Question 1

The second step in the progressive discipline process is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Counseling 
B)  Verbal warning 
C)  Written warning 
D)  Suspension 
A)  Counseling 
B)  Verbal warning 
C)  Written warning 
D)  Suspension B

Question 2

Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation when they __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Report employer public-policy violations 
B)  Testify on behalf of a governmental agency 
C)  Report illegal actions by co-workers that result in the co-worker's termination of employment 
D)  Terminate other employees who have committed medical fraud 
A)  Report employer public-policy violations 
B)  Testify on behalf of a governmental agency 
C)  Report illegal actions by co-workers that result in the co-worker's termination of employment 
D)  Terminate other employees who have committed medical fraud A

Question 3

In a separation agreement,the employee agrees not to sue the employer in exchange for specified benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Non-compete provisions are always offered in exchange for contracting opportunities for the departed employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a formal agreement between an employer and an employee about their working relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment contract 
B)  Statutory rights 
C)  Non compete provisions 
D)  Retention agreement 
A)  Employment contract 
B)  Statutory rights 
C)  Non compete provisions 
D)  Retention agreement

Question 6

If an employee is terminated for reasons that are inconsistent with organizational policies,the employee may claim that they have been wrongfully discharged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A retention agreement is designed to retain key employees during mergers,consolidations,or changes in organizational leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An agreement that is designed to retain key employees during mergers,consolidations,or changes in organizational leadership is know as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-compete agreements 
B)  Employment contracts 
C)  Retention agreements 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Non-compete agreements 
B)  Employment contracts 
C)  Retention agreements 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Constructive discharge is when a healthcare employer creates positive working conditions but not to the satisfaction of the employee,forcing them to resign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An employee ombudsman is a representative for the employee who will meet with management to negotiate a settlement for the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When it comes to monitoring employees' e-mail and voicemail,which of the following is most important for employers to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish policies 
B)  Train employees frequently 
C)  Enforce policies consistently 
D)  All of the above are equally important 
A)  Establish policies 
B)  Train employees frequently 
C)  Enforce policies consistently 
D)  All of the above are equally important

Question 12

Monitoring employees' e-mail and voicemail is a privacy issue that employees need to be mindful of.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is referred to as rights of employees that may be extended by a contract based on terms and conditions agreed to by employers and employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reciprocal rights 
B)  Legal rights 
C)  Contractual rights 
D)  Statutory rights 
A)  Reciprocal rights 
B)  Legal rights 
C)  Contractual rights 
D)  Statutory rights

Question 14

An alternative dispute resolution method that is binding is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arbitration 
B)  Peer review panels 
C)  Employee ombudsman 
D)  None of these are binding 
A)  Arbitration 
B)  Peer review panels 
C)  Employee ombudsman 
D)  None of these are binding

Question 15

Because the employment relationship only applies to the workplace,employers may not take punitive action against employees for their behavior when they are off-the-job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is not a contractual right?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment contracts/agreements 
B)  Workers' compensation 
C)  Training contracts 
D)  Drug testing permission 
A)  Employment contracts/agreements 
B)  Workers' compensation 
C)  Training contracts 
D)  Drug testing permission

Question 17

Employers and employees often define their rights and responsibilities with contractual agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Responsibilities of the employee to his/her employer are spelled out in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statutory law 
B)  Reciprocal agreement 
C)  Job descriptions 
D)  An employment-at-will understanding 
A)  Statutory law 
B)  Reciprocal agreement 
C)  Job descriptions 
D)  An employment-at-will understanding

Question 19

EAP counselors need not be qualified to treat and refer employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Wrongful discharge refers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers discharging their employees for illegal reasons 
B)  Employees disagreeing with the reason they were terminated 
C)  When an employee voluntarily leaves before his/her employment contract is up 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Employers discharging their employees for illegal reasons 
B)  Employees disagreeing with the reason they were terminated 
C)  When an employee voluntarily leaves before his/her employment contract is up 
D)  None of the above

The second step in the progressive discipline process is __________.

Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation when they __________.

