Assignment Paper

Lesson 8

Question 1

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What might employers specifically look for when recruiting abroad?

Question options:

language proficiency

experience in their field

schooling in their field

enthusiasm

Question 2

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About __________% of people working in the United States belong to unions.

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5

12

20

45

Question 3

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__________ tests measure a person’s level of introversion, stability, and motivation.

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Motor ability

Personality

Achievement

Cognitive

Question 4

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The decision to unionize may be based on __________.

Question options:

fear of job loss

desire for more profits

new technology

increasing competition

Question 5

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There are several types of on-the-job training. Which one is used most often?

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coaching or understudy method

job-rotation method

special assignments method

formal training method

Question 6

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What complicates the enforcement of equal employment laws?

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Most workforces are increasingly international.

Most workforces are not very diverse.

Most workforces do not hire outside the United States.

Most workforces are too diverse.

Question 7

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Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on all of the following characteristics except __________.

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race

sexual orientation

color

religion

Question 8

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Under the ADA, if a disabled individual cannot perform a job as currently structured, the employer must make a reasonable accommodation such as __________.

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moving to a different building

making major renovations

modifying or acquiring equipment or other devices

hiring the disabled individual anyway

Question 9

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The __________ states that employees of one sex may not be paid wages at a rate lower than that paid to employees of the opposite sex for doing roughly equivalent work.

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American Disabilities Act

Civil Rights Act

Employer Retirement Income Security Act

Equal Pay Act

Question 10

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Which law makes it illegal to discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

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Fair Labor Standards Act

Civil Rights Act

Employer Retirement Income Security Act

Davis-Bacon Act

Question 11

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Which of the following factors affects the design of any pay plan?

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legal

equality

competition

personality

Question 12

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How do many employers handle safety abroad?

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They contract with international security firms.

They request the assistance of the U.S. government.

They request the assistance of other countries’ governments.

They avoid dangerous areas.

Question 13

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How do most North American companies compute expatriate managers’ pay?

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the equal pay method

the exchange method

the balance sheet method

the differential method

Question 14

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Which of the following is categorized as an indirect payment portion of employee compensation?

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wages

salaries

employer-paid insurance

bonuses

Question 15

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In a study of 143 expatriate employees, which individuals were less likely to want to leave overseas assignments early?

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introverted, quiet individuals

extroverted, agreeable individuals

aggressive leaders

disinterested low-level employees

Question 16

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In which country must the contract be in writing?

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Italy

France

Germany

Singapore

Question 17

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How do unions discourage U.S. employers from offshoring jobs?

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by lobbying Congress

by encouraging unionization in other countries

by expanding their unions across borders

by forcing employers to keep workers in the United States

Question 18

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Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act makes it unlawful to fail or refuse to hire an individual based on __________.

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national origin

weight

height

hair or eye color

Question 19

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__________ refers to all forms of pay or rewards going to employees and arising from their employment.

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Reimbursement

Employee compensation

Salary

Benefits

Question 20

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Which of the following safety concerns only became a top priority of employers following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

Question options:

workplace violence

physical asset security

employee selection and screening

internet security