Working as a Human Resources Compensation Specialist for a Manufacturing

question 31

Multiple Choice

Working as a human resources compensation specialist for a manufacturing company, you become concerned employees will attempt to reduce labour costs "by any means" so as to enhance available bonuses via the company's gain-sharing plan. This behaviour may potentially lead to more work-related accidents or dissatisfied customers. Which would you do to mitigate this reduction in labour costs due to "by any means" mentality?

• A) Expand the pool.
• B) Introduce a modifier.
• C) Use a Scanlon plan.
• D) Introduce a "top hat" program.

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Definitions:

Undue Hardship

An action requiring significant difficulty or expense, often used in legal contexts to assess accommodations in employment or education.

Reasonably Accommodate

The obligation of employers to make adjustments or modifications to the workplace for employees with disabilities, as long as it does not cause undue hardship.

Americans Disabilities Act

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

Disabilities

Physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, recognized under laws protecting people with such conditions.