HR P2

You manage a successful restaurant chain in the United States. Ten years ago, you expanded your restaurant operations by opening restaurants in Brazil and Argentina. Now you are looking to expand into Mexico. One of your managers, Allen, worked in your home office in Chicago but oversaw the Brazil launch. Having completed the Brazil assignment, Allen is now back in Chicago. To help open restaurants in Mexico, you are planning on sending Allen from Chicago to Mexico. How would we describe Allen's role in Mexico?

• Host-country national

• Transnational team

• Home-country national

• Third-country national

In a job ad you are reading, it states, "This is an exempt position." What does this generally refer to?

• Employees must submit an application to the HR department to be non-exempt

• The position is exempt from union rights

• The position is considered exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act

• The position is exempted from an international rotation or special assignment

• This position is exempted for the first ninety days and then it becomes non-exempt

Which of the following are forms of pay equity? (Select 3)

• Internal equity

• Partial equity

• Individual equity

• External equity

• Competitor equity

• Peer equity

You have been appointed as the Training and Development Manager at NewWave Industries, a company specializing in cutting-edge software development. NewWave Industries has identified the need for a targeted training program to enhance the skills of its employees. However, before initiating the training, you need to identify the specific individuals who require training. This process involves a detailed examination to determine the employees who will benefit the most from the program. What is this process called?

• Skills Gap Assessment

• Person analysis

• "Whole vs. Part" learning

• Hard skills training

• Organization analysis

Which federal agency oversees private sector labor relations in the United States?

• The Department of Employee Relations

• The Department of Labor

• The National Labor Relations Board

• The National Mediation Board

"We accept that unions are beneficial in some sectors, just not our own. Yet we know that some people may wish to join a union to receive the benefits and wage schedule in our unionized stores. Accordingly, we will be extending those terms and conditions to all of our stores." This statement reflects what sort of management response:

• Union favoritism

• Union removal

• Union acceptance

• Union substitution

You have been appointed as the Human Resources Manager of a rapidly growing technology company, TechFusion Inc. The company is planning to roll out a comprehensive training program to enhance the skills and knowledge of its employees in order to keep up with industry advancements. However, before implementing the program, you interview several key stakeholders and members of the company. During your interviews, you learn that the company has underinvested in its technical training tools, such as video and web training. What is the appropriate term for your actions at TechFusion?

• Contamination

• Organization analysis

• Person analysis

• Soft skills analysis

Your company is looking to implement a new retirement plan to attract high-performing employees. You conducted a survey of your top-performers to determine what they would want in a retirement plan. Overwhelmingly, they want stability in retirement; having lived through the financial crisis and COVID-19 selloff, your employees want certainty in their retirement plans. "I just can't trust my money to the stock market again" is the general sentiment of your employees. Using this information, what type of retirement plan would best suit your employees?

• 401(k) plans

• Defined selection plans

• 371(z) plans

• HSA plans

You are a Human Resources Manager at a global corporation, MegaCorp Inc. The company is known for its diverse business operations in various regions and countries. MegaCorp Inc. believes in providing its employees with opportunities to gain exposure and experience in different job roles and geographic locations to foster a broader skillset and a deeper understanding of their business operations. In the context of this scenario, which of the following best describes these opportunities?

• Apprenticeship training

• Whole vs. part learning

• Blended learning

• Special job assignments

On average, union members receive more compensation than their peers in non-union companies. For example, unionized housekeepers are typically paid more than non-union housekeepers. What is the difference in pay between union and non-union workers called?

Effective training programs have four phases. Select the phases of an effective training program: (Select 3)

A larger office space is an example of non-financial compensation.

Students in HADM 2810 are filling out course evaluations. When evaluating the performance of these interactions, they are considered: (Select 3)

You are filling out a performance self-evaluation. After each question, it asks you if you feel you are doing "Very well," "Somewhat well," "Neither well nor poorly," "Somewhat poorly," or "Very poorly." What kind of performance assessment tool is this?

Last year, you were put on a performance improvement plan because you have a problem arriving at work on time. Today, after you arrived late at work again, you were terminated from work for cause. "Whatever," you think, "I'll just file for unemployment insurance." What is likely to happen if you file for unemployment insurance?

Meet John, an employee at Hotel Inc., a dynamic hospitality company. John is learning to master a new customer interaction routine essential for his role. His training occurs while he is working, where he gains hands-on experience and guidance from colleagues and supervisors. What would we call this type of training?

