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What Is The Main Difference Between The Equity And Exchange Philosophies Of Compensation

Question 1. 1. What is the main difference between the equity and exchange philosophies of compensation
     The equity philosophy is based on available budget; the exchange philosophy is based on profit margins.
       The equity philosophy is based on fairness; the exchange philosophy is based on employee value.
       The equity philosophy is based on profit margins; the exchange philosophy is based on available budget.
       The equity philosophy is based on employee value; the exchange philosophy is based on fairness.


Question 2. 2. What is unique about staffing practices at the online shoe company Zappos? (Points : 1)
       New hires are trained by employees of other successful shoe companies.
       Employees are trained to do every job in the company.
       Trainees are offered up to $2,000 to quit the company at any time.
       The CEO personally trains every single employee.


Question 3. 3. Which of the following laws give workers the right to join a union without fear of discrimination or retribution? (Points : 1)
       The Norris–LaGuardia Act of 1932
       The Wagner Act of 1935
       The Taft-Hartley Act of 1948
       The Landrum-Griffin/Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959


Question 4. 4. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employers to do all of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1)
       provide protection from at-work hazards
       notify supervisors of hazardous conditions
       monitor employees’ health habits
       enforce the use of safety equipment


Question 5. 5. Internal sourcing and external sourcing are part of the process of __________________. (Points : 1)
       recruiting
       employee orientation
       employee selection
       job design


Question 6. 6. Which of the following methods constitute on-the-job training methods? (Points : 1)
       demonstration; apprenticeship; and sink-or-swim
       simulation; film and classroom; and vestibule
       demonstration; film and classroom; and sink-or-swim
       sink-or-swim; vestibule; and apprenticeship


Question 7. 7. Vanessa starts her new job as a marketing strategist for Orion Food and Beverage today. As part of her orientation, she is told to study the position duties on her own, and she uses an online training manual to familiarize herself with company processes. What kind of employee training method is Vanessa most likely engaged in? (Points : 1)
       film and classroom
       simulation
       vestibule
       demonstration


Question 8. 8. Bonuses, contest prizes, and profit sharing are examples of which type of compensation? (Points : 1)
       incentives
       base pay
       benefits
       exchange


Question 9. 9. Benefit packages typically comprise about _______% of an employee’s base pay. (Points : 1)
       5–10
       10–15
       15–20
       20–30


Question 10. 10. Which of the following scenarios describes the 360-degree assessment technique? (Points : 1)
       David’s performance is evaluated by his work over the last calendar year.
       David’s performance is evaluated using a BARS scale.
       David’s performance is evaluated based on the areas in which he has made the most progress.
       David’s performance is evaluated by peers, subordinates, customers, and himself.

Case Study 1: Prioritizing Projects at D. D. Williamson (Chapter 2)

Due Week 3 and worth 240 points

Read the case titled: “Prioritizing Projects at D. D. Williamson” found in Chapter 2.

Write a 3-5 page paper in which you:

  1. Critique the prioritizing process at D. D. Williamson.
  2. Suggest at least one (1) recommendation to improve the prioritizing process.
  3. Create a scenario where the implemented process at D. D. Williamson would not work.
  4. Project five (5) years ahead and speculate whether or not D. D. Williamson will be using the same process. Justify your answer.
  5. Use at least four (4) resources in this assignment.

Your assignment must:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Assess organizational strategies that contribute to effective project management of human resources.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in managing human resource projects.
  • Write clearly and concisely about managing human resource projects using proper writing mechanics.

Synthesis Worksheet: Doctoral Identity- Rubric, Articles, And Worksheet Is Attached

Synthesis is the act of creating something new from multiple existing entities. Synthesis of research, then, is creating a new idea from existing ideas. This assignment is designed to help you identify how themes can emerge from reading literature and how you can synthesize this information in a way that creates new knowledge. You will use your understandings of the Topic 2 readings to complete a synthesis worksheet.

General Requirements:

  • This assignment will be used as a pre-writing activity for the synthesis paper in Topic 5.
  • Locate and download “Synthesis Worksheet” from the Course Materials for this topic.
  • Review the articles by Baker & Pifer (2011),  Gardner (2009), and Smith & Hatmaker (2014) located in the Course      Materials for this topic.
  • This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
  • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. Review the GCU APA Style Guide for Writing located in the Student Success Center.
  • You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.  Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Directions:

Complete the Synthesis Worksheet for the articles by Baker & Pifer (2011), Gardner (2009), and Smith & Hatmaker (2014). The completed worksheet will include the following sections:

  1. An Introduction that introduces and provides context  for the topic, presents three common themes that emerged from the  readings, and provides organization for the paper with a thesis statement.
  2. A description of the evidence to support three common  themes that emerged from the articles. Since this is likely your first  experience with this depth of synthesis, we have provided two of the themes found in the articles. Your task is to identify a third theme and  to provide evidence from each article for all three common themes.  
  3. A conclusion where you will return to your thesis and  provide evidence showing you successfully addressed your thesis statement.  Discuss the connections that you made from the evidence and how each theme emerged from the central topic of doctoral identity.