Background checks
effects of, 459–460
explanation of, 170
Bargaining units, 481
BARS (Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale), 210, 211
Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS), 210, 211
Behavior appraisal instruments, 210
Benchmark jobs, 307, 308
Benefits. See Employee benefits
Benefits mix, 366–367. See also Employee benefits
Beryllium, 525–526
BFOQ (Bona fide occupational qualification), 89
Bias
actor/observer, 223
in performance measurement, 216–217
Biodata form, 165
Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, 511
Board of directors, 349–350
Bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ), 89
Bonuses
executive, 346–347
explanation of, 334
Boundaryless organizational structure, 48
Boycott, 468
BPR (business process reengineering), 49–50
Brain drain, 20
Brainstorming, 250
Breadth skills, 311
Bribes, 543, 557, 563–564
Brito v. Zia Company, 219–220
Bulletin boards, 405–406
Bullying, workplace, 452–454, 524–525
Bumping, 192
Burden of proof, 94
Bureaucratic organizational structure, 46, 47
Burnout, 520
Business necessity defense, 90
Business process reengineering (BPR), 49–50
Business unionism, 470
Business unit strategies
Miles and Snow’s, 29–30
Porter’s, 28–29
Byrnes Antistrikebreaking Act, 469