Question 1

The owner of a growing business wonders when to hire a human resource manager. The most likely time would be when

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High labor turnover indicates issues with employee satisfaction, recruitment, or retention, which a human resource manager can help address.

Question 2

Explain the strengths and weaknesses for the following sources of employees: (a) walk-ins, (b) schools, (c) public employment offices, (d) private employment agencies, (e) executive search firms, (f) employee referrals, (g) Internet recruiting, (h) help-wanted advertising, and (i) temporary help agencies.

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Question 3

Mona has recently been named the CEO of a small production company that she and her parents co-own. She is concerned with the lack of innovation in the company and plans to hire at a minimum 10 more employees in the next three years. Currently 92 percent of the production workforce are white males who have some college education and are expected to retire in the next five years. What suggestions would you make to Mona?

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The answer of Mona has recently been named the CEO...

Question 4

Tim and Tina own an independent pet grooming business in which employees are hired to groom the animals, take care of customer needs, and clean the facility. Other area competitors offer the same services and pay their employees minimum wage. Tim and Tina have decided to pay employees $12.00/hr and include unlimited services for the employee's animals and allow them to provide grooming for one guest of their choice each month. What could the grooming business gain from this payroll decision?

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The answer of Tim and Tina own an independent pet...

Question 5

Which of the following acts applies to any employer of 15 or more people and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

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The Civil Rights Act applies to any employer of 15 or more people and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in federal, state, and local governments. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits employment discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires employers to verify the employment eligibility and identity of all employees hired to work in the United States.

Question 6

Discuss the use of compensation and incentives in recruiting employees for small businesses.

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Question 7

Define each of the following statutes and indicate who has to abide by each act: (a) Civil Rights Act, (b) Occupational Safety and Health Act, (c) Fair Labor Standards Act and (d) Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Question 8

Which condition is most likely to encourage the appointment of a human resource manager?

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Question 9

James is investigating the advantages of employee outsourcing. It appears that the greatest benefit will be to free him and his firm from

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Question 10

Match the term with its definition. Some terms may not be used.
-The consistency of a test in measuring job performance ability

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Reliability refers to the consistency of a test in measuring job performance ability.

Question 11

Having been in business for five years, Secondhand Treasures specializes in antique home and personal items made before 1960. The company has expanded into 10 locations with 103 employees, due in part to the recession leading to increased business. The company is having trouble maintaining employees for longer than three months, especially for positions requiring extensive knowledge of an item's value. What conditions in Secondhand Treasures would justify the owner's decision to hire a human resource manager?

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Question 12

Considering the weaknesses of interviewing, how can the procedure be made more effective in selecting employees?

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Question 13

Describe the five steps involved in selecting employees.

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Question 14

Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages to using a PEO.

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Question 15

A band manager is designing an application form for hiring new band members. After discussing information that should and should not be on the form, how will the form's information be used for the remaining steps of the interview process?

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Question 16

Match the term with its definition. Some terms may not be used.
-A systematic, step-by-step method for on-the-job training of nonmanagerial employees

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Job Instruction Training is a systematic, step-by-step method for on-the-job training of nonmanagerial employees.

Question 17

A small electrical contractor with nine employees learns that the employees would like to join a union. This contractor realizes that the firm

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The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) gives employees the right to form and join a union. If a majority of employees decide to unionize, the employer must negotiate in good faith with the union regarding wages, hours, and working conditions. The employer cannot lawfully refuse to negotiate, but they do not have to follow the bargaining pattern set by larger contractors. Deducting union dues from employees' paychecks is a matter to be negotiated between the employer and the union.

Question 18

Sierra has hired a front office manager, Todd. What suggestions should Sierra follow to make the implementation of training more effective for Todd?

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Question 19

Explain the nature of orientation programs and why they are needed.

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Question 20

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces safety and health standards and was established by the

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970. The purpose of OSHA is to enforce safety and health regulations in the workplace to ensure that employees have a safe and healthy work environment.

Quiz 20: Managing Human Resources