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1. Exclusive use of the Internet for recruiting can reduce the diversity of an employer’s applicant population because __________.
a. it will only attract the attention of retirees who are interested in seeking new employment opportunities
b. individuals from lower socioeconomic groups mostly have limited access to the Internet
c. the use of terminology such as “young and enthusiastic” is restricted
d. it excludes retirees who are interested in seeking new employment opportunities
2. Voltra Inc. is planning to fill a number of openings for entry-level professionals. The selection process is quite extensive and includes several levels of individual interviews, panel interviews, psychological tests, and general ability tests. Much of the interview time is spent on the applicant’s philosophy of life and work. Voltra is highly concerned about __________.
a. defining who an applicant is
b. complying with EEO and ADA requirements
c. person/organization fit
d. matching the person to the job
3. Which of the following is the function of a compliance audit?
a. Reviews regulatory compliance, benefits administration, and reporting
b. Checks record keeping on state and federal documentation requirements
c. Reviews specific HR subareas such as compensation, EEO, or training
d. Reviews compliance with immigration regulations and the I-9 form requirement
4. Internal Supply for Next Year = __________.
a. Current Staffing Level + Projected Outflows This Year + Projected Inflows This Year
b. Current Staffing Level – Projected Outflows This Year – Projected Inflows This Year
c. Current Staffing Level + Projected Outflows This Year – Projected Inflows This Year
d. Current Staffing Level – Projected Outflows This Year + Projected Inflows This Year
5. Which of the following is best classified as a polycentric policy of strategic approaches to international staffing?
a. Managers from headquarters staff key positions.
b. Host-country nationals staff key positions.
c. An international cadre of skilled managers are assigned to global subsidiaries regardless of nationality.
d. Key positions are filled by individuals in the region of the subsidiary.
6. Jane quit Cover Corp. without completing a high-priority project that she was handling. Due to her unavailability, the four remaining members of her team had to work overtime and they demanded adequate compensation to justify their extra hours of work. In this case, the amount subsequently paid to them best exemplifies __________ costs.
a. separation
b. vacancy
c. replacement
d. training
7. Which of the following statements is true of quid pro quo harassment?
a. A supervisor can be held guilty of quid pro quo harassment if he or she tells jokes that are suggestive or sexual in nature.
b. For proving charges of quid pro quo harassment, a plaintiff only needs to prove that the working conditions at a workplace are hostile.
c. A supervisor can be held guilty of quid pro quo harassment only if the victim refuses to grant the sexual favors.
d. A company always bears liability for quid pro quo harassment because supervisors are agents of the company.
8. Equal employment opportunity is a broad-reaching concept that essentially requires employers to make __________.
a. status-blind employment decisions
b. nepotistic employment decisions
c. egocentric employment decisions
d. dictatorial employment decisions
9. Which of the following identifies a challenge faced by overseas locations when dealing with a merger?
a. Currency conversion
b. Succession planning
c. Adequate equipment
d. Manufacturing costs
10. CLASS, a newly-opened real estate agency, has 20 employees on its payroll. In June, Jane and Selin each took three days of leave of absence from work. What was the absenteeism rate of the company in June?
a. 3
b. 6
c. 1
d. 2