Question 1.
In a compensatory model of selection, a selection decision is arrived upon, in which a high score type of assessment is preferred to the low score. It entails recruiting the shortlisted candidates through all steps of assessment, thereafter; the applicants’ scores are reviewed to generate a list of the most desirable candidates. The disadvantage with this model is that a person who has a high score on the ability test may be overqualified, and hence might be bored with the job offered.
Question 2
Competency interview is a type of selection interview that demonstrates a high level of predictive validity for job performance. This is from the fact that it widens the psychological type of selection interview to incorporate competencies such as leadership and interpersonal skills. According to research, the competency interview predicts the overall job performance. In essence, the more competent one is in a given field, the more the output he/ she gives to the hiring organization.
Question 3.
KSAOs is an abbreviation, which in full means a list of knowledge, skills, abilities , and other qualities that a person ought to possess so as to deliver in his/ her field of specialization. Having mentioned about knowledge, a person is supposed to be in a position to manage human resources. One is supposed to have adequate information to perform a given task. Possession of knowledge and experience allows one acquire skills in handling an assigned duty. On the other hand, ability contrasts the skill. Example of ability is when an individual is able to cooperate with others, or deliver on time, unlike others who might find it challenging to cope with such situations.
Question 4.
Equity theory has an emphasis on ensuring there is a balance and fairness in distribution of resources, and furthermore how the employees are being handled by their respective employers. In Lisa’s case, the equity theory would certainly predict that she is being treated unfairly. This is from the fact that she is overworked, and not fairly remunerated as other employees. Such instances really demoralize employees and hence there productivity declines drastically. Lisa might retaliate by quitting her job as an expected outcome.
Question 5.
Larry, a senior machinist asserts that both the performance appraisal and relevant measure of job performance adds up to valid information. He however warns that some concerns would lead to conflicting information, thus the term ‘contamination’. In his report, he explains to his supervisors that some aspects of the job may be deemed as inadequate within the organization. To curb the inadequacy which might impact on the organization negatively, he recommends the adoption of a team of experts to check into it, so as to rectify the situation and improve the overall performance.
Question 6.
Procedural justice- the principle of fairness is a dared to. Judgment is arrived upon once it is established that fair methods were used amongst the employees.
Distributive justice/ economic Justice- Fairness in what individuals receive, such as attention and provision of goods and services.
Question 7
This is a stock option plan, whereby an individual is entitled to right of buying a specified number of shares at a quoted price. In the case study, Andrea is restricted to spending any amount that does not exceed $2,500. This plan is beneficial, based on the fact that services such as medical and child care among others fluctuates in costs. Should the payment for a service increase in future, Andrea will have no hustle, since she is already covered. The disadvantage is that the employees may concentrate a lot on such benefits, and in the event losing focus on their responsibilities.
Question 8.
Management efforts to control costs. Research revealed that unionized workers have a higher pay than their non-united counterparts. Having this in mind, the affected has been compelled to pressurize the authorities responsible. The pressure has mounted continuously due to international competition. Most employees who are poorly remunerated for their services opt to be left out on the union membership, as witnessed over the past 20 years.
Question 9.
The comparison between multinational organizations and the Global organizations is that multinational are those that have established similar businesses in different regions and markets of the world. Unlike Multinational Organizations, Global organizations source information on universal basis so as to provide quality and superior services and goods. The similarity between the two is that both embrace the use of modern technology to improve on their goods and service delivery.
Question 10.
The elements of High Performance Work Systems include skill training and compensation policy. To ensure that employees deliver quality work that would benefit the organization, they need to be vanished by adequate skills. They have to undergo trainings in various fields so as to be productive. Another element of HPWSs is that of fair compensation. When employees are fairly remunerated, they will be able to work whole heartedly thus providing quality work. Employers should therefore be keen in structuring the mentioned elements so as to achieve a mutual benefit.
