45.
Given the increasing tendency for workers to sue their employers, the employer should put
job offers in writing and get the applicant to sign, indicating his or her understanding and
agreement.
46.
More employees leave a firm during the first pay period than at any other time during their
employment.
47.
The most universal form of employee development is on-the-job training or on-the-job
learning.
48.
The main advantages of on-the-job training are that it results in low out-of-pocket costs
and production continues during the training.
49.
With the shortage of skilled job applicants some small businesses are turning to cross-
training to make their employees more versatile and keep them more satisfied.
50.
Online training is not being adopted by many companies because of the long-term costs
associated with this learning method.
51.
Employees who are good performers at nonmanagerial levels usually make good
managers.
52.
A small company owner’s need for ways to train a person to become a supervisor or
manager is often overlooked.
53.
Temporary employees are ineligible for promotions and transfers.
54.
Affirmative action programs help to put the principle of equal employment opportunity into
practice.
55.
According to the Wage and Hour Law, 14 is the minimum working age for most nonfarm
jobs.
56.
Merit increase is the extra compensation paid for all production over a specified standard
amount.
57.
Commissions are given to employees as a reward on special occasions.
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58.
Employee benefits are also referred to as fringe benefits.
59.
Employee losses from accidents and occupational diseases are paid for under state
workers’ compensation laws.
60.
Defined-benefit plans have a fixed amount of payout at retirement.
Essay Questions
61.
Explain the basic management function of staffing.
62.
How do small companies plan for human resource needs?
63.
Compare/contrast the two functions of recruitment and employee selection.
64.
Describe the various methods that can be used for selecting the right person for a
particular job opening.
65.
Outline the process of training and developing employees.
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66.
What are the different ways that can be used in training nonmanagerial employees?
67.
What are the techniques that can be used to select and develop managers?
68.
Discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
69.
Discuss the financial methods used by small businesses to motivate employees.
70.
Discuss the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Act to ensure safe and healthful
working conditions for workers.