Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: This case shows how companies must deal with employees from many cultures

This case shows how companies must deal with employees from many cultures and religions. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. What is t...

Q: When a UPS employee’s pregnancy was discovered, her manager placed her

When a UPS employee’s pregnancy was discovered, her manager placed her on unpaid leave. She pursued a complaint in federal court that UPS violated the requirements of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act...

Q: You recently learned that two of your key female employees will be

You recently learned that two of your key female employees will be taking maternity leave around the same time. What procedures or rules do you need to be aware of based on the Pregnancy Discriminatio...

Q: Discuss some of the protected characteristics covered by equal employment opportunity laws

Discuss some of the protected characteristics covered by equal employment opportunity laws and why they are important in today’s employment setting

Q: This case illustrates flexible scheduling at Best Buy. (For the

This case illustrates flexible scheduling at Best Buy. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. Discuss how a ROWE-type program would fit i...

Q: This case shows how a health care organization uses flexible work arrangements

This case shows how a health care organization uses flexible work arrangements to provide care for patients, as well as to attract and keep employees. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/m...

Q: This case illustrates how incomplete job analysis and job descriptions create both

This case illustrates how incomplete job analysis and job descriptions create both managerial and employee problems. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor comp...

Q: This case describes a small company that has grown large enough to

This case describes a small company that has grown large enough to need a full-time HR person. You have been selected to be the HR Manager, and you have to decide what HR activities are needed and the...

Q: This case describes how a printing firm had to increase productivity and

This case describes how a printing firm had to increase productivity and redesign jobs. (For the case, go to www.cengage.com/management/mathis or visit the instructor companion website.) 1. Discuss wh...

Q: You have recently assumed the role of Human Resource Manager in your

You have recently assumed the role of Human Resource Manager in your company. In reviewing the company records, you note that the job descriptions were last updated five years ago. The company’s Presi...