Question: Outline the steps in the selection process

> A local employer confides to you that she secretly does internet searches of applicants before she calls them in for interviews. She tells you that she has a very established clientele and needs to make sure her new employees "fit in". She's particularly

> Affirmative action does not work. When you’re hired under an affirmative action program, you’re automatically labeled as such and are rarely recognized for the value that you can bring to an organization.” Develop arguments for and against this statement

> Here are the answers to the questions in the chapter opener. Do you agree with them? Explain why you agree or disagree.

> You have been offered two positions in HRM. One is a generalist position in a smaller business, and one is a recruiting position in a large corporation. Explain which of the two jobs you would prefer and why. Which will provide a better foundation for an

> 1. How are recruiting, job design and organizational strategy at Frito-Lay linked? How does one influence the other? 2. If you were an RSR at Frito-Lay, which of the changes would you find most beneficial? Least? How would the changes affect your motivat

> Juliet is the owner of a design firm that survived the recession, but just barely. Her firm has grown 25% each of the last 2 years, but she is wary of hiring any full-time employees. “Firing half of my staff was the most stressful thing I've ever done” s

> Diversity and inclusion is nothing new. Thousands of immigrants came to the United States in the early 1900s and they integrated into the workplace just fine. Pay them a fair wage and treat them equally. That's all workers want.” Evaluate this philosophy

> Aiden, founder of a growing company that creates software to help small businesses manage their money sees no reason to create a mission statement or undergo a strategic planning process. He states "It's my company. The mission is whatever I say it is. W

> After reviewing the chapter opener describing the efforts of Principal Financial Group to help employees manage their careers, explain which of the company’s initiatives you feel is the most valuable and why. Suggest additional career development activit

> Review the elements of Samsung's Global Services Group and Regional Specialists program in chapter in chapter five and on the Samsung website. Explain the benefits to Samsung and to the participants. Which program do you feel would offer the greatest adv

> In response to state budget problems, a bill has been introduced in your state legislature that eliminates a number of public-sector union activities, including the dues check-off and maintenance-of-membership clauses with the intent of reducing union me

> A colleague makes the suggestion that the company should invest in a new safety training program that consists of online videos, tutorials, and quizzes. Another colleague disagrees, stating "We developed 'Safety is No Accident' training program specifica

> After a local workplace was the site of a brutal employee attack on a supervisor, the V.P of HR told local media, "This was completely unexpected. Nobody saw this coming. There were no obvious signs of trouble before the employee snapped and attacked the

> Review the chapter opener about "industrial athletes" on page 285. Prepare a list of reasons that employers should take responsibility (and the expense) for making sure that employees whose jobs require physical activity keep fit. Also prepare a list of

> Rob Dow has problems recruiting and retaining good employees at his home services company called Outdoor Solutions. When he asks an acquaintance at a local staffing company for tips on finding good workers, she discovers that it isn't just a recruiting p

> Grower's Choice is a regional food store chain that plans rapid growth and was recently advised to begin a strategic planning process to guide HR policies and practices and prepare for growth. Armed with a new mission statement and list of core values, s

> The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) has faced low morale and high turnover of its screeners. Reasons cited for the problems include low pay, discrimination, and fear of retaliation for complaining. TSA employees voted to allow union representa

> A lengthy labor dispute between West Coast dockworkers and the shipping companies created problems when a work slow-down created a backlog of merchandise and produce waiting to be shipped and dozens of ships floating off the west coast waiting to be unlo

> Exactitude Manufacturing implemented a new compensation system a year ago and it hasn’t been very well received by their employees. The employees are understandably frustrated and have taken to social media to express their frustration in creative ways.

> OSHA inspectors see their role as contributing to employee safety, not just as regulations and bureaucratic red tape. Death and injury are the two most serious consequences to companies and employees who may feel time and money pressure to cut corners, t

> After ignoring several signs that an employee is under stress, a supervisor is faced with handling an outburst from the troubled employee that may qualify for one of several serious disciplinary actions. He heads to HR for advice on how to handle the beh

> Genentech, a California pharmaceutical company, and Zappos, an online shoe retailer, are firms with employee retention strategies that result in low turnover rates. Employee benefits are a key component of both organizations’ HR strategy. 1. Describe the

> Elena, an HR Director at a casino, meets with Sienna, an employee with family and financial problems. Sienna wants a raise, which Elena can't accommodate. Elena suggests ways the casino's benefits offerings could help Sienna, who is tough to convince. 1.

