CHRA KA! Flashcards
Wage Rationalization Act
RA 6727
RA 6727 or _______ mandates the fixing of the minimum wages applicable to different industrial sectors depending on the number of workers or capitalization or annual gross sales in some sectors.
Wage Rationalization Act
What is the normal working hours on the basis of minimum wage rates?
8 hrs a day
_____ are those who are paid every day of the month including unworked rest days, special days, and regular holidays.
Monthly-paid employees
_____ are those who are paid on the days they actually worked and on unworked regular holidays.
Daily-paid employees
What is EEMR?
Estimated Equivalent Monthly Rate
Formula used for EEMR of monthly-paid employees?
Applicable Daily Rate (ADR) * 365/ 12 months = EEMR
Formula used for EEMR of daily-paid employees (including rest days, regular holidays and special non-working)?
Applicable Daily Rate (ADR) * 395.7/ 12 months = EEMR
Formula used for EEMR of daily-paid employees (for those who do not work and are not considered paid in Sundays or rest days)?
Applicable Daily Rate (ADR) * 313/ 12 months = EEMR
Formula used for EEMR of daily-paid employees (for those who do not work and are not considered paid in Saturdays and Sundays or rest days)?
Applicable Daily Rate (ADR) * 261/ 12 months = EEMR
Which of the following terms refers to the accuracy with which a test fulfills the function for which it was designed?
Reliability
Validity
Expectancy
Consistency
Validity
Selection tests should be used as supplements to other tools like interviews and background checks.
True
False
True
As part of the selection process for a position at UPS, Robert has been asked to lift weights and jump ropes. Which one of the following is most likely being measured by UPS?
Motor Ability
Personality
Cognitive
Interest
Motor Ability
John recently participated in a selection test for a position at Northern Aeronautics. The test measured John’s finger dexterity and reaction time, so it was most likely a(n) ____ test.
Interpersonal Skills
Cognitive Skills
Physical Abilities
Achievements
Physical Abilities
The Big Five Personality Dimensions include all of the following EXCEPT:
Neuroticism
Optimism
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Optimism
Which one of the following terms refers to training candidates to perform several of the jobs tasks and then assessing the candidates performance prior to hire?
Achievement Testing
Work Sampling Technique
Management Assessment Center
Miniature Job Training
Miniature Job Training
Which one of the following is the primary reason that firms conduct background investigations of job applicants?
Adhere to legal hiring practices
Limit the number of applicants
Uncover false information
Report criminals to the police
Uncover false information
The basic functions of the management process include all the following EXCEPT:
Planning
Organizing
Outsourcing
Leading
Outsourcing
A(n) ___ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.
Work sampling event
Situational judgment test
Management assessment center
Applicant personality test
Management assessment center
Which one of the following is the person responsible for accomplishing an organization’s goals by managing the efforts of the organization’s people?
Manager
Entrepreneur
Generalist
Marketer
Manager
Which function of the management process requires a manager to establish goals and standards and to develop rules and procedures?
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Leading
Planning
Consuela, a manager, delegates the authority for a project to Lee, her subordinate. Consuela is most likely involved in which function of the management process?
Staffing
Organizing
Motivating
Leading
Organizing
When managers use metrics to assess performance and then develop strategies for corrective action, they are performing the __ function of the management process.
Planning
Leading
Controlling
Organizing
Controlling
In the management process, which one of the following is an activity associated with the leading function?
Motivating Subordinates
Setting performance standards
Training new employees
Developing procedures
Motivating Subordinates