Select all the parts of the balanced scorecard: (Select 4)

John, a retired schoolteacher, has been diligently preparing for his future. He recently obtained an insurance policy that covers the costs of assistance with daily activities, like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, as well as potential stays in specialized facilities. What type of insurance did John likely purchase?

Meet Sarah, an international assignment employee at GlobalTech Solutions. Sarah is originally from the United States but has been assigned to work at the company's branch in Tokyo, Japan, for a two-year project. As part of her compensation package, she receives a unique arrangement that aligns with her global mobility. GlobalTech Solutions pays Sarah a portion of her compensation in her home currency, the US Dollar (USD), and the remainder in the local currency, the Japanese Yen (JPY). What is this pay structure called?

In conflict resolution, we often talk about interests and positions. What do these terms mean?

The only OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) country in the world where paid time off is not mandatory is:

Your hotel wants to implement a pay-for-performance plan. Each quarter, employees' performance is reviewed, and those in the top 10% receive a 5% bonus. Those in the top 1% are given stock options to buy company stock at a pre-determined price. What types of plans are these? (Select 2)

Who is primarily in charge of ensuring a collective bargaining agreement is followed?

Which of the following allows qualifying employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to attend to a medical issue?

SMART goals include the following elements: (Select 3)

Organizations often acknowledge that power differentials at work can cause subordinates to not report workplace concerns, such as abusive supervisors. Accordingly, many have a person in their organization who is "outside" of the managerial hierarchy and reports directly to a very high-level person, such as the CEO. This person's only job is to handle workplace disputes. What is this conflict resolution mechanism called?

You are a training and development officer at a large hotel. In recent weeks, you have received several complaints about sexual harassment from workers in housekeeping. You have decided to implement a new training module on sexual harassment to try to prevent it from occurring in your workplace. Which of the following would be the most appropriate training vehicle?

According to the expectancy theory, the reward must be ____ and ____.

Jessica, a dedicated employee at a medium-sized technology company, has been facing significant stress and personal challenges in her life. Her workload has become overwhelming, and she's struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Recognizing the need for support, she has reached out to her HR department to seek assistance. What type of program or benefit would be the best match for Jessica's situation?

You are the HR manager for a struggling chain of hotels. In hopes of turning around your operation, you are going to expand your operation in Austria. While analyzing the country's labor laws, you realize that workers have a right to have a representative on the corporate board. What type of labor system is this?

This is a legally-required employment benefit that provides people with income after job loss.

Which of the following are true? (Select 2)

You have been appointed as the Chief Talent Officer at Precision Solutions, a management consulting firm specializing in providing advisory services for decision-oriented and knowledge-intensive roles. Precision Solutions is looking to identify and nurture specific competencies required for their employees to excel in these positions. Before implementing any development programs, you need to assess and clearly define the essential skills and knowledge needed for these roles. What is this process called?

Emma recently joined XYZ Corporation. As part of her employment package, she is immediately eligible for the company's retirement savings plan. However, she will own all of the contributions to her retirement plan only after three years of continuous service. Before that, she is not entitled to any of the employer's contributions if she leaves the company. What type of retirement plan is this?

True or False: The National Labor Relations Act protects employees' right to collective concerted activity for mutual aid or protection.

Select all topics of bargaining: (Select 3)

What type of pay system allows an expat to earn a comparable amount of purchasing power in their host country compared to their home country?

Which of the following are not an element of an effective training program? (Select 2)

You hire someone off the Instacart app to grocery shop for you. The person you hire is told how much they will be paid for completing the job, no matter how long it takes. They are classified as an independent contractor and ineligible for benefits or overtime. How does Instacart pay its shoppers?

Accusations that someone violated the National Labor Relations Act, such as firing a worker for supporting a union, are called:

True or False: Both union and management benefit from higher total power.

A dispute has arisen between the management and an employee about wages. Both parties agree to engage a neutral third-party who will make a binding decision. What best describes the role of this third-party?

Your roommate had a bad day at work and quit without notice. How would we classify your roommate's response to workplace conflict?

A properly designed wage curve will:

In California, hotels on strike have been hiring replacement workers from gig platforms like Instawork. How would we describe this scenario?

In these plans, an employee selects their benefits from a slate of options:

True or False: Even after claiming workers' compensation, an employee can file a lawsuit against their former employer if the employer's gross negligence led to the worker's injury.

When considering an international expansion, HR typically analyzes several factors of a country that could affect its HR practices and policies. Which of the following are relevant factors to analyze? (Select 2)

This law enables employees (but not managers, supervisors, or executives) to discuss their pay:

When there is growing inequality between the external labor market's average compensation for labor and an organization's pay bands, it can cause: