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Question 1

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oshman manufactures small kitchen appliances, such as blenders, toasters, and mixers. the firm has nearly 80,000 employees in 22
countries. employees receive annual performance appraisals from their supervisors that combine critical incidents with a graphic rating scale.
however, the firm's CEO advocates shifting from performance appraisals to performance management in an attempt to make oshman more
competitive and performance driven. which of the following, if true, best supports the argument to replace oshman's traditional appraisal
methods with the performance management approach?

Select one:
a. oshman uses management by objectives as a primary appraisal method and requires supervisors to develop smart goals.
b. oshman's competitors in the small appliance industry monitor the performance of their employees through electronic performance
monitoring systems.
c. oshman executives want to align the firm's strategic plan with individual employee goals and development needs. 
d. oshman has experienced problems associated with central tendency and bias, and the firm wants to ensure that appraisals are
legally sound.

The correct answer is: oshman executives want to align the firm's strategic plan with individual employee goals and development needs.

Question 2

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which of the following is least likely a benefit of using competency based pay?

Select one:
a. encouraging the development of skills needed for a firm's strategic goals
b. supporting a firm's talent management process
c. developing an efficient and legally defensible wage curve 
d. aiding in the implementation of a high-performance work system

The correct answer is: developing an efficient and legally defensible wage curve

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Question 3

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kiran needs to rate five of her subordinates. she makes a chart of all possible pairs of employees for each trait being evaluated. then, she
indicates the better employee of each pair with a positive symbol on the chart. finally, she totals the number of positive symbols for each
employee. which method of performance appraisal has Kiran most likely used?

Select one:
a. graphic ranking scale
b. alternation ranking
c. comparison ranking scale 
d. forced distribution
e. paired comparison

The correct answer is: paired comparison

Question 4

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which of the following statements most likely suggests that an employee is engaged?

Select one:
a. "i daydream at my desk."
b. "i enjoy talking to co-workers."
c. "i work with intensity." 
d. “i take frequent breaks."

The correct answer is: "i work with intensity."

Question 5

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homelife, a national chain of high-end furniture stores, employs nearly 800 workers. In the past few years, the company's market share has
dropped significantly, and employee turnover has increased. upper management is considering the implementation of a new compensation
policy in its efforts to turn the company around. historically, the company has paid all employees similarly with some variation for seniority but
no distinction between high and low performers. Which of the following, if true, best supports the decision by homelife executives to
implement competency-based pay?

Select one:
a. homelife will be using the comparable worth method of determining pay to avoid legal problems.
b. in an effort to save money, homelife will be reducing the employee training budget over the next three years.
c. homelife plans to organize employees into teams, provide regular training, and frequently assess workers' skills and knowledge. 
d. most homelife managers are men, but executives hope to increase the number of minority women working for the company.

The correct answer is: homelife plans to organize employees into teams, provide regular training, and frequently assess workers' skills and
knowledge.

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Question 6

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which of the following terms refers to the requirement to pay men and women equal wages for jobs of roughly equivalent value to the
employer?

Select one:
a. job grading
b. broadbanding
c. comparable worth 
d. strategic compensation

The correct answer is: comparable worth

Question 7

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which performance appraisal tool is being used when a supervisor places predetermined percentages of rates into various performance
categories?

Select one:
a. alternation ranking
b. paired comparison
c. graphic ranking scale
d. forced distribution 
e. behaviorally anchored rating scale

The correct answer is: forced distribution

Question 8

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what do firms use to coordinate career planning efforts, succession plans, and employees' career interests?

Select one:
a. coaching
b. integrated talent management software 
c. reality shock
d. outplacement counseling

The correct answer is: integrated talent management software

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Question 9

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john, the supervisor of the manufacturing department at a computer firm, is in the process of evaluating his staff's performance. he has
determined that 15% of the group will be identified as high performers, 20% as above average performers, 30% as average performers, 20%
as below average performers, and 15% as poor performers. which performance appraisal tool has john chosen to use?

Select one:
a. behaviorally anchored rating scale
b. alternation ranking
c. paired comparison
d. forced distribution 

The correct answer is: forced distribution

Question 10

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which of the following is not one of the typical methods used by job evaluation committees to determine the worth of a job?

Select one:
a. job classification
b. point method
c. paired comparison 
d. ranking

The correct answer is: paired comparison

Question 11

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chelsea bank employs a diverse group of employees, and the firm wants all of its workers to have equal career advancement opportunities.
which of the following most likely undermines chelsea bank's attempt to meet the career development needs of its diverse workforce?

Select one:
a. offering career advancement seminars for women and minorities
b. scheduling meetings in the early morning or late evening 
c. identifying mentors for women and minorities
d. adopting flexible year-round work schedules

The correct answer is: scheduling meetings in the early morning or late evening

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Question 12

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as an employer, what is the primary benefit of cutting a high turnover rate?

Select one:
a. meeting legal obligations
b. saving money 
c. selling stock
d. attracting applicants

The correct answer is: saving money

Question 13

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what are the two primary components of computerized job evaluations?

Select one:
a. grade definitions and factor comparisons
b. structured questionnaires and grade definitions
c. compensable factors and benchmark jobs 
d. structured questionnaires and statistical models

The correct answer is: structured questionnaires and statistical models

Question 14

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the first step in developing a behaviorally anchored rating scale is to ________.

Select one:
a. write critical incidents 
b. develop performance dimensions
c. scale incidents
d. reallocate incidents

The correct answer is: write critical incidents

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Question 15

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while career development ultimately should result in an employee who is more employable, such programs often result in increased
employee commitment.

Select one:
a. false
b. true 

The correct answer is: true

Question 16

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which of the following terms refers to the process of evaluating an employee's current and/or past performance relative to his or her
performance standards?

Select one:
a. employee selection
b. organizational development
c. employee orientation
d. performance appraisal 
e. recruitment

The correct answer is: performance appraisal

Question 17

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according to many experts, which of the following would most likely reduce the wage gap between men and women?

Select one:
a. competency-based pay 
b. federal legislation
c. union intervention
d. education

The correct answer is: education

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Question 18

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which appraisal method combines the benefits of narrative critical incidents and quantified scales by assigning scale points with specific
examples of good or poor performance?

Select one:
a. alternation ranking
b. forced distribution
c. constant sums rating scale
d. graphic rating scale
e. behaviorally anchored rating scale 

The correct answer is: behaviorally anchored rating scale

Question 19

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elizabeth works at an auto firm, which recently shut down for five weeks to change machinery. However, during the shutdown, elizabeth was
able to maintain her standard of living because of the firm's ________.

Select one:
a. severance pay
b. disability insurance
c. supplemental health benefits
d. workers' compensation insurance
e. supplementary unemployment benefits 

The correct answer is: supplementary unemployment benefits

Question 20

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roberto is leaving smith Industries and before he actually leaves the company wants to do a meeting where they elicit information aimed at
giving the employer insights into the company. this is known as a(n):

Select one:
a. exit interview 
b. layoff
c. termination interview
d. transfer

The correct answer is: exit interview

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