ESB ESB - Certified Entrepreneurship and Small Business Specialist Human Resources and Team Building Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which U.S. federal law requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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Fair Labor Standards Act

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Family and Medical Leave Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an employee handbook in a small business?

Accepted Answer

To communicate company policies, expectations, and legal obligations to employees

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To replace formal employment contracts

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To serve as a substitute for HR staff

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To track employee performance metrics

Question 3

What does the term 'at-will employment' mean in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Either the employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time for any legal reason

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Employees can only be fired for cause

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Employees are guaranteed a minimum contract period

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Employers must provide 30 days notice before termination

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic motivator for employees?

Accepted Answer

Sense of achievement and personal growth

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Year-end cash bonus

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Company car allowance

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Health insurance benefits

Question 5

What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor for tax purposes?

Accepted Answer

Employers withhold payroll taxes for employees but not for independent contractors

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Employees pay their own FICA taxes; contractors have taxes withheld by the employer

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Independent contractors receive W-2 forms; employees receive 1099 forms

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There is no tax difference between the two classifications

Question 6

What is the purpose of conducting a structured job interview using behavioral questions?

Accepted Answer

To predict future job performance based on past behavior in similar situations

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To assess a candidate's salary expectations

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To verify educational credentials

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To check a candidate's social media presence