Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: Aiden, founder of a growing company that creates software to help

Aiden, founder of a growing company that creates software to help small businesses manage their money sees no reason to create a mission statement or undergo a strategic planning process. He states "I...

Q: Diversity and inclusion is nothing new. Thousands of immigrants came to

Diversity and inclusion is nothing new. Thousands of immigrants came to the United States in the early 1900s and they integrated into the workplace just fine. Pay them a fair wage and treat them equal...

Q: Juliet is the owner of a design firm that survived the recession

Juliet is the owner of a design firm that survived the recession, but just barely. Her firm has grown 25% each of the last 2 years, but she is wary of hiring any full-time employees. “Firing half of m...

Q: 1. How are recruiting, job design and organizational strategy at

1. How are recruiting, job design and organizational strategy at Frito-Lay linked? How does one influence the other? 2. If you were an RSR at Frito-Lay, which of the changes would you find most benefi...

Q: You have been offered two positions in HRM. One is a

You have been offered two positions in HRM. One is a generalist position in a smaller business, and one is a recruiting position in a large corporation. Explain which of the two jobs you would prefer...

Q: Here are the answers to the questions in the chapter opener.

Here are the answers to the questions in the chapter opener. Do you agree with them? Explain why you agree or disagree.

Q: Affirmative action does not work. When you’re hired under an affirmative

Affirmative action does not work. When you’re hired under an affirmative action program, you’re automatically labeled as such and are rarely recognized for the value that you can bring to an organizat...

Q: A local employer confides to you that she secretly does internet searches

A local employer confides to you that she secretly does internet searches of applicants before she calls them in for interviews. She tells you that she has a very established clientele and needs to ma...

Q: The social media policy in your handbook states “Employees are not

The social media policy in your handbook states “Employees are not to use social media during work hours and should make references the company online or on social media sites .” Evaluate the effectiv...

Q: An employee is overheard telling a new worker, “Don’t rush

An employee is overheard telling a new worker, “Don’t rush back from lunch. You’ll make us look bad. Everyone takes an extra fifteen to thirty minutes. Every once in a while we get warned if the super...