In this case, the organization will be best served by a third-party investigator. The most important consideration in an investigation of sexual harassment is that the investigator is seen as credible and impartial

The purpose of a diversity initiative is to increase the effectiveness of an already diverse workforce by educating the employee population about the benefits of a diverse workforce, which include increased creativity and an enhanced ability to attract customers

A simple linear regression measures one variable against another

The knowledge-of-predictor effect occurs when an interviewer is aware that a candidate has scored particularly high or low on an assessment test and allows this to affect the hiring decision. The halo effect occurs when the interviewer allows a single positive characteristic of the candidate to overshadow other considerations. Cultural noise occurs when a candidate gives answers they think the interviewer wants to hear. Stereotyping occurs when the interviewer makes assumptions about a candidate based on generalizations about the group the candidate belongs to (for example, women)

Organizations that are able to successfully repatriate employees after global assignments do so by carefully selecting candidates for global assignments, setting appropriate expectations before the assignment begins, and establishing a formal program to assist employees in reintegrating into the home office after a global assignment

Extrinsic rewards are nonmonetary rewards from which self-esteem comes from others, such as formal recognition for a job well done.

An effective progressive discipline process begins with coaching or counseling, acknowledging good performance, and providing guidance on performance that needs to be changed. Providing ongoing feedback, both positive and negative, reduces the stress level for both employees and supervisors when serious performance issues arise and must be addressed

Ergonomic injuries are caused by repeated stress to a part of the body. A fall down the stairs is a single occurrence and therefore not an ergonomic

The mission statement describes who the organization is, what it does, where it is going, and how it is different from others.

The balanced scorecard ties objectives to performance measurements, sets targets, and measures how the objectives contribute to organization goals.