Your CEO is worried about employee retention and recruitment and is considering offering some fringe benefits for that purpose. Outline 3 possible fringe benefits the company could add and what restrictions the company would have to follow for the employees to exclude that benefit from their compensation. The company currently does not offer any fringe benefits.

As a manager, how would you deal with resistance to change when you suspect employees’ fears of job loss are well founded

Consider again Milton Friedman’s article. 1. What does Friedman mean by “ethical custom”? 2. If the laws of the society are limiting the company’s profitability, would the company be within its rights to disobey the law? 3. What if the law is “on the books,” but the company could count on a lack of enforcement from state officials who were overworked and underpaid? Should the company limit its profits? Suppose that it could save money by discharging a pollutant into a nearby river, adversely affecting fish and, potentially, drinking water supplies for downstream municipalities. In polluting against laws that aren’t enforced, is it still acting “within the rules of the game”? What if almost all other companies in the industry were saving money by doing similar acts?

How can companies handle the possible increase in lawsuits, derived from the legislation on workplace harassment.

16. If you file a harassment claim against your employer: A. The employer does not have to legally follow up on your complaint B. Tell coworkers what is occurring so that if they are called into the investigation they can support your story C. Remember that the accused employee does not have rights in the investigation process D. None of these   17. Retaliation: A. Should be avoided if your company has an anti-retaliation policy B. Is recommended when dealing with conflict C. Is not acceptable workplace behavior D. Is necessary when working with others   18. Names such as "honey," "sweetie," and "sexy": A. Are acceptable if the receiver is not offended B. Cannot be considered harassment C. Are commonly used, but inappropriate for the workplace D. Are not considered offensive

Some argue against corporate involvement in socially responsible behavior because the costs incurred by such behavior place the organization at a disadvantage in a competitive market. Discuss the merits and flaws of this argument.

What can a business do to prevent an employee from receiving salary in kind?

17. If you are fired, it is acceptable to: A. Make threats against employees B. Damage company property C. Be angry D. Refuse to return company property   18. Making every opportunity a learning opportunity is referred to as: A. Informal learning B. Professional development C. Training D. Employee appraisals   19. When confronted by a coworker who has discovered your job search: A. Explain the details of why you're leaving B. Keep your explanation simple C. Share your desire for more money or responsibility D. Explain the status of your job search   20. Experiencing excessive workplace stress: A. All of these B. Is a valid reason to change jobs C. Is a sign of weakness D. Should be ignored

Kong Corp is currently experiencing an employee lawsuit for discrimination. There is a remote chance that the company will lose the lawsuit and no future outcome can be estimated. How should the company treat the lawsuit in their financial statements? As a liability on the balance sheet Ignore - no need to disclose in the financial statements or record as a liability As an HR complaint Disclose in the notes to the financial statements

08-There are several recognized standards against which companies can report their corporate social responsibility activity. One of the organizations is called Social Accountability International which awards certificates for addressing corporate social responsibility, To get the certificate there are many requirements which include a. There should not be any wages b. There should not be any employee discrimination c. All of the options d. There should be a forced labor