Sunday, 8 September 2013

Human resource


Question 1
 
Which of the following primary variables that could influence an employee's performance can be most affected by training?
The organization's input
Performance feedback
The employee's ability and skills
The employee's values and attitudes
Question 2
 
A selection method that is valid in other contexts beyond the context in which it was developed is said to be:

dependable.
generalizable.
practical.
utilitarian.
Question 3
Which act prohibits preferential treatment in favor of minority groups?
A
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
The Civil Rights Act of 1991
Question 4
 
Identify the stage of training needs assessment that involves asking the following questions: "Do performance deficiencies result from a lack of knowledge, skill, or ability?" "Who needs training?" "Are these employees ready for training?"

Person analysis
Task analysis
Strategy analysis
Job analysis
Question 5
 
When conducting a needs assessment, what type of analysis is generally performed first?

Task analysis
Organization analysis
Competitive analysis
Market analysis
Question 6
 
is usually measured on the basis of expert judgment.
is most suitable for tests that measure abstract qualities.
is based on objective methods.
is useful for tests that measure intelligence and leadership quality.
Question 7

 
A(n) __________ is a combination of employee characteristics and positive work environment that permit training.
organization analysis
readiness for training
learning management system
orientation training
Question 8
 
You want to establish the validity of a test designed for computer technicians using a predictive criterion-related validation strategy. To do so, you must administer the test to:

at least half your company's present computer technicians.
people doing similar jobs in other companies.
people applying for computer technician jobs in your company.
a random selection of computer technicians at your company.
Question 9
 
What kind of a training plan are managers most likely to support?
Plans that offer employees opportunities to travel
Largely computer-based training plans
A significant improvement compared to its cost
Plans that have general goals and flexible timetables



Question 10
 
To be ready to learn, employees need basic learning skills, especially __________, which includes being able to use written and spoken language, solve math problems, and use logic to solve problems.
cognitive ability
creativity and innovation
spatial ability
psychomotor skills
Question 11
Discuss at least three different approaches to diversity training.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length with reference.
Question 12
Why drug are tests a controversial component of the personnel selection process? What are some of ways in which organizations can avoid problems associated with drug testing?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length with reference.
Question 13

How should a company assess readiness for learning? (Be sure to include characteristics of both the employee and the work environment.)

Your response should be at least 75 words in length with reference. 

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