Chapter 10

Companies applying for H-1B visas must offer a wage that is not _____ less than the average salary for the occupation. a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 20%

a. 5%

The cost advantage for offshore outsourcing to India used to be 6:1 or more. It is estimated that once this advantage shrinks to _____ or less, cost savings would no longer be an incentive for U.S. offshore outsourcing to India. a. 4.5:1 b. 3.0:1 c. 2.0:1 d. 1.5:1

d. 1.5:1

Congress has set the number of H-1B visas to be granted at _____per year each year since 2004 with another 20,000 visas available for only foreign graduates of U.S. universities with advanced degrees. a. 55,400 b. 30,000 c. 71,000 d. 65,000

d. 65,000

According to A.T. Kearney, the most attractive offshoring destination is _____. a. China b. Egypt c. Mexico d. India

d. India

The ______ is an internationally recognized standard that companies can use to ensure that company data is protected in an outsourcing arrangement. a. CMMI b. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 c. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act d. Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70

d. Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70

Which of these statements about contingent workers is true? a. They typically work as a separate, independent group of workers and move from project to project working for the same firm. b. They are often paid a lower hourly wage than full-time employees doing equivalent work. c. They are eligible for most company benefits such as vacation, sick pay, and medical insurance. d. They have neither an explicit nor an implicit contract for continuing employment.

d. They have neither an explicit nor an implicit contract for continuing employment.

The company with the highest 2010 rating by Greenpeace based on its policies on toxic chemicals, recycling, and climate change was . a. Apple b. Dell c. Hewlett Packard d. Wipro

d. Wipro

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.

true

depending on how closely workers are supervised and how the job is structured, contingent workers may be viewed as permanent employees by the Internal Revenue Service, the Labor Department, or a state's workers' compensation and employment agencies.

true

The _____ was established to promote a common code of conduct for the electronics and ICT industry. a. Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition b. European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances c. Electronic Produce Environmental Assessment Tool d. Consumer Electronics Association

a. Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition

A(n) ____ visa is a temporary work visa granted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for people who work in specialty occupations. a. H-1B b. L-1 c. B-1 d. B-2

a. H-1B

A disadvantage of using contingent workers is that they _____. a. may pass on information about corporate processes and strategies to subsequent clients who could be competitors b. may attempt to form a union c. can demand payment for health insurance and retirement benefits d. create the need to hire new employees when staffing needs increase

a. may pass on information about corporate processes and strategies to subsequent clients who could be competitors

. The United States has _____ federal law(s) protecting against the export of toxic waste. a. no b. just one c. two d. several

a. no

The _____ of the False Claims Act allows a private citizen to file a suit in the name of the U.S. government, charging fraud by government contractors and other entities who receive or use government funds. a. qui tam provision b. Affordable Care Act c. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act d. roving wiretap provision

a. qui tam provision

The False Claims Act was enacted during . a. the U.S. Civil War b. World War I c. World War II d. the Vietnam War

a. the U.S. Civil War

Which of the following is a true statement about the number of declared undergraduate computer science majors at doctoral-granting computer science departments? a. There was an increase in enrollment in spite of the forecast for a decreased number of workers in this field. b. There was a 50% decline in degrees awarded between 2004 and 2009. c. There has been a steady decline in enrollment for the past twelve years. d. The level of enrollment has remained about the same for the past ten years.

b. There was a 50% decline in degrees awarded between 2004 and 2009.

The lawsuit dramatically illustrated the cost of misclassifying employees and violating laws that cover compensation, taxes, unemployment insurance, and overtime. a. McClain v. Hewlett-Packard b. Vizcaino v. Microsoft c. Wainwright v. IBM d. Brown et al v. Oracle

b. Vizcaino v. Microsoft

The _____ in Egypt reduced the attractiveness of that country as a source of IT outsourcing. a. spike in oil prices b. political unrest c. limited number of resources d. lack of education

b. political unrest

When considering the use of H-1B workers, companies should take into account that even highly skilled and experienced H-1B workers may require help with _____. a. finding adequate housing b. their English c. obtaining a driver's license d. dealing with financial institutions

b. their English

Which of the following statements is true about the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast for employment between 2010 and 2020? 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. 750,000 new jobs are expected to be added to IT related positions. d. IT firms are more likely to turn to traditional sources than nontraditional sources to find IT workers.

c. 750,000 new jobs are expected to be added to IT related positions

The _____ requires manufacturers to use at least 65 percent reusable or recyclable components and reduce or eliminate toxic material in their packaging. a. Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition Directive b. Greenpeace Environmental Restriction of Hazardous Substances c. European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive d. Electronic Product and Environmental Hazards Restriction Directive

c. European Union's Restriction of Hazardous

____ is a form of outsourcing in which services are provided by an organization whose employees are in a foreign country. a. Consulting b. Employee leasing c. Offshore outsourcing d. Employing H-1B workers

c. Offshore outsourcing

Before a company can apply for an H-1B visa worker, it must file _____. a. a statement of intent to hire a foreign worker b. a petition to hire an H-1B worker c. a Labor Condition Application d. a visa request with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

c. a Labor Condition Application

A situation in which two employers have actual or potential legal rights and duties with respect to the same employee or group of employees is called . a. contingent employment b. employee leasing c. a coemployment relationship d. outsourcing

c. a coemployment relationship

The EICC has developed a(n) ______ for member organizations in which areas of improvement are assessed by certified, third-party firms. a. application b. governing body c. audit program d. mandate

c. audit program

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a system that enables purchasers to evaluate,compare, and select electronic products based on a total of 51 _____ criteria. a. economic b. performance c. environmental d. ethical

c. environmental

After a worker's H-1B visa expires, the foreigner must _____. a. return to school to get an advanced degree before applying for another H-1B visa b. apply to become a U.S. citizen c. remain outside the United States for one year before another H-1B petition will be approved d. never again apply for an H-1B visa

c. remain outside the United States for one year before another H-1B petition will be approved

An H-1B worker can work for a U.S. employer for a maximum continuous period of ____ years. a. two b. four c. six d. eight

c. six

The key lesson from Vizcaino v. Microsoft is that even if contractors sign an agreement indicating that they are contractors and not employees, the deciding factor about whether or not they are viewed as employees is not the agreement but _____ . a. how many hours per week they are asked to work b. who oversees their work c. the degree of control the company exercises over the employees d. who performs their performance appraisal

c. the degree of control the company exercises over the employees

Since contingent workers are already specialists in a particular task, the hiring firm does not customarily incur _____. a. relocation expenses b. start-up costs c. training costs d. travel expenses

c. training costs

An H-1B visa is a temporary visa granted for people who _______. a. only work in the IT field b. were educated outside the U.S. and wish to work in the U.S. c. work in specialty occupations that require at least a four-year bachelor's degree d. were born and educated outside the U.S. but have relatives living in the U.S.

c. work in specialty occupations that require at least a four-year bachelor's degree

One potential disadvantage of using contingent workers is that ______. a. the costs for their health care, paid time off, and contributions to a retirement plan can be considerable b. the company may have to adjust the number of contingent workers that it uses to meet business needs c. there can be substantial training expenses d. they may not feel a strong connection to the company for which they are working

d. they may not feel a strong connection to the company for which they are working

A person can work for a U.S. employer as an H-1B employee for a maximum continuous period of ten years

false

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.

false

Contingent work is a job situation in which an individual has an implicit contract for long-term employment.

false

If a particular project requires only temporary help, and the workers will not be needed for future projects, the use of contingent workers is a poor approach.

false

It is fairly simple to prevent contingent workers from passing on corporate processes and strategies to subsequent employers.

false

Outsourcing is a short-term business arrangement in which a company contracts for services with an overseas organization that has expertise in providing a specific function.

false

Temporary employees must be treated like official employees of the company and are eligible for vacation, sick pay, and retirement benefits.

false

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.

false

The U.S. Congress has approved the granting of an unlimited number of H-1B visas.

false

The United States has several federal laws prohibiting the export of toxic waste.

false

The cost advantage of offshore outsourcing to India is continuing to increase

false

The deciding factor in whether workers are considered contractors is the agreement signed by the workers, not the degree of control the company exercises over them.

false

There is no evidence that the hiring of H-1B workers has affected the salaries of U.S. IT worker

false

Unethical companies cannot use H-1B visas to exploit the average salary requirements for H-1B workers.

false

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

false

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

true

. According to the Computing Research Association, the number of undergraduate degrees awarded in computer science at doctoral-granting computer science departments has declined dramatically from 2004 to 2009

true

A firm is likely to use contingent IT workers if it experiences pronounced fluctuations in its technical staffing needs.

true

A key requirement for using H-1B workers is that employers must pay H-1B workers the prevailing wage for the work being performed.

true

A qui tam plaintiff can receive between 15 and 30 percent of the total recovery from the defendant, depending on how helpful the person was to the success of the case.

true

Companies can use the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70, Service Organizations to ensure that company data is protected in an outsourcing arrangement.

true

Contingent workers, H-1B workers, and outsourced offshore workers are examples of nontraditional workers

true

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

true

If a whistle-blower wants to remain unknown, the safest course of action is to leak information anonymously to the press

true

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

true

The EICC has established a code of conduct that defines performance, compliance, auditing, and reporting guidelines across five areas of social responsibility

true

The EICC was established to promote a common code of conduct for the electronics and ICT industry

true

The European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive restricts the use of many hazardous materials in computer manufacturing

true