Human Resource Management Final Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and important details from the Human Resource Management course, focusing on onboarding, performance management, compensation, and workplace safety.

What is the best way to enhance employee engagement during onboarding?

Signing each new hire a mentor for their department.

What should a company do when new employees feel overwhelmed with information sharing during onboarding?

Reduce the amount of information shared before initial interactions.

Which of the following is not typically included in an onboarding program?

Annual performance review.

What is a common outcome of an effective onboarding process?

Higher employee job satisfaction.

Which of the following is not a formal appraisal method?

Graphic ranking.

What is the most important criterion to ensure fairness in performance evaluations?

Standardized evaluation criteria.

What is a disadvantage of using a forced ranking method?

It can create an unhealthy competition.

What is the main purpose of a compensation survey?

To compare an organization's pay rates with the market.

Which of the following is a legally required benefit?

Holidays and vacations.

What is a flexible benefits program?

A program in which employees can choose from a variety of benefits that best suit their needs.

What is constructive dismissal?

A major change in the terms of employment that results in an employee's resignation.

What is the modern approach for health and safety in the workplace based on?

Shared responsibility model.

What is the most accurate statement about the right to refuse unsafe work?

In most jurisdictions, employees will not lose pay for refusing to work in an unsafe environment.

What is corrective discipline meant to do?

Encourage better behavior following a rule infraction.

What is the purpose of employee onboarding?

To help new hires adjust to their roles and the company culture.

What are the potential consequences of poor onboarding?

Increased turnover rates and lower employee morale.

What is a key component of an effective onboarding program?

Regular check-ins and feedback sessions.

How can technology be utilized in the onboarding process?

By providing online training modules and virtual introductions.

What is the role of peer support in onboarding?

To facilitate social integration and provide additional guidance to new hires