Group Work

Introduction to Business

Alternate assignment

Human Resources Management - Chapter 8

For this assignment, please write the answers to each of the following questions:

1. What are the steps in the human resource management process? Provide an overview of the steps in the process, as well as examples of activities included in each step.

2. What is affirmative action? What types of employers must comply with affirmative action? How does an employer comply with affirmative action? Give examples of actions that are required and not required under affirmative action.

3. What is equal employment opportunity? What types of employers must comply with equal employment opportunity? How does an employer comply with equal employment opportunity? Give examples of actions that are legal and illegal under the concept of equal employment opportunity.

4. Explain the concept of "employment at will." What rights does this concept grant to employers and employees? What types of employees are covered under "employment at will"? Use examples to illustrate actions that are legal under this doctrine.

5. Identify the steps in organizing a union. (This process is not really described in the text, so you will need to use other resources.) Use an example to clarify your presentation.

6. Identify the steps in the collective bargaining process. In the event that contract negotiations stall, what options are available to the union? In the event that contract negotiations stall, what options are available to management? List and describe each option and provide examples where appropriate.

7. What is sexual harassment? What are the two types of sexual harassment that can occur in the workplace? What are the underlying causes of sexual harassment? Why should managers be concerned?

Each answer should be 1-2 paragraphs. Make sure that you provide examples when asked to do so.