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1. What issues does this incident raise about social networks and the workplace: (a) From the perspective of an employee (2) From the perspective of management/managers (3) From a legal perspective?
1. Is Peter a victim of discrimination? 2. Evaluate the branch manager’s comment that “Peter would not have been hired had he worn the earring during the employment interview.” 3. Evaluate
1. What course of action should the owner-manager follow? Why? 2. To what extent should the owner-manager go to try to catch Larry Werst drinking on the job? 3. What action, if any, should the
1. What action should HITEC Corporation take, if any, with regard to Jim Arnold and Mary Bridge? Justify your answer. 2. What action should the firm take, if any, with respect to Mike Morrison? Why?
1. What actions should be taken in order to increase the morale and motivation level of the clerical staff at the Rutledge Company? 2. What actions can be taken to motivate those employees who are
1. Should the awards banquet be held as scheduled, or should it be canceled or postponed? 2. Assuming that Radio, Inc. is bought, what can the firm do to retain desirable employees and to enhance
1. Would it be best for Victoria Oilfield Equipment to select a manager who is a local (citizen of Nigeria), a home country national (citizen of the United States), or a third-country national
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of publishers or other employers outsourcing to third world countries? 2. What changes, if any, would you suggest to the publisher to better serve their
1. What factors (individual, work, and organizational) contributed to Fred and Jenny’s lack of adjustment to Japan? 2. What mistakes did Fred make because of his lack of understanding of
1. Why are the views of the German managers and associates so different? What are the underlying cultural values that may be causing the differences? Why are views so different’ can be discussed
Define employment-at-will in your own words. Why did this doctrine become viewed as harsh, immoral, or unfair, from an employee’s perspective?
Only one state, Montana, has adopted a so-called wrongful discharge statute. What is the intent of such a statute and why do you think no other states or the federal government have passed wrongful
Why are collective contracts of employment (collective bargaining agreements) relatively common, yet individual employment contracts are rare?
What is the difference between disparate impact and disparate treatment? Explain how they are similar and different and give an example of each.
What is the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act? How does this legislation complicate age discrimination claims?
A 43-year-old male, Mike, applied for a job promotion at a marketing firm, along with four other employees. He is notified that he did not get the job, but his 32-year-old female co-worker, JoAnn,
As an employer, what are steps you can take to avoid discrimination litigation?
Are unionized workers covered under anti-discrimination legislation? Are there are differences in how employees in a collective bargaining unit can be treated compared to at will employees? Explain.
What was the impact of the Griggs v. Duke Power Co., decision on the employer? What would you be concerned about as an employer or HR professional?
In Connecticut v. Teal, the Supreme Court ruled that even though disparate impact was not shown in the employment decision numbers, an employer may still be found guilty of discrimination. Should
Explain how severance pay can result in exposing the employer to a discrimination suit.
What is job analysis and how does it relate to job descriptions?
Discuss the importance of validity and the various types of validity for selection instruments.
What are the basic elements of an Affirmative Action Plan?
How can applicant interview training be useful in compliance with the law?
Explain why a question might be innocent and legal but viewed as inappropriate to others?
How could refusing to hire a convicted felon be unlawful?
Why should an applicant be required to sign an application form?
Why do some situations justify a pre-employment physical exam and others do not?
How have the courts redefined major life activity? Do you agree with the changes?
As an employer, what would you do to minimize exposure to ADA claims?
What are the responsibilities of the employee and the employer under the FMLA?
Suppose you are an HR manager tasked with drafting a drug policy. What would you include in the policy and what guidelines would you follow?
What FMLA benefits are available to “military caregivers”?
What liability do employers have for employees who become inebriated at company-sponsored events when the alcohol is provided by the company?
What is considered compensable time under the Fair Labor Standards Act?
Under what circumstances might drug- related accidents be compensable?
List five factors that distinguish an independent contractor and five factors indicating that an individual is an employee.
What is the “salary test”?
To what extent can workers work during breaks and lunch time without being paid?
Under what circumstances can compensatory time off be used?
Identify four reasons why an employer might appeal an unemployment compensation charge.
What is the meaning of the “course of employment” requirement in workers’ compensation?
What types of communications to employees does the federal government require of employers?
What requirement does the employer have under federal law when it anticipates a major layoff of employees?
Identify four disclaimers or caveats utilized both in handbooks and on application forms.
Discuss desirable as opposed to undesirable handbook content.
Identify and discuss the various functions of handbooks from the employer’s perspective.
Under what circumstances have the courts invalidated employee performance appraisals?
What steps should an employer follow in a harassment investigation?
