Business Mgmt Review #1: Ch 23 & 24

Question 1

A job specification is the form used to complete an employee appraisal.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Human resources management includes all the following employee-related activities except

Accepted Answer

equipment purchasing

Question 3

Employees may choose to transfer to jobs that better meet their current interests and needs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

A federal law that provides pensions to retired workers and disabled workers is

Accepted Answer

the Social Security Act

Question 5

Current employee recommendations are an excellent source for finding new employees.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

The human resources department typically has little contact with other company departments.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

The law that requires employers to pay overtime pay of 1-1/2 times the regular rate of pay is

Accepted Answer

the Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 8

Human resources employees, rather than supervisors, typically complete employee appraisals.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

The advancement of an employee to a position with more authority and responsibility is a

Accepted Answer

promotion

Question 10

An effective employee selection process can reduce training costs and dissatisfied employees.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Whenever there are new job openings or vacancies, the company should first turn to

Accepted Answer

current employees

Question 12

Which of the following is not a reason for transferring an employee?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the number of employees in the company

Question 13

The Family and Medical Leave Act says employers must provide 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

An employee who is transferred is generally given more authority and responsibility.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

The job description and specifications are often used to determine minimum qualifications.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

The list of skills and qualifications needed to perform a job is known as a

Accepted Answer

job specification

Question 17

Improving health/safety & managing pay/benefits often is part of the human resources function.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Human resources management involves acquiring, developing, and compensating employees.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Employee turnover is the rate at which employees are fired from a company.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Employee discharge is the same as

Accepted Answer

firing an employee

Question 21

The money and other benefits people receive for work is called

Accepted Answer

compensation

Question 22

There are three parts to Medicare coverage --

Accepted Answer

hospital insurance, medical insurance, prescription drugs

Question 23

Job layoffs may be temporary or permanent.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

Employers contribute to state unemployment funds.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

A layoff generally occurs because of

Accepted Answer

changing business conditions

Business Mgmt Review #1: Ch 23 & 24

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Business Mgmt Review #1: Ch 23 & 24

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