Unit 2 – Q24 – P57

1. The process of anticipating the movement of people into, within, and out of the organization is: Strategic planning SWOT analysis Forecasting Human Resource Planning Unit 2 – Q24 – P57

2. A judgmental forecasting method that seeks input from groups of experts that do not meet with each other is the: Nominal group method Delphi technique Shamrock team approach Rule of thumb method Unit 2 – Q25 – P57

3. A _________ is used to identify possible employees for key positions that must be filled immediately should the position become open. Markov Matrix Replacement chart Succession chart Staffing chart Unit 2 – Q27 – P58

4. The best definition of a weighted application form is that: It obtains a variety of information about an applicant It compares the application form to the resume Responses can be scored, totaled, and compared to other applicants Questions are specifically tailored for a job Unit 2 – Q33 – P60

5. The purpose of a ______ is to inform the applicant of both the desirable and undesirable aspects of the job: Pre-screening interview Job site tour Stress interview Realistic job preview Unit 2 – Q35 – P60

6. An employment test that measures dexterity and hand-eye coordination is a: Work sample test Psychomotor test Physical abilities test Cognitive abilities test Unit 2 – Q39 – P61

7. All of the following statements about applicant drug testing are true EXCEPT: The drug test may be required before a job offer is made If the applicant fails the drug test, a second test should be conducted The drug test may be part of the pre-employment physical exam If the applicant fails the drug test it proves the applicant uses illegal drugs Unit 2 – Q41 – P62

8. An employee who is a citizen of the country in which a U. S. company is doing business is a(n): Expatriate Host-country national Third-country national Head-quarter national Unit 2 – Q46 – P63

9. A ______ is a comparison of the number of applicants in one stage of the recruiting process to the number in the next stage. Yield ratio Staffing efficiency ratio Turnover ratio Time-to-fill ratio Unit 2 – Q50 – P64

10. What is an executive order? Federal law issued by Congress Statement made by the executive branch of the federal government aimed at eliminating discrimination in the organizations that do business with the federal government Statement made by a federal agency detailing how a statute should be interpreted. Federal guidelines issues by a federal agency aimed at eliminating discrimination in organizations that do business with the federal or state governments. Unit2 – Q5 – P78

11. In Griggs v. Duke Power Co, the Supreme Court established the principle that: Educational requirements are illegal Discrimination must be intentional Discrimination can occur even if unintentional Employment tests are illegal Unit 2 – Q16 – P81

12. The McDonnell Douglas test for demonstrating disparate treatment includes all of the following steps EXCEPT: The person was not qualified The person applied for the job The person was rejected The person is a member of a protected-class Unit 2 – Q20 – P82

13. High levels of voluntary turnover affect all of the following except: Loss of knowledge and experience More stress and longer hours for remaining employees Increased litigation Missed opportunities Unit 2 – Q29 – P85

14. You are the HR Manager for a homebuilder with several sub-divisions within a 50-mile radius. Everyone in the Operations Division may be required to deliver supplies to the sites occasionally. Which of the following is NOT a good question to ask applicants wishing to work in that division. Ask for a drivers license Ask about job related skills Ask about their credit record Ask about preferred hours Unit 2 – Q31 – P85

15. It is not illegal to : Require pregnant women to stop working six weeks before the due date Deny sick leave benefits for pregnancy-related absences Deny sick leave benefits for all employees Provide employee medical benefits that do not cover pregnancy Unit 2 – Q5 – P102

16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an independent contractor? Can hire, supervise, and pay assistants. They have an on-going relationship with the employer. Is usually paid by the job or on straight commission. They often work off-site. Unit 2 – Q18 – P106

17. Lilly and John have the same job description and perform the same duties in the same department They were hired at approximately the same time, ten years ago. Lilly just discovered what she believes is a violation of the Equal Pay Act and filed a claim with the EEOC. Lilly's claim will: be denied; the claim must be files with the EEOC within 180 days of the first discriminatory paycheck; be denied; differences in pay are not an EPA issue be accepted; the EEOC statute of limitations for EPA discrimination is ten years; be accepted; the statute of limitations begins with each new paycheck. Unit 2 – Q14 – P119