The evaluation of senior management is best administered
a. when criteria are established and known to both parties
b. only on an annual basis
c. after consultation with the executive committee of the board
d. in conjunction with a salary adjustment - answer-a
With growing frequency, employees who have been dismissed are resorting to lawsuits for redress. In such cases, the court may be in favor of the plaintiff if the employer dismissed the plaintiff:
a. for cause, but without using progressive discipline b. without cause
c. before the end of the plaintiff's probationary period for d. union organizing activities - answer-b
In a sound HR program, the primary purpose of the job classification system is to: a. develop position descriptions for employees
b. establish a total wage and salary administration program c. rank jobs by kind and level of work performed
d. define an effective organizational structure - answer-c
Comparative methods of performance appraisal that compare one manager to another to determine performance ratings:
a. minimizes bias as comparisons are solely based on desired organizational outcomes b. are time consuming and useful only for relatively small groups of employees
c. are purely objective measures of performance
d. require the use of only one rater to achieve consistency of measurement - answer-b
As managerial vacancies occur, the availability of well-trained individuals who understand the organization's mission, values, culture, and strategy is enhanced by:
a. use of an executive search firm to fill managerial vacancies
b. rotation of managerial responsibilities among the organization's executives c. use of an effective succession planning program
d. uniform management development programs for middle management and
senior-level managers - answer-c