1. The only real legal perspective on employee termination is a common-law rule known as employment at will.

True or False

2. Disciplinary programs in organizations are designed to try to improve performance through the use of punishment.

True or False

3. High turnover costs an organization a great deal in terms of expenses associated with employee replacement.

True or False

4. Realistic job previews help ensure that the people on the job are those most likely to be satisfied and thus remain.

True or False

5. The failure or success of a merger or acquisition can be assessed by looking at stock prices, accounting measures, or indicators such as research-and-development (R&D) expenditures.

True or False

6. The easiest way to deal with a temporary increase in the demand for employees is by providing overtime opportunities for current employees with extra pay.

True or False

7. Job satisfaction tends to be higher when a job is less physically demanding.

True or False

8. It is appropriate for an organization to hire a large contingent workforce when ___.

a. Demand in the organization is constantly high throughout a year

b. It has made high profits in a year

c. The attrition rate of the organization is constant

d. Demand increases and decreases with time of year

9. Which of the following best describes part-time workers?

a. They are individuals who work for less than 40 hours a week.

b. They are individuals who offer very less flexibility to organizations.

c. They are individuals who receive all kinds of benefits provided by an organization.

d. They are individuals who are available round the clock and on all days to extend technical support.

10. ___ is the last step in a progressive disciplinary plan.

a. Termination

b. Verbal warning

c. Suspension

d. Written warning