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MBA, Ph.D in Management
Harvard university Feb-1997 - Aug-2003
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Strayer University Jan-2007 - Present
Category > Business & FinancePosted 23 Jun 2017My Price20.00
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QUESTION 1 1. Which of the following refers to the collection of tasks and responsibilities performed by one person? job position job cluster work group 4 points 1. QUESTION 2 Marshall Consulting needs to hire a new CEO in the next two months. As an HR manager at Marshall Consulting, which of the following is your most important task when filling this position? conducting extensive background checks devising new selection tests creating application forms gathering biometric data 4 points QUESTION 3 1. During the selection process for an IT position, Jeff was required to take a test that measured his memory and vocabulary. Which type of test did Jeff most likely take? work-sample psychomotor abilities job knowledge cognitive aptitude 4 points 1. QUESTION 4 Which of the following factors would most likely be rated in a selection test? habits family life motivation financial equity 4 points 1. QUESTION 5 Audrey is a recent college graduate who was hired by a computer manufacturing firm. Each week, Audrey will be assigned to a different department in order to broaden her understanding of the firm and help her understand a variety of jobs. In which of the following is Audrey most likely participating? job rotation job evaluation job enrichment job enlargement 4 points QUESTION 6 1. Every employee at Raymond Consulting has been asked to include an e-mail footer that states "Raymond Consulting is looking for amazing employees." Which recruitment method is the firm using? employee enlistment job bidding employee referrals job posting 4 points 1. QUESTION 7 Monica is an HR manager who needs to conduct a job analysis quickly and economically. Which method should Monica use? questionnaire observation interview employee recording 4 points QUESTION 8 1. Ellington Frozen Foods is a large company that manufactures frozen dinners for distribution around the U.S. The firm is expanding its operations and needs to hire 100 new workers in the production department. The firm's HR department uses an applicant tracking system to streamline the selection process. The HR manager wants to add selection tests to the hiring process at Ellington. Which of the following best supports the HR manager's plan to use selection tests? Ellington's employee turnover rate is high compared to other firms in the area. Employees at Ellington are generally motivated to work overtime when necessary. Ellington executives want the HR manager to participate in long-term strategy planning. Ellington's HR department uses the applicant tracking system to sort resumes of job candidates. 4 points 1. QUESTION 9 What selection method continues to be the primary method companies use to evaluate applicants? background checks cognitive ability tests employment interviews assessment centers 4 points QUESTION 10 1. Which term refers to basic changes in the content and level of responsibility of a job so as to provide greater challenges to the worker? job rotation job analysis job enrichment job enlargement 4 points 1. QUESTION 11 Professional social networks, such as LinkedIn, are considered good sources for recruiters searching for ________. experienced managers passive candidates technical specialists active candidates 4 points 1. QUESTION 12 External recruitment is LEAST likely required to ________. fill entry-level jobs acquire skills not possessed by current employees obtain employees with different backgrounds and ideas develop managers with an extensive understanding of the firm 4 points QUESTION 13 1. The policy of filling vacancies above the entry-level positions with present employees is referred to as ________. promotion from within promotion by merit performance promotion seniority promotion 4 points 1. QUESTION 14 Darin E. Hartley's Job Analysis at the Speed of Reality provides a quick method for conducting a job analysis using which method? interview observation questionnai re employee diary 4 points QUESTION 15 1. Mario, an HR specialist at General Motors, needs to conduct a job analysis for the position of a financial analyst position. Which job analysis method is LEAST appropriate for Mario to use? interview employee recording questionnaire observation 4 points 1. QUESTION 16 What primarily determines which type of organizational structure is best for a company? age of the firm needs of the firm product or service corporate competition 4 points QUESTION 17 1. As an HR manager, why would you most likely NOT use predictive validity to validate a selection test? lack of technical soundness stressful for job applicants associated time and cost poor motivation test 4 points 1. QUESTION 18 Kara took a test that indicated she has a predisposition for breast cancer. What type of test did Kara most likely take? blood genet ic urine skin 4 points 1. QUESTION 19 What does the unstructured interview involve? asking candidates probing, openended questions using novice interviewers to assess candidates validating candidate test scores against norms asking identical questions to all candidates 4 points QUESTION 20 1. During the recession of 2008/2010, many well-qualified employees at Advanced Control were laid off when the firm struggled financially. The firm has actively stayed in touch with these former employees in hopes of rehiring them when the economy improves. Which of the following best supports the argument that Advanced Control should rehire these former employees? Advanced Control knows the strengths and weaknesses of the employees. Advanced Control will avoid being sued for discriminatory hiring practices. Advanced Control will prevent competitors from learning trade secrets. Advanced Control has already established employee database information. 4 points 1. QUESTION 21 Which of the following would most likely operate a public employment agency located in Albany, New York? EEOC City of Albany State of New York Department of Labor 4 points QUESTION 22 1. The systematic process of determining the skills, duties and knowledge required for performing jobs in an organization is referred to as a job ________. descriptio n specificati on qualificati on analysis 4 points 1. QUESTION 23 Which term refers to using software and the corporate network to automate paper-based human resource processes that require a manager's approval, record-keeping or input, and processes that support the manager's job? HRIS support manager self-service HRIS self-service human resource management service 4 points QUESTION 24 1. With regard to performance appraisal, employees should be evaluated in terms of their ________. willingness to follow directions attitude, knowledge, and cooperation ability to accomplish duties in their job descriptions appreciation and understanding of the organization's goals 4 points 1. QUESTION 25 What is a potential problem for firms that rely too heavily on social network sites for recruiting? high set-up costs unreliable technology corporate poaching age and race discrimination