> The hospitality industry has recently been the focus of the DOL due to widespread pay violations. Housekeepers are at the highest risk of not receiving fair pay for the hours worked. Common unethical employer practices are outlined and students are asked

> Shannon Keller spent years developing a compensation system aligned with Exactitude's strategic goals of high quality manufacturing. External influences on compensation from the chapter have been considered. As with most workplace changes, employees have

> Jelly Belly is a family-owned company that found during a merger that they had not only one ineffective performance appraisal process, they had two. Revising the process involved bringing in an HRIS provider to create an effective, easy-to-use, web-based

> The U.S. Navy may not be the first employer that comes to mind when you think of employers that are making efforts to help employees with work/life balance issues. However, the Navy has made improvements to maternity benefits, parental leave, and flexibl

> A young HR Generalist is frustrated when a variety of common problems in the performance appraisal process combine to make her job difficult. Students are asked to diagnose the problems and suggest ways to improve the process. 1. What is missing in the

> Nearly 40 percent of first-time leaders fail in their position. When you look at the number of leaders Walmart needs to sustain their global growth, it's important to reduce that number and increase the odds of employees succeeding in their new positions

> An HR director is confused when Western States, the mortgage company she works for fails to gain a place on the local "Best Employers" list. Students are asked to help her utilize career development concepts to improve employee opinions about the opportu

> Supervisors identified as having potential at Whirlpool are invited to participate in a unique employee development program that involves their managers too. 1. Discuss how each of the levels in Kirkpatrick's model could be applied to the Leading People

> When confronted with complaints about the quality of care, The Director of Nursing and HR Director at Kindness House Hospice look for ways to reduce their excessively high employee turnover as a way to reduce the staffing shortage they blame for the prob

> Identify how each of the five core job characteristics of job enrichment could be used to improve your job or a job of your choice.

> Explain human resource planning and explain why it is important to organizations.

> Summarize the ways unions differ globally.

> What is the process for establishing a union as the legal collective bargaining representative for employees?

> What must an organization do differently with respect to health and safety when operating in another country?

> List sources of stress in the workplace.

> Outline ways employers can create safer workplaces.

> How do benefits for employees in other developed countries compare to employees in the U.S.?

> Why is PTO such a popular option over sick leave?

> Explain how salaries are determined for workers with assignments in other countries.

> It turns out that being a successful "Beauty Advisor," also called cosmetic associates, takes different skills than other types of sales positions. Turnover for the Beauty Advisor position at Bon-Ton stores was much higher than other sales positions alth

> Summarize the ways the Fair Labor Standard Act regulates compensation.

> Explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and explain how they relate to a job you have held.

> How does the global nature of business affect performance management systems?

> What are some major factors that distort performance appraisals?

> Rank the four career development stages in order of increasing employer responsibility and involvement. Explain your choices.

> How does the ADDIE model of training design connect training with strategy?

> What services does your college career center offer to help you land a job when your education is complete?

> Explain how social media and other online sources are used to recruit candidates.

> Unions have become so weak, and their public image is so bad, that you don't need to worry about them showing up and demanding to represent your employees. Let them go ahead and try to distribute authorization cards. If you treat your employees well, pay

> Western Motors has coasted along, like many companies, allowing experienced managers do their own interviewing. Problems arise at Western Motors when the service manager's interviewing philosophy results in hiring a few "bad apples" that put the dealersh

> When you suggest that your employer use Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to advertise job openings for a new clinic because the medical staff necessary is in short supply, the clinic director refuses, declaring “That's just not the image we want to presen

> Describe the human resource planning implications when an organization implements flexible scheduling.

> What is meant by “reasonable accommodation” as it pertains to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?

> Explain the purpose of HRM in an organization.

> Explain the legal issues relevant to the workplace and HRM.

> Describe ways HRM uses HRIS to provide information and services more efficiently.

> Describe the groups protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and explain how well the act has accomplished the goal of eliminating discrimination against those groups. What would you have added to the act to make it more effective?

> What is a union and why do they exist?

> Compare bullying in the workplace and employee violence.

> Discuss how OSHA prioritizes investigation and enforcement of standards.

> The Honolulu Police Department was always fully staffed until a few years ago when retirements, openings in other law enforcement agencies, and even the events of 9/11 reduced its ranks. The organization conducted a massive recruitment campaign, built ar

> Explain the purpose of OSHA and the employer record-keeping requirements.

> What are the major differences between defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans and 401k accounts. Which would you prefer and why?

> Explain the ways ERISA and PBGC provides protection for workers with pensions.

