_________________________ has been summarized as (a) science, not rules of thumb; (b) harmony, not discord; (c) cooperation, not individualism; and (d) maximum output, not restricted output.
Industrial psychology
Human resource management
Scientific management
The Industrial Revolution
A critical part of any successful succession plan is a comprehensive ____________________ plan.
compensation
recovery
retention
All of the above
A(n) ____________________ indicates what an organization s key executives hope to accomplish in the long run.
decree
strategy
doctrine
goal
____________________ made it easier for women to raise a family and also begin a productive career.
Better educational opportunities
A shorter standard workweek
A shortage of workers
High quality day care
Protected ____________________ activities include filing a charge, testifying, assisting, or participating in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing.
discrimination
protest
participation
legal
____________________ is the foundation upon which all other HRM activities must be constructed.
Employee analysis
Market analysis
Job analysis
Government regulation
People are motivated by powerful emotional forces, and work provides an opportunity for the expression of both ____________________ and pleasure seeking drives.
regressive
aggressive
passion
self worth
HRM units are relatively small in most organizations. One study found that the largest headquarters HRM unit had only __________ people.
50
100
150
200
Which of the following is not one of the forces driving work family tension?
More young workers entering the workforce
An expanding number of women and single parents entering the workforce
An increase in the number of dual career couples
The aging population
All of the following are categories of information typically used to make hiring selection decisions except:
Education
Experience
Political affiliations
Physical characteristics