Question 1

One of the disadvantages of using transformative mediation for dispute resolution is that it is less exploratory in nature than other methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Including a disclaimer in an employee handbook that employees can be terminated at any time with or without cause does not imply that the right of employment-at-will holds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, employers are allowed to bring in private investigators without first notifying the employees under investigation or getting their permission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If employees have a legal right to some benefit, they also have a moral right to the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the Data Protection Act, which of the following should be avoided by the employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restricting access to employee records 
B)  Informing employees about the types of data being retained 
C)  Keeping as much information and personal details as possible 
D)  Purging employee records of outdated data 
A)  Restricting access to employee records 
B)  Informing employees about the types of data being retained 
C)  Keeping as much information and personal details as possible 
D)  Purging employee records of outdated data

Question 6

The final stage of both the progressive and the positive approaches to discipline is:

Accepted Answer

A)  suspension. 
B)  counseling. 
C)  termination. 
D)  mediation. 
A)  suspension. 
B)  counseling. 
C)  termination. 
D)  mediation.

Question 7

How does the positive approach to discipline and the progressive approach to discipline differ from each other?

Accepted Answer

The positive discipline approach builds

Question 8

Claudia, when selected as a senior engineer by her company, is promised that she would start working on live projects within three months from her joining date. She signs a contract stating that she would give three months' notice before quitting the job. Which of the following statements is true of the given scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Claudia is an at-will employee. 
B)  The supervisor has violated an employment law by making a promise. 
C)  Claudia has an implied contract with the company. 
D)  The supervisor cannot be challenged in a court. 
A)  Claudia is an at-will employee. 
B)  The supervisor has violated an employment law by making a promise. 
C)  Claudia has an implied contract with the company. 
D)  The supervisor cannot be challenged in a court.

Question 9

Matt accepts a job offer as a chemical engineer in the R&D department of Tulip Inc., paint-manufacturing company. After accepting the job offer, he signs an employment contract stating that the results of his research would be the sole property of the company. Matt comes up with an innovative paint formula which could withstand extreme temperatures. He receives a promotion and a handsome package for his work. However he is annoyed that the formula was not patented in his name. In the context of the given scenario, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The advances made by Matt on the job fall under the management and control of his organization. 
B)  Matt's formula is his own intellectual property and he has the right to use it as he sees fit. 
C)  Since the formula can be patented only by Matt, the company is legally required to pay him 30% of the total profits gained. 
D)  The company can receive a fine up to $ 5 million for drawing a contract that is unenforceable. 
A)  The advances made by Matt on the job fall under the management and control of his organization. 
B)  Matt's formula is his own intellectual property and he has the right to use it as he sees fit. 
C)  Since the formula can be patented only by Matt, the company is legally required to pay him 30% of the total profits gained. 
D)  The company can receive a fine up to $ 5 million for drawing a contract that is unenforceable.

Question 10

Unionized employees are free agents, unrestrained by any implied or written contracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain some of the best practices that need to be considered while conducting workplace investigations. Are polygraph tests an important component of the investigation procedures?

Accepted Answer

The following are some of the best pract

Question 12

The process of deliberately making conditions intolerable to get an employee to quit is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  whistle-blowing 
B)  due process 
C)  constructive discharge 
D)  voluntary turnover 
A)  whistle-blowing 
B)  due process 
C)  constructive discharge 
D)  voluntary turnover

Question 13

Employees cannot be disciplined for including work-related comments in their blogs if the:

Accepted Answer

A)  blog content is harmless and positive. 
B)  statements in the blog are negative, but accurate and verifiable. 
C)  employees work for private companies. 
D)  employees work for federal agencies 
A)  blog content is harmless and positive. 
B)  statements in the blog are negative, but accurate and verifiable. 
C)  employees work for private companies. 
D)  employees work for federal agencies

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of whistle-blowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whistle-blowers are less likely to lose their jobs in public employment than in private employment. 
B)  Whistle-blowing is legal only if the internal management of a company is alerted by the whistle-blower and not the public. 
C)  For private employers to receive federal stimulus funding, they need not have the same whistleblowing regulations as the federal government. 
D)  Whistle-blowers typically report wrongdoing in order to punish the organization for perceived personal mistreatment. 
A)  Whistle-blowers are less likely to lose their jobs in public employment than in private employment. 
B)  Whistle-blowing is legal only if the internal management of a company is alerted by the whistle-blower and not the public. 
C)  For private employers to receive federal stimulus funding, they need not have the same whistleblowing regulations as the federal government. 
D)  Whistle-blowers typically report wrongdoing in order to punish the organization for perceived personal mistreatment.

