In the performance appraisal, the manager checks one statement that shows what the employee is most
like and another statement which shows what the employee is least like. This is an example of: - ANS -
In the forced c
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In the performance appraisal, the manager checks one statement that shows what the employee is most
like and another statement which shows what the employee is least like. This is an example of: - ANS -
In the forced choice method of appraisal the appraiser is required to check two from four/five
statements; one that the employee is most like and one that the employee is least like. Advantage: easy
to use. Disadvantage: constructing valid statements could be difficult.
Which of the following Acts extended the concept of prevailing wage to manufacturers and suppliers of
goods for federal government contracts? - ANS - [Think bill Walsh seems like a nice guy so extend this
to those outside of contractors] The Walsh Healey Act of 1936 extended the concept of prevailing wage
(as stated in the Davis Bacon Act) to manufacturers and suppliers of goods for federal government
contracts in excess of $10,000.
Who presides at the ULP hearing? - ANS - Administrative Law Judge; The hearing is conducted by an
ALJ who is well informed about applicable labor laws but should be a member of the bar
Which type of an organizational structure will be most suited for encouraging authority and
accountability at a local level? - ANS - [THINK DIVISION is larger scope, functional and product is
smaller] The divisional structure could be based on geography, product line, customer verticals, etc. In
order to encourage local authority and accountability, large organizations often make use of the
divisional structure.
You are frustrated with the performance appraisal system in your company where some employees have
to be mandatorily rated low, in spite of their abilities. The appraisal system followed in your company is
an example of: - ANS - In the forced distribution method, the organization mandates the percentage of
employees to be fitted into pre-determined performance bands e.g., the top 10%, the next 35%, the next
45% and the bottom 10%. In this method employees are rated and placed at different percentage points
along a bell-shaped curve. The advantage is that the distribution forces a predetermined number of
employees into each group but the disadvantage is that appraisal results depend on the adequacy of the
original choice of cut-off points.
Which of the following are generally exempt from overtime payments? - ANS - Insurance adjusters are
likely to be administratively exempt if their duties include activities like interviewing the insured,
witnesses and physicians; inspecting property damage; making recommendations regarding the coverage
of the claim, etc.
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