QUESTION The company Peter works for is closing down his office. His manager offered to submit reference letters to any company where laid-off employees apply for new jobs. Peter and his boss never got along. He is concerned her letter may not be beneficial. Which law allows Peter to see the contents of the letter? […]
QUESTION What process is used to help new employees fit into a job and an organization? A) shadowing B) networking C) development D) orientation E) mentoring ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) Orientation occurs during the first 30 to 90 days of a new job and is designed to help an employee be more effective.
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 Lynette recently started working as HR manager for a tech startup that grew from four employees to over thirty in nine months. The company continues to expand and needs more staff, but nobody is even clear on what the current employees are actually doing. What does Lynette need to do? A) set up job […]
QUESTION In at-will employment, complete discretion over a worker’s status resides with the employer. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: At-will employment is a legal doctrine in which the employer is free to dismiss any employee for any reason or for no reason and the employee is equally […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT a core function of staffing an organization? A) recruiting candidates B) retaining employees C) hiring employees D) terminating employees E) motivating employees ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) Staffing is defined as the recruitment, hiring, motivating, and retention of valuable employees.
QUESTION Nonwage and nonsalary forms of compensation paid to employees by an organization are called incentives. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: Nonwage and nonsalary compensation are benefits, fringe benefits, or perquisites (“perqs”).
