NAT: BUSPROG: Analytic
TOP: Organizational Ethics and Human Resource Management
KEY: Bloom's: Comprehension
42. Which of the following is true of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?
a.
It was passed in 2000 by Congress to encourage free trade between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
b.
It was passed in 2002 by Congress to make certain that publicly traded companies follow accounting controls that could reduce the likelihood of illegal behavior.
c.
It was passed in 2006 by Congress to ensure stricter adherence of guidelines in the hiring practices of immigrant workers in the American workforce.
d.
It was passed in 2004 by Congress to encourage foreign direct investments by providing tax subsidies to increase the rate of return for investments.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: LO: 01-05
NAT: BUSPROG: Analytic
TOP: Organizational Ethics and Human Resource Management
KEY: Bloom's: Comprehension
43. In the context of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the biggest concerns are linked to:
a.
immigrant workers.
b.
executive compensation.
c.
employee productivity.
d.
workplace safety.
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: LO: 01-05
NAT: BUSPROG: Analytic
TOP: Organizational Ethics and Human Resource Management
KEY: Bloom's: Comprehension
44. Josh, a human resource executive, works with AmPro Inc. Recently, he moved from a generalized role in the HR department to a senior role. Which of the following skills does Josh have to build to succeed in his new role?
a.
Administrative capabilities
b.
Operational knowledge
c.
Ability to lead changes
d.
Legal capabilities
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate OBJ: LO: 01-06
NAT: BUSPROG: Reflective Thinking
TOP: Human Resources Management Competencies and Careers
KEY: Bloom's: Application
45. A person who is responsible for performing a variety of human resource activities is known as a _____.
a.
human resource specialist
b.
human resource planner
c.
human resource strategist
d.
human resource generalist
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy OBJ: LO: 01-06
NAT: BUSPROG: Analytic
TOP: Human Resource Management Competencies and Careers