Discussion Board How does the agency problem often interfere with the ability of the shareholders to achieve their goals? Are the managers simply “getting in the way” of achieving shareholder goals?
Discussion 4 DB 4 1. If you are able to discuss your own organization, explain what the policy of your organization is regarding internal vs. external recruiting? What types of business strategies might be best supported by recruiting externally and what types might call for internal recruiting? 2. Investigate an Internet recruiting site…
Discussion 3 DB 3 1. What types of business strategies might be best supported by recruiting externally and what types might call for internal recruiting? 2. Investigate an Internet recruiting site that you have not previously used. Monster.com and careerbuilder.com are just two possibilities. Analyze and describe what you found. How useful might this…
Managerial Economics 1. It is estimated that over 100,000 students will apply to the top 30 MBA programs in the United States this year. a. Using the concept of net present value and opportunity cost, explain when it is rational for an individual to pursue an MBA degree. b. What would you expect…
Discussion 5 DB 5 1. Describe in detail the performance evaluation system used where you work. What do you like about the system? What do you think can be improved? If you are not able to discuss your current organization’s evaluation system, describe what elements you think would work best to evaluate new employees…
Discussion 8 DB8 1. Although benefits account for a large share of employee compensation, many feel there is little evidence on whether an employer receives an adequate return on the benefits investment. One suggestion has been to link benefits to individual, group, or organization performance. Explain why you would or would not recommend this…
DB 6 1. Why should companies be interested in helping employees plan their development? What benefits can companies gain? What are the risks? 2. If off-the-job stress and dissatisfaction begin to create on-the-job problems, what are the rights and responsibilities of the human resource manager in helping the employee to overcome these problems? Are…
DB 7 1. As noted in the lecture notes and in Chapter 14, union membership as a percentage of employment has steadily decreased since the 1950s. What do you think are some of the important factors in this decline? What do you think the trends will be in the next 20 years? 2. What…
Discussion 9 DB 9 1. Executives at many companies refer to the payback of work/life benefits. How can this payback occur? To what extent do you think a work-life benefit like employer-supported child or elder care, flexible work schedules, and extended leave motivate employees and contribute to performance? 2. Describe the employee benefits at…
DB 10 1. Why do you think that few companies take the time to determine the effectiveness of HRM practices? Should a company be concerned about evaluating HRM practices? Why? What might people working in the HRM function gain by evaluating the function? 2. Write a short, real case study of an incidence of…