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HRCI Test 2 | 170 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified

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In the performance appraisal, the manager checks one statement that shows what the employee is most like and another statement which shows what the employee is least like. This is an example of: - AN... S - In the forced choice method of appraisal the appraiser is required to check two from four/five statements; one that the employee is most like and one that the employee is least like. Advantage: easy to use. Disadvantage: constructing valid statements could be difficult. Which of the following Acts extended the concept of prevailing wage to manufacturers and suppliers of goods for federal government contracts? - ANS - [Think bill Walsh seems like a nice guy so extend this to those outside of contractors] The Walsh Healey Act of 1936 extended the concept of prevailing wage (as stated in the Davis Bacon Act) to manufacturers and suppliers of goods for federal government contracts in excess of $10,000. Who presides at the ULP hearing? - ANS - Administrative Law Judge; The hearing is conducted by an ALJ who is well informed about applicable labor laws but should be a member of the bar Which type of an organizational structure will be most suited for encouraging authority and accountability at a local level? - ANS - [THINK DIVISION is larger scope, functional and product is smaller] The divisional structure could be based on geography, product line, customer verticals, etc. In order to encourage local authority and accountability, large organizations often make use of the divisional structure. You are frustrated with the performance appraisal system in your company where some employees have to be mandatorily rated low, in spite of their abilities. The appraisal system followed in your company is an example of: - ANS - In the forced distribution method, the organization mandates the percentage of employees to be fitted into pre-determined performance bands e.g., the top 10%, the next 35%, the next 45% and the bottom 10%. In this method employees are rated and placed at different percentage points along a bell-shaped curve. The advantage is that the distribution forces a predetermined number of employees into each group but the disadvantage is that appraisal results depend on the adequacy of the original choice of cut-off points. Which of the following are generally exempt from overtime payments? - ANS - Insurance adjusters are likely to be administratively exempt if their duties include activities like interviewing the insured, witnesses and physicians; inspecting property damage; making recommendations regarding the coverage of the claim, etc. [Show More]

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