QUESTION 15 When a supervisor decides to terminate an employee, which of the following suggestions should not be followed when conducting the termination interview?

a. avoid mixing the good with the bad (ie: avoid giving mixed signals). b. keep an open mind in case the subordinate offers an acceptable plan to correct his or her performance problem. c. keep the termination meeting businesslike and fairly brief. d. avoid bringing personal feelings into the discussion. e. all of the above are good suggestions for a supervisor to follow

QUESTION 16 Dana works for a company that has a company pension plan. After two years, Dana has fully earned the amount in her pension plan so that even if she quits her job, she still has ownership of the amount in the account. Dana is now _______.

a. fixed b. secure c. defined d. integrated e. vested

QUESTION 17 The Internet start-up company, QuickThink, is considering whether to hire recent college graduate Rosetta as a full-time employee or as a contingent worker. Which of the following is a likely advantage to the company if they hired Rosetta as a contingent worker rather than a full-time one?

a. Rosetta will be more fully committed to the organization and its long-term goals.

b. QuickThink will not have to provide Rosetta with benefits.

c. Rosetta will not get severance if QuickThink does not renew her contract.

d. All of the above are likely advantages to QuickThink.

e. Only b. and c. are likely advantages to QuickThink.