Terminated Employees – Human Resources HRM
The key terms in this Human Resources course include Human Resources Planning And Management, Strategic Plans, Personnel, HRP, Strategic Planning, CFO, CEO, Board of Directors, Terminated Employees.
SUBS:
A) are usually provided to non-union employees.
B) are benefits that are paid indefinitely.
C) top up employment insurance. correct
D) decrease income levels when on the job.
E) increase income levels when on the job.
Terminated Employees – Human Resources HRM
Factors that should be taken into account when determining an appropriate severance package include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) age.
B) years of service.
C) ethnic origin. correct
D) the individualʹs likelihood of obtaining alternative employment.
E) salary.
The guarantee by the employer to pay specified compensation and benefits in the case of termination due to downsizing or restructuring is known as:
A) a golden parachute clause. correct
B) a guaranteed annual wage.
C) supplemental unemployment benefits.
D) wage protection insurance.
E) a severance package.
Survivor sickness is:
A) an illness causing errors in work and reduced performance.
B) a sickness found among production workers.
C) a physical illness caused by a toxic building.
D) a range of emotions that can include feelings of betrayal or violation, guilt, and detachment. correct
E) a sickness found among white—collar workers.
Outplacement is:
A) a service offered by an outside agency that can assist terminated employees in finding employment elsewhere. correct
B) a service within a company that provides resume-writing and interview-skill workshops.
C) a service offered by an outside agency that provides job opportunities.
D) a service offered by an outside agency that is provided to executives only.
E) a service within a company facilitated by HR professionals.
A major Canadian automaker has laid off 20% of its workforce over the course of 2 years. You are the HR professional responsible for surveying the employees remaining with the company to determine their level of engagement and job satisfaction. The survey responses indicate that many employees are experiencing feelings of guilt and detachment. What these employees are likely experiencing is known as:
A) reality shock.
B) a negative work ethic.
C) survivor sickness. correct
D) employee apathy.
E) survivor-guilt syndrome