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1. What is an advantage of time wages?
It is associated with an employee's self-actualization needs.
It provides incentives to improve productivity.
It is accurate as it is based on the level of output achieved.
It encourages employees to supervise their own activities.
It can be computed easily.
2. Which of the following is a concern that companies have raised against affirmative action plans?
Companies argue that affirmative action plans reduce diversity at the workplace.
Companies argue that affirmative action plans are not backed by government approval.
Companies argue that affirmative action plans stifle their ability to hire the best employees.
Companies argue that affirmative action plans are arbitrary in nature and are different for different companies.
Companies argue that affirmative action plans are not monitored regularly.
3. Which of the following accurately describes the difference between the terms operations and production?
Operations is restricted to small businesses, whereas production occurs in both small and large businesses.
Operations includes processes used in the making of both tangible and intangible products, whereas production is related only to tangible products.
Operations is simply an analysis of inputs and outputs, whereas production includes a wide range of organizational activities and situations.
Operations is the first step in manufacturing, whereas production is the last step.
Operations focuses solely on quality, whereas the primary focus of production is productivity
4. Why do many firms have a policy of giving first consideration to their own employees?
Current employees contribute to the increase in diversity of ideas.
The cost of hiring current employees to fill job openings is inexpensive.
Current employees do not require pay hikes.
The process of hiring current employees reduces instances of jealousy among the rest of the workforce.
The process of hiring current employees involves head hunting.
The practice of hiring current employees promotes diversity in the workforce.
5. Zen W Inc., a publication house, has posted an advertisement inviting applicants for the post of a graphic designer. They have specified that the job would involve illustration of content by designing aesthetically tasteful layouts. This specification is an example of:
a job specification.
job analysis.
job appraisal.
a job description.
job enquiry.
6. Orientation is the human resources function that:
appraises employees subjectively.
provides on-the-job training to employees.
occurs after the employee is on the job for several months.
includes building tours, introductions, and socialization.
teaches employees to do specific job tasks.
7. Which of the following is an advantage of standardization?
It increases the choices available to customers.
It slows down quality control.
It speeds up production.
It allows customers to mix and match components for customized design.
It helps a customer get exactly what he or she wants.
8. In Which of the following is an advantage of standardization?
It increases the choices available to customers.
It slows down quality control.
It speeds up production.
It allows customers to mix and match components for customized design.
It helps a customer get exactly what he or she wants.
9. Solutions Inc., an HR consultancy firm, specializes in luring qualified people away from other companies. Many companies hire Solutions Inc. to fill vacancies. On the basis of the given information, we can conclude that Solutions Inc. is included in the category of:
partnerships.
headhunters.
public limited companies.
arbitrators.
limited liability companies.
10. Allowing some employees to work at home part time is:
an example of job enlargement.
a flexible scheduling strategy.
a type of job enrichment.
likely to increase overhead costs for businesses.
ideal for all companies.
11. The products of service providers tend to be more customized than those of manufacturers because:
there is more capital required in service provision.
the requirements of all customers are more or less the same.
service providers have limited contact with customers.
technological innovations have reduced variability.
different customers have different needs.
12. The approach which suggests that imagination, ingenuity, and creativity can help solve organizational problems is:
Theory X.
the equity theory.
the behavior modification theory.
the expectancy theory.
Theory Y.
13. How are project organizations different from intermittent organizations?
Project organizations use product layouts, whereas intermittent organizations use fixed-position layouts.
Project organizations generally make a unique product, but the products of intermittent organizations are not necessarily unique.
Project organizations are effective for mass production, whereas intermittent organizations produce very few units of a product.
Project organizations are mainly found in service industries, whereas intermittent organizations focus on manufacturing.
Project organizations deal with products of a lesser magnitude than do intermittent organizations.
14. Which of the following is an example of finished-goods inventory for an apparel company?
The clothes for sale in the company's retail store
The thread used for stitching
A bottle of fabric dye in the company's factory
A batch of pants that are in the stitching process
The buttons to be used on pants
15. Low morale is likely to result in _____.
high productivity
high motivation
low turnover
loyalty
absenteeism
16. Which of the following is likely to be a result of flextime schedules?
Greater supervision of individual tasks of employees
Increased communication between managers and employees
Increased turnover of employees who look for work-life balance
More commuter traffic and congestion
Increased physical activity and healthier sleep habits seen in employees
17. Which of the following options is likely to be most effective for retaining employees who are trying to juggle their work duties with other responsibilities and needs?
Job enhancement
Job hopping
Job sharing
Job rotation
Job enrichment
18. Zedpro Computer Company is determining the demand for a new product and how much consumers are willing to pay for it. For this, Zedpro should best rely on:
successful past experiences.
intuition.
trial and error.
case studies.
marketing research.
19. Standardization becomes complex on a global scale because:
standardization slows down production.
standardization does not support mass manufacturing.
standardization increases production costs.
different countries have different standards for quality.
customer needs are same across the globe.
20. In the context of the Herzberg's two-factor theory, which of the following factors relate directly to the content of the work itself?
Self-respect
Creativity
Security needs
Social needs
Responsibility