In a separation agreement,the employee agrees not to sue the employer in exchange for specified benefits.

Non-compete provisions are always offered in exchange for contracting opportunities for the departed employee.

Which of the following is a formal agreement between an employer and an employee about their working relationship?

If an employee is terminated for reasons that are inconsistent with organizational policies,the employee may claim that they have been wrongfully discharged.

A retention agreement is designed to retain key employees during mergers,consolidations,or changes in organizational leadership.

An agreement that is designed to retain key employees during mergers,consolidations,or changes in organizational leadership is know as __________.

Constructive discharge is when a healthcare employer creates positive working conditions but not to the satisfaction of the employee,forcing them to resign.

An employee ombudsman is a representative for the employee who will meet with management to negotiate a settlement for the employee.

When it comes to monitoring employees' e-mail and voicemail,which of the following is most important for employers to do?

Monitoring employees' e-mail and voicemail is a privacy issue that employees need to be mindful of.

What is referred to as rights of employees that may be extended by a contract based on terms and conditions agreed to by employers and employees?

An alternative dispute resolution method that is binding is __________.

Because the employment relationship only applies to the workplace,employers may not take punitive action against employees for their behavior when they are off-the-job.

Which is not a contractual right?

Employers and employees often define their rights and responsibilities with contractual agreements.

Responsibilities of the employee to his/her employer are spelled out in which of the following?

EAP counselors need not be qualified to treat and refer employees.

Wrongful discharge refers to __________.

The Nature and Challenges of Healthcare HR Management

Healthcare HR Competencies, Structures, and Quality Standards

Strategic HR Management

Legal Issues Affecting the HR Workplace

Job Design and Analysis

Healthcare Recruitment and Selection

Organizational Relations and Employee Retention in Healthcare

Training and Development in Healthcare Organizations

Performance Management in Healthcare Organizations

Labor Relations and Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare Compensation Practices

The Management of Benefits and Variable Pay in Healthcare

Safety, Health, and Security in Healthcare Organizations

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Exam 10: Employee Relations in the Healthcare Industry

The second step in the progressive discipline process is __________.

Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation when they __________.

In a separation agreement,the employee agrees not to sue the employer in exchange for specified benefits.

Non-compete provisions are always offered in exchange for contracting opportunities for the departed employee.

Which of the following is a formal agreement between an employer and an employee about their working relationship?

If an employee is terminated for reasons that are inconsistent with organizational policies,the employee may claim that they have been wrongfully discharged.

A retention agreement is designed to retain key employees during mergers,consolidations,or changes in organizational leadership.

An agreement that is designed to retain key employees during mergers,consolidations,or changes in organizational leadership is know as __________.

Constructive discharge is when a healthcare employer creates positive working conditions but not to the satisfaction of the employee,forcing them to resign.

An employee ombudsman is a representative for the employee who will meet with management to negotiate a settlement for the employee.

When it comes to monitoring employees' e-mail and voicemail,which of the following is most important for employers to do?

Monitoring employees' e-mail and voicemail is a privacy issue that employees need to be mindful of.

What is referred to as rights of employees that may be extended by a contract based on terms and conditions agreed to by employers and employees?

An alternative dispute resolution method that is binding is __________.

Because the employment relationship only applies to the workplace,employers may not take punitive action against employees for their behavior when they are off-the-job.

Which is not a contractual right?

Employers and employees often define their rights and responsibilities with contractual agreements.

Responsibilities of the employee to his/her employer are spelled out in which of the following?

EAP counselors need not be qualified to treat and refer employees.

Wrongful discharge refers to __________.

The Nature and Challenges of Healthcare HR Management

Healthcare HR Competencies, Structures, and Quality Standards

Strategic HR Management

Legal Issues Affecting the HR Workplace

Job Design and Analysis

Healthcare Recruitment and Selection

Organizational Relations and Employee Retention in Healthcare

Training and Development in Healthcare Organizations

Performance Management in Healthcare Organizations

Labor Relations and Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare Compensation Practices

The Management of Benefits and Variable Pay in Healthcare

Safety, Health, and Security in Healthcare Organizations

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