HR week 2 quiz

Which of the following do “ergonomics” most directly address?

Emotional wellbeingMental wellbeingPhysical wellbeingSocial wellbeing

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Question 21 pts

______ is the degree to which the job allows the incumbent to complete an identifiable work product and see clearly tangible or perceivable outcomes.

AutonomyTask identitySkill varietyTask significance

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Question 31 pts

Coaching, mentoring, sharing skills and experience, and promoting a friendly work environment are all forms of ________________.

Work engagementPositive attitudesOrganizational citizenship behaviorsOrganizational commitment

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Question 41 pts

______ refers to a more explicit form of harassment where the harassing member of the organization may be requiring the harassed member to exchange sexual favors against his or her will.

Disparate treatmentQuid pro quoHostile work environmentDisparate impact

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Question 51 pts

______ is the broadening of the types of tasks and responsibilities performed on the job, with the purpose of creating interesting and less monotonous jobs.

Job rotationJob enlargementJob enrichmentTask significance

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Question 61 pts

A good fit is necessary between the nature of the job and all of the following except:

Employee’s interpersonal skillsEmployee’s ethnicityEmployee’s personalityEmployee’s academic and technical knowledge

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Question 71 pts

Which of the following is NOT an example of human capital?

KnowledgeOpenness to experienceSkillsAbilities

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Question 81 pts

All the following are forms of compensation except:

AwardsBonusesFixed working hoursEquity

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Question 91 pts

The ______ contains Title VII which guarantees equal opportunity in employment, and prohibits discrimination based on gender, religion, race, national origin or color.

Equal Employment Opportunities CommissionAffirmative Action LawEqual Employment Opportunity ActCivil Rights Act

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Question 101 pts

______________ refers to the degree to which an organization is able to maximize the productivity of given resources, produce a given amount of output with minimal resources, or accomplish both.

Organizational managementOrganizational yieldOrganizational efficiencyOrganizational effectiveness

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Question 111 pts

What are the two main types of employment testing?

Aptitude and comprehensionAptitude and achievementAchievement and abilitiesAchievement and knowledge and skills

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Question 121 pts

______ identifies characteristics of the job to be performed in terms of the tasks, duties and responsibilities to be fulfilled.

A job descriptionJob designJob planningA job specification

 Question 13

1 pts

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to measure HR strategic effectiveness?

Economic value addedPrice effectiveness testReturn on investmentBalanced scorecards

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Question 141 pts

______ is the process of reducing the workforce through eliminating jobs, which cuts costs and improves efficiency.

BuyoutsAttritionVoluntary separation programsDownsizing

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Question 151 pts

______ refers to the extent of resemblance between the personal core values and beliefs of individuals and the norms, rules, regulations and values of the organizations where they work.

Person-group fitPerson-environment fitPerson-organization fitPerson-job fit