The principle of shared information typifies a shift in organizations _____ from the mentality of command and control _____ one more focused on employee commitment.

The principle of shared information typifies a shift in organizations _____ from the mentality of command and control _____ one more focused on employee commitment.

a. away; toward
b. toward; away
c. away; away
d. toward; toward

Answer: A

To invest in employee knowledge development, all of the following HR practices would be appropriate except:

To invest in employee knowledge development, all of the following HR practices would be appropriate except:

a. selecting the best and brightest candidates available.
b. providing all employees with continuous training.
c. rewarding employees for the acquisition of new skills.
d. evaluating employees based on task performance.

Answer: D

The number of jobs requiring little knowledge and skills is ____ and the number of jobs requiring greater knowledge and skills is ____, in recent years.

The number of jobs requiring little knowledge and skills is ____ and the number of jobs requiring greater knowledge and skills is ____, in recent years.

a. increasing; increasing.
b. decreasing; decreasing.
c. increasing; decreasing.
d. decreasing; increasing.

Answer: D

The Gallup organization found that about _______ % of U.S. employees are actively engaged on the job.

The Gallup organization found that about _______ % of U.S. employees are actively engaged on the job.

a. 12
b. 29
c. 45
d. 65

Answer: B