In assessment centers, candidates are evaluated as they go through several days of exercises that simulate real problems they would confront on the job.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2As a result of downsizing, Heather has lost her job. Heather's employer is helping Heather find a job elsewhere. Which of the following best describes what this employer is providing?
A) outplacement
B) development
C) outsourcing
D) contracting
Question 3Which term refers to a procedure whereby laid-off employees are given assistance in finding employment elsewhere?
A) mediation
B) outplacement
C) arbitration
D) development
Question 4Stage II of the conflict process deals with the conflict being ________.
A) perceived and felt
B) apparent and experienced
C) expressed and resolved
D) analyzed
E) internalized
Question 5The criteria of member satisfaction is best met by the ________ type of formal small-group network.
A) hierarchical
B) wheel
C) chain
D) traditional
E) all-channel
Question 6Louden Manufacturing, a unionized firm, is in the process of downsizing. Mark is employed as a senior-level engineer at the firm, and his position has been eliminated.
Mark's manager has indicated that Mark has the right to force a lower-level engineer out of a position. Which term best describes this activity?
A) bumping
B) rightsizing
C) restructuring
D) gainsharing
Question 7Performance-simulation tests have lower face validity (which measures whether applicants perceive the measures to be accurate) than written tests.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 8Which of the following would most likely be considered a covered employer under the WARN Act?
A) Barton Consulting, 55 full-time employees
B) Haley Publishing, 85 full-time employees
C) Tyro Aluminum, 145 full-time employees
D) all of the above