Question 1

Describe the final step in the disciplinary process.

Accepted Answer

The final stage in the disciplinary proc

Question 2

What is an employment contract? Discuss the provisions that are typically included in an employment contract.

Accepted Answer

An employment contract is a formal agree

Question 3

Differentiate between downward and upward communication in workplaces.

Accepted Answer

Downward communication flows from top ma

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988?

Accepted Answer

A)  It covers all intoxicating substances, including alcohol. 
B)  It requires government contractors to take steps to eliminate employee drug use. 
C)  It covers the use of illegal substances both on and off the job. 
D)  It applies only to private-sector employers. 
A)  It covers all intoxicating substances, including alcohol. 
B)  It requires government contractors to take steps to eliminate employee drug use. 
C)  It covers the use of illegal substances both on and off the job. 
D)  It applies only to private-sector employers.

Question 5

Pulse surveys facilitate upward communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n) _____ is a physical or electronic manual that explains a company's essential policies, procedures, and worker benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  noncompete agreement 
B)  employer memorandum 
C)  employee handbook 
D)  yellow-dog contract 
A)  noncompete agreement 
B)  employer memorandum 
C)  employee handbook 
D)  yellow-dog contract

Question 7

Which of the following is a drug-testing policy that employers follow when testing current employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testing the employees only in cases of substance abuse 
B)  Testing the employees only in cases of probable cause 
C)  Testing the employees only when they are not on duty 
D)  Testing the employees only after getting consent from their immediate family members 
A)  Testing the employees only in cases of substance abuse 
B)  Testing the employees only in cases of probable cause 
C)  Testing the employees only when they are not on duty 
D)  Testing the employees only after getting consent from their immediate family members

Question 8

Explain how the personal behavior of employees at workplaces can create issues in organizations.

Accepted Answer

Employers may decide to review unusual b

Question 9

In the context of organizational justice, which of the following is true of distributive justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the perceived fairness of the processes used to make decisions about employees. 
B)  It is the perceived fairness in the allocation of outcomes among employees. 
C)  It is the extent to which a person affected by an employment decision feels treated with dignity and respect. 
D)  It is the extent to which good faith and fair dealing exist between employers and at-will employees. 
A)  It is the perceived fairness of the processes used to make decisions about employees. 
B)  It is the perceived fairness in the allocation of outcomes among employees. 
C)  It is the extent to which a person affected by an employment decision feels treated with dignity and respect. 
D)  It is the extent to which good faith and fair dealing exist between employers and at-will employees.

Question 10

Explain the doctrine of employment at will and its exceptions.

Accepted Answer

Employment at will (EAW) is a common-law

Question 11

Employment at will is a common-law doctrine stating that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an employee must provide a minimum of two weeks' notice before quitting a job 
B)  employees can be asked to leave a company only if they are willing to do so 
C)  employees are free agents, but employers must have just cause for terminating them 
D)  an employer has the right to hire, fire, demote, or promote whomever it chooses 
A)  an employee must provide a minimum of two weeks' notice before quitting a job 
B)  employees can be asked to leave a company only if they are willing to do so 
C)  employees are free agents, but employers must have just cause for terminating them 
D)  an employer has the right to hire, fire, demote, or promote whomever it chooses

Question 12

Jennifer has been highly unproductive at work for the last few weeks and is counseled regarding organizational policies and rules by her supervisor. She is then asked to identify solutions to prevent further problems and write them down. When her supervisor feels that these activities are not helping her, she is given a paid day off to prepare an action plan that will help her work on her productivity issues. This best exemplifies the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dictatorial discipline approach 
B)  positive discipline approach 
C)  progressive discipline approach 
D)  authoritative discipline approach 
A)  dictatorial discipline approach 
B)  positive discipline approach 
C)  progressive discipline approach 
D)  authoritative discipline approach

Question 13

Organizations monitor electronic communications of their employees because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they want to keep track of all employee interactions to obtain information on their feelings and perceptions regarding the workplace. 
B)  they want to protect corporate resources, prevent hacking and virus attacks, and ensure productivity. 
C)  they want to identify the whistle-blowers among the employees and keep track of their activities. 
D)  they want to read through employee e-mails for signs of dissatisfaction among employees that could lead to high attrition rates. 
A)  they want to keep track of all employee interactions to obtain information on their feelings and perceptions regarding the workplace. 
B)  they want to protect corporate resources, prevent hacking and virus attacks, and ensure productivity. 
C)  they want to identify the whistle-blowers among the employees and keep track of their activities. 
D)  they want to read through employee e-mails for signs of dissatisfaction among employees that could lead to high attrition rates.

