A Job Applicant Is Given a Set of Questions in Which

question 4

Multiple Choice

A job applicant is given a set of questions in which she is asked to rate the extent to which she is outgoing, anxious, optimistic, careful, and loyal. She is probably taking:

• A) a personality inventory
• B) an interest inventory
• C) a cognitive ability test
• D) an assessment center

Understand the role and effects of affirmative action in employment.

Understand the concept of expatriates and the circumstances under which an individual is considered an expatriate.

Recognize the significance of human resource management (HRM) in mergers, acquisitions, and downsizing processes.

Identify the components and benefits of high-performance work systems.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Policy

Government strategies used to influence economic conditions through spending and taxation.

Budget Deficits

The situation where a government's expenditures exceed its revenues, leading to the accumulation of debt.

Demand-Side Economics

Macroeconomic policy that focuses on shifting the aggregate demand curve as a way of promoting full employment and price stability

Supply-Side Economics

Macroeconomic policy that focuses on a rightward shift of the aggregate supply curve through tax cuts or other changes to increase production incentives.