QUESTION What labor-oriented law is related to employee dismissals that are not implemented for cause? How does the law benefit employees? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Employee dismissals not done for cause are layoffs and downsizing. The 1988 Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires larger employers to give 60 days […]
QUESTION What is the value of employees doing self-appraisals? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Employees who appraise their own performance can be motivated to be more involved and invested with the evaluation process. It can also help them be more open to hearing about areas of performance that need improvement. Explanation: […]
QUESTION Define pay for performance and describe two plans that utilize this compensation approach. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Pay for performance is a compensation structure that bases employee pay on the results produced. One plan under this structure is piece rate, where employees are paid according to how much output […]
QUESTION Jessie’s long-time assistant, Monica, just had her second child and wants to cut back her hours at work. Jessie would love to accommodate her, but she needs a full-time assistant. How can Jessie craft a solution that works for everyone? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Jessie can reframe the assistant’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
QUESTION What are three important issues covered by U.S. equal employment opportunity laws? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: EEO laws cover the areas of discrimination, affirmative action, and sexual harassment. Explanation: EEO laws cover the areas of discrimination, affirmative action, and sexual harassment both in recruiting/hiring employees and within the workplace.
QUESTION What should the goal of the Treadcorps job analysis be? A) Make the overall performance of the Treadcorps system more efficient and profitable. B) Identify the most inefficient employees and replace them with workers who are more computer literate. C) Continue to use technological innovations to make Treadcorps more competitive with other auto parts […]
