You Work in a Small Office of Fewer Than 20

question 28

Multiple Choice

You work in a small office of fewer than 20 employees that has no dedicated IT staff. As the resident technical expert you are called on to deal with computer issues and technology-related decisions. Lately this has been taking up more of your time and you feel that it is no longer an efficient arrangement. You want to suggest to your boss that your company should consider contracting with an IT company to oversee these needs.
-As you begin to write your proposal you think about its purpose. In this case, which of the following best articulates the need your proposal is addressing?

• A) the company's need to effectively handle technology-related issues
• B) your need to shorten your working hours
• C) the company's need to get some employees trained for handling technical issues
• D) the company's need to contract with an external vendors
• E) your boss's need to ensure that you are able to get your work done early

Change tables back to ranges and understand the implications for data management.

Understand the process and terminology of aging data for compensation surveys.

Recognize the disparities and potential unfairness in market values of jobs.

Identify the ease of use of different survey data sources and the steps in conducting a compensation survey.

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Definitions:

Difficult Temperament

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Uninhibited Temperament

A personality trait characterized by a tendency to express feelings and behaviors freely and openly without reservations.

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