QUESTION How can job hunters get direct experience in a field that they would like to be working in? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: People can take a paid or unpaid internship. They can also be hired as contingent or temporary workers. Both of these options offer direct experience that people […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION With the explosive growth of new social media tools, what is the best way for someone to get a job? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Talking to people directly through personal networking is the best way to get a job. Online and social media networking tools only get a foot […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Define external recruiting and outline its advantages and disadvantages. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: External recruiting is trying to get job candidates who are outside the organization. The benefits of external recruiting are the ability to get candidates with specialized knowledge and experience and who have fresh perspectives. The disadvantages […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Describe job rotation and how it benefits employees. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: In job rotation, employees go through a series of different job assignments in different departments. The benefit is that the experience gives employees a broader perspective of the organization and how it operates. Explanation: Job rotation consists […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION List and define the two types of subjective appraisals. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Trait appraisals look at subjective attributes of an employee, such as attitude and initiative. Behavioral appraisals look at observable areas of performance, but the assessment does partly reflect a manager’s subjective opinion of the employee’s behavior. […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION In what ways can performance reviews be ineffective? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Performance appraisals can be subjective and reflect the reviewer’s various biases. Employee gender and race, the manager’s like or dislike for an employee, and “bully” bosses can all affect the outcome of an appraisal. Employees who excel […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Spencer has been bored in his job for the last six months. He enjoys what he does but serving the same clients with the same needs no longer makes him want to come to work in the morning. At his last review, he mentioned this to his boss, Laura. What is the best way […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is covered by the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act? A) base pay B) flextime C) benefits D) incentives E) downsizing ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) ERISA sets rules for managing private pension plans, which are a form of employee benefits.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT considered part of compensation? A) perquisites B) base pay C) flextime D) bonuses E) gainsharing ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Compensation consists of base pay, benefits, and incentives. Flextime is a scheduling strategy that can help motivate employees.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following statements is true? A) An employee’s past experience has no effect on his or her base pay. B) In most industries, the value of benefits is higher than the base pay. C) The ratio of base pay, benefits, and incentives in compensation is standard across all industries. D) Base pay […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
