Question 1

In which country must the contract be in writing?
A. Italy
B. France
C. Germany
D. Singapore

Question 2

About __________% of people working in the United States belong to unions.
A. 5
B. 12
C. 20
D. 45

Question 3

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act makes it unlawful to fail or refuse to hire an individual based on __________.
A. national origin
B. weight
C. height
D. hair or eye color

Question 4

________ means taking advantage of a facility's natural or architectural features in order to minimize security problems.
A. Mechanical security
B. Organizational security
C. Natural security
D. Architectural security

Question 5

__________ tests measure a person's level of introversion, stability, and motivation.
A. Motor ability
B. Personality
C. Achievement
D. Cognitive

Question 6

What complicates the enforcement of equal employment laws?
A. Most workforces are increasingly international.
B. Most workforces are not very diverse.
C. Most workforces do not hire outside the United States.
D. Most workforces are too diverse.

Question 7

What does the HR manager at Tetra PAK Inc. look for every time she makes a hire?
A. people from United States
B. people who could relocate internationally and handle it well
C. people who do not travel often
D. people who are interested in other countries

Question 8

Which of the following is categorized as an indirect payment portion of employee compensation?
A. wages
B. salaries
C. employer-paid insurance
D. bonuses

Question 9

When do U.S. equal employment laws apply?
A. inside the United States, when the employer is a U.S. entity and the employee is not a U.S. citizen
B. outside the United States, when the employer is a U.S. entity and the employee is not a U.S. citizen
C. outside the United States, when the employee is a U.S. citizen
D. outside the United States when the employee is married or related to a U.S. citizen

Question 10

What might employers specifically look for when recruiting abroad?
A. language proficiency
B. experience in their field
C. schooling in their field
D. enthusiasm

Question 11

All of the following are reasonable bases for dismissal except __________.
A. unsatisfactory performance
B. whistle-blowing
C. misconduct
D. lack of qualifications for job

Question 12

In the United Kingdom, how must employers comply with employee contract laws?
A. by providing an oral or written contract
B. by providing a written contract
C. by providing a congratulatory hiring letter
D. by providing an oral contract

Question 13

Which of the following safety concerns only became a top priority of employers following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?
A. workplace violence
B. physical asset security
C. employee selection and screening
D. internet security

Question 14

In a study of 143 expatriate employees, which individuals were less likely to want to leave overseas assignments early?
A. introverted, quiet individuals
B. extroverted, agreeable individuals
C. aggressive leaders
D. disinterested low-level employees

Question 15

How do most North American companies compute expatriate managers' pay?
A. the equal pay method
B. the exchange method
C. the balance sheet method
D. the differential method

Question 16

Under the ADA, if a disabled individual cannot perform a job as currently structured, the employer must make a reasonable accommodation such as __________.
A. moving to a different building
B. making major renovations
C. modifying or acquiring equipment or other devices
D. hiring the disabled individual anyway

Question 17

What is the first step in the drive and election of a union that seeks to be recognized as an employee representative?
A. obtaining authorization cards
B. making initial contact
C. holding a hearing
D. holding an election

Question 18

Which law makes it illegal to discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
A. Fair Labor Standards Act
B. Civil Rights Act
C. Employer Retirement Income Security Act
D. Davis-Bacon Act

Question 19

Which of the following factors affects the design of any pay plan?
A. legal
B. equality
C. competition
D. personality

Question 20

The __________ states that employees of one sex may not be paid wages at a rate lower than that paid to employees of the opposite sex for doing roughly equivalent work.
A. American Disabilities Act
B. Civil Rights Act
C. Employer Retirement Income Security Act
D. Equal Pay Act