Question 1

One of the three guidelines of training is that training _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   should be provided only at the initial stage of employment
B)   should be provided only if the employee seeks it
C)   should be provided only after an employee has been given ample time to use their skills
D)   should be thought of as an investment

Question 2

In employee leasing,the leased employees actually work for the hiring company rather than the leasing company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Letting an employee make an on-the-spot decision for the companies' best interest displays the employee's _____ at the work place.

Accepted Answer

A)   nepotism
B)   training
C)   empowerment
D)   teamwork

Question 4

There are two parts to a formal performance appraisal:

Accepted Answer

A)   the self-appraisal and the review by the supervisor.
B)   the internal review and the external review.
C)   the review of past accomplishments and the setting of future objectives.
D)   the performance review and the pay review.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of a probationary period?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is exclusively used on part-time workers.
B)   It cannot be used in small businesses.
C)   Its time period is typically dictated by state laws.
D)   It cannot be used on employees who are being hired for full-time jobs.

Question 6

A common reason people leave a company is if they feel they are not developing professionally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The rule of thumb is that perks should take no more than _____ of the annual personnel budget.

Accepted Answer

A)   3 percent
B)   15 percent
C)   50 percent
D)   75 percent

Question 8

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to give employees up to _____ weeks leave,paid or unpaid,without loss of position,seniority,or benefits,for a qualifying condition or event.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   6
C)   12
D)   20

Question 9

What are the pros and cons of hiring a full-time versus a part-time employee?

Accepted Answer

Full-time employees make it possible for...

Question 10

On-the-job techniques include orientations,job instruction training,lectures,and case studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The term _____ is associated with objectively evaluating how well someone is doing their job.

Accepted Answer

A)   line of appeal
B)   job metrics
C)   transparent procedure
D)   job basics

Question 12

The employee referral method is an example of an overused,high-cost recruitment method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Alana,the owner of a small dress-making establishment called Mantua Fab,decides to hire assistants for design,sewing,and other tailoring jobs.After Mantua Fab finishes basic design,Alana sends certain items of clothing to be embroidered and hemmed by another company in the same city.This strategy is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   outsourcing.
B)   employee leasing.
C)   benchmarking.
D)   employee referral.

Question 14

Which of the following concepts is based on the perception that promises have been made in exchange for certain employee obligations such as giving of their energy,time,and technical skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   Open-book policy
B)   Work facilitation
C)   Psychological contract
D)   Autonomy

Question 15

Discuss lines of communication and lines of appeal in human resources of small businesses.

Accepted Answer

Having an open lines of communication an...

Question 16

Alana,the owner of a small dress-making establishment called Mantua Fab,decides to hire assistants for design,sewing,and other tailoring jobs.Alana asks one of her most trusted employees,Sue,to suggest potential candidates who would be a good fit at Mantua Fab.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   outsourcing.
B)   employee leasing.
C)   networking.
D)   employee referral.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of 401(k) plans?

Accepted Answer

A)   They refer to the leave policies which make no distinction between sick,vacation,and personal days and allow employees a set number of days off each year.
B)   They are compensation plans which take no more than 3 percent of the annual personnel budget.
C)   They allow the employee to have no control over the amount of their contribution and how the money is invested.
D)   They are typically easier to administer and are less expensive than traditional pension plans.

Question 18

_____ is the amount needed for a person to meet the basic necessities of life from a single job.

Accepted Answer

A)   Incentive
B)   Employee benefit
C)   Living wage
D)   Benefit plan

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of long-term incentives to employees that help retain valuable team members?

Accepted Answer

A)   Perks
B)   Stock options
C)   Referral bonuses
D)   Employee bonuses

Question 20

Elucidate the steps involved in crafting a job description.

Accepted Answer

Your job description needs to define and...

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