Question 1

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using contingent workers.

Accepted Answer

Advantages of Using Contingent Workers
When a firm employs a contingent worker, it usually does not have to provide benefits such as insurance, paid time-off, and contributions to a retirement plan. A company can easily adjust the number of contingent workers it uses to stay consistent with its business needs; a company can release contingent workers when they are no longer needed. An organization usually cannot do the same with full-time employees without creating a great deal of ill will and negatively impacting employee morale. Moreover, because many contingent workers are already specialists in a particular task, the firm does not customarily incur training costs. Therefore, the use of contingent workers enables the firm to meet its staffing needs more efficiently, lower its labor costs, and respond more quickly to changing market conditions.
Disadvantages of Using Contingent Workers
On the downside, contingent workers may not feel a strong connection to the company for whom they are working. This can result in a low commitment to the company and its projects, along with a high turnover rate. Temporary workers may already have the necessary technical training for a temporary job. However, while working for a particular company, many contingent workers gain additional skills and knowledge, which are lost to the company when the workers depart at the project's completion.

Question 2

Contingent workers must be treated like official employees of the company and are eligible for vacation, sick days, and retirement benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The _____ is an internationally recognized standard that companies can use to ensure that company data is protected in an outsourcing arrangement.

Accepted Answer

A)  statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley 
C)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
D)  CMMI 
A)  statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley 
C)  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
D)  CMMI A

Question 4

____________________ and language differences can cause misunderstandings among project members in different countries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ and language differences can cause misunderstandings...

Question 5

When an organization decides to use contingent workers for a project, it is making a trade-off between completing a single project quickly and cheaply versus developing people within its own organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most ethical companies make hiring decisions based on how well an applicant fulfills the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most ethical companies make hiring decisions based...

Question 7

Electronic manufacturing employees and suppliers at all steps along the supply chain and manufacturing process are at risk of unhealthy exposure to potentially harmful materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Each year the U.S. Congress sets a federal cap on the number of H-1B visas to be granted. Since 2004 the cap has been set at 75,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these statements about contingent workers is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Typically contingent IT workers work as a separate, independent group of workers and move from project to project working for the same firm. 
B)  A firm is likely to use contingent IT workers if it experiences pronounced fluctuations in its technical staffing needs. 
C)  Contingent workers are eligible for most company benefits such as vacation, sick pay, and medical insurance. 
D)  Because they do not receive additional compensation through company benefits, contingent IT workers usually make less that full-time employees doing equivalent work. 
A)  Typically contingent IT workers work as a separate, independent group of workers and move from project to project working for the same firm. 
B)  A firm is likely to use contingent IT workers if it experiences pronounced fluctuations in its technical staffing needs. 
C)  Contingent workers are eligible for most company benefits such as vacation, sick pay, and medical insurance. 
D)  Because they do not receive additional compensation through company benefits, contingent IT workers usually make less that full-time employees doing equivalent work.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast for employment between 2006 and 2014?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business is facing a long term excess of trained and experienced IT workers. 
B)  Organizations using IT products and services are concerned about the excess of U.S. workers available to fill IT related positions. 
C)  Jobs related to networking and data communications analysis had the highest forecasted growth rate at 50 percent. 
D)  Employment in computer system design and related services are expected to decline slightly. 
A)  Business is facing a long term excess of trained and experienced IT workers. 
B)  Organizations using IT products and services are concerned about the excess of U.S. workers available to fill IT related positions. 
C)  Jobs related to networking and data communications analysis had the highest forecasted growth rate at 50 percent. 
D)  Employment in computer system design and related services are expected to decline slightly.

Question 11

Many U.S. IT organizations set up development centers in low-cost foreign countries where they have access to a large pool of _________________________.

Accepted Answer

well-train

Question 12

Companies applying for H-1B visas must offer a wage that is not _____ less than the average salary for the occupation.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  15% 
D)  20%

Question 13

The key lesson from Viscaino v. Microsoft is that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but how many hours per week they are asked to work 
B)  even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but who oversees their work 
C)  even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but who performs their performance appraisal 
D)  even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but the degree of control the company exercises over the employees 
A)  even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but how many hours per week they are asked to work 
B)  even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but who oversees their work 
C)  even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but who performs their performance appraisal 
D)  even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor is not the agreement but the degree of control the company exercises over the employees

Question 14

The IT consulting firm with the most employees is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tata Consultancy Service 
B)  IBM 
C)  Hewlett Packard 
D)  Accenture 
A)  Tata Consultancy Service 
B)  IBM 
C)  Hewlett Packard 
D)  Accenture

Question 15

In a coemployment relationship, two employers have actual or potential legal rights and duties with respect to the same employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To be classified as a truly green PC, the PC must meet other criteria than simply use less electricity to run than the standard computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Successful outsourcing projects require day-to-day interaction between software development and business teams, so it is essential for the hiring company to take a ____________________ approach to project management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Successful outsourcing projects require day-to-day interaction between...

