Firms which pay below the average labor market price for jobs will most likely have ________.
What is the LEAST likely reason that a firm would use job evaluation?
estimating the average industrial wage rate
Pay differentials need to be greater to be meaningful, especially
Ryan, an HR manager at a publishing firm, may begin broadbanding jobs. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of broadbanding?
focusing on vertical promotional options
As an HR manager at an electronics firm, you learn that the position of Technician I at your firm is underpaid. What would be the best way to handle this situation?
immediately increase the pay for workers in that job
As an HR manager, you learn that an employee is being overpaid. What would be the best way to handle this situation?
promote the employee to a job in a higher pay grade
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with team-based pay?
Exemplary performers become disgruntled and quit
Current trends in executive pay involve linking compensation with ________.
In most cases, a firm prefers to link the salary growth of its highest level managers to market rates and ________.
overall corporate performance
The objective of ________ is to improve productivity by rewarding those who best assist in achieving this goal.
Petfair.In the past two years, the firm's market share has dropped and employee turnover has increased. The vice president of human resources at PetFair suggests implementing a new compensation policy to improve the firm's performance and retain quality workers. Currently, PetFair employees receive compensation primarily based on years with the firm and job level. Which best supports the argument that PetFair should implement a competency-based pay system?
Petfair managers experience variable work assignments
The ________ of the Dodd-Frank Act gives shareholders an advisory vote on executive pay.
petfdair..In the past two years, the firm's market share has dropped and employee turnover has increased. The vice president of human resources at PetFair suggests implementing a new compensation policy to improve the firm's performance and retain quality workers. Currently, PetFair employees receive compensation primarily based on years with the firm and job level. Which of the following, if true, best supports the idea of offering a Scanlon plan to employees at PetFair?
The environment at PetFair lacks teamwork, trust, and collaboration among employees.
Which of the following best defines Two in a Box?
giving two executives the same job and responsibilities
Which of the following is the LEAST likely purpose of unemployment insurance payments?
continuing worker health benefits to prevent financial distress
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an advantage of providing paid time off to employees?
Carson Enterprises is considering the idea of replacing personal leave and vacation time with paid time off. Which of the following best supports this decision?
Last minute absences are a significant problem among Carson employees.
Carson Enterprises is considering the idea of adding sabbaticals to its discretionary benefits plan. Which of the following best supports this decision?
Many experienced employees at Carson have quit because of burnout.
Health care benefits represent the most expensive cost in the area of indirect financial compensation. Which of the following is NOT a factor that has combined to create this situation?
Howard Paper Company, which employs 1,200 workers, is planning to establish a worksite medical clinic at its manufacturing facility. Which of the following best supports this decision?
Vaccinations and minor injuries account for most weekday doctor visits by Howard employees.
Jeff lost his job in November 2010. According to COBRA, Jeff may keep his employer's health care coverage until ________.
The primary reason for enacting ERISA was to ________.
strengthen current and future retirement programs
All of the following are true about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 EXCEPT that ________.
children over 21 cannot remain on their parents' policy
steve is employed as an accounts manager at an advertising agency. Steve has been offered a similar position at another firm for an equivalent salary and benefits package. When making his decision, Steve should focus primarily on nonfinancial compensation factors. Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to Steve's decision to remain at his current job?
Is the employee stock option plan risky?
Which of the following is most likely an advantage of allowing employees to telecommute?
decreased need for office space
Which of the following scenarios is most likely the result of the recent recession?
many people are working part-time because they have not been able to find full-time jobs
in order to prove that an employer has violated the general duty clause, OSHA must prove all of the following exist EXCEPT that ________.
the hazard was likely to cause minor injuries
Thompson Manufacturing has been designated a recalcitrant employer by OSHA. As a result, Thompson will most likely ________.
experience numerous inspections
Foley Foods is a mid-size food processing facility that has had a significant increase in business lately. The firm needs to hire additional workers and develop a second shift to meet productivity needs. The HR manager at Foley Foods recommends implementing a safety program. Which of the following best supports the implementation of a safety program?
Workers' compensation costs increased significantly in the last year at Foley Foods.
Foley Foods is a mid-size food processing facility that has had a significant increase in business lately. The firm needs to hire additional workers and develop a second shift to meet productivity needs. The HR manager at Foley Foods recommends implementing a safety program. Which of the following suggests that a safety program would be beneficial to Foley Foods?
Foley Foods will be hiring new workers for the night shift
Foley Foods is a mid-size food processing facility that has had a significant increase in business lately. The firm needs to hire additional workers and develop a second shift to meet productivity needs. The HR manager at Foley Foods recommends implementing a safety program. Which of the following most likely undermines the need for a safety program?
All machines at Foley Foods are equipped with safety interlocks.
Foley Foods is a mid-size food processing facility that has had a significant increase in business lately. The firm needs to hire additional workers and develop a second shift to meet productivity needs. The HR manager at Foley Foods recommends implementing a safety program. Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to this decision?
How does Foley Foods recruit safety engineers?
Which of the following is most likely to reduce the risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome?
resting the hand and wrist in a neutral position
Tanya is a data entry specialist who spends most of her day at a computer workstation. She has recently experienced a weak grip, wrist numbness, and sensitivity to cold. Which of the following recommendations is LEAST likely to benefit Tanya?
placing the monitor above eye level
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of ergonomics?
According to research, which of the following most likely occurs from using ergonomics?
