Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: The case outlines what was done at Jewelers Mutual Insurance in allowing

The case outlines what was done at Jewelers Mutual Insurance in allowing employees to have a say in performance management. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instruct...

Q: This case describes the stack rankings system that Microsoft used for several

This case describes the stack rankings system that Microsoft used for several years before dropping it. 1. What is your overall opinion of the stack ranking system? Do you think this approach serves a...

Q: Why is it important for HR management to transform from being primarily

Why is it important for HR management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to a more strategic contributor?

Q: As the new HR Director of a company in the behavioral health

As the new HR Director of a company in the behavioral health industry, you have the responsibility to develop a performance management system. You need to present a business case to senior executives...

Q: Describe how an organizational culture and the use of performance criteria and

Describe how an organizational culture and the use of performance criteria and standards affect the remaining components of a performance management system

Q: Suppose you are a supervisor. What errors might you make when

Suppose you are a supervisor. What errors might you make when preparing the performance appraisal on a clerical employee? How might you avoid those errors?

Q: Based on your experiences, as well as the chapter information,

Based on your experiences, as well as the chapter information, what are some good “rules of thumb” for conducting successful performance appraisal interviews?

Q: This case identifies how the Fair Labor Standards Act might need to

This case identifies how the Fair Labor Standards Act might need to be reformed because of restrictions caused by workweek definitions. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit...

Q: This case identifies how performance management systems might be redesigned. (

This case identifies how performance management systems might be redesigned. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. How do the JC Penney...

Q: This case discusses the concerns associated with having a formal base pay

This case discusses the concerns associated with having a formal base pay system, and communication issues that occur. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor co...