Question 1

Whistle-blowing is primarily a due process issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Some employers are requiring that their new hires sign contracts that waive their right to sue the firm and accept mandatory arbitration to settle disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A good way to avert whistle-blowing is for management to make a visible effort to listen and be responsive to employees' concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Employer promises that they may not even know they made are called

Accepted Answer

A)  inherent intentions. 
B)  implied contracts. 
C)  public policies. 
D)  good faith promises. 
A)  inherent intentions. 
B)  implied contracts. 
C)  public policies. 
D)  good faith promises.

Question 5

One of the most used alternative dispute resolution methods is

Accepted Answer

A)  the open door policy. 
B)  the suggestion box. 
C)  the complaint box. 
D)  employee complaint hotlines. 
A)  the open door policy. 
B)  the suggestion box. 
C)  the complaint box. 
D)  employee complaint hotlines.

Question 6

The exception that protects employees from being fired because they refuse to commit crimes or take advantage of privileges to which they are entitled by law is

Accepted Answer

A)  common law. 
B)  the employee protection principle. 
C)  the public policy exception. 
D)  the fair employment loophole. 
A)  common law. 
B)  the employee protection principle. 
C)  the public policy exception. 
D)  the fair employment loophole.

Question 7

One recommendation for dismissing employees is to fire employees in common work areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Workers' trust in their employers is

Accepted Answer

A)  at an all-time high. 
B)  a reciprocal relationship. 
C)  based on the employee rights movement. 
D)  higher in small companies than in large firms. 
A)  at an all-time high. 
B)  a reciprocal relationship. 
C)  based on the employee rights movement. 
D)  higher in small companies than in large firms.

Question 9

Methods of providing due process for employees outside of the legal system are called

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitration. 
B)  mediation. 
C)  adjudication. 
D)  alternative dispute resolution. 
A)  arbitration. 
B)  mediation. 
C)  adjudication. 
D)  alternative dispute resolution.

Question 10

What forms of retaliation might be aimed at a whistle-blower?

Accepted Answer

A)  not given promotion 
B)  cold shoulder from coworkers 
C)  transfer to another office 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  not given promotion 
B)  cold shoulder from coworkers 
C)  transfer to another office 
D)  all of these choices

Question 11

An ombudsman

Accepted Answer

A)  hears all formal employee complaints. 
B)  is part of the human resources department. 
C)  is a consultant hired by a company to chair hearing procedures. 
D)  investigates reported complaints and helps to achieve equitable settlements. 
A)  hears all formal employee complaints. 
B)  is part of the human resources department. 
C)  is a consultant hired by a company to chair hearing procedures. 
D)  investigates reported complaints and helps to achieve equitable settlements.

Question 12

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
-Evaluate the differences between the old and new social contracts between employer and employee. Does one seem more fair than the other? If so, why?

Accepted Answer

The old social contract emphasized long-

Question 13

Studies of whistle-blowers indicate that many are praised by their peers and managers, and often receive promotions for their actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
-To whom does an employee owe a duty? How does your answer affect the whistle-blowing process?

Accepted Answer

The traditional view is that an employee

Question 15

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
-Is the employment-at-will doctrine fair to both employer and employee?

Accepted Answer

The employment-at-will doctrine states t

Question 16

____ was protection for federal employees who expose illegal, corrupt, or wasteful government activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment-At-Will Doctrine 
B)  False Claims Act 
C)  Civil Service Reform Act 
D)  Michigan Whistle-Blowers Protection Act 
A)  Employment-At-Will Doctrine 
B)  False Claims Act 
C)  Civil Service Reform Act 
D)  Michigan Whistle-Blowers Protection Act

Question 17

All of the following are key elements that comprise the whistle-blower process except

Accepted Answer

A)  the arbitrator. 
B)  whistle-blower. 
C)  the act or complaint about which the whistle-blower is concerned. 
D)  the organization against which the complaint is made. 
A)  the arbitrator. 
B)  whistle-blower. 
C)  the act or complaint about which the whistle-blower is concerned. 
D)  the organization against which the complaint is made.

