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Human Resource Management Gary Dessler 16 edition

1. Why is it important for a manager to appraise a subordinate's performance? How can a manager handle a subordinate who is defensive when told that his or her performance is poor?

2. Discuss the four decisions that affect a firm's promotion process.

3. What are the key differences between competency-based pay and traditional job-based pay?

4. Briefly describe Vroom's theory and its three components. How can managers use Vroom's theory as they develop effective incentive plans?

5. What policy issues must employers address when developing benefit plans? What federal laws influence employers' pension and health plans?

6. What is the Electronic Communications Privacy Act? What are its two primary exceptions?

7. What third-party interventions are available to handle an impasse during collective bargaining? Discuss each type of intervention in a brief essay.

8. In a brief essay, discuss the observable behaviors that may indicate an employee has an alcohol-related problem. Identify and describe the behavior associated with each stage of alcoholism.

9. Explain what a virtual team is. What are some challenges virtual teams face and how can they be dealt with?

10. What work-life benefits are offered by small firms that are not available with large firms? If given a choice, would you rather work for a small or a large firm? Use specific details to support your argument.