Read The Ultimate Incentive Plan on page 451. Why is it important that a company’s incentive plan is in alignment with its business plan? What considerations are important when developing an incentive plan, as discussed in this case? What advantages …

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Discuss the role of the human resources department in wage and salary administration.  Wage and salary administration is the process of paying the employees of an organization. This is usually done according to the rules and regulations developed by the …

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Read Cracking the Glass Ceiling on page 355. According to the case, what appear to be the forces that create the glass ceiling? What recommendations has the Glass Ceiling Commission made for helping women crack the glass ceiling? What did …

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How can a formal succession plan help companies like Parsons and Barrington Group minimize problems during a crisis involving the loss of a top manager? Should a succession plan be coordinated with a company’s career progression ladders? Why or why …

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Describe the different types of interviews, some problems encountered in interviewing, and the characteristics of an effective interview. Some different types of interviews that are commonly held in workplaces include telephone interviews, remote face-to-face interviews over programs such as Skype, …

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What are the potential pitfalls of romance in the workplace? Why do some employers allow or encourage dating among employees? Could a ban on coworker dating be considered an overly restrictive work rule? Explain your answer. Romantic relationships in the …

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What specific federal law and amendment is the Supreme Court ruling interpreting? What federal official is responsible for enforcing this law? In the Mississippi case, give some examples of information that the older police officers might have presented to have …

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Why is the understanding of the external labor market important in human resources planning? Give an example? In HR planning, the understanding of the external labor market is so important because the external labor market is where HR draws labor …

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How does communicating about changes in the social contract help employers smooth the transition for employees? Why would Reuters need to change the social contract with employees when changing the performance is measured? Should Reuters try to find how its …

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Why should human resources management be concerned with employee dissatisfaction? Provide several reasons. HR management should be concerned with employee dissatisfaction for several reasons. Firstly, employee dissatisfaction can often mean lower performance. When employees’ morale sinks, this leads to a …

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