Question 18

What incentives are provided to claimants under the False Claims Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  immunity from prosecution 
B)  15 to 25 percent of the proceeds from any settlement joined by the government 
C)  guaranteed reinstatement and double back pay 
D)  witness protection program 
A)  immunity from prosecution 
B)  15 to 25 percent of the proceeds from any settlement joined by the government 
C)  guaranteed reinstatement and double back pay 
D)  witness protection program

Question 19

Rights provided by law are called

Accepted Answer

A)  inherent rights. 
B)  statutory rights. 
C)  enterprise rights. 
D)  negotiated rights. 
A)  inherent rights. 
B)  statutory rights. 
C)  enterprise rights. 
D)  negotiated rights.

Question 20

The good cause norm is the opposite of

Accepted Answer

A)  the employment at will doctrine. 
B)  the reason for wrongful discharge. 
C)  the belief that employees should be discharged only for good reasons. 
D)  based on private property rights. 
A)  the employment at will doctrine. 
B)  the reason for wrongful discharge. 
C)  the belief that employees should be discharged only for good reasons. 
D)  based on private property rights.

Whistle-blowing is primarily a due process issue.

Some employers are requiring that their new hires sign contracts that waive their right to sue the firm and accept mandatory arbitration to settle disputes.

A good way to avert whistle-blowing is for management to make a visible effort to listen and be responsive to employees' concerns.

Employer promises that they may not even know they made are called

One of the most used alternative dispute resolution methods is

The exception that protects employees from being fired because they refuse to commit crimes or take advantage of privileges to which they are entitled by law is

One recommendation for dismissing employees is to fire employees in common work areas.

Workers' trust in their employers is

Methods of providing due process for employees outside of the legal system are called

What forms of retaliation might be aimed at a whistle-blower?

An ombudsman

Studies of whistle-blowers indicate that many are praised by their peers and managers, and often receive promotions for their actions.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer. -To whom does an employee owe a duty? How does your answer affect the whistle-blowing process?

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it. -Is the employment-at-will doctrine fair to both employer and employee?

____ was protection for federal employees who expose illegal, corrupt, or wasteful government activities.

All of the following are key elements that comprise the whistle-blower process except

What incentives are provided to claimants under the False Claims Act?

Rights provided by law are called

The good cause norm is the opposite of

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The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics.

Corporate Governance: Foundational Issues.

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs.

Risk, Issue, and Crisis Management.

Business Ethics Essentials

Managerial and Organizational Ethics.

Business Ethics and Technology.

Ethical Issues in the Global Arena.

Business, Government, and Regulation.

Business Influence on Government and Public Policy.

Consumer Stakeholders: Information Issues

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues.

Sustainability and the Natural Environment.

Business and Community Stakeholders.

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, Safety, and Health.

Employment Discrimination and Workplace Diversity

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Whistle-blowing is primarily a due process issue.

Some employers are requiring that their new hires sign contracts that waive their right to sue the firm and accept mandatory arbitration to settle disputes.

A good way to avert whistle-blowing is for management to make a visible effort to listen and be responsive to employees' concerns.

Employer promises that they may not even know they made are called

One of the most used alternative dispute resolution methods is

The exception that protects employees from being fired because they refuse to commit crimes or take advantage of privileges to which they are entitled by law is

One recommendation for dismissing employees is to fire employees in common work areas.

Workers' trust in their employers is

Methods of providing due process for employees outside of the legal system are called

What forms of retaliation might be aimed at a whistle-blower?

An ombudsman

Studies of whistle-blowers indicate that many are praised by their peers and managers, and often receive promotions for their actions.

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer. -To whom does an employee owe a duty? How does your answer affect the whistle-blowing process?

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it. -Is the employment-at-will doctrine fair to both employer and employee?

____ was protection for federal employees who expose illegal, corrupt, or wasteful government activities.

All of the following are key elements that comprise the whistle-blower process except

What incentives are provided to claimants under the False Claims Act?

Rights provided by law are called

The good cause norm is the opposite of

The Business and Society Relationship.

Corporate Social Responsibility, Citizenship, and Sustainability.

The Stakeholder Approach to Business, Society, and Ethics.

Corporate Governance: Foundational Issues.

Strategic Management and Corporate Public Affairs.

Risk, Issue, and Crisis Management.

Business Ethics Essentials

Managerial and Organizational Ethics.

Business Ethics and Technology.

Ethical Issues in the Global Arena.

Business, Government, and Regulation.

Business Influence on Government and Public Policy.

Consumer Stakeholders: Information Issues

Consumer Stakeholders: Product and Service Issues.

Sustainability and the Natural Environment.

Business and Community Stakeholