QUESTION Which of the following points out an error in Ron’s reasoning? A) He does not demonstrate that the factual claims he makes are more believable than the ones that Kelly makes. B) He restates his argument in ways that are logically equivalent. C) He assumes that an increase in salary will result in an […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION If an OSHA inspection occurred as the result of an injury in this division, which of the following would be most likely to make the agency critical of Full Moon’s safety practices? A) The accident was potentially serious. B) Prior to the injury, Full Moon’s rate of illnesses resulting in days away from work […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, strengthens Gatsby’s position that contingent positions be created? A) During the economic downturn, a high number of well-qualified financial advisors were laid off, many of whom would now be willing to take positions as contingent workers. B) Contingent workers often do not develop a strong commitment to their […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following factors, if true, argues most strongly against Greeley & Gatsby’s plan of expanding with the use of contingent workers? A) The supply of qualified financial advisors on the contingent market is strongest in the metropolitan area in which Greeley & Gatsby already has locations. B) Other firms have found the […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, strengthens Greeley’s position that full-time, permanent positions be created? A) In the last few years, there has been an overall decline in the use of contingent workers among most fields of business. B) The skills required for the positions are no different from the skills presently held by […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION What is the best first step in reducing the risk of accidents in Full Moon’s preparation division? A) Train newly hired employees more thoroughly in the safest ways to carry out their tasks. B) Ask supervisors to identify accident-prone workers to consider for reassignment or termination. C) Purchase state-of-the-art personal protective equipment for all […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION What actions can a company take to practice affirmative action? What action is not allowed? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: To implement affirmative action, a company can actively recruit candidates from minority groups protected under EEO laws, remove or reframe interview questions that might be prejudicial, and establish goals for […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Why is it important for managers to formally document the reasons for terminating an employee? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Although most companies operate under the legal precedent of at-will employment, U.S. society has become more litigious and people who lose their jobs may sue for wrongful termination. Keeping detailed […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Human resource managers need to think about filling a company’s needs for the future. What must they know to accomplish this? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: HR managers need to understand the company’s long-term vision and strategic plan. They then have to determine what type of employees will help the […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following, if true, most strongly justifies the job analyst’s recommendation that job descriptions be substantially revised in light of Treadcorps’ technological changes? A) Several line managers at the first Treadcorps locations are approaching retirement age. B) One of Treadcorps’ rivals is considering a system that allows customers to order tires and […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
