PRACTICE TEST CHRA 2023 ‘The basic functions of the management process include all of the following EXCEPT. a. Planning b. Organizing ©. Outsourcing d. Leading Which one of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization's goals by managing the efforts of the organization's people? a, Manager b. Entrepreneur ©. Generalist dd. Marketer Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and standards and to develop rules and procedures? a, Planning b. Organizing ©. Staffing d. Leading Consuela, a manager, delegates the authority for a project to Lee, her subordinate. Consuela is most likely involved in which function of the management process? a. Staffing b. Organizing ©. Motivating d. Leading When managers use metrics to assess performance and then develop strategies for corrective action, they are performing the function of the management process, a. Planning b. Leading ©. Controlling d. Organizing In the management process, which one of the following is an activity associated with the leading function? a, Motivating subordinates b. Setting performance standards ©. Training new employees d. Developing procedures Personnel activites associated with human resource management most likely include all of the following EXCEPT @,Orienting and training new employees b. Appraising employee performance Building employee commitment d. Developing customer relationships Aline manager's human resource responsibilities most likely include all of the following EXCEPT a. Maintaining department morale b. Controlling labor costs Protecting employees’ health d. Marketing new products and services ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1010. " 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. ‘Yuki works at @ position in his organization where he maintains contacts within the local community and travels to search for qualified job applicants. Yuki's position is best described as a. Recruiter b. Manager c. Labor relations specialist d. Job analyst Human resource managers generally exert within the human resources department and outside the human resources department. ‘a. Line authority: staff authority b. Staff authority; ine authority ©. Functional authority; ine authority d._ Staff authority; implied authority ‘Wilmer works in the HR department and is in charge of developing the plans for how people are paid and how the employee benefits program is run. Wilmer is most likely holding the position of a. Training specialist b. Recruiter ©. Compensation manager d. Job analyst ‘An HR generalist at Wilson Manufacturing has been assigned to the sales department to provide HR management assistance as needed. Which of the following best describes the structure of the HR services provided at Wilson Manufacturing? a. Shared HR teams b. Embedded HR teams ©. Centers of expertise d. Corporate HR teams i Which organization of the human resource function involves dedicated HR members that assist top management in issues such as developing the personnel aspects of the company’s long-term strategic plan? a. Embedded HR teams b. Corporate HR teams ©. Centers of expertise d. Shared services What term refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a firm's workers? ‘a, Human resources b. Human capital ©. Intangible assets d. Contingent personnel ‘What is the term for workforces like those at the company Uber, where freelancers and independent contractors work when they can, on what they want to work on, and when the company needs them? a. Tele-commuters b. Human capital c. Job-analysts d. On-demand workers ‘The recent trend where in some occupations (such as high-tech) unemployment rates are low, while in others unemployment rates are stil very high and recruiters in many companies can't find candidates, while in others there's a wealth of candidates is called a. Talent analytics ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1017. 18. 19. 20. 24 22, 23, 24, 25. b. Globalization ©. Unbalanced labor force dd, Human capital Which one of the following best exemplifies recent trends in technology that are affecting human resource management? a. Listing open positions on Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, and similar websites, b. The use of gaming features to enhance training and performance appraisal Allowing workers to telecommute d. Providing employees with laptops or tablets so they can work offsite Evidence-based human resource management relies on all of the following types of evidence EXCEPT. ‘a. Scientific rigor b. Existing data c. Research studies d. Qualitative opinions In small organizations, line managers frequently handle all personnel duties without the assistance of a human resource staff a, True b. False ‘What are the two distinct functions carried out by human resource managers? a. Life Function and Staff Function Areliable employment test will most likely yield ‘a. Consistent scores when a person takes {wo allemate forms of the test b. Improved scores when a person takes the same test more than once in a single day ©. High scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test on different occasions d. Similar scores when two different people are administered the test at different times ‘Which one of the following terms refers to the accuracy with which a test fulfils the function for which it was designed? a. Reliability b. Validity ©. Expectancy d. Consistency Selection tests should be used as supplements to other tools lke interviews and background checks. a, Trueor b. False? ‘As part of the selection process for a position at UPS, Jack has been asked to lift weights and jump rope. Which one of the following is most likely being measured by UPS? a, Motor ability b. Personality ©. Cognitive d._ Interest Carlos recently participated in a selection test for a position at Northern Aeronautics. The test measured Carlos’s finger dexterity and reaction time, so it was most likely a(n) test, a. Interpersonal skills b. Cognitive skills ©. Physical abilities d. Achievements ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1026. 