Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: This case discusses how a hospital uses pay for performance to improve

This case discusses how a hospital uses pay for performance to improve employee productivity. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. Disc...

Q: United Grinding Technologies needed a compensation plan for all of its employees

United Grinding Technologies needed a compensation plan for all of its employees. Because benchmark jobs were not readily available, HR created job descriptions and matched them to jobs with BLS and t...

Q: Recently, larger companies have been in the news because of violations

Recently, larger companies have been in the news because of violations of overtime regulations. How should your Human Resources department protect itself from these devastating claims? Brainstorm some...

Q: Give some examples of ethical issues that you have experienced in jobs

Give some examples of ethical issues that you have experienced in jobs and explain.

Q: Congratulations! You have recently been promoted and are the company’s new

Congratulations! You have recently been promoted and are the company’s new Human Resources Manager! You have offices in several countries, so how would you evaluate different compensation packages for...

Q: This case deals with CEO pay for a newly hired executive at

This case deals with CEO pay for a newly hired executive at Best Buy. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. Was Joly overpaid? 2. What f...

Q: Both positive and negative issues associated with the use of an incentive

Both positive and negative issues associated with the use of an incentive plan are discussed in this case. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion webs...

Q: This case discusses incentive plans that stimulate employee interest and motivate them

This case discusses incentive plans that stimulate employee interest and motivate them to perform well. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website...

Q: This case shows how a large firm uses recognition and awards.

This case shows how a large firm uses recognition and awards. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. Based on the Sodexo example, discuss...

Q: This case discusses incentives paid to government workers who had been disciplined

This case discusses incentives paid to government workers who had been disciplined or failed to support their agency’s mission and values. The case focuses on the scandal involving delayed medical tre...