Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: What role, if any, should HR professionals play in helping

What role, if any, should HR professionals play in helping a company become a leader in sustainability efforts? What specific HR challenges is a company likely to face as it tries to become socially r...

Q: Some male senior executives avoid becoming mentors to younger women because of

Some male senior executives avoid becoming mentors to younger women because of their fear of the possible sexual harassment claims against them (as retribution for a romantic relationship that ends ba...

Q: In groups, discuss and compile examples of “the worst interview

In groups, discuss and compile examples of “the worst interview I ever had.” What was it about these interviews that made them so bad? If time permits, discuss as a class.

Q: List three ways the HR department can contribute to positive employee relations

List three ways the HR department can contribute to positive employee relations in a company.

Q: Do you think companies can realistically design office-romance policies that

Do you think companies can realistically design office-romance policies that are effectively implemented? Why or why not?

Q: How would you go about deciding if a real or perceived romantic

How would you go about deciding if a real or perceived romantic relationship at work is consensual or potentially forced on one of the parties?

Q: What do you think is the main reason for the large disparity

What do you think is the main reason for the large disparity in the enrollment of women in full-time MBA programs versus medical and law school? Explain.

Q: Do you believe that managers should be given more autonomy to make

Do you believe that managers should be given more autonomy to make personnel decisions such as hiring, appraising, and compensating subordinates? If so, what are some potential drawbacks to granting t...

Q: Do you think fraud on résumés and job applications is an important

Do you think fraud on résumés and job applications is an important issue for organizations? Why or why not?

Q: Most workers are not covered by explicit or implicit contracts and are

Most workers are not covered by explicit or implicit contracts and are at-will employees. Thus, an employer should be able to terminate these workers at any time and for any reason. A practical realit...