Public Human Resources
Management
Review Sheet for Exam #1
(Spring 2004)
Read Your Text!
The first exam will consist of
several multiple choice questions and possibly a few essay or short answer questions. The test will cover Chapters
1 through 7 and pp. 184-204 in Chapter 8 in the Klingner and Nalbandian text,
Public Personnel Management and class
lecture notes. After reading your text and reviewing your notes, answer
the questions below to see how well prepared you are to take the examination.
Remember to bring your Scantron form (No. 882-ES) and your #2 pencil!
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Know and understand the historical
phases in the development of the U.S. Civil Service System. |
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What is a merit system? |
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Distinguish between vouchers,
franchise agreements, subsidy arrangements, and regulatory incentives. |
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Describe the significance of the
Pendleton Act. |
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What is the cornerstone of public
personnel administration? |
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What are the differences among the
terms classification, job analysis, position management, broadbanding, and job
evaluation? |
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How is the point-factor evaluation
used? |
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What is the difference between rank
in person and rank in position? |
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What is the difference between
between equal employment opportunity and affirmative action? |
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What major federal laws prohibit
employment discrimination in the United States? |
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List and define the major Supreme
Court cases dealing with employment equity. |
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List the major provisions of the
Family and Medical Leave Act. |
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Describe the various types of
benefit plans. |
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Understand how to apply the 4/5
(80%) rule (you may have to do some independent research to answer this
question) |
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Know the difference between test
reliability and test validity. |
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List and define the various
approaches to test validation. |
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List and describe |
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Describe the possible compensation
philosophies. |
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List and briefly describe th Civil
Service System Principles. |
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What elements should be included on
a job description? |
