Ashford University - OMM 618 WeeK 5 Exam Questions And Answers.Question 1
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__________ offer(s) employees a pool of benefit choices from which
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combination that works for them, within certain limits.
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A cafeteria plan (correct)
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Worklife benefits (incorrect)
A costbenefit approach
A definedcontribution plan
The answer can be found in Section 10.3 "Flexible Benefits" in Introduction to Human
Resource Management.
Question 2
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Which of the following is an example of the "glass ceiling"?
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A businesswoman is never promoted to upper management, despite being as qualified
as the male coworkers who are promoted. (correct)
Because her career was traditionally performed by women, a teacher makes less
money than her friends who are also professionals and have similar levels of education.
Jobs on family farms are exempt from child labor laws, even though they are considered
by many to be among the most dangerous jobs.
Federal minimum wages do not cover the true costs of living in their city, so a church
group is lobbying for the adoption of a living wage.
The answer can be found in Section 9.5 "HR Laws Governing Compensation" in
Introduction to Human Resource Management.
Question 3
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Which motivation theory is applicable in a situation where an employee is motivated by
the prospect of promotion because he/she can fulfill power and achievement needs?
Alderfer’s ERG theory
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Herzberg’s twofactor theory (incorrect)
Thorndike’s law of effect
Correct Answer
McClelland’s acquired needs theory (correct)
The answer can be found in Section 9.1 "Content Perspectives" in Introduction to
Human Resource Management.
Question 4
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__________ is a method of employee development that helps an employee to develop
his or her skills by interacting with a more experienced coworker or supervisor.
Instructing
Correct!
Mentoring (correct)
Training
Coaching
The answer can be found in section 8.3 "Mentoring and Coaching" in Introduction to
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