Question 14

For separation agreements to be legally enforceable, the consideration is usually additional benefits that are not part of a normal termination package.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tobacco and alcohol qualify as controlled substances under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of the Data Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forbids employers from storing sensitive employee information. 
B)  It authorizes employers to release employee information without employee consent. 
C)  It requires employers to keep personnel records up to date and keep only the details that are needed. 
D)  It mandates employers to maintain personnel files and records for a minimum of 10 years. 
A)  It forbids employers from storing sensitive employee information. 
B)  It authorizes employers to release employee information without employee consent. 
C)  It requires employers to keep personnel records up to date and keep only the details that are needed. 
D)  It mandates employers to maintain personnel files and records for a minimum of 10 years.

Question 17

The use of employment contracts is restricted to the hiring of executives and senior managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ protects employees from unjust or arbitrary discipline or termination.

Accepted Answer

A)  Due process 
B)  Constructive discharge 
C)  Impeachment 
D)  Functional turnover 
A)  Due process 
B)  Constructive discharge 
C)  Impeachment 
D)  Functional turnover

Question 19

Danica, the Chief Executive Officer of a multinational information technology firm, wants to prohibit the employees in her company from working with competitors within a year or two after leaving her company, so as to prevent employees from sharing confidential information with competitors. Explain what Danica should do to ensure this.

Accepted Answer

Danica should include a noncompete agree

Question 20

_____ provide customary methods of handling activities and are more specific than policies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Procedures 
B)  Petitions 
C)  Rights 
D)  Patents 
A)  Procedures 
B)  Petitions 
C)  Rights 
D)  Patents

Describe the final step in the disciplinary process.

What is an employment contract? Discuss the provisions that are typically included in an employment contract.

Differentiate between downward and upward communication in workplaces.

Which of the following is true of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988?

Pulse surveys facilitate upward communication.

A(n) _____ is a physical or electronic manual that explains a company's essential policies, procedures, and worker benefits.

Which of the following is a drug-testing policy that employers follow when testing current employees?

Explain how the personal behavior of employees at workplaces can create issues in organizations.

In the context of organizational justice, which of the following is true of distributive justice?

Explain the doctrine of employment at will and its exceptions.

Employment at will is a common-law doctrine stating that _____.

Organizations monitor electronic communications of their employees because:

For separation agreements to be legally enforceable, the consideration is usually additional benefits that are not part of a normal termination package.

Tobacco and alcohol qualify as controlled substances under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Which of the following statements is true of the Data Protection Act?

The use of employment contracts is restricted to the hiring of executives and senior managers.

_____ protects employees from unjust or arbitrary discipline or termination.

_____ provide customary methods of handling activities and are more specific than policies.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

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Exam 14: Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Describe the final step in the disciplinary process.

What is an employment contract? Discuss the provisions that are typically included in an employment contract.

Differentiate between downward and upward communication in workplaces.

Which of the following is true of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988?

Pulse surveys facilitate upward communication.

A(n) _____ is a physical or electronic manual that explains a company's essential policies, procedures, and worker benefits.

Which of the following is a drug-testing policy that employers follow when testing current employees?

Explain how the personal behavior of employees at workplaces can create issues in organizations.

In the context of organizational justice, which of the following is true of distributive justice?

Explain the doctrine of employment at will and its exceptions.

Employment at will is a common-law doctrine stating that _____.

Organizations monitor electronic communications of their employees because:

For separation agreements to be legally enforceable, the consideration is usually additional benefits that are not part of a normal termination package.

Tobacco and alcohol qualify as controlled substances under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Which of the following statements is true of the Data Protection Act?

The use of employment contracts is restricted to the hiring of executives and senior managers.

_____ protects employees from unjust or arbitrary discipline or termination.

_____ provide customary methods of handling activities and are more specific than policies.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

Filters