What was the purpose/need for passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935 and did it fufill its purpose?
Did the NLRA need to stipulate that the parties bargain in good faith and attempt to define that term?
What impact has the NLRB and courts had in their attempts to generate approximate equality of bargaining power between employers and unions, and have the results been worth the attempts?
Has the imposition by the courts of the necessity to observe past practices of the parties under a contract been beneficial or harmful to the collective bargaining process?
Has the union duty of fair representation been difficult for unions to manage consistent with their obligation to proceed to represent what they perceive to be the majority will?
How should the law deal with threats by private-sector employers to abandon all or parts of their domestic operations for overseas locations if their unions fail to make appropriate economic
Should the NLRA be modified to prohibit strikes and lockouts in favor of arbitration of negotiations impasses or redefine good faith bargaining to require interest-based bargaining?
Should public employees have the right to organize?
Should any public employee group have the right to strike? If yes, which groups should have the right and which groups should not?
Is mandated contract arbitration a rational alternative to the right to strike?
What subjects should be considered mandatory subjects of bargaining; what subjects should be considered permissive; and what, if any, subjects should be considered non-negotiable?
Should all or any negotiated agreements be subject to public ratification votes by citizens of the jurisdiction and/or by the state of the jurisdiction? If yes, and the tentative agreement is
Should all public employee bargaining sessions/meetings—formal or informal—be open to the public and or televised?
Should union demands be published and/ or distributed to the public of the jurisdiction for comment prior to the beginning of negotiations?
Should all public employment labor agreements be required to contain a grievance provision mandating binding arbitration of all grievances involving the specific terms and conditions of the
Discuss the differences between public and private sector dismissal practices. To what extent are these practices impacted by collective bargaining?
What is progressive discipline? What are the dual purposes of progressive discipline?
What is a constructive discharge? A retaliatory discharge?
Is there a standard procedure for dismissal at any place that you have been employed? Describe the procedure.
What procedures or policies might an employer consider to avoid exposure to charges resulting from involuntary separations?
Why might supervisors be reluctant to dismiss employees?
Give an example of a faulty dismissal.
Describe any experiences you have had related to employment terminations.
How might a defamation of character charge result from a dismissal?
How might a breach of contract charge result from a dismissal?
Explain just cause and due process.
What is the difference between binding arbitration and advisory arbitration? Why do some consider “advisory arbitration” to be a misnomer?
What was the role of the Pound Conference in encouraging ADR?
What is the difference between management malpractice and wrongful conduct? Give an example of each.
William, the owner of Bert’s Delivery, receives a phone call about a former employee, Kevin. Kevin recently left his position at Bert’s Delivery and is applying for a new job at Gary’s Drivers.
What are the differences between the right of the employer to search employees’ lockers or desks in the private, as opposed to the public, sector?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the e-Verify system? As a manager, how would you decide if this was a good tool for your business?
Why is the HR department playing a more significant role in organizational strategic planning processes today than it did 20 years ago?
What do you think about Don Brokop’s decision to accept the position of assistant director in HR?
Why is it correct to conclude that all managers are involved in developing and implementing HRM activities and programs?
How has increased globalization influenced the way HRM is practiced in the United States?
Why has the HRM function increased in stature and influence in many organizations?
What difficulties would an HR executive face in assessing and then communicating the contribution of his or her area to the company profit margin?
The book proposes that Peter Drucker is incorrect when he states that work in HRM is nothing more than the work of a file clerk. What has happened in the world of work to make this statement false?
Why is it necessary for the HRM area to clearly communicate human resource policies?
1. Human resource management consists of numerous activities. What areas were illustrated by Sam’s schedule on this particular day?2. List the areas of ineffective management and time robbers that
1. What will organizations have to do to adapt to the influx of needed Generation Y individuals?2. Is Generation Y really that different than previous generations that entered the workforce in large
Assume you have just started your own business and are ready to hire some employees. How could you use the ARDM model to guide your initial HR strategy?
Was Martha’s leadership style at National Pancake House 827 effective? Why?
The productivity of the workplace is essential for the success of an organization. What HRM activities and programs can impact productivity?
Historically, HRM activities and tools were developed and implemented by a department or functional unit. Today however, operating managers are often responsible for applying and modifying HRM tools
Small firms, like large enterprises, must engage in developing clearly stated strategic plans. Why?
What are the implications for a society with an aging workforce and aging customers?
Why is the handling of sexual harassment cases considered complicated?
For approximately 80 percent of employers, complying with ADA requirements to make “reasonable accommodation” costs $500 or less. What types of changes would fall into this category?

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