Midterm Question
Midterm Exam Name
Instructions:
Having opened this Microsoft Word file, you may complete your midterm by entering your narrative answer onto the page right after the question. You must answer four of the five questions. You may delete 1 question of your choice.
Each question requires one double spaced page to completely answer. Each answer has two parts. In part one, you should tell what the text says about the answer. In part two you should go to EBSCO Host or another alternate source and tell what others say about the issue.
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1. Why is the HR department playing a more significant role in organization strategic planning today than it did 20 years ago?
2. What can managers do to minimize their chances of litigation and of being found negligent with regard to sexual harassment?
3. What are the “Sullivan Principles”? How have they helped organizations understand the ethical issues they face when conducting business in foreign countries?
4. Describe the pros and cons of outsourcing most of your organizations HR functions to an independent vendor.
5. What guidelines should be followed to make sure that recruitment advertising does not violate equal employment laws?