Question 18

Violators of the False Claims Act are liable for ____________________ times the dollar amount for which the government was defrauded.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Violators of the False Claims Act are...

Question 19

After a worker's H-1B visa expires, the foreign worker must remain outside the United States for six years before another H-1B will be approved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition established a system that enables purchasers to evaluate, compare, and select electronic products based on a total of 51 environmental criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using contingent workers.

Contingent workers must be treated like official employees of the company and are eligible for vacation, sick days, and retirement benefits.

The _____ is an internationally recognized standard that companies can use to ensure that company data is protected in an outsourcing arrangement.

____________________ and language differences can cause misunderstandings among project members in different countries.

When an organization decides to use contingent workers for a project, it is making a trade-off between completing a single project quickly and cheaply versus developing people within its own organization.

Most ethical companies make hiring decisions based on how well an applicant fulfills the ____________________.

Electronic manufacturing employees and suppliers at all steps along the supply chain and manufacturing process are at risk of unhealthy exposure to potentially harmful materials.

Each year the U.S. Congress sets a federal cap on the number of H-1B visas to be granted. Since 2004 the cap has been set at 75,000.

Which of these statements about contingent workers is true?

Which of the following statements is true about the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast for employment between 2006 and 2014?

Many U.S. IT organizations set up development centers in low-cost foreign countries where they have access to a large pool of _________________________.

Companies applying for H-1B visas must offer a wage that is not _____ less than the average salary for the occupation.

The key lesson from Viscaino v. Microsoft is that _____.

The IT consulting firm with the most employees is _____.

In a coemployment relationship, two employers have actual or potential legal rights and duties with respect to the same employee.

To be classified as a truly green PC, the PC must meet other criteria than simply use less electricity to run than the standard computer.

Successful outsourcing projects require day-to-day interaction between software development and business teams, so it is essential for the hiring company to take a ____________________ approach to project management.

Violators of the False Claims Act are liable for ____________________ times the dollar amount for which the government was defrauded.

After a worker's H-1B visa expires, the foreign worker must remain outside the United States for six years before another H-1B will be approved.

The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition established a system that enables purchasers to evaluate, compare, and select electronic products based on a total of 51 environmental criteria.

An Overview of Ethics

Ethics for It Workers and It Users

Computer and Internet Crime

Privacy

Freedom of Expression

Intellectual Property

Software Development

The Impact of Information Technology on Productivity and the Quality of Life

Social Networking

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Exam 10: Ethics of It Organizations

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using contingent workers.

Contingent workers must be treated like official employees of the company and are eligible for vacation, sick days, and retirement benefits.

The _____ is an internationally recognized standard that companies can use to ensure that company data is protected in an outsourcing arrangement.

____________________ and language differences can cause misunderstandings among project members in different countries.

When an organization decides to use contingent workers for a project, it is making a trade-off between completing a single project quickly and cheaply versus developing people within its own organization.

Most ethical companies make hiring decisions based on how well an applicant fulfills the ____________________.

Electronic manufacturing employees and suppliers at all steps along the supply chain and manufacturing process are at risk of unhealthy exposure to potentially harmful materials.

Each year the U.S. Congress sets a federal cap on the number of H-1B visas to be granted. Since 2004 the cap has been set at 75,000.

Which of these statements about contingent workers is true?

Which of the following statements is true about the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast for employment between 2006 and 2014?

Many U.S. IT organizations set up development centers in low-cost foreign countries where they have access to a large pool of _________________________.

Companies applying for H-1B visas must offer a wage that is not _____ less than the average salary for the occupation.

The key lesson from Viscaino v. Microsoft is that _____.

The IT consulting firm with the most employees is _____.

In a coemployment relationship, two employers have actual or potential legal rights and duties with respect to the same employee.

To be classified as a truly green PC, the PC must meet other criteria than simply use less electricity to run than the standard computer.

Successful outsourcing projects require day-to-day interaction between software development and business teams, so it is essential for the hiring company to take a ____________________ approach to project management.

Violators of the False Claims Act are liable for ____________________ times the dollar amount for which the government was defrauded.

After a worker's H-1B visa expires, the foreign worker must remain outside the United States for six years before another H-1B will be approved.

The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition established a system that enables purchasers to evaluate, compare, and select electronic products based on a total of 51 environmental criteria.

An Overview of Ethics

Ethics for It Workers and It Users

Computer and Internet Crime

Privacy

Freedom of Expression

Intellectual Property

Software Development

The Impact of Information Technology on Productivity and the Quality of Life

Social Networking

Filters