Question 15

Discipline is most constructively viewed as _____ that enforces organizational rules.

Accepted Answer

A)  persistent persuasion 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  training 
A)  persistent persuasion 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  training

Question 16

What are the guidelines that should preferably be followed by employers while storing employee records?

Accepted Answer

A legal regulation called the Data Prote

Question 17

Sam, the CEO of a multinational IT firm, wants to prohibit the employees in his company from working with competitors within a year or two after leaving his company, so as to prevent employees from sharing confidential information with competitors. What should Sam do to ensure this? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Sam should include a noncompete agreemen

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employers should avoid informing employees if employee activities are being monitored so as to attain undiluted results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How does the concept of "just cause" affect employment-related action?

Accepted Answer

Just cause is reasonable justification f

One of the disadvantages of using transformative mediation for dispute resolution is that it is less exploratory in nature than other methods.

Including a disclaimer in an employee handbook that employees can be terminated at any time with or without cause does not imply that the right of employment-at-will holds.

Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, employers are allowed to bring in private investigators without first notifying the employees under investigation or getting their permission.

If employees have a legal right to some benefit, they also have a moral right to the same.

According to the Data Protection Act, which of the following should be avoided by the employers?

The final stage of both the progressive and the positive approaches to discipline is:

How does the positive approach to discipline and the progressive approach to discipline differ from each other?

Unionized employees are free agents, unrestrained by any implied or written contracts.

Explain some of the best practices that need to be considered while conducting workplace investigations. Are polygraph tests an important component of the investigation procedures?

The process of deliberately making conditions intolerable to get an employee to quit is referred to as _____.

Employees cannot be disciplined for including work-related comments in their blogs if the:

Which of the following statements is true of whistle-blowing?

Discipline is most constructively viewed as _____ that enforces organizational rules.

What are the guidelines that should preferably be followed by employers while storing employee records?

Sam, the CEO of a multinational IT firm, wants to prohibit the employees in his company from working with competitors within a year or two after leaving his company, so as to prevent employees from sharing confidential information with competitors. What should Sam do to ensure this? Explain.

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

Employers should avoid informing employees if employee activities are being monitored so as to attain undiluted results.

How does the concept of "just cause" affect employment-related action?

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Exam 15: Employee Rights and Responsibilities

One of the disadvantages of using transformative mediation for dispute resolution is that it is less exploratory in nature than other methods.

Including a disclaimer in an employee handbook that employees can be terminated at any time with or without cause does not imply that the right of employment-at-will holds.

Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, employers are allowed to bring in private investigators without first notifying the employees under investigation or getting their permission.

If employees have a legal right to some benefit, they also have a moral right to the same.

According to the Data Protection Act, which of the following should be avoided by the employers?

The final stage of both the progressive and the positive approaches to discipline is:

How does the positive approach to discipline and the progressive approach to discipline differ from each other?

Unionized employees are free agents, unrestrained by any implied or written contracts.

Explain some of the best practices that need to be considered while conducting workplace investigations. Are polygraph tests an important component of the investigation procedures?

The process of deliberately making conditions intolerable to get an employee to quit is referred to as _____.

Employees cannot be disciplined for including work-related comments in their blogs if the:

Which of the following statements is true of whistle-blowing?

Discipline is most constructively viewed as _____ that enforces organizational rules.

What are the guidelines that should preferably be followed by employers while storing employee records?

Sam, the CEO of a multinational IT firm, wants to prohibit the employees in his company from working with competitors within a year or two after leaving his company, so as to prevent employees from sharing confidential information with competitors. What should Sam do to ensure this? Explain.

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

Employers should avoid informing employees if employee activities are being monitored so as to attain undiluted results.

How does the concept of "just cause" affect employment-related action?

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resources Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individualorganization Relations and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Unionmanagement Relations

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