This is a performance appraisal method that uses a scale developed from critical incidents but using substantially more critical incidents to define specifically all the measure necessary for effective performance.  For example: Teachers give back grades the next day would get a rating of 5 where as teachers do not give back grades prior to the final exam would get a rating of 0.

A private pension plan in which the size of the benefit depends on how much money is put into the plan by the employee and/or employer contributions.

 During a recent job interview, you were asked to describe a work experience where you were a part of a conflict with fellow employee and how it was resolved. What type of interview is this?

A company who uses a reactor strategy does not have a strategy but chooses to ignore the environment until they are forced to change. For example, Kmart. What is the HR challenge for this company?

Coca-Cola may have a stability strategy calls for maintaining the status quo.  This company plans to stay at its current business level and protect it from threats. What is the HR challenge for these companies?

This is a type of work environment which requires employees to be a member of a union before they are hired. It is illegal.

A management model of performance appraisal that aims to improve performance by clearly defining goals that are agreed upon by both management and employees.  Based on continually improvement in all areas of the organization.

St. Jude’s children’s hospital would use a type of focus strategy. What is the challenge for their HR department

You had an interview for a job and all applicants were asked the same set of standard questions. The interviewer was not allowed to ask follow-up or additional questions. What type of interview is this? 

You always volunteer to take on extra tasks even though it is not required in the job description such as showing up early and taking on extra tasks because you know that it will be beneficial to the organization.  What type of activity is this?