Question 1

The most common reason that people leave their jobs is

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A)  low wages. 
B)  too much overtime. 
C)  a poor relationship with their immediate supervisor. 
D)  lousy benefits. 
A)  low wages. 
B)  too much overtime. 
C)  a poor relationship with their immediate supervisor. 
D)  lousy benefits. C

Question 2

Should the activities of a teacher outside of the classroom and school be scrutinized? Should a teacher be terminated for actions outside of the workplace? Present your views.

Accepted Answer

The activities of a teacher outside of the classroom and school should be subject to scrutiny to some extent. While teachers have a right to privacy and personal lives, their actions outside of the workplace can still reflect on their professional conduct and ability to serve as a role model for students. If a teacher's actions outside of the workplace are illegal, unethical, or directly impact their ability to perform their job effectively, then it is reasonable for those actions to be scrutinized and potentially result in termination.

For example, if a teacher is arrested for driving under the influence or is involved in a public altercation, these actions can call into question their judgment and ability to serve as a positive influence for their students. In such cases, it may be necessary for the school to take action, including potential termination, to uphold the standards of professionalism and ethical conduct expected of educators.

However, it is important to consider the context and severity of the actions in question. Minor infractions or personal choices that do not directly impact the teacher's ability to perform their job should not necessarily result in termination. Additionally, it is crucial to ensure that any scrutiny of a teacher's actions outside of the workplace is conducted fairly and with due process, taking into account the teacher's rights and the potential impact on their career and livelihood.

In conclusion, while the activities of a teacher outside of the classroom and school should be subject to scrutiny to some extent, termination should only be considered in cases where the actions directly impact the teacher's ability to fulfill their professional responsibilities and uphold the standards of conduct expected of educators. Fairness, due process, and consideration of the context are essential in making such decisions.

Question 3

OSHA statistics indicate that on the job, 32 people each day are

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A)  killed. 
B)  laid off. 
C)  maimed. 
D)  fall asleep. 
A)  killed. 
B)  laid off. 
C)  maimed. 
D)  fall asleep. A

Question 4

The right to privacy of employees

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A)  takes priority over other moral considerations. 
B)  is clearly and unambiguously spelled out by the law. 
C)  may conflict with an organization's legitimate interests. 
D)  has to be given up in an era of global competition. 
A)  takes priority over other moral considerations. 
B)  is clearly and unambiguously spelled out by the law. 
C)  may conflict with an organization's legitimate interests. 
D)  has to be given up in an era of global competition.

Question 5

When used properly, personality tests can help screen applicants for jobs by indicating areas of adequacy and inadequacy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed?that postal workers who tested positive for drug use in a pre-employment urine?test were at least 50 percent more likely to be

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A)  promoted. 
B)  transferred. 
C)  honored for community service. 
D)  fired, injured, disciplined, or?absent than those who tested negative. 
A)  promoted. 
B)  transferred. 
C)  honored for community service. 
D)  fired, injured, disciplined, or?absent than those who tested negative.

Question 7

The Hawthorne effect shows

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A)  the importance of quality control circles. 
B)  that middle managers are affected by the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of the workers they supervise. 
C)  attention and recognition can enhance worker productivity and motivation. 
D)  trade-offs have to be made between productivity and quality of work life. 
A)  the importance of quality control circles. 
B)  that middle managers are affected by the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of the workers they supervise. 
C)  attention and recognition can enhance worker productivity and motivation. 
D)  trade-offs have to be made between productivity and quality of work life.

Question 8

OSHA requires safeguards whether or not they are "feasible."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The general proposition that a firm has a legitimate interest only in employee behavior that significantly influences work performance applies equally to off-the-job conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Different management theories rest on different theories of human nature. Which is the correct theory of human nature?

Accepted Answer

There is no one correct theory of human

Question 11

Any drug-testing program, assuming it is warranted, must be careful to respect the dignity and rights of the persons to be tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Drug testing is mostly an issue for businesses with regards to

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A)  informed consent 
B)  employee performance 
C)  job relevance 
D)  all of these aspects are a concern 
A)  informed consent 
B)  employee performance 
C)  job relevance 
D)  all of these aspects are a concern

Question 13

"Corporate in fighting,'' "management power struggles,'' "maneuvering and politics and power grabbing'' and "Machiavellian intrigues'' are all phrases, H. Ross Perot,?uses to describe

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A)  the reality of family life today. 
B)  the reality of corporate life today. 
C)  the reality of the lunch room. 
D)  the reality of the drive into work. 
A)  the reality of family life today. 
B)  the reality of corporate life today. 
C)  the reality of the lunch room. 
D)  the reality of the drive into work.

Question 14

The United States has more of what per employee than any other industrial?nation?

Accepted Answer

A)  timeclocks 
B)  work injuries 
C)  sprains and strains 
D)  managers 
A)  timeclocks 
B)  work injuries 
C)  sprains and strains 
D)  managers

Question 15

"The cost of employing women in management is greater than the cost of employing men." List reasonings on both sides of this issue to defend both sides.

Accepted Answer

Reasons why the cost of employing women

Question 16

An early 1970s government study ("Work in America") identified three chief sources of worker dissatisfaction. Which of the following is one of those sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  industry's preoccupation with quality, not quantity 
B)  the rigidity of rules and regulations 
C)  the relatively small size of most U.S. corporations 
D)  mandatory drug testing programs used by many U.S. corporations 
A)  industry's preoccupation with quality, not quantity 
B)  the rigidity of rules and regulations 
C)  the relatively small size of most U.S. corporations 
D)  mandatory drug testing programs used by many U.S. corporations

Question 17

One problem that OSHA will have to address in the future is the increasing number of musculoskeletal disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When it comes to obtaining information about employees, a key concept is

Accepted Answer

A)  informed consent. 
B)  paternalism. 
C)  economic efficiency. 
D)  positive externalities. 
A)  informed consent. 
B)  paternalism. 
C)  economic efficiency. 
D)  positive externalities.

Question 19

The one key questionable premise underlying personality tests is

Accepted Answer

A)  they sometimes screen out potentially creative or individualistic employees. 
B)  they presuppose that all employees can be validly placed in a small number of categories. 
C)  they can help determine job applicants' areas of adequacy and inadequacy. 
D)  that all individuals can usefully and validly be categorized on the basis of a relatively small number of personality characteristics. 
A)  they sometimes screen out potentially creative or individualistic employees. 
B)  they presuppose that all employees can be validly placed in a small number of categories. 
C)  they can help determine job applicants' areas of adequacy and inadequacy. 
D)  that all individuals can usefully and validly be categorized on the basis of a relatively small number of personality characteristics.

Question 20

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act permits most private employers to use lie detectors in "pre-employment testing."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most common reason that people leave their jobs is

Should the activities of a teacher outside of the classroom and school be scrutinized? Should a teacher be terminated for actions outside of the workplace? Present your views.

OSHA statistics indicate that on the job, 32 people each day are

The right to privacy of employees

When used properly, personality tests can help screen applicants for jobs by indicating areas of adequacy and inadequacy.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed?that postal workers who tested positive for drug use in a pre-employment urine?test were at least 50 percent more likely to be

The Hawthorne effect shows

OSHA requires safeguards whether or not they are "feasible."

The general proposition that a firm has a legitimate interest only in employee behavior that significantly influences work performance applies equally to off-the-job conduct.

Different management theories rest on different theories of human nature. Which is the correct theory of human nature?

Any drug-testing program, assuming it is warranted, must be careful to respect the dignity and rights of the persons to be tested.

Drug testing is mostly an issue for businesses with regards to

"Corporate in fighting,'' "management power struggles,'' "maneuvering and politics and power grabbing'' and "Machiavellian intrigues'' are all phrases, H. Ross Perot,?uses to describe

The United States has more of what per employee than any other industrial?nation?

"The cost of employing women in management is greater than the cost of employing men." List reasonings on both sides of this issue to defend both sides.

An early 1970s government study ("Work in America") identified three chief sources of worker dissatisfaction. Which of the following is one of those sources?

One problem that OSHA will have to address in the future is the increasing number of musculoskeletal disorders.

When it comes to obtaining information about employees, a key concept is

The one key questionable premise underlying personality tests is

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act permits most private employers to use lie detectors in "pre-employment testing."

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Basic Issues

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

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Exam 9: The Workplace Todays Challenges

The most common reason that people leave their jobs is

Should the activities of a teacher outside of the classroom and school be scrutinized? Should a teacher be terminated for actions outside of the workplace? Present your views.

OSHA statistics indicate that on the job, 32 people each day are

The right to privacy of employees

When used properly, personality tests can help screen applicants for jobs by indicating areas of adequacy and inadequacy.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed?that postal workers who tested positive for drug use in a pre-employment urine?test were at least 50 percent more likely to be

The Hawthorne effect shows

OSHA requires safeguards whether or not they are "feasible."

The general proposition that a firm has a legitimate interest only in employee behavior that significantly influences work performance applies equally to off-the-job conduct.

Different management theories rest on different theories of human nature. Which is the correct theory of human nature?

Any drug-testing program, assuming it is warranted, must be careful to respect the dignity and rights of the persons to be tested.

Drug testing is mostly an issue for businesses with regards to

"Corporate in fighting,'' "management power struggles,'' "maneuvering and politics and power grabbing'' and "Machiavellian intrigues'' are all phrases, H. Ross Perot,?uses to describe

The United States has more of what per employee than any other industrial?nation?

"The cost of employing women in management is greater than the cost of employing men." List reasonings on both sides of this issue to defend both sides.

An early 1970s government study ("Work in America") identified three chief sources of worker dissatisfaction. Which of the following is one of those sources?

One problem that OSHA will have to address in the future is the increasing number of musculoskeletal disorders.

When it comes to obtaining information about employees, a key concept is

The one key questionable premise underlying personality tests is

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act permits most private employers to use lie detectors in "pre-employment testing."

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace Basic Issues

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters