Why it's important for managers to pay close attention to fair employment practices

Chapter 9 Homework Questions to be answered:

1. Why is it important for managers to pay close attention to fair employment practices?
2. What should be included in a training program when trying to prevent discrimination claims?
3. According to the EEOC, what are the basic steps in developing an effective affirmative action program?
4. What is a bona fide occupational qualification? Are they a good idea? Do we need more?
   Chapter 10 Homework Questions to be answered:
5. Define the concepts of reliability and validity.
6. Briefly explain the different types of employment tests (explain at least five tests with one sentence each).
7. Compare and contrast the following four interview approaches: (1) nondirective interview, (2) structured interview, (3) situational interview, and (4) behavioral description interview.
8. List the steps in the hiring process (just list, no explanation needed
   Chapter 11 Homework Questions to be answered:
9. Explain the concept of work-life benefits. Name and discuss at least five of these benefits employers offer their employees.
10. Explain why an organization may choose to develop a cafeteria benefits plan for its employees.
11. Why have 401(k) plans become so popular?
12. Describe some of the ways employers have been trying to contain health insurance costs.
    Chapter 12 Homework Questions to be answered:
13. Briefly discuss the concept of wrongful discharge and the three exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.
14. What is progressive discipline?
15. How does progressive discipline differ from positive discipline?
16. Compare and contrast employee rights and the employment-at-will doctrine.
    Chapter 15 Homework Questions to be answered:
17. Have you ever been on a team with a slacker? How did that make you feel?
18. Have you ever been on a team that was particularly cohesive (the team members were really close, tight, and wanted to succeed)? How did that team perform?
19. In contrast, have you ever participated on a team that was fragmented (disconnected, dysfunctional)? How was that experience?
20. What would be the potential disadvantages of selecting a team leader who is highly charismatic and visionary?
    Chapter 14 Homework Questions to be answered:
21. Which personality trait or traits in a leader have you found to be the most effective in dealing with you? Why?
22. Suppose a college student graduates with a major for which he or she lacks enthusiasm. What might this person do about becoming a passionate leader?
23. What have you observed personally to be helpful about a leader displaying sense of humor?
24. Explain how being highly self-confident in a given leadership situation might not be an advantage.

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