9. James Jessmore is a manager at a local bank. James's management style is best described as entrepreneurial-he is risk neutral. Wynetta George is a customer service representative who reports to James. Wynetta is risk averse. In designing a compensation package for James and Wynetta, which type of compensation arrangement should be emphasized more? James Jessmore a. Performance-based b. Performance-based C. Straight salary d. Straight salary Wynetta George Performance-based Straight salary Performance-based Straight salary

Which one of the following statements is TRUE? O a. An example of an agency relationship is when a supervisor hires a forklift operator. b. An example of an agency cost is when the board of directors pays a dividend to shareholders. • c. An example of an agency relationship is when a private individual hires a lawyer to prepare her defense d. An agency cost is the wage required to pay someone who is hired to perform a service. e. The supervisor-emplovee relation between a production line supervisor and a production line operator is

What are the ethical issues that Dunlap's management team mat have created by adopting a short run focus on financial performance for Sunbeam? What lessons could be learned from the outcome?

A ________ plan puts the onus of decision making and investment risk on the employee. A. Defined contribution B. Defined benefits

A CEO is considering whether to invest in Developing leadership capabilities in its managers. To make this determination, which of the following should he take into account? O People with strong leadership skills perform managerial functions more efficiently. O Improving managers' leadership skills will enable them to solve problems more effectively. O How leaders behave has a major impact on employee performance. O The attitudes of leaders have little effect on the attitudes of rank-and-file employees Identify the trait as one of either a manager or a leader. Trait Is concerned with "doing things right" Has a long-term perspective Solves problems Manager Leader ° O °

Which among the three different compensation models, commission, hybrid, and salary, which model can provide the most rigor of ‘knowing the customer’ and ethical decision making on the part of the financial advisor?

62) Agency Theory suggests: A) The interests of the managers are aligned with the interest of stockholders. B) The management is focuses on looking after its own self interest rather than focusing on the interest of the stockholders. c) Managers would never spend stockholder money on their own comforts. d) Stockholders reward managers with larger office space and many incentives to encourage them to perform well.

As a Human Resource Consultant, you have been commissioned to develop a LeadershipDevelopment Plan for Douglas and Associates Construction Limited. This plan should encompass thefollowing components:1. The Role of Leadership in Employee Motivation: Examine how effective leadership contributes toenhancing employee motivation within the organization. 2. Identification of the most appropriate leadership style: Determine the leadership style that is mostsuitable for Douglas and Associates, considering the company’s culture and operational needs. 3. Recommendations for a Leadership Development Plan: Propose a comprehensive leadershipdevelopment strategy that outlines three (3) specific training initiatives aimed at fostering leadershipskills within the organisation

Suppose you were a member of Company X’s board of directors and chairman of the company’s compensation committee. What factors should your committee consider when setting the CEO’s compensation? Should the compensation consist of a dollar salary, stock options that depend on the firm’s performance, or a mix of the two?               3.If “performance” is to be considered, how should it be measured? Think of both theoretical and practical (that is, measurement)         considerations.

13. With an increase in ________, employee training is important in many companies. A. Technology B. Employees C. Workplace discrimination D. Upper management   14. Training is usually: A. Paid for by the employee B. Provided and paid for by the company C. Free to all participants D. Paid for by a professional trainer   15. An entrepreneur is someone who: A. All of these B. Would rather work for others C. Doesn't mind lower pay as long as he or she can work for him- or her-self D. Assumes the risk of succeeding or failing in business   16. Continue expanding your knowledge: A. Only in areas that interest you B. Only in areas relating to your current job C. In as many areas as possible D. In only areas your boss recommends