Human Resources and Ethics

What is the purpose of product promotion?

• to bring your company's products to the marketplace

• to create a positive image so that people buy your products

• to receive honest feedback about your company's products

• to increase competition for your products in the marketplace

The motivation theory that describes individual needs in five categories that form hierarchy was developed by which American psychologist?

• Herzberg

• Icocca

• Maslow

• McClelland

According to Herzberg, pay and fringe benefits, working conditions, and type of supervision are examples of which of the following?

• motivators

• needs

• performance standards

• hygiene factors

What are ethics?

• laws designed to protect individuals within a society

• rules of conduct that must be adhered to withn an organization

• strategies implemented to accomplish organizational goals

• moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior

Which law prohibits the discrimination in hiring based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or national origin?

• the Equal pay Act

• the Civil Rights Act

• the Immigration Reform and Control Act

• the fair Labor Standards Act

Which government entity was created to assure safe and healthy working conditions for all working men and women?

• OSHA

• HIPPA

• FERPA

• ADA

What questions are recruiters not allowed to ask during an interview?

• Your age and family status

• If you are going to school

• How much money you are expecting to earn

• If you like chocolate chip cookies

1. Which of the following best contrasts Theory X and Theory Y in terms of employee motivation?

• Theory X assumes employees thrive on collaboration, while Theory Y assumes employees avoid teamwork.

• Theory X assumes employees dislike work and avoid responsibility, whereas Theory Y believes employees are motivated and seek out challenges.

• Theory X views employees as self-motivated, while Theory Y sees them as lazy and unmotivated.

• Theory X and Theory Y both assume employees need strict supervision to be productive.

How does Theory Z differ most significantly from Theory X?

• Theory Z emphasizes cooperative relationships and self-discipline, while Theory X assumes employees lack ambition and avoid responsibility.

• Theory Z requires less training than Theory X.

• Theory Z assumes employees dislike learning, whereas Theory X encourages education.

• Theory Z promotes individualism, while Theory X promotes teamwork.