Question 1
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Dual-career marriages, stress management, and employee outplacement are ________.
examples of an employee’s assets and
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indicative of company preparation and career development strategies
Correct!
career challenges that can be addressed with different programs
provisions included in a collective bargaining agreement
Question 2
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Benefit packages typically comprise about _______% of an employee’s base pay.
5-10
10-15
15-20
Correct!
20-30
Question 3
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Which of the following scenarios describes the 360-degree assessment technique?
David’s performance is evaluated by his work over the last calendar year.
David’s performance is evaluated using a BARS scale.
David’s performance is evaluated based on the areas in which he has made the most progress.
Correct!David’s performance is evaluated by peers, subordinates, customers, and himself.
Question 4
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Which of the following pieces of legislation help managers plan, budget work schedules, and provide
clear guidelines for supervising employees?
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1999
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Correct!
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
Question 5
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Jennifer consults the Dictionary of Occupational Titles to figure out how to define job duties for her
store’s Floor Manager position. What job analysis task is Jennifer engaged in?
Correct!
comparison with other companies
experimentation
job specification
reflective planning
Question 6
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Management training programs, mentoring programs, and coaching systems are examples of ________.
Correct!company preparation and career development strategies
good union–management relationships
implementation of OSHA requirements
an employee’s assets and liabilities
Question 7
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What is the main difference between the equity and exchange philosophies of compensation?
The equity philosophy is based on available budget; the exchange philosophy is based on profit
margins.
Correct!
The equity philosophy is based on fairness; the exchange philosophy is based on employee value.
The equity philosophy is based on profit margins; the exchange philosophy is based on available
budget.
The equity philosophy is based on employee value; the exchange philosophy is based on fairness.
Question 8
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Belinda works at a pharmaceutical company that has not given its employees raises in nearly seven
years. Belinda peacefully pickets her company in the hopes they will raise employee salaries. Which law
protects Belinda’s right to do this?
Correct!
The Norris–LaGuardia Act of 1932
The Wagner Act of 1935
The Taft-Hartley Act of 1948
The Landrum-Griffin/Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959Question 9
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What is unique about staffing practices at the online shoe company Zappos?
New hires are trained by employees of other successful shoe companies.
Employees are trained to do every job in the company.
Correct!
Trainees are offered up to $2,000 to quit the company at any time.
The CEO personally trains every single employee.
Question 10
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What is a key difference between managing and leading? [Show Less]