Questions from Human Resource Management


Q: A lengthy labor dispute between West Coast dockworkers and the shipping companies

A lengthy labor dispute between West Coast dockworkers and the shipping companies created problems when a work slow-down created a backlog of merchandise and produce waiting to be shipped and dozens o...

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Q: The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) has faced low morale and

The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) has faced low morale and high turnover of its screeners. Reasons cited for the problems include low pay, discrimination, and fear of retaliation for comp...

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Q: Grower's Choice is a regional food store chain that plans rapid growth

Grower's Choice is a regional food store chain that plans rapid growth and was recently advised to begin a strategic planning process to guide HR policies and practices and prepare for growth. Armed w...

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Q: Rob Dow has problems recruiting and retaining good employees at his home

Rob Dow has problems recruiting and retaining good employees at his home services company called Outdoor Solutions. When he asks an acquaintance at a local staffing company for tips on finding good wo...

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Q: Review the chapter opener about "industrial athletes" on page 285

Review the chapter opener about "industrial athletes" on page 285. Prepare a list of reasons that employers should take responsibility (and the expense) for making sure that employees whose jobs requi...

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Q: After a local workplace was the site of a brutal employee attack

After a local workplace was the site of a brutal employee attack on a supervisor, the V.P of HR told local media, "This was completely unexpected. Nobody saw this coming. There were no obvious signs o...

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Q: A colleague makes the suggestion that the company should invest in a

A colleague makes the suggestion that the company should invest in a new safety training program that consists of online videos, tutorials, and quizzes. Another colleague disagrees, stating "We develo...

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Q: In response to state budget problems, a bill has been introduced

In response to state budget problems, a bill has been introduced in your state legislature that eliminates a number of public-sector union activities, including the dues check-off and maintenance-of-m...

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Q: Review the elements of Samsung's Global Services Group and Regional Specialists program

Review the elements of Samsung's Global Services Group and Regional Specialists program in chapter in chapter five and on the Samsung website. Explain the benefits to Samsung and to the participants....

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Q: After reviewing the chapter opener describing the efforts of Principal Financial Group

After reviewing the chapter opener describing the efforts of Principal Financial Group to help employees manage their careers, explain which of the company’s initiatives you feel is the most valuable...

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