Question 1

One of the arguments against the Employment Equity Act is that it supports reverse discrimination

Accepted Answer

Some critics argue that the Employment Equity Act, by prioritizing hiring and promotion of underrepresented groups, can lead to reverse discrimination against those not in these groups.

Question 2

In Ontario, it is acceptable to discriminate against someone because of their political beliefs.

Accepted Answer

True&#10;

Question 3

360&#186; feedback includes the appraisal of superiors, subordinates, peers, and even customers.

Accepted Answer

360º feedback is a comprehensive appraisal system where an employee is assessed by their superiors, subordinates, peers, and in some cases, customers, to gain a full perspective of their performance.

Question 4

Which of the following are challenges in obtaining a global workforce?&#10;A) keeping track of expertise&#10;B) retaining global workers&#10;C) overcoming cultural challenges&#10;D) work visas&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are challenges in obtaining and managing a global workforce. Keeping track of expertise across different regions, retaining global workers in a competitive market, overcoming cultural challenges to ensure smooth operations, and navigating the complexities of work visas for employees from different countries are all significant considerations for organizations operating on a global scale.

Question 5

A __________ is a plan for using resources consistent with __________.&#10;A) strategy $\rightarrow$ strategic intent&#10;B) vision $\rightarrow$ strategic intent&#10;C) budget $\rightarrow$transformational leadership&#10;D) strategy $\rightarrow$ transformational leadership&#10;E) strategy $\rightarrow$ visionary leadership

Accepted Answer

A strategy is a plan for using resources consistent with strategic intent, which refers to the overarching goals and direction of an organization.

Question 6

The CEO of Cypress Semi Conductors, T.J. Rodgers, provides employees with clear and quantified work goals which help managers and employees to identify problems before they interfere with performance.

Accepted Answer

Setting clear and quantified work goals is a management strategy that helps in identifying problems early, ensuring that both managers and employees can address issues before they significantly impact performance. This approach aligns with effective leadership and management practices, which T.J. Rodgers, known for his innovative management style, would likely employ at Cypress Semiconductor.

Question 7

Consideration of an employee's request for tuition reimbursement for a job-related course taken at the local community college is a good example of a non-programmed decision.

Accepted Answer

Non-programmed decisions are typically made in response to situations that are unique, are poorly defined and largely unstructured, and have important consequences for the organization. Consideration of an employee's request for tuition reimbursement for a job-related course is more routine and would likely follow established policies or guidelines, making it a programmed decision.

Question 8

Decision-making is a six-step process that begins with generating alternative solutions and ends with implementing the solution.

Accepted Answer

Decision-making typically begins with identifying the problem or decision to be made, then generating alternative solutions, evaluating these alternatives, choosing the best solution, implementing it, and finally, reviewing the decision and its consequences.

Deck 2: Decision-Making, Strategic and Human Resource Management