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Which is not one of the "generic" steps in the selection process? a.  Recruitment b.  Application c.  Orientation d.  Physical Examination Correct answer is "c"  

A human resources manager interviewed several candidates. He did not hire the following candidates due to the reasons stated. What specific laws, if any, were violated?   Candidate 1 –Was pregnant at the time of the interview and HR manager did not want her taking time off.  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ...

Candidate 1 –Was pregnant at the time of the interview: This violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits sex discrimination (specifically covers pregnancy-based discrimination). Pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions must be as a temporary illness (wed or unwed). The employee is also entitled to 12 weeks ...

Which of the following is not considered an example of bad faith bargaining? A.  Sudden shifts in position when an agreement seems close. B.  HCO refuses to make concessions on an issue regarding the increase in employee contribution for health insurance premiums. C.  Refusal to sign the contract after an agreement has been ...

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to Management by Objectives?  A. An employee knows the expectations B. Individuals are clear on how to achieve the goals C. There is consistency with the pursuit of organizational goals D. There is a potential increase motivation and performance Answer is B - individuals are clear on how to ...

Candidate 1 - Was pregnant at the time of the interview and HR manager did not want her taking time off. The HR manager would be in violation the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  An employer cannot refuse to hire a woman because of her pregnancy related condition as long ...

The Self and Peer Ratings/360 Degree Feedback technique for Performance Appraisal includes all of the following EXCEPT:Recognizes that little change can be expected without meaningful feedbackRecognizes that managers should not rate behaviors they do not observeCan call attention to important performance dimensions previously neglectd by the ...

A human resources manager interviewed several candidates. He did not hire the following candidates due to the reasons stated. What specific laws, if any, were violated? Candidate 1 –Was pregnant at the time of the interview and HR manager did not want her taking time off. The candidate is entitled to 12 weeks of leave under the Family ...

   Candidate 1: This hiring practice violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Candiddate 2: This hiring practice violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination of Employment  Act Candiate 3: This practice does not violate any laws, the HR Manger has the right to pass on this candidate.

Which is not an example of intrinsic compensation? (a) Praise (b) Money (c)Satisfaction (d) Meeting Objectives.   (b) money, from the on-line PowerPoint tutorial.