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103) This question has two parts; be sure to answer each.
Define the two types of sexual harassment and provide an example of each.
As a manager, what are some of the policies you can implement to minimize or prevent sexual
harassment in the workplace?
104) Define internal and external recruiting, and give the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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105) This question has two parts; be sure to answer both.
First, suppose you are recruiting for an executive assistant. The HR department has scheduled an
appointment with a qualified candidate. Describe the right way to prepare for the interview and the
three-step process for conducting an interview with the candidate.
Next, give design-specific questions you might legally ask.
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106) Suppose you are an HR manager who is conducting orientation for a group of new hires in the
editorial department. All of the new hires will be working with production and licensing. When the
orientation is complete, which three pieces of information should all of the new hires have?
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107) Describe the two different types of performance appraisals—objective appraisals and
subjective appraisals—explaining the benefits and drawbacks of each.
108) Discuss the three types of dismissals.
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109) This question contains two sections; be sure to answer both.
First, identify the four types of unionized and nonunionized workplaces (that is, the four kinds of
workplace labor agreements), and explain how they differ and the legal status of each.
Second, suppose that you have just been hired at Shop A Lot, a high-volume grocery store that
sells products in bulk. Shop A Lot is unionized, but you do not need to join the union as soon as
you are hired. However, within 12 months you are required to join the union. What type of shop is
Shop A Lot?
Answer: The four basic kinds of workplaces are closed shop, union shop, agency shop, and open
shop (see Table 9.6).
110) Which three important concepts are covered by EEO laws? Briefly explain each.
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111) This question has two parts; be sure to answer both.
First, list and describe the three parts of compensation.
Second, consider this situation: Fred earns a $47,000 yearly salary as the store manager of a local
Burger King's franchise. The owner of the franchise pays for medical and dental insurance for Fred
and his family. In addition, Fred can earn a $1,100 bonus for each month the store exceeds
$275,000 in revenue. Explain how Fred's compensation breaks down into the three different parts
of compensation.
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112) Define forced ranking. What are its benefits and drawbacks?
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113) The question has two parts; be sure to answer both.
First, define bullying.
Next, imagine that you are the manager of a local pizza shop. One of your pizza makers comes to
you and says that the other employees are bullying her, making fun of her, teasing her, and
harassing her on Instagram. Explain how you would combat and put a stop to the bullying.
