Question 1

A job description describes the qualifications an employee needs, such as skills, educational experience, appearance, and physical attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In union terms, a direct strike occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  when an organized body of workers withholds its labor to force the employer to comply with its demands. 
B)  when union members and their supporters refuse to buy products from a company being struck. 
C)  when workers who have no particular grievance of their own and who may or may not have the same employer decide to strike in support of others. 
D)  when people refuse to patronize companies that handle products of struck companies. 
A)  when an organized body of workers withholds its labor to force the employer to comply with its demands. 
B)  when union members and their supporters refuse to buy products from a company being struck. 
C)  when workers who have no particular grievance of their own and who may or may not have the same employer decide to strike in support of others. 
D)  when people refuse to patronize companies that handle products of struck companies. A

Question 3

Summarize and explain the concept of the "living wage."

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "living wage" refers to the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet their basic needs, such as food, housing, healthcare, and transportation, without relying on government assistance or charity. It is often calculated based on the cost of living in a specific area and takes into account factors such as housing prices, healthcare costs, and other essential expenses.

The living wage is intended to ensure that workers are able to support themselves and their families without experiencing financial hardship. Advocates argue that paying a living wage not only benefits workers by improving their quality of life, but also has positive effects on the economy, as workers have more purchasing power and are less likely to rely on public assistance programs.

Opponents of the living wage concept argue that it could lead to job losses and higher prices for goods and services, as businesses may struggle to afford the increased labor costs. However, proponents argue that the benefits of a living wage, such as reduced employee turnover and increased productivity, outweigh the potential drawbacks.

Overall, the concept of the living wage is aimed at promoting economic justice and ensuring that all workers are able to earn a fair and adequate income to support themselves and their families.

Question 4

From the beginning, unions have been driven by an attempt to protect workers from abuses of power at the hands of employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the differences between the principles of "just cause" and "due process."

Accepted Answer

The principle of "just cause" refers to

Question 6

The hiring process needs to include screening, testing, and

Accepted Answer

A)  safety awareness. 
B)  eliminating candidates. 
C)  interviewing. 
D)  job descriptions. 
A)  safety awareness. 
B)  eliminating candidates. 
C)  interviewing. 
D)  job descriptions.

Question 7

The Wagner Act of 1935 permitted firing workers because of union membership or union activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to common law, unless there is an explicit contractual provision to the contrary, every employment is employment at will and either side is free to terminate it at any time without advance notice or reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these is a valid reasoning for not hiring a potential employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  overqualified 
B)  a gap in the unemployment history 
C)  physical appearance 
D)  lack of experience 
A)  overqualified 
B)  a gap in the unemployment history 
C)  physical appearance 
D)  lack of experience

Question 10

Employers have the right to fire an employee who performs inadequately, but they should do so

Accepted Answer

A)  as painlessly as possible. 
B)  with vengeance. 
C)  in a public display so all can learn. 
D)  in humiliation. 
A)  as painlessly as possible. 
B)  with vengeance. 
C)  in a public display so all can learn. 
D)  in humiliation.

Question 11

Explain these concepts: seniority, inbreeding, and nepotism.

Accepted Answer

Seniority refers to the length of time a

Question 12

Austin Fagothey and Milton Gonsalves believe one of the three conditions when a direct strike is justified is

Accepted Answer

A)  even when there is not proper authorization. 
B)  when workers are coerced into striking. 
C)  when it is a last resort. 
D)  under no conditions except for a just cause. 
A)  even when there is not proper authorization. 
B)  when workers are coerced into striking. 
C)  when it is a last resort. 
D)  under no conditions except for a just cause.

Question 13

What is the importance of the Taft-Hartley Act?

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act, officially known a

Question 14

Due process requires specific and systematic means for workers to appeal discharge or disciplinary decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How did the passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935 advance the cause of unionism?

Accepted Answer

The passage of the National Labor Relati

Question 16

Choose the factual precept concerning wages:

Accepted Answer

A)  an employer's financial capabilities are irrelevant to the question of fair wages 
B)  a fair wage is whatever an employee is willing to accept 
C)  extrinsic, non-job-related considerations are often relevant to setting fair wages 
D)  a fair wage presupposes a fair work contract 
A)  an employer's financial capabilities are irrelevant to the question of fair wages 
B)  a fair wage is whatever an employee is willing to accept 
C)  extrinsic, non-job-related considerations are often relevant to setting fair wages 
D)  a fair wage presupposes a fair work contract

Question 17

Unions employ two kinds of boycotts to enforce their demands. These two kinds of boycotts are

Accepted Answer

A)  positive and negative. 
B)  corporate and private. 
C)  active and passive. 
D)  primary and secondary. 
A)  positive and negative. 
B)  corporate and private. 
C)  active and passive. 
D)  primary and secondary.

Question 18

When weighing the decisions to terminate employees, companies need to remember that employment affects families and communities, not just individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The appropriate guideline for testing potential employees is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a test must exhibit a reasonable consistency in results obtained. 
B)  a test must measure precisely what a test is designed to determine. 
C)  a test that is both valid and reliable cannot be unfair. 
D)  Griggs v. Duke Power Company, which prohibits employers from requiring a high school education as a prerequisite for employment or promotion without demonstrable evidence that the associated skills relate directly to job performance. 
A)  a test must exhibit a reasonable consistency in results obtained. 
B)  a test must measure precisely what a test is designed to determine. 
C)  a test that is both valid and reliable cannot be unfair. 
D)  Griggs v. Duke Power Company, which prohibits employers from requiring a high school education as a prerequisite for employment or promotion without demonstrable evidence that the associated skills relate directly to job performance.

Question 20

Conscious and unconscious biases and stereotypes are as the English philosopher Francis Bacon?(1561-1626) called

Accepted Answer

A)  "plagues of interviewing". 
B)  "idols of the mind". 
C)  "the best tools". 
D)  "mind benders". 
A)  "plagues of interviewing". 
B)  "idols of the mind". 
C)  "the best tools". 
D)  "mind benders".

A job description describes the qualifications an employee needs, such as skills, educational experience, appearance, and physical attributes.

In union terms, a direct strike occurs

Summarize and explain the concept of the "living wage."

From the beginning, unions have been driven by an attempt to protect workers from abuses of power at the hands of employers.

Explain the differences between the principles of "just cause" and "due process."

The hiring process needs to include screening, testing, and

The Wagner Act of 1935 permitted firing workers because of union membership or union activities.

According to common law, unless there is an explicit contractual provision to the contrary, every employment is employment at will and either side is free to terminate it at any time without advance notice or reason.

Which of these is a valid reasoning for not hiring a potential employee?

Employers have the right to fire an employee who performs inadequately, but they should do so

Explain these concepts: seniority, inbreeding, and nepotism.

Austin Fagothey and Milton Gonsalves believe one of the three conditions when a direct strike is justified is

What is the importance of the Taft-Hartley Act?

Due process requires specific and systematic means for workers to appeal discharge or disciplinary decisions.

How did the passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935 advance the cause of unionism?

Choose the factual precept concerning wages:

Unions employ two kinds of boycotts to enforce their demands. These two kinds of boycotts are

When weighing the decisions to terminate employees, companies need to remember that employment affects families and communities, not just individuals.

The appropriate guideline for testing potential employees is:

Conscious and unconscious biases and stereotypes are as the English philosopher Francis Bacon?(1561-1626) called

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

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Exam 8: The Workplace Basic Issues

A job description describes the qualifications an employee needs, such as skills, educational experience, appearance, and physical attributes.

In union terms, a direct strike occurs

Summarize and explain the concept of the "living wage."

From the beginning, unions have been driven by an attempt to protect workers from abuses of power at the hands of employers.

Explain the differences between the principles of "just cause" and "due process."

The hiring process needs to include screening, testing, and

The Wagner Act of 1935 permitted firing workers because of union membership or union activities.

According to common law, unless there is an explicit contractual provision to the contrary, every employment is employment at will and either side is free to terminate it at any time without advance notice or reason.

Which of these is a valid reasoning for not hiring a potential employee?

Employers have the right to fire an employee who performs inadequately, but they should do so

Explain these concepts: seniority, inbreeding, and nepotism.

Austin Fagothey and Milton Gonsalves believe one of the three conditions when a direct strike is justified is

What is the importance of the Taft-Hartley Act?

Due process requires specific and systematic means for workers to appeal discharge or disciplinary decisions.

How did the passage of the National Labor Relations Act in 1935 advance the cause of unionism?

Choose the factual precept concerning wages:

Unions employ two kinds of boycotts to enforce their demands. These two kinds of boycotts are

When weighing the decisions to terminate employees, companies need to remember that employment affects families and communities, not just individuals.

The appropriate guideline for testing potential employees is:

Conscious and unconscious biases and stereotypes are as the English philosopher Francis Bacon?(1561-1626) called

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters