Week 5: Managing and Motivating Human Resources - Checkpoint

1. (TCO 8) Which of the following is a potential area of concern for managers when they use internal sources to fill a vacant position?
A drop in morale
An increase in turnover
The ripple effect
Complaints from the union
The loss of highly qualified employees

2. (TCO 8) Recruiters need to keep in mind the employment decision goes both ways, and the perspective employee is selecting a job. One of the best tools for getting a good match between the job and the person filling the job is to provide a realistic job description. conduct a realistic job preview. conduct an extensive pre-employment testing program. do extensive work on validating selection devices. hire professional personnel interviewers.

3. (TCO 8) Mentors within an organization can help map out what areas the individual is most interested in and help the person see what opportunities are available within the organization. This is part of ____. assessment centers performance appraisal synchronization job analyses career planning replacement charts

4. (TCO 8) Wal-Mart rewards high performers with the chance to model or choose a family member to model, for their sales flyers. Wal-Mart is attempting to meet associate's ____ needs. esteem physiological belongingness security self-actualization 5. (TCO 8) Starbucks pays above-market price to farmers who grow coffee in an ecologically healthier way. Employees at Starbucks feel good working for a company that is an environmental leader. Starbucks is attempting to meet ____ needs. esteem physiological belongingness security self-actualization 6. (TCO 8) Generally speaking, politicians have a desire to influence the world around them by writing laws and changing things. This show a need for ____. achievement affiliation
power