27. 28. 29. 30. 34 32, 33, 34, ‘The Big Five personality dimensions include all of the following EXCEPT. a. Neuroticism b. Optimism c. Extroversion d. Conscientiousness Which one of the following terms refers to training candidates to perform several of the job's tasks and then assessing the candidates’ performance prior to hire? ‘a, Achievement testing b. Work sampling technique c. Management assessment center d. Miniature job training Which one of the following is the primary reason that fims conduct background investigations of job applicants? a. Adhere to legal hiring practices b. Limit the number of applicants cc. Uncover false information d. Report criminals to police Ain) is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance a. Work sampling event b. Situational judgment test ©. Management assessment center 4d. Applicant personality test In an effective talent management system, an employee's performance appraisal would initiate training and development opportunities a. True b. False Effective talent management focuses on developing employee competencies that align with strategic goals. a. True b. False Al of the fllowing types of information wll most likely be collected by @ human resources specialist through a job analysis EXCEPT a. Job description b. Job spectfication c. Job analysis a. Job context Al of the following types of information will most likely be collected by a human resources specialist through a job analysis EXCEPT a. Work activities b. Human behaviors c. Performance standards d, Employee benefits options Jennifer, a manager at an engineering firm, has been assigned the task of conducting a job analysis. What should be Jennifer's frst step in the process? ‘a. Deciding how the gathered information will be used b. Collecting data on job activities and working conditions ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1036. 36 37. 38. 39, 40. a 42. 43, ©. Selecting representative job positions to assess d. Reviewing relevant background information All of the following requirements are typically addressed in job specifications EXCEPT a, Desired personality traits b. Required education levels c. Necessary experience d. Working conditions ‘Which one of the following indicates the division of work within a firm and the lines of authority and communication? a. Process chart b, Employee matrix ©. Organizational chart d. Corporate overview ‘Which one of the following is an example of business process reengineering? ‘a. Using computerized systems to combine separate tasks b. Creating a visual chart for workflow procedures ©. Assigning additional activities to new employees d. Developing employee skills and behaviors ‘While performing the fifth step of a job analysis, it is essential to confirm the validity of collected data with the a, EEOC representative b. HR manager Legal department dd. Worker Which one of the following terms refers to systematically moving workers from one job to another? ‘a, Job rotation b. Job enrichment ©. Job enlargement d. Job adjustment Conducting the job analysis is the sole responsiblity of the HR specialist. a. Tue b. False Jerome, a manager at an electronics company, needs to gather job analysis information from a large number of employees who perform similar work. Which one of the following would be most appropriate for Jerome? ‘a. Observing all employees b. Interviewing the HR manager . Holding a group interview with a supervisor d. Conducting telephone surveys of all employees (One of the problems with direct observation is . which is when workers alter their normal activities because they are being watched. ‘a. Flexiblity b. Falsification ©. Reactivity d. Diversion Informal interviews provide quantitative job analysis information, which is why they are frequently used by managers who need to determine the relative worth of a job for pay purposes a Tue b. False ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1044, 45. 46. 47. 48. 49, 50. 51 Joaquin records every activity in which he participates at work along with the time it takes him to complete each activity. Which of the following approaches to job analysis data collection is most likely being used at Joaquin’s ‘workplace? a. Diaries b. Interviews ©. Observations d. Questionnaires ‘Which one 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? a. employee selection b. performance appraisal ©. employee orientation d, Organizational development The primary purpose of providing employees with feedback during a performance appraisal is to motivate employees to a, Apply for managerial positions b. Remove any performance deficiencies Revise their performance standards d._ Enroll in work-related training programs All of the following are reasons for appraising an employee's performance EXCEPT | ‘a. Correcting any work-related deficiencies b. Creating an organizational strategy map ¢. Determining appropriate salary and bonuses d. Making decisions about promotions: In most organizations, who is primarlly responsible for appraising an employee's performance? a, Employee's direct supervisor b. Company appraiser . Human resources manager d. Employee's subordinates ‘What is the first step of any performance appraisal? ‘a. Giving feedback b. Setting work standards . Making plans to provide training d, Assessing the employee's performance ‘What usually occurs when employees rate themselves for performance appraisals? a, Ratings are reliable but invaii. b. Ratings are subject to halo effects Ratings are higher than when provided by supervisors. d. Ratings are about the same as when determined by peers ‘Which one of the following terms refers to the process of allowing subordinates to rate their supervisor's performance anonymously? ‘Supplemental evaluation Upward feedback Paired evaluation Peer evaluation ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1052, 53, 58. 