Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: Many managers describe performance appraisal as the responsibility that they like the

Many managers describe performance appraisal as the responsibility that they like the least. Why is this? What could be done to improve the situation?

Q: Describe several advantages and disadvantages to using rating instruments that are based

Describe several advantages and disadvantages to using rating instruments that are based on comparisons among ratees’ performance, comparisons among anchors, and comparisons to anchors.

Q: Results from a preliminary company needs assessment indicate that managers have a

Results from a preliminary company needs assessment indicate that managers have a negative opinion of the training offered by the firm, think the training is a waste of time, and are resistant to atte...

Q: Some people say that employees already understand racial and sexual harassment and

Some people say that employees already understand racial and sexual harassment and that we no longer need training for managers. What do you think? Why is this training needed or not needed? Defend yo...

Q: Suppose that you are going to design a training program for newly

Suppose that you are going to design a training program for newly hired sales associates for a retail chain. Results from the needs assessment indicate that they will need training on company policie...

Q: A group of 60 consultants in a large firm has just completed

A group of 60 consultants in a large firm has just completed SAP and PeopleSoft training. You have been called in to evaluate the training. What might you do to evaluate the effectiveness of the tra...

Q: Describe a number of ideas for building motivation of trainees before and

Describe a number of ideas for building motivation of trainees before and during a program. What suggestions would you offer for ensuring that trainees are motivated to transfer their skills after th...

Q: Suppose you are instructed to determine whether a training curriculum is needed

Suppose you are instructed to determine whether a training curriculum is needed to address literacy issues in the workplace. How would you conduct the needs assessment? Be specific about the techniqu...

Q: You have been contracted to deliver a training program for employees on

You have been contracted to deliver a training program for employees on generational differences in the workplace. You ask the CEO for the results of the needs assessment indicating that this trainin...

Q: Should organizations make special efforts to deal with career-family issues

Should organizations make special efforts to deal with career-family issues through part-time work, job-sharing, flextime, relocation assistance, and other programs? Should they also have special pro...