Question 1

Explain open-door policies and describe some of the problems associated with them.

Accepted Answer

The idea behind an open-door policy is t

Question 2

After he left his job at KyoTek, Jakob told his friends about the new projects KyoTek is working on. Because this is considered proprietary information, what provision did Jakob violate?

Accepted Answer

A) Nondisclosure of information agreement 
B) Intellectual property agreement 
C) Noncompete agreement 
D) Nonpiracy agreement 
A) Nondisclosure of information agreement 
B) Intellectual property agreement 
C) Noncompete agreement 
D) Nonpiracy agreement

Question 3

Positive discipline is based on a mutual problem-solving approach, but resolutions are still mandated by management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Body art is increasingly popular among

Accepted Answer

A) semi-retired employees. 
B) Millennials and Generation Xers. 
C) older males. 
D) new immigrants. 
A) semi-retired employees. 
B) Millennials and Generation Xers. 
C) older males. 
D) new immigrants.

Question 5

__________ can be defined as a set of acceptable conduct and moral judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) Morals 
B) Ethics 
C) Rules 
D) Legislation 
A) Morals 
B) Ethics 
C) Rules 
D) Legislation

Question 6

The employment-at-will doctrine states that either employees or their employers may terminate the employment relationship for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Seyall Industries conducts random searches of employee lockers, suitcases, and toolboxes. U.S. courts have ruled that this is illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explicit contracts are not enforceable in court if either the employee or employer violates any provisions of the agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following actions is MOST likely to create a wrongful discharge claim?

Accepted Answer

A) Terminating an employee only if there is an articulated reason 
B) Setting and following termination rules and schedules 
C) Documenting all performance problems 
D) Making exceptions to the rules in unique circumstances 
A) Terminating an employee only if there is an articulated reason 
B) Setting and following termination rules and schedules 
C) Documenting all performance problems 
D) Making exceptions to the rules in unique circumstances

Question 10

In the private sector, drug testing is largely regulated by individual states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When the first two steps fail while implementing positive discipline, decision-making leave is provided, which is a paid leave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Impairment testing is always the first step in random drug testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One advantage of impairment testing is that it focuses on off-duty behavior rather than workplace conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

CJ is conducting a disciplinary investigation of an employee. Which of the following is NOT one of the questions he might ask when determining if the rule has been uniformly enforced?

Accepted Answer

A) Have all managers applied this rule consistently? 
B) What punishment have previous offenders received? 
C) Is there direct or only indirect evidence of guilt? 
D) Were any other employees involved in this offense? 
A) Have all managers applied this rule consistently? 
B) What punishment have previous offenders received? 
C) Is there direct or only indirect evidence of guilt? 
D) Were any other employees involved in this offense?

Question 15

If an employer does not have probable cause, it should avoid random searches of employees' personal belongings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Under the employment-at-will doctrine, who can terminate an employment relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) Only employees 
B) Only employers 
C) Government or unions 
D) Employees or employers 
A) Only employees 
B) Only employers 
C) Government or unions 
D) Employees or employers

Question 17

Briefly discuss the concept of wrongful discharge and the three exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.

Accepted Answer

Wrongful discharge is the illegal discha

Question 18

Termination meetings should be held

Accepted Answer

A) in the manager's office. 
B) at the employee's work station. 
C) in the parking lot or outside the employer's premises. 
D) in a neutral location, such as a conference room. 
A) in the manager's office. 
B) at the employee's work station. 
C) in the parking lot or outside the employer's premises. 
D) in a neutral location, such as a conference room.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is NOT true about an ombudsman system?

Accepted Answer

A) Ombudsmen listen and act as mediators between employees and their supervisor. 
B) Ombudsmen help an organization by providing a check on management. 
C) Ombudsmen do not threaten the security of managers or employees involved in a complaint. 
D) Ombudsmen can easily resolve a complaint by overruling a supervisor's decision. 
A) Ombudsmen listen and act as mediators between employees and their supervisor. 
B) Ombudsmen help an organization by providing a check on management. 
C) Ombudsmen do not threaten the security of managers or employees involved in a complaint. 
D) Ombudsmen can easily resolve a complaint by overruling a supervisor's decision.

Question 20

Step-review systems involving nonunion employees are very similar to grievance procedures used in union contracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain open-door policies and describe some of the problems associated with them.

After he left his job at KyoTek, Jakob told his friends about the new projects KyoTek is working on. Because this is considered proprietary information, what provision did Jakob violate?

Positive discipline is based on a mutual problem-solving approach, but resolutions are still mandated by management.

Body art is increasingly popular among

__________ can be defined as a set of acceptable conduct and moral judgments.

The employment-at-will doctrine states that either employees or their employers may terminate the employment relationship for any reason.

Seyall Industries conducts random searches of employee lockers, suitcases, and toolboxes. U.S. courts have ruled that this is illegal.

Explicit contracts are not enforceable in court if either the employee or employer violates any provisions of the agreement.

Which of the following actions is MOST likely to create a wrongful discharge claim?

In the private sector, drug testing is largely regulated by individual states.

When the first two steps fail while implementing positive discipline, decision-making leave is provided, which is a paid leave.

Impairment testing is always the first step in random drug testing.

One advantage of impairment testing is that it focuses on off-duty behavior rather than workplace conduct.

CJ is conducting a disciplinary investigation of an employee. Which of the following is NOT one of the questions he might ask when determining if the rule has been uniformly enforced?

If an employer does not have probable cause, it should avoid random searches of employees' personal belongings.

Under the employment-at-will doctrine, who can terminate an employment relationship?

Briefly discuss the concept of wrongful discharge and the three exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.

Termination meetings should be held

Which of the following statements is NOT true about an ombudsman system?

Step-review systems involving nonunion employees are very similar to grievance procedures used in union contracts.

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 13: Employees Rights and Discipline

Explain open-door policies and describe some of the problems associated with them.

After he left his job at KyoTek, Jakob told his friends about the new projects KyoTek is working on. Because this is considered proprietary information, what provision did Jakob violate?

Positive discipline is based on a mutual problem-solving approach, but resolutions are still mandated by management.

Body art is increasingly popular among

__________ can be defined as a set of acceptable conduct and moral judgments.

The employment-at-will doctrine states that either employees or their employers may terminate the employment relationship for any reason.

Seyall Industries conducts random searches of employee lockers, suitcases, and toolboxes. U.S. courts have ruled that this is illegal.

Explicit contracts are not enforceable in court if either the employee or employer violates any provisions of the agreement.

Which of the following actions is MOST likely to create a wrongful discharge claim?

In the private sector, drug testing is largely regulated by individual states.

When the first two steps fail while implementing positive discipline, decision-making leave is provided, which is a paid leave.

Impairment testing is always the first step in random drug testing.

One advantage of impairment testing is that it focuses on off-duty behavior rather than workplace conduct.

CJ is conducting a disciplinary investigation of an employee. Which of the following is NOT one of the questions he might ask when determining if the rule has been uniformly enforced?

If an employer does not have probable cause, it should avoid random searches of employees' personal belongings.

Under the employment-at-will doctrine, who can terminate an employment relationship?

Briefly discuss the concept of wrongful discharge and the three exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.

Termination meetings should be held

Which of the following statements is NOT true about an ombudsman system?

Step-review systems involving nonunion employees are very similar to grievance procedures used in union contracts.

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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