CAM Human Resources & Personnel Management Flashcards

When conducting a structured interview, all candidates for a position are asked:

Answer: The same predetermined set of job-related questions

Structured interviews use a consistent set of job-related questions for all candidates, improving fairness and the predictive validity of the selection process.

Which theory of motivation proposes that employees are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, from physiological to self-actualization?

Answer: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs arranges human motivations in five levels, arguing that lower-level needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs motivate behavior.

Succession planning in an organization is primarily used to:

Answer: Identify and develop internal candidates to fill key leadership roles in the future

Succession planning ensures business continuity by proactively identifying and grooming high-potential employees for critical positions.

An employee handbook should NOT function as which of the following?

Answer: A binding employment contract guaranteeing job security

Employee handbooks typically include disclaimers stating they are not employment contracts, preserving at-will employment status in applicable U.S. states.

Which component of a compensation structure represents the fixed, regular payment an employee receives regardless of performance?

Answer: Base salary

Base salary is the fixed amount paid to an employee for their role and does not fluctuate with individual or company performance.

A manager who believes employees inherently dislike work and must be closely supervised aligns with which management theory?

Answer: Theory X

McGregor's Theory X holds that employees are inherently lazy and unmotivated, requiring close oversight and directive management to perform.