Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: Some companies have introduced “business literacy” programs on the assumption

Some companies have introduced “business literacy” programs on the assumption that pay-for-performance programs will only work if employees are aware of what brings money into the firm. Most employees...

Q: An insurance company compensates its work teams by awarding an annual bonus

An insurance company compensates its work teams by awarding an annual bonus based on three factors: productivity, customer satisfaction, and quality of work. In one of its teams, four members came up...

Q: In 2002, Ford announced some of the details concerning the firing

In 2002, Ford announced some of the details concerning the firing of former CEO Jacques A. Nasser, which followed a $5.4 billion loss during his last year in the job (Mullaney & Darnell, 2002). In add...

Q: How much consideration should the organization give to the psychological health of

How much consideration should the organization give to the psychological health of its employees when designing a pay-for-performance system?

Q: Do you think it is ethical for a company to give its

Do you think it is ethical for a company to give its CEO and its other top executive’s multimillion-dollar pay packages that are not closely tied to the company's performance?

Q: One observer argues that external equity should always be the primary concern

One observer argues that external equity should always be the primary concern in compensation, noting that it attracts the best employees and prevents the top performers from leaving. Do you agree?

Q: Working individually or in groups, develop an incentive plan for the

Working individually or in groups, develop an incentive plan for the following positions: chemical engineer, plant manager, used-car salesperson. What factors did you have to consider in reaching your...

Q: A state university system in the southeast recently instituted a "Teacher

A state university system in the southeast recently instituted a "Teacher Incentive Program" (TIP) for its faculty. Basically, faculty committees within each university’s college were told to award $5...

Q: Most large employers provide some sort of retirement fund for their employees

Most large employers provide some sort of retirement fund for their employees. Do you think that companies are ethically bound to offer this benefit? Does the financial condition or size of the firm (...

Q: One way for companies to lower their workers' compensation costs is to

One way for companies to lower their workers' compensation costs is to move from a state with a high workers' compensation tax rate to one with a lower rate. Is this a legitimate reason for moving a b...