Questions from Human Resource Management

Q: Today's organizations are flatter and offer fewer opportunities for advancement. How

Today's organizations are flatter and offer fewer opportunities for advancement. How do you think careers should be developed in this type of organizational environment?

Q: Assume you are the owner of a small business with 35 employees

Assume you are the owner of a small business with 35 employees that produce shoes for the domestic market. Would you consider operating overseas to reduce labor costs and expand your market? What part...

Q: Some people believe that cross-cultural training often reinforces stereotypes by

Some people believe that cross-cultural training often reinforces stereotypes by discussing aspects of a culture (i.e., “Punctuality is not as important to Southern Italians. It is acceptable to arriv...

Q: According to Laura D’Andrea Tyson, Dean of the College of Business

According to Laura D’Andrea Tyson, Dean of the College of Business at London Business School, in both the United States and Europe, women often choose to opt out of high-powered jobs. In her words: “T...

Q: In your opinion, which of the environmental, organizational, and

In your opinion, which of the environmental, organizational, and individual challenges identified in this chapter will be most important for human resource management in the twenty-first century? Whic...

Q: Many companies in the United States have recently put an end to

Many companies in the United States have recently put an end to the practice of giving an annual employee Christmas party due to complaints by employees with non-Christian religious backgrounds or spi...

Q: 3M’s competitive business strategy is based on innovation. 3M requires that

3M’s competitive business strategy is based on innovation. 3M requires that at least 25 percent of its annual sales come from products introduced over the previous five years, a goal it often exceeds....

Q: Many believe that top managers care little about human resources compared to

Many believe that top managers care little about human resources compared to such areas as marketing, finance, production, and engineering. What might account for the perception, and what would you do...

Q: Some people believe that the Internet is rewriting the rules of how

Some people believe that the Internet is rewriting the rules of how to attract, motivate, and retain talent internationally. Consider Planet-Intra.com Ltd., a year-old software company that is nominal...

Q: A recent report suggests that pay disparities by gender remain essentially the

A recent report suggests that pay disparities by gender remain essentially the same whether or not the most senior executive is a man or a woman. Why do you think this is the case? Explain.