An employer incurs the liability of ________ when it fails to conduct a reasonable investigation of an applicant's background, and then assigns a potentially dangerous person to a position in which he or she can inflict harm.
George, a project manager at a publishing firm, is experiencing many stress-related symptoms. Which of the following is the best advice an HR manager could give George?
Recognize your own limitations.
Experts use the term ________ to separate workplace bullying from actions taken against workers who are protected under federal and state statutes.
A ________ is a prehire collective bargaining agreement between construction firm owners and one or more labor organizations establishing the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project.
Critics of project labor agreements (PLAs) say the agreements do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
discriminate against union companies
Unionized machinists who perform essential jobs at a boat manufacturing plant decide to strike for higher wages. As a result, the plant is forced to shut down until an agreement can be reached. The labor union is most likely using a strategy of ________.
trategically located union members
A restaurant worker labor union is training union organizers to apply for jobs at fast food restaurants in the Chicago area. Once hired, the union organizers will actively work to unionize employees at the restaurant. This strategy is best described as ________.
The local union is primarily responsible for ________.
administering the collective bargaining agreement
In conducting a legal campaign to discourage employees from voting for the union, management would most likely ________.
tell workers the benefits of remaining union-free
A machinists union and an employer are involved in collective bargaining. The bargaining issues have already been determined. What is the most likely next step in the process?
Before negotiating an agreement, it is most important that both negotiators understand which of the following?
benefits structure of the organization
Which of the following is LEAST likely to appear in a management rights section of a labor agreement?
power to determine union security
What is the main purpose of union security provisions in a collective bargaining agreement?
ensuring that the union continues to perform its functions
In labor agreements, seniority is an important issue because it ________.
provides the basis of promotion decisions
Which of the following is typically LEAST useful during the negotiating phase of collective bargaining?
During the first round of negotiations with Olsen Automotive, the machinists union demands that management raise the wages of all employees by 15%. The union does not expect management to agree to this demand initially. Which term best describes the demand made by the union?
Approximately ________ U.S. workers depend almost entirely on the continued goodwill of their employer.
The primary purpose of disciplinary action is to ________.
alter behavior that hinders organizational goals
Parker Pharmaceuticals is a corporation that employs over 400 workers. As the firm continues to grow, the need for discipline among employees has become more critical. The HR department and top executives are planning to revamp the disciplinary action process that is currently in place at Parker. Which of the following most likely undermines a decision to use the hot stove rule approach to discipline?
Parker supervisors desire flexibility in any disciplinary system
Which of the following is a drawback to the hot stove approach?
Which of the following is NOT a question that would likely be asked when a manager uses progressive disciplinary action?
Does this violation warrant termination?
Reenee was recently hired at Emerson Enterprises. During employee orientation, Renee was told that repeated violations of different rules will be viewed in the same way as several violations of the same rule. What type of disciplinary method is most likely used at Emerson?
disciplinary action without punishment
Nora, a line manager at an electronics firm, needs to fire one of her subordinates for repeatedly failing to report to work. The subordinate previously received both oral and written warnings about the violation. Which of the following would most likely help the termination process proceed smoothly?
Nora gives the subordinate the final paycheck
In organizations of any size, management should ________.
explain what actions warrant termination
Parson Enterprises is a unionized organization. An employee at Parson would most likely learn how demotions are handled by ________.
reading the labor-management agreement
According to research, when a firm delays downsizing as long as possible, the firm will most likely ________.
recover more quickly when the economy improves
Research on downsizing has shown that when organizations ________, they tend to bounce back faster when the upturn hits.
resist or delay layoffs as long as possible
What has been a result of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
U.S. firms have lost contracts because they cannot pay bribes.
How are many U.S. firms preventing FCPA breaches?
using internal audit teams
Dailey Enterprises is a mid-sized business that is considering expanding its operations globally. Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur as a result of Dailey globalizing?
improved selection process
Murphy Enterprises recently acquired a controlling interest in Mexico's leading clothing retailer. Murphy plans to open additional retail stores in the next three years. Some of Murphy's top executives advocate the idea of transferring U.S. managers to Mexico to oversee the construction and opening of the new stores. Another group of Murphy executives believe that host-country nationals should manage the project. Which of the following best supports a decision to fill management positions with expatriates?
Murphy needs to ensure that Mexico operations are closely linked to headquarters.
Murphy Enterprises recently acquired a controlling interest in Mexico's leading clothing retailer. Murphy plans to open additional retail stores in the next three years. Some of Murphy's top executives advocate the idea of transferring U.S. managers to Mexico to oversee the construction and opening of the new stores. Another group of Murphy executives believe that host-country nationals should manage the project. Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to the decision to fill management positions in
What is the global safety and health record for Murphy?
Which of the following is most likely a FALSE statement regarding virtual teams?
Maintaining impersonal relationships on virtual teams increases group productivity.
E-mail and bulletin boards are generally best for tasks that ________.
require little collaboration such as information sharing
All of the following are characteristics of an effective in-house repatriation program EXCEPT ________.
reorganization of the employee's work environment
According to studies, which of the following best explains why expatriates leave their firms within one year of completing an international assignment?
inability to utilize skills learned abroad
Which of the following occurs in the first stage of the expatriate selection process?
conducting personal and family assessments
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the regiocentric staffing approach?
Each region actively recruits third-country nationals.
Tyler is a corporate HR manager at a global corporation that uses the polycentric staffing approach. Which of the following most likely describes the focus of Tyler's job?
coordinating relevant activities with their counterparts in each foreign operation