Learning Questions

After reviewing the textbook case study on page 309 of your textbook, answer the following learning questions:

1. Describe the importance of employee benefits as a strategic component of fulfilling the goals of HRM.

2. Explain how Genentech and Zappos are using employee benefits as a motivating tool.

3. Do you believe the incentive benefits such as those offered at Genentech and Zappos can be used in other organizations? Why or why not?

Here are several tips for successfully completing this case study:

You should incorporate information from the textbook, the lectures, and/or the discussions to support your position. In other words, tell me more than just your opinion. Provide some relevant facts from the course material to support your position.

Make sure to fully explore your thoughts with each question.

Your answer for EACH question must be within the range of 250 to 350 words (use MS Word's Word Count feature on the Review tab to ensure that your answer is not too brief or too verbose). Be sure to answer each question fully, because you are subject to point deductions for incomplete answers. Use 1.5 line spacing. Also, please remember you will be using information supporting your position from sources such as our textbook, articles, and the Internet. You MUST use proper APA citations and references.