BZ420B Assignment 8

ASSIGNMENT 08

BZ420 Human Resources Management

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

 

Part A

 

1.      Evaluate three (3) factors that influence employee motivation and provide one (1) original example of each.

 

2.      Compare and contrast three (3) motivation theories, choose one to support and defend, and provide one (1) original example that illustrates each.

 

Part B

 

Julie will be adopting a child in December and needs to take 10 weeks off to complete the process and bond with the baby.  Julie works full time and has worked for her current employer (which has over 75 employees at its one location) for four years.

 

Steven is having knee surgery next week and will be off for six weeks.  He is full time and has worked for his employer, which has almost 30 employees, for 7 months. 

 

1.      Provide a brief explanation of the FMLA law and appraise this law.

 

2.      Which of these individuals is eligible for Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave?  Provide two (2) supporting facts to justify your position. Share your opinion about why you have made your decision with elaborations and evaluate the issue of fairness.

           

BZ420 Assignment 04 (2022)

ASSIGNMENT 04

BZ420 Human Resources Management

Directions:  Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

 

Part A

 

As the new human resource manager of a multimillion-dollar service organization, you have been provided with a job description for new responsibilities.

 

For this assignment, please provide the following.

 

1.      A synthesis of three (3) environmental influences that affect the organization quantifying their impact and providing potential solutions for negative and positive influences.

 

2.      Create a brief job description for a specific job of your choice outlining the roles and responsibilities of this position. Next, design an employee-training program and outline its implementation for this position. Finally, provide an evaluation of the design and implementation of the employee-training program you have created.

 

Part B

 

You operate a small advertising agency.  You employ two secretaries, a graphic designer, three sales representatives, and an office coordinator. 

 

1.      Construct a multi-tiered approach for compensation for each position. What types of criteria would you consider when determining how to compensate each position?  Describe two (2) considerations for each position. Students may choose to present information in a spreadsheet or table format for organization and interpretative purposes.

 

2.      Evaluate the process and the associated outcomes for the approach you constructed. Defend the choices you have made including the type of compensation plan chosen for each position.

   

 

BZ420 Week 5 Threaded Discussion

Analyze this situation.  You are the Human Resources Director for a new start-up company.  Choose two work-life programs or policies you want your organization to implement to improve the quality of work life for employees and support your decisions with examples. 

2 posts. First post 261 words with 2 references. Second post 168 words.

 

BZ420 Lesson 8 Exam SCORE 95 PERCENT

Lesson 8

 

Question 1

5 / 5 points

What might employers specifically look for when recruiting abroad?

Question options:

	language proficiency
	experience in their field
	schooling in their field
	enthusiasm
Question 2		5 / 5 points

About __________% of people working in the United States belong to unions.

Question options:

	5
	12
	20
	45
Question 3		5 / 5 points

__________ tests measure a person's level of introversion, stability, and motivation.

Question options:

	Motor ability
	Personality
	Achievement
	Cognitive
Question 4		5 / 5 points

The decision to unionize may be based on __________.

Question options:

	fear of job loss
	desire for more profits
	new technology
	increasing competition
Question 5		5 / 5 points

There are several types of on-the-job training. Which one is used most often?

Question options:

	coaching or understudy method
	job-rotation method
	special assignments method
	formal training method
Question 6		5 / 5 points

What complicates the enforcement of equal employment laws?

Question options:

	Most workforces are increasingly international.
	Most workforces are not very diverse.
	Most workforces do not hire outside the United States.
	Most workforces are too diverse.
Question 7		5 / 5 points

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on all of the following characteristics except __________.

Question options:

	race
	sexual orientation
	color
	religion
Question 8		5 / 5 points

Under the ADA, if a disabled individual cannot perform a job as currently structured, the employer must make a reasonable accommodation such as __________.

Question options:

	moving to a different building
	making major renovations
	modifying or acquiring equipment or other devices
	hiring the disabled individual anyway
Question 9		5 / 5 points

The __________ states that employees of one sex may not be paid wages at a rate lower than that paid to employees of the opposite sex for doing roughly equivalent work.

Question options:

	American Disabilities Act
	Civil Rights Act
	Employer Retirement Income Security Act
	Equal Pay Act
Question 10		5 / 5 points

Which law makes it illegal to discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Question options:

	Fair Labor Standards Act
	Civil Rights Act
	Employer Retirement Income Security Act
	Davis-Bacon Act
Question 11		5 / 5 points

Which of the following factors affects the design of any pay plan?

Question options:

	legal
	equality
	competition
	personality
Question 12		5 / 5 points

How do many employers handle safety abroad?

Question options:

	They contract with international security firms.
	They request the assistance of the U.S. government.
	They request the assistance of other countries' governments.
	They avoid dangerous areas.
Question 13		5 / 5 points

How do most North American companies compute expatriate managers' pay?

Question options:

	the equal pay method
	the exchange method
	the balance sheet method
	the differential method
Question 14		5 / 5 points

Which of the following is categorized as an indirect payment portion of employee compensation?

Question options:

	wages
	salaries
	employer-paid insurance
	bonuses
Question 15		5 / 5 points

In a study of 143 expatriate employees, which individuals were less likely to want to leave overseas assignments early?

Question options:

	introverted, quiet individuals
	extroverted, agreeable individuals
	aggressive leaders
	disinterested low-level employees
Question 16		5 / 5 points

In which country must the contract be in writing?

Question options:

	Italy
	France
	Germany
	Singapore
Question 17		0 / 5 points

How do unions discourage U.S. employers from offshoring jobs?

Question options:

	by lobbying Congress
	by encouraging unionization in other countries
	by expanding their unions across borders
	by forcing employers to keep workers in the United States
Question 18		5 / 5 points

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act makes it unlawful to fail or refuse to hire an individual based on __________.

Question options:

	national origin
	weight
	height
	hair or eye color
Question 19		5 / 5 points

__________ refers to all forms of pay or rewards going to employees and arising from their employment.

Question options:

	Reimbursement
	Employee compensation
	Salary
	Benefits
Question 20		5 / 5 points

Which of the following safety concerns only became a top priority of employers following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

Question options:

	workplace violence
	physical asset security
	employee selection and screening
	internet security