QUESTION The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was amended in 1972 and again in 1991. The law prohibits discrimination in areas of employment such as hiring, pay, and promotion. Which of the following characteristics is NOT protected under the law? A) religion B) race C) sex D) national origin E) sexual orientation ANSWER Answer: […]
QUESTION Which employee is a good candidate for development? A) a school principal with 18 years of experience B) an assembly line worker with two years of experience C) a dental hygienist who recently completed school D) a computer help desk employee with 12 years’ experience E) a printing press mechanic with six months’ experience […]
QUESTION Internships can be useful in helping people to get hired in their chosen field. What is a disadvantage of many internships? A) Hiring managers don’t place a high value on them. B) Technical training programs are often more beneficial. C) They generally lead to contingent positions only. D) It is difficult to find a […]
QUESTION Darnell recently graduated from technical high school, where he focused on welding. He just started a new job and is working with a welder who has almost 20 years of experience. Darnell is happy to learn from his practical knowledge and perspective. Which term best describes Darnell? A) protégé B) intern C) shadow D) […]
QUESTION Nan has entered the job market after years spent raising her children. She has heard that many people get hired through the “hidden” job market, using informal strategies to present themselves and make connections. Nan is eager to try this. Which of the following would NOT be part of her approach? A) Facebook and […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the internal recruiting process? A) It produces fresh perspectives for the company. B) It encourages employees to work harder. C) It decreases the risk of bad hiring decisions. D) It fosters increased employee loyalty. E) It is less costly than alternative recruiting methods. ANSWER […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT an effective tool for external recruiting? A) employment agencies B) job fairs C) company newsletters D) head hunters E) technical training schools ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) External recruiting is the activities a company conducts to attract job applicants from outside the organization. A company newsletter with […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT considered part of the contingent workforce? A) a substitute high school teacher B) a paid trial testimony expert C) a telecommuting paralegal D) an on-call pediatric nurse E) a contract graphic designer ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) An employee can telecommute and still be considered a regular, […]
QUESTION As part of its selection process, a freight company administered tests to candidates to assess their practical math skills, which are important to the job. Yet, the manager is reporting that three recent hires are struggling with calculating the dimensions of parcels. What role did the test play in this situation? A) The employees […]
QUESTION Companies conducting a selection process are at risk of legal action from unhired candidates who claim they are victims of bias. What strategy can help to lower the risk of bias? A) conducting unstructured interviews B) conducting Internet-based interviews C) conducting interviews by committee D) eliminating systematic scoring of interviews E) checking applicants’ references […]
