Skills Test Answers - Human Resources Management

Which is the best way to leave off during an interview?

Explain next steps
Tell them if they are not right for the job
Tell employee if they are advancing in the interview process
Provide department Manager's name to follow up



Which of the following is true under the Equal Pay Act?

Jobs filled primarily by women should have the same salary as similar jobs filled by men.
Employees doing equal work should receive the same pay.
Companies should provide all employees with the same working conditions.
Seniority systems cannot result in pay disparity.



Which may not be in a company's Annual Performance Appraisal processes?

Managers meet with Employees
Deadlines are set
Managers can change review after meeting with employee
HR reviews forms



Internal recruiting method that allows current employees the chance to respond to announcements of positions;

Job competencies
Job posting
Job bidding
Open question



When determining Employee vs. Contractor you must look at:

The department worked
Hours worked
Pay schedule
 Degree of control over work



A window manufacturer guarantees its installers a base wage plus an extra $25 for each job completed to specifications. The employer is using a:

Flat-rate system
Merit pay system
Competency-based system
Productivity-based system



Investigation interviews should result in:

An employee termination
Involvement of authorities
Immediate disciplinary action
Written statements that are signed by those interviewed



Which of the following is one of the elements of a SMART goal?

Action-oriented.
Strength.
Threat.
Technology.



One important role of the HR Manager is to:

Make everyone happy
Assess risks as it relates to employees
Encourage department managers to create and enforce their own rules
Please only highly compensated employees



Skills inventory is used to

Determine skills in the marketplace
Determine experience and skills across industries
Determine experience and skills of competitor's workforce
Determine experience and abilities of workforce



When an employee comes to HR to discuss a concern with a Supervisor which is best practice?

Assure conversation will be kept confidential
Always suggest the employee directly speak with the Supervisor
Pass concerns to other employees
Bring in the Supervisor right away



In the United States with regards to HIPPA and ADA, it is best practice to

Keep employee and medical records together
Keep medical records off property
Do not keep medical records on file
Keep employee medical records separate from personnel records



The best way to prevent unionization is to:

Prevent unhappy employees by treating them well
Terminate all employees who express interest in organizing
Create a non union policy
Campaign against unions



Which is not a purpose of a written job description?

List skills required
List several department roles
List Qualifications
Document duties and responsiblities



True or false? A Company is responsible for payroll taxes for Contractors.

True
False



Who may not be eligible for benefits?

Lower level employees
Owners
Contractors
Families of employees



An Employee Handbook:

Remains in HR department
Should be signed by all employees
Remains in managers' offices
Does not need to be signed



Which is not considered a payroll tax?

Federal Income Tax
Garnishments
Social Security Tax
City Income Tax



An HR audit is designed to help management

All of these.
Analyze HR policies, programs, and procedures against applicable legal requirements.
Improve HR effectiveness.
Improve employee morale.



What action can help reduce company risk when dealing with unemployment claims?

Document the events leading to termination
Consult a Lawyer every time
Allow every claim to be paid
Fight every claim