> Describe the differences in the types of health insurance plans from the perspective of an employee.

> Explain the function and purpose of four legally required benefits.

> Explain the advantages of offering employee benefits from the perspectives of the employee and the employer.

> How do bonuses and stock options provide incentive pay for executives?

> Explain the types of individual incentive plans and how they motivate performance.

> Explain job evaluation and how the three different methods help to create effective pay structures.

> Outline the external factors that affect compensation and explain how they apply in your community.

> Six situations that may or may not be sexual harassment are presented. Some suggested responses: a. A female supervisor frequently praises the work of a highly competent male employee who recently received a merit raise. His female co-workers are becomin

> What should supervisors know about conducting effective performance appraisal meetings?

> Identify ways to make performance evaluations more effective. Select one that you believe is most effective and explain why.

> Explain the advantages of using management by objective (MBO) as an appraisal method.

> Explain the concept of a Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS) and explain how it can reduce leniency and central tendency errors.

> Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of evaluating employees by absolute standards and relative standards.

> Describe the appraisal process. Explain which step in the process is most important.

> Explain the importance of each of the four purposes of the performance management system. Suggest a fifth purpose and explain why you feel it is important.

> What is a mentor and how do you go about finding one?

> Identify the Holland vocational preferences and explain the importance of this model in determining the best job fit.

> Explain how and why employee development and career development activities overlap.

> The employee firings in the chapter opener are examined and evaluated. The actual results are:

> A boring internship suddenly gets interesting when the antiquated, but common HR policies and practices of an organic grocer collide with a manager's attempt to do the right thing. Students are asked to diagnose what went wrong, what needs to be done to

> Use the same data provided in Exercise 8-6, with the exception that Pace Company purchased the additional shares from Sime Company on January 1, 2014, at a price of $1.30 per share rather than $1.50. Required: A. Prepare the journal entry on Pace Comp

> On January 1, 2014, Pace Company purchased 250,000 shares of common stock directly from its subsidiary, Sime Company, for $1.50 per share. Noncontrolling stockholders elected not to participate in the new issue. Pace Company acquired its initial 92.5% i

> Use the data presented in Exercise 8-2, but assume use of the complete or the partial equity method rather than the cost method. Required: A. Prepare the journal entries Papke Company will make on its books during 2013 and 2014 to account for its inve

> Use the data from Exercise 8-1, but assume use of either the complete or the partial equity method rather than the cost method. Required: A. Prepare the journal entries Peck Company will make on its books during 2013 and 2014 to account for its invest

> Use the data provided in Exercise 8-2. Required: A. Prepare the workpaper eliminating entries needed for a consolidated statements workpaper on December 31, 2014. B. Determine the amount of noncontrolling interest that would be reported on the consol

> Papke Company acquired 85% of the common stock of Serbin Company in two separate cash transactions. The first purchase of 72,000 shares (60%) on January 1, 2013, cost $490,000. The second purchase, on January 1, 2014, of 30,000 shares (25%) cost $220,000

> Pomeroy Corporation owns an 80% interest in Sherer Company and a 90% interest in Tampa Company. On January 2, 2014, Tampa Company sold equipment with a book value of $600,000 to Sherer Company for $780,000. This equipment has a remaining useful life of t

> Pinta Company, a forklift manufacturer, owns 80% of the voting stock of Standard Company. On January 1, 2014, Pinta Company sold forklifts to Standard Company for $400,000. The forklifts, which represented inventory to Pinta Company, had a cost to Pinta

> During 2013, Pier One Company billed its 80% owned subsidiary, Scale Company, $700,000 for architectural services. The cost to Pier One Company of providing the services was $400,000 for salaries and $150,000 for other operating expenses. Scale Company c

> Peck Company purchased Sanno Company common stock in a series of open-market cash purchases from 2012 through 2014 as follows: Sanno Company had 18,000 shares of $20 par value common stock outstanding during the entire period. Retained earnings balance

> Peat Company owns a 90% interest in Seaton Company. The consolidated income statement drafted by the controller of Peat Company appeared as follows: During your audit you discover that intercompany sales transactions were not reflected in the controlle

> On January 1, 2015, P Company acquired a 90% interest in S Company. During 2016, S Company sold merchandise to P Company at 25% above cost in the amount (selling price) of $225,000. At the end of the year, P Company had in its inventory one-third of the

> On January 1, 2013, Price Company acquired an 80% interest in the common stock of Smith Company on the open market for $750,000, the book value at that date. On January 1, 2014, Price Company purchased new equipment for $14,500 from Smith Company. The e