56. 87. 58 59, 60. Which one of the following terms refers to a performance appraisal based on surveys from peers, supervisors, subordinates, and customers? a, 360-degree feedback b. Team appraisals ©. Upward feedback d. Rating committee Supervisors should provide employees with feedback, development, and incentives necessary to help employees eliminate performance deficiencies or to continue to perform well. a, True b. False ‘The HR department monitors the performance appraisal system, but itis typically not involved in rating employees. a. Tue b. False In order to ensure that performance appraisals are effective, Felicia, a ine supervisor, should make sure to schedule a feedback session to address each subordinate's performance, progress, and future development plans a, True b. False ‘Which one of the following is the easiest and most popular technique for appraising employee performance? a. Alteration ranking b. Graphic rating scale ©. Forced distribution d. Constant sum rating scale Rolf, the supervisor of the manufacturing department at a computer firm, is in the process of evaluating his staffs 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? a, Behaviorally anchored rating scale b. Forced distribution ©. Alteration ranking d. Paired comparison Which term refers to ranking of employees from best to worst on a trait or traits, choosing highest than lowest until all are ranked? a. Performance management b. Paired comparison ©. Alteration ranking d, Direction sharing Management by objectives requires a manager to set specific measurable, organizationally relevant goals with each ‘employee and then periodically discuss the employee's progress toward these goals a. True b. False ‘What is the first step in the recruitment and selection process? a. Performing initial screening interviews b. Building a pool of candidates ©. Performing candidate background checks d, Deciding what positions to fill ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1061 62, 63, 64, 65, 66. 67. 68, Marcus, an HR manager for Samsung, must decide what positions the firm should fill in the next six months, which means Marcus is currently working on a. screening job candidates. b. personnel planning ©. interviewing job candidates d._wting job descriptions, ‘The process of deciding how to fil executive positions at a firm is known as. a. Internal recruiting b. Succession planning Long-term forecasting d. Advanced interviewing ‘Which one of the following terms refers to studying a firm's past employment needs over a period of years to predict future needs? a. Ratio analysis b. Trend analysis ©. Graphical analysis d. Computer analysis, Newton Building Supplies hopes to generate an extra $4 million in sales next year. A salesperson traditionally generates $800,000 in sales each year. Using ratio analysis, how many new salespeople should Newton hire? a 2 b 5 ce 10 d, 20 Which one of the following contains data regarding employees education, career development, and special skills and is used by managers when selecting inside cancidates for promotion? ‘a. Computerized forecasting tools b. Skills inventories ©. Trend records d. Scatter plots ‘When managers need to determine which current employees are available for promotion or transfer, they will most likely use a. Scatter plots b. Skills inventories ©. Estimated sales trends d. Personnel forecasts Al of the following are methods used by firms to develop high-potential candidates for future positions EXCEPT Providing internal training Implementing job rotation Offering global assignments Developing skills inventories ‘Smith Industries is thinking of having another company take care of its benefits management. This is called Outsourcing b. Recruiting ©. Telecommuting d. Screening ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1069. Recruiting is necessary to - ‘a, Determine whethe? to use inside or outside candidates b. Forecast the short-term supply of outside candidates ©. Create positive word-of-mouth about a firm d, Develop an applicant poo! 70. Which one of the following is the primary disadvantage of using intemal sources of candidates to fil vacant positions ina firm? a. Lack of knowledge regarding a candidate's strengths b. Potential to lose employees who aren't promoted ©. Questionable commitment of candidates to the firm 4d. Significant training and orientation requirements 71. Matia Boyd has been hired by Barum Hotels to manage staffing for the regional hotel chain. Barnum intends to open two new hotels within the next three years and will have many job positions to fill, Historically, employee turnover is high at Barnum as employees remain with the company for one or two years before quiting. Maria realizes that Barnum needs to make significant changes in its personnel strategy in order to meet the company's goals for the future and improve employee retention rates. All of the following questions are relevant to Man's decision to fil tp postions at the new hotels with internal candidates EXCEPT: a. What are the key managerial positions that are available at the new hotels? . What percentage of employers in the service industry use succession planning? ©. What skils, education, and training have been provided to potential candidates? What is the designated procedure for assessing and selecting potential candidates? 