You Have Just Been Hired as the Director of Human

question 50

Multiple Choice

You have just been hired as the Director of Human Resources at a sportswear retailer.The employee handbook states that "all employees will have the benefits listed in the handbook for as long as they are employed with the company." In revising the contents of the employee handbook,it is an important component of your role to be aware of which of the following?

• A) Employee handbooks should not form part of the orientation process since the handbook is updated regularly.
• B) Employees must review handbooks outside of the actual workplace.
• C) In employee dismissal situations, courts rarely review handbooks as the contents are not legally important.
• D) Some courts have found employee handbook contents to represent a contract with the employee.
• E) It is a best practice to keep benefits static over time particularly to appease long-term employees who may feel that new employees are receiving a better deal.

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Definitions:

Dimensions

Represents the various aspects or features that can be measured or used to describe something in detail.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, in a way that respects both one's own rights and the rights of others.

Cooperation

The process of working together towards a common goal or benefit.

Problem Definition

Problem Definition refers to the process of clearly identifying, describing, and understanding a problem or challenge, forming the critical first step in the problem-solving process.