Question 1

Companies that employ home-based workers are establishing a reservation system called ___________ that temporarily assigns employees to a desk if they need to come to an office location.

Accepted Answer

The reservation system described in the scenario is called hoteling. Job sharing involves two or more employees sharing one full-time job, flextime allows employees to choose their own work schedules, and telecommuting involves working from home or another remote location.

Question 2

Dan works for ElekTek,a firm producing sophisticated electronic equipment used in state-of-the-art security systems.Dan is happy to see that the value of ElekTek's stock has reached $47 per share,because certain employees (including Dan)have the opportunity to buy a given number of shares of its stock for $30 per share for the next year regardless of how high the market price goes.ElekTek is offering some employees a:

Accepted Answer

ElekTek is offering its employees an option to buy the company's stock at a set price, regardless of the current market value. This is known as a stock option plan.

Question 3

This year,International Accountants,Inc.implemented a new benefits system that gives employees the flexibility to choose among different benefit options,as long as the total cost of the benefits does not exceed a certain amount.The type of benefits package offered to International Accountants employees is a(n):

Accepted Answer

The description of the benefits system implemented by International Accountants, Inc. fits the characteristics of a cafeteria-style fringe benefits plan, where employees have the ability to select from multiple benefit options up to a certain cost limit.

Question 4

The time when all employees must be present in a flextime plan is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The time when all employees must be present in a flextime plan is referred to as the core time. This is the period during the day when all employees are required to be present in the office or workplace, regardless of their flexible work arrangements. This ensures that there is sufficient staffing during critical periods and that employees can collaborate and communicate effectively.

Question 5

A firm that wants to reduce its office costs,broaden its base of available talent and improve job satisfaction could achieve all of these goals by:

Accepted Answer

Allowing more workers to work from home leads to reduced office costs as fewer employees will require office space. It also broadens the pool of available talent as employees from all over the country (or even the world) can work remotely. Finally, allowing employees to work from home may improve job satisfaction as it provides flexibility and autonomy. Scientific management techniques and the Hay system of compensation may improve efficiency and fairness, respectively, but they do not directly address the goals of reducing office costs and broadening the base of available talent.

Question 6

In a _____________ arrangement two part-time employees fill one full-time job.

Accepted Answer

In a job sharing arrangement, two part-time employees share one full-time job by dividing up the responsibilities and hours worked. This allows for flexibility and can be beneficial for employees who may have other obligations or commitments outside of work. Job enlargement refers to expanding the responsibilities and tasks within a single job position. Multitasking refers to an individual performing multiple tasks at once. A split shift refers to dividing the workday into two or more shifts with a break in between.

Question 7

A major characteristic of a compressed workweek is that:

Accepted Answer

Compressed workweek refers to a work schedule in which employees work fewer days in a week, but they work for longer hours each day. For instance, instead of working for five 8-hour days, employees may work for four 10-hour days. The employees are still working the same number of hours per week, but with the compressed schedule, they have more days to themselves. This schedule can provide employees with more flexibility, work-life balance, and reduce commuting time and costs.

Question 8

Although there are advantages and disadvantages to home-based workers for both the employer and employee the disadvantages to employer,employee,and society in general can be summarized as:

Accepted Answer

Decreased social interaction among employees can lead to a negative impact on corporate culture and team dynamics, ultimately affecting the overall productivity and success of a company. The other options are not necessarily true or may not have as significant of an impact as decreased social interaction.

Question 9

According to the material in the Reaching Beyond Our Borders box for Chapter 11,which of the following statements about working with employees from different countries is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Currency rate differences and different laws regarding fringe benefits such as health insurance and time-off can pose challenges for HR management when working with employees from different countries. While there may be some cultural similarities due to the impact of global markets and media, it is important to still be aware and respectful of cultural differences. U.S. laws do not necessarily require American firms to hire, train, and pay foreign employees exactly the same way as U.S. employees. It is also not necessarily more efficient to staff foreign positions with American workers, as this can lead to cultural misunderstandings and hinder international expansion efforts.

Question 10

A ___________ plan gives employees some ability to adjust hours when they work,as long as they work the required number of hours.

Accepted Answer

Flextime allows employees to adjust their work hours as long as they meet the required number of hours. Cafeteria-style plans refer to the ability to choose benefits from a list of options, varitime is not a commonly used term, and Gantt scheduling is a method of project management planning, not related to employee work hours.

Question 11

The most likely reason a firm would pay its sales representatives a commission rather than a salary is that it wants to:

Accepted Answer

By paying sales representatives a commission, the firm is providing them with a strong incentive to generate more sales for the company. This is because the more sales they generate, the more money they will earn in commissions. Commission-based pay is often used in sales roles as it is seen as a more effective way to motivate salespeople than a salary-based system.

Question 12

A disadvantage of flextime plans is that they often:

Accepted Answer

Flextime plans, which allow employees to choose their working hours within certain limits, can necessitate supervisors and managers to work longer hours to oversee staff who are working at different times. This can be a significant disadvantage as it increases the workload and hours for those in supervisory roles.

Question 13

Companies place a considerable amount of attention on compensation plans because:

Accepted Answer

A competitive compensation package can attract and retain talented employees, which can give the company a competitive advantage in the market.

Question 14

A __________ allows workers to work the full number of hours per week in fewer days.

Accepted Answer

A compressed workweek allows workers to complete the full number of hours per week in fewer days. For example, instead of working 8 hours a day for 5 days, employees may work 10 hours a day for 4 days. This arrangement can give employees more flexibility in managing work and personal time, and may reduce transportation and other costs associated with daily commuting.

Question 15

Dana is a supervisor at a small manufacturing plant.Her pay starts at $635 per week.Dana is paid on a(n):

Accepted Answer

Dana is paid on a salary pay system, meaning she receives a set amount of pay per week regardless of the number of hours worked or production output. Commission pay plans are typically used for sales positions, rolling rate systems adjust pay based on performance, and income averaging plans spread out pay over a longer period of time.

Question 16

Companies are utilizing home-based workers as _______,shifting away from the expense of maintaining in-house operators or less qualified offshore operators.

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions "call agents" as the type of workers being utilized by companies. Therefore, A is the best choice. B and D are ruled out because they are not mentioned in the question, and C is too broad and vague to be a clear answer.

Question 17

Most workers resist taking advantage of flexible work schedules because:

Accepted Answer

Many workers may believe that taking advantage of flexible work schedules, such as working from home or working non-traditional hours, may hurt their career progression or make them appear less committed to their job. This reluctance to embrace flexible work options can impact their work-life balance and prevent them from reaping the benefits of a more flexible schedule.

Question 18

After graduating with a double major in engineering and business,Scott accepted a job with a large telecommunications company with the understanding that his first two years on the job would be spent internationally - Argentina and Korea.The company was willing to offer a compensation package that would compensate him for the sacrifice of leaving his family and living abroad,and if things went well,they anticipated that he would receive a promotion when coming back to the states.According to the Reaching Beyond our Borders box,titled,"Working Worldwide",which of the following is the firm least likely to consider when planning Scott's compensation plan?

Accepted Answer

The firm is unlikely to consider soft benefits, such as cultural training or language classes, when planning Scott's compensation plan. The other options listed are all important factors to consider for an employee working internationally.

Question 19

Tyrone recently earned his license to sell real estate in Indiana,and has interviewed with several agencies in an attempt to find a job.All have told him that his income will be based on a percentage of his real estate sales for the month.Tyrone will be paid:

Accepted Answer

The statement "his income will be based on a percentage of his real estate sales for the month" indicates that Tyrone will only earn money when he makes a sale, which is characteristic of a commission-based pay structure. A monthly salary, piece rate, and profit-sharing plan do not fit this description.

Question 20

This is Anne's year! She finally broke through the glass ceiling - meaning she has reached an executive level position with her company,with a salary upwards of $200,000.Recently a competitor firm has approached her offering her $15,000 less in salary,but the job would come with an upgraded car,memberships in two country clubs of her choice,an additional two weeks paid vacation with use of the company's villa in Jamaica,and paid financial counseling.With respect to compensation,Anne:

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 11: Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees