Each question must be answered using your own words in a min of 150 words for each number... for a discussion board... no ref needed...

1. What is business ethics? What are some examples of unethical behavior within an organization? How is HRM involved in business ethics?

2. What is affirmative action? What process could an HRM department follow to apply affirmative action programs?

3. Assume you are the human resources (HR) manager at ABC Publishing. The company has recently received several complaints of sexual harassment.

The HR department has decided to create a sexual harassment policy. What should the policy include? How should the policy be implemented and enforced?

4. Which employee benefit do you personally value the most? Why is it important for organizations to offer benefits to their employees? How do benefits positively or negatively affect an organization?

5. There are essentially three classifications of rewards. They are intrinsic versus extrinsic rewards, financial versus nonfinancial rewards, and performance-based versus membership based rewards.

What are the strengths and weaknesses associated with each type of reward? Which type of reward is most successful in the business environment and why?

6. What is merit pay? Do you think it's a good idea to award employees merit raises? Why or why not?