Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: In recent years most companies have relied heavily on the use of

In recent years most companies have relied heavily on the use of stock-based compensation programs to reward senior executives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using these incentive progr...

Q: What are two of the advantages and two of the disadvantages of

What are two of the advantages and two of the disadvantages of a strike from management's perspective? From the union's perspective?

Q: Suppose a goal of management is to reduce the number of grievances

Suppose a goal of management is to reduce the number of grievances filed by union employees each year. Provide three ways that the HRM staff can contribute to this goal?

Q: What, in your opinion, are the three the most significant

What, in your opinion, are the three the most significant impacts of a union on the management of human resources? Explain and indicate whether the impact for each one is positive or negative.

Q: Some jobs involve hazards. Some employers pay a higher wage for

Some jobs involve hazards. Some employers pay a higher wage for those jobs, but safety and health regulations suggest that may not be enough. What other basic steps should an employer take to assure w...

Q: Describe how social media can be used in employee wellness programs.

Describe how social media can be used in employee wellness programs.

Q: Describe why management should address violence in the workplace. Identify a

Describe why management should address violence in the workplace. Identify a couple of steps that management might take to reduce the threat of workplace violence.

Q: Outline a set of features that you would put in place if

Outline a set of features that you would put in place if you were asked to design a selection and training program for expatriates. Based on the materials learned in this chapter, explain why you have...

Q: In recent years many companies sent managers overseas on short-term

In recent years many companies sent managers overseas on short-term assignments (for a couple of weeks or less) rather than on a long-term basis. What factors do you think explain this trend? What are...

Q: Some experts believe that one way for a multinational firm to avoid

Some experts believe that one way for a multinational firm to avoid political risks in a foreign country is to use local executives for key positions. Why do they reach that conclusion? Do you agree?...