Discussion:
Part 1 - Ops Mgmt (2-3 Paragraphs)
Search the internet for a company (any company except the one that is the focus of our case study) that claims to use sustainable business practices. Describe its practices.
Does the company mention all three components of the triple bottom line? Are any operations functions specifically used as part of its sustainability strategy? Do you feel the company is honestly reporting its practices and goals, or do you suspect any "green-washing?"
Part 2 - HRM (3-4 Paragraphs)
Select three statements from the following that you relate to, either from personal experience or because you feel strongly about the point, and discuss why you chose them.
1. Employers often outsource the administration of employee benefits because it requires a specialized knowledge set.
2. Employees often consider what discretionary benefits are available when deciding to work for an employer.
3. It is neither important nor legally required to inform employees of their benefits offerings or elections.
4. If the right factors are considered, the choice of employee benefits offered may lead to changes in employee behavior.
5. All employers place the same value on discretionary benefits.
6. It is ideal for employees to have a choice in the benefits they receive.
7. Discretionary benefits are those employee benefits that are mandated by law.
8. In an organization where the majority of employees are between the ages of 20and 40, employees are more likely to value benefits related to child birth and child care.
9. Cafeteria plans have the least amount of flexibility for employees in the variety of benefits employees receive.
10. Total rewards statements provide personalized data to employees about the compensation and benefits received through their employers (e.g., cost, elections, account balances).
11. There are no legal requirements that control the type and frequency of benefits communication.
12. Employees often compare what similar organizations offer in terms of employee benefits.
13. The timing of benefits communication is important to its overall success.
14. Employers should align their benefits strategy as part of a total rewards strategy.
15. The Internal Revenue Code does not offer tax incentives to employers for certain discretionary benefits offerings.
You must Include at least one citation and reference