66.
What correlation has been observed between union membership and income inequality?
a)
There is no correlation
b)
Higher union membership correlates with lower levels of income inequality
c)
Higher union membership correlates with higher levels of income inequality
d)
Union membership has an unpredictable impact on income inequality
67.
What is a major challenge for unions in today's globalized economy?
a)
Increased public support for unions
b)
Higher membership fees
c)
The threat of jobs moving overseas
d)
An oversupply of union leaders
68.
True or False. Right to Work laws weaken unions.
a)
True
b)
False
69.
[Jakari] Which one of these is NOT an advantage of a contingency worker?
a)
A: Learning
b)
B: Saving Money and Costs
c)
C: Provided Expertise
d)
D: All of these are true
70.
(Jordyn) How is job analysis used in HR planning?
a)
A. To specify the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job.
b)
B. To look into how things work.
c)
C. To find out how humans function
d)
D. To find out how to do law.
71.
(Yasmin) What does FLSA stand for...
a)
A. Federal licensing Standards Agency
b)
B. Fair Labor Standards Act
c)
C. Financial Loan Security Act
d)
D. Foreign Language Study Act
72.
(Ashlynn)What are the three phases of the union mangement relationship
a)
A. Negotiating a labor agreement, administrating the agreement, and union disorganizatio.n
b)
B.Union organizationing, negotiating a labor agreement, and administrating the agreement.
c)
C.Negotiating a free agreement, administrating the agreement, and the union disorganization.
d)
D.Union organizationing, disagreeing with a labor agreement, and administrating the agreement.
73.
(Cole) T/F: Succession planning is where HR managers don't look for people who can be promoted into those job vacancies.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
(Mason) Which method is used in off-the-job training?
a)
A. Classroom Training
b)
B. Web-based technology
c)
C. Programmed Instruction
d)
D. All of the above
75.
(Chad) T/F Job orientation means to get new employees ready for the job.
a)
True
b)
False
76.
(Ashlynn) T/F The negotiating phase is the third phase.
a)
True
b)
False
77.
Kerry-T/F
A shop steward is an elected union official who represents union members to management when workers have complaints.
a)
True
b)
False
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