72. Which one of the following is NOT a tool used by firms to recruit outside candidates? a, Newspaper advertising b. Intranet job postings ©. Employment agencies 4d. Online job boards 73. Which one of the following factors plays the greatest role in determining the best medium for a job advertisement? a. Skills needed for the job b. Job compensation and salary ©. Time allowed to fill the position d. Graphics used in the advertisement 74. An employer will most lkely use a private employment agency in order to a, Receive assistance writing job ads b. Adhere to legal hiring practices c. Fill a specific job opening quickly d, Spend more time recruiting applicants 75. Newton Manufacturing is using a private employment agency to recruit individuals for management positions. As the HR manager at Newton, you need to ensure that applicants are screened properly, so you should a. Provide the agency with an accurate job description b. Post jobs on the firm’s intranet and bulletin boards ©. Develop applicant screening software for internal hires d. Send HR experts to monitor the agency's recruiting activities 76. Newton Manufacturing is using a private employment agency to recruit individuals for management positions. As the HR manager at Newton, you need to ensure that applicants are screened properly, so you should a. Provide the agency with an accurate job description b. Post jobs on the firm's intranet and bulletin boards ©. Develop applicant screening software for internal hires d. Send HR experts to monitor the agency's recruiting activities ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1077. Kate works as a nurse on temporary assignment for hospitals throughout the region on an as-needed basis. Kate is, most likely a. Working as a contingent worker b. Participating in a job rotation. ©. Using job enlargement d, Benchmarking jobs 78. What is an advantage of using employee referral campaigns? ‘a. Local, hourly workers can be recruited quickly. b. Applicants have received realistic job previews. c. Rewards and incentives are eliminated d. Applicants have community ties 79. Publicizing an open job to current employees through a firm's Intranet or bulletin board is known as job posting. a, True b. False 80. On Letita’s first day of work at a software firm, she attended a meeting with the HR manager and other new employees. Letitia learned about employee benefts packages, personnel policies, and the structure of the company. In Which one ofthe following cid Letitia most likely participate? a. Recruitment b. Selection Employee orientation 4. Employee development 81. Which one of the following is most likely NOT one of the goals of a firm's employee orientation program a. Making new employees feel ike part of a team b, Helping new employees become socialized into the frm ¢. Assisting new employees in selecting the best labor union d. Teaching new employees about the firm's history and strategies 82. Employee orientation programs range from bref, informal introductions to lengthy, formal courses: a. Tue b. False 83. Hiring highly-skilled employees with great potential eliminates the need to provide orientation and training a Tue b. False 84. The methods used to give new or present employees the skills they need to perform their jobs are called a. Orientation b. Training © Development d. Management 85. Identifies the training employees will need to fil future jobs. @, Competency modeling b. Performance analysis, ©. Strategic training needs analysis, d. Screening 86. What is the first step in the ADDIE training process? ‘a. Assessing the program's successes b. Appraising the program's budget c. Analyzing the training need 4d, Acquiring training materials ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x1087. 88 89, 90, 91 92. 93, 04, ‘Amy, an accounting supervisor, has been asked to provide training for her subordinates about new tax laws. In order to motivate the individuals who attend her training session, Amy should most likely do all of the following EXCEPT ’@._ Use as many visual aids as possible during the session b. Provide an overview of the material to be covered ©. Use new terminology and technical concepts d. Give information in logical, meaningful section Employers will most likely use all of the following methods to identify training needs for new employees EXCEPT ‘@. Analyzing job descriptions b. Reviewing performance standards Questioning current job holders d. Conducting a work sampling Training sessions should be half-day or three-fourths day in length rather than a full day, because the learning curve goes down late in the day. a. Tue b. False ‘Which one of the following would most likely occur during the fourth step of the ADDIE training process?. ‘a. Holding on-the-job training sessions b. Selecting employees for training ©. Preparing online training materials, d. Asking participants for feedback Rebekah was hired soon after graduation and assigned to complete a management trainee program. She will move to various jobs each month for a nine-month period of time. Her employer is utlizing the form of training, ‘a. Job rotation b. Understudy Job expansion d._ Informal teaming A structured process by which people become skilled workers through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training Is called ‘a. Job instruction training b. Programmed learning ©. Apprenticeship training 4. Coaching technique lan is currently being trained on the job and is at the first step in the OJT process, which involves ‘a, Showing the trainee how do the task b. Verbalizing the steps of the task ©. Checking to make sure the task was learned by the trainee d. Familiarzing the trainee with equipment, tools, and trade terms ‘When jobs consist of a logical sequence of steps and are best taught step-by-step, the most appropriate training method to use is : a. Job instruction taining b. Apprenticeship training ©. Programmed learning d. Job rotation ISAIAH 6022 MATTHEW 2012 twtr: aah x10