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What are the three questions that compensation professionals should answer to help determine whether ...

What are the three questions that compensation professionals should answer to help determine whether ...

What are the three questions that compensation professionals should answer to help determine whether they are making a strategic contribution to the company?

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julymontalvo

PPACA has mandated that the "donut hole," which is the gap in Medicare Part D prescription drug ...

PPACA has mandated that the "donut hole," which is the gap in Medicare Part D prescription drug ...

[html]PPACA has mandated that the "donut hole," which is the gap in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, must decrease each year until it reaches no more than which of the following?

▸ 10 percent of the prescription drug medication cost

▸ 15

19sspeck   115   1 Reply

123asas

In a survey of over 2,000 Americans examining discrimination toward gays and lesbians, the group ...

In a survey of over 2,000 Americans examining discrimination toward gays and lesbians, the group ...

In a survey of over 2,000 Americans examining discrimination toward gays and lesbians, the group seen as the most vulnerable in the workplace was the:
 
  a) gay and lesbian community. c) African American group.
  b) Asian American co

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Vianney3

If you do not hear from an employer within a reasonable time after a job interview, the best ...

If you do not hear from an employer within a reasonable time after a job interview, the best ...

If you do not hear from an employer within a reasonable time after a job interview, the best follow-up strategy is to:
 
  a) call the employer and ask whether a decision has been made.
  b) contact the employer reaffirming your inter

1b   77   1 Reply

adbuchy

Which type of organizational character is highly organized, handles masses of data and detail, ...

Which type of organizational character is highly organized, handles masses of data and detail, ...

Which type of organizational character is highly organized, handles masses of data and detail, trusts actual experience, and is more at home in the present?
 
  a) Extraverted b) Introverted c) Sensing d) Intuitive

1b   67   1 Reply

jargibay

If a company is privately owned, this means it

If a company is privately owned, this means it

If a company is privately owned, this means it
 
  a) is owned by a foreign business.
  b) does not sell shares of stock to the public.
  c) is operated by the government.
  d) publishes an annual report to the stockholders.

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1b

Which of the following is NOT considered a core value of the social work profession?

Which of the following is NOT considered a core value of the social work profession?

[html]Which of the following is NOT considered a core value of the social work profession?

▸ Promotion of social justice

▸ Respecting people's dignity and worth

▸ Assuring clients' spiritual well-being

▸ Serving clients with maximum competence[/h

2014Chevy   44   1 Reply

Daulet

Because social workers focus mostly on work with individuals and families, they do not need to be ...

Because social workers focus mostly on work with individuals and families, they do not need to be ...

Because social workers focus mostly on work with individuals and families, they do not need to be concerned with environmental issues such as clean air and water, worldwide political and economic conditions.

▸ true

▸ false

3099592   45   1 Reply

rayee_ford

If you are asked to discuss your weaknesses in a job interview: a) give logical reasons for them. ...

If you are asked to discuss your weaknesses in a job interview: a) give logical reasons for them. ...

If you are asked to discuss your weaknesses in a job interview:
 
  a) give logical reasons for them.
  b) say this question should not be asked by a professional interviewer.
  c) inform the interviewer that this question is an

3MR   51   1 Reply

smzn

One advantage of interviewing for information is that: a) it usually provides a faster way to get ...

One advantage of interviewing for information is that: a) it usually provides a faster way to get ...

One advantage of interviewing for information is that:
 
  a) it usually provides a faster way to get a job.
  b) the risk of rejection in job-hunting is not an issue.
  c) there are no real ethical concerns when using this metho

3MR   63   1 Reply

knelson11

When is the best time to interview for information about a company?

When is the best time to interview for information about a company?

When is the best time to interview for information about a company?
 
  a) Before you start to work at the company.
  b) After you have definitely decided to work at the company.
  c) Before you interview for a job opening at the

3MR   57   1 Reply

Many2100

The work that occurs during the planned change process should primarily be focused on maximizing the

The work that occurs during the planned change process should primarily be focused on maximizing the

[html]The work that occurs during the planned change process should primarily be focused on maximizing the

▸ worker's values and skills

▸ worker's knowledge and experience

▸ client's abilities and worker's skills

▸ client's abilities and history[

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Jujuonthatbeat

The most fundamental tool of the social worker's trade is his or her

The most fundamental tool of the social worker's trade is his or her

The most fundamental tool of the social worker's trade is his or her

▸ knowledge of human behavior

▸ mastery of social work techniques

▸ capacity to establish positive helping relationships

▸ capacity for critical thinking

54152151   32   1 Reply

longzd

Maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude when serving clients requires that the social worker

Maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude when serving clients requires that the social worker

[html]Maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude when serving clients requires that the social worker

▸ avoid asking personal questions that might lead to negative judgments

▸ temporarily set his/her personal values aside

▸ adapt his or her personal val

54152151   61   1 Reply

Broke

Workplace behavior

Workplace behavior

1)Why is it important for businesses to commit and prioritize the values and attitudes within the workplace?

86901   125   1 Reply

linlinlin

Workplace Behavior

Workplace Behavior

In a scenario where an employer had realized that his/her values and attitudes were not being taken into consideration from that particular organization at a certain point of time, what are some of the types of organizational commitment (From the 3 t

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86901

Discuss the challenges that compensation professionals face with increases to minimum wage pay.

Discuss the challenges that compensation professionals face with increases to minimum wage pay.

Discuss the challenges that compensation professionals face with increases to minimum wage pay.

9bleacher   128   1 Reply

majed320

Consultation

Consultation

Consultation

▸ is given by peers to other peers

▸ must be acted on by the person receiving it

▸ is focused on meeting agency requirements

▸ is synonymous with supervision

AalvtynaSiz   46   1 Reply

rayee_ford

Clinical social work is best described as which level of practice?

Clinical social work is best described as which level of practice?

Clinical social work is best described as which level of practice?

▸ Generalist

▸ Micro

▸ Mezzo

▸ Macro

abcd1996   42   1 Reply

hellokitten13

The principle Sheafor and Horejsi argue is the best antidote to worker burn-out is to

The principle Sheafor and Horejsi argue is the best antidote to worker burn-out is to

The principle Sheafor and Horejsi argue is the best antidote to worker burn-out is to

▸ maintain professional objectivity

▸ challenge social injustice

▸ individualize the client

▸ lend vision to the client

abcd1996   58   1 Reply

ricesp01

Because in most organizations there is a hierarchy of goals, employee performance standards shou

Because in most organizations there is a hierarchy of goals, employee performance standards shou

Because in most organizations there is a hierarchy of goals, employee performance standards     should ________.      
 a. be standard b. make sense in terms of the broader organizational goals c. be decided by the top e

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bio_man

What is the fourth step in the Management by Objectives Method?

What is the fourth step in the Management by Objectives Method?

What is the fourth step in the Management by Objectives Method?     
 a. set the organization’s goals b. set departmental goals c. discuss departmental goals d. define expected results

abrah25   78   1 Reply

bio_man

Responsibility for career development should always be left to the ________.

Responsibility for career development should always be left to the ________.

Responsibility for career development should always be left to the ________.     
 a. employee b. manager c. career success team d. supervisor

abrah25   106   1 Reply

bio_man

What is another term for 360-degree feedback?

What is another term for 360-degree feedback?

What is another term for 360-degree feedback?     
 a. multi-source feedback b. upward feedback c. wheel feedback d. feedback loop

abrah25   119   3 Replies

bio_man

A ________ effect occurs when perceptions of a target are influenced by perceptions of others ...

A ________ effect occurs when perceptions of a target are influenced by perceptions of others ...

A ________ effect occurs when perceptions of a target are influenced by perceptions of others surrounding the target.

▸ primacy

▸ similar-to-me

▸ halo

▸ contrast

achalmers   74   1 Reply

kwashington67

Which motivation theory addresses the following question: "Are the outcomes perceived as being at ...

Which motivation theory addresses the following question: "Are the outcomes perceived as being at ...

Which motivation theory addresses the following question: "Are the outcomes perceived as being at an appropriate level in comparison to the inputs?"

▸ organizational justice theory

▸ equity theory

▸ expectancy theory

▸ need theory

achalmers   57   1 Reply

jackjohnson74

________ are unofficial bits of information on topics that are important or interesting to an ...

________ are unofficial bits of information on topics that are important or interesting to an ...

________ are unofficial bits of information on topics that are important or interesting to an organization's members.

▸ Grapevines

▸ Tidbits

▸ Rumors

▸ Filters

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achalmers

Describe the ways in which an organization's culture is transmitted to its members.

Describe the ways in which an organization's culture is transmitted to its members.

Describe the ways in which an organization's culture is transmitted to its members.

achalmers   77   1 Reply

nick1116

During sensitivity training, members who have problems dealing with others meet in a group with a ...

During sensitivity training, members who have problems dealing with others meet in a group with a ...

During sensitivity training, members who have problems dealing with others meet in a group with a trained facilitator to learn more about how they and other group members view the world.

▸ true

▸ false

achalmers   80   1 Reply

blazeypooh

The employer's promotion process should do all EXCEPT ________.

The employer's promotion process should do all EXCEPT ________.

[html]The employer's promotion process should do all EXCEPT ________.

▸ allow promotion decisions to invite claims of age discrimination

▸ assure that promotion decisions avoid a discrimination claim

▸ make promotion procedures clear and objective

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jmangham

Mario, an HR specialist, is conducting a job evaluation. Mario ranks different components of the ...

Mario, an HR specialist, is conducting a job evaluation. Mario ranks different components of the ...

[html]Mario, an HR specialist, is conducting a job evaluation. Mario ranks different components of the job, including complexity, experience, and education required, and then adds up the points for each component. Mario is most likely using the _____

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Mohamed Shuman

Under which scenario would an HR manager be required to rehire a striker who wanted to be reinstated?

Under which scenario would an HR manager be required to rehire a striker who wanted to be reinstated?

[html]Under which scenario would an HR manager be required to rehire a striker who wanted to be reinstated?

▸ following sympathy strikes

▸ following unfair labor practice strikes

▸ following wildcat strikes when the contract is still in place

▸ f

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achalmers

In the management process, which activity is part of the staffing function?

In the management process, which activity is part of the staffing function?

In the management process, which activity is part of the staffing function?

▸ developing rules

▸ maintaining morale

▸ setting production levels

▸ evaluating performance

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achalmers

How have technological advances changed the HR environment? What technological tools enable HR ...

How have technological advances changed the HR environment? What technological tools enable HR ...

How have technological advances changed the HR environment? What technological tools enable HR managers to perform their duties more efficiently?

achalmers   122   1 Reply

Omama

All of the following are useful in minimizing employer liability for sexual harassment EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are useful in minimizing employer liability for sexual harassment EXCEPT ________.

[html]All of the following are useful in minimizing employer liability for sexual harassment EXCEPT ________.

▸ developing and implementing a harassment complaint procedure

▸ issuing a policy statement condemning harassment

▸ adopting a policy tha

achalmers   116   1 Reply

sliceofoctopi

All of the following are likely to increase employee support to an affirmative action program EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are likely to increase employee support to an affirmative action program EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are likely to increase employee support to an affirmative action program EXCEPT ________.

▸ effective tokenism

▸ valid justifications

▸ clear communication

▸ transparent selection procedures

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achalmers

Human resource strategies are the ________ used to produce the desired workforce skills, ...

Human resource strategies are the ________ used to produce the desired workforce skills, ...

[html]Human resource strategies are the ________ used to produce the desired workforce skills, competencies, and behaviors needed to support a firm's strategic goals.

▸ visions and missions

▸ theories and evaluations

▸ policies and practices

▸ ob

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achalmers

Which of the following refers to company records that show the present performance and promotability ...

Which of the following refers to company records that show the present performance and promotability ...

[html]Which of the following refers to company records that show the present performance and promotability of inside candidates for the most important positions?

▸ personnel replacement chart

▸ employee replacement card

▸ employee ratio analysis

achalmers   86   1 Reply

whoohoo8

Employers are allowed to conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a ...

Employers are allowed to conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a ...

Employers are allowed to conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a candidate's ________.

▸ age

▸ military discharge status

▸ health and disability issues

▸ marital status

achalmers   101   1 Reply

samah952

Discuss some key issues regarding the comparable worth debate and it relationship to compensation practices.

Discuss some key issues regarding the comparable worth debate and it relationship to compensation practices.

Discuss some key issues regarding the comparable worth debate and it relationship to compensation practices.

Addisonjo04   93   1 Reply

RezoVIII