Question 1: Traditional job interviews have demonstrated low validity and reliability, and are a relatively expensive method of personnel selection. Recommend steps that organizations can take to avoid these pitfalls.
Question 2: How should a company assess readiness for learning? (Be sure to include characteristics of both the employee and the work environment
Question 3: Discuss at least three different approaches to diversity training.
Question 4: Discuss the importance of legal compliance with federal employment laws and regulations as well as ethical issues that govern appraisals and performance management. Provide examples.
Question 5: Define the three broad purposes for performance management, and provide an example of a situation that relates to each purpose.
Question 6: You have just been promoted to manager of your department. Your supervisor has asked that you review the current performance management system measures in place, and make any possible suggestions. Would you enlist input from the employees in your department? Why, or why not? List and interpret the criteria you would use to evaluate the current performance management system.
Question 7: Compare and contrast the three common types of retirement plans offered by employers, and indicate whether they are contributory or noncontributory plans. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one to the employee and to the employer?
Question 8: Give a brief description of the 5 types of individual performance pay, and recommend which type of job would benefit by using which type of performance pay.
Question 9: You are the HR Supervisor responsible for developing the company objectives that will be listed in the new benefits package. What needs to be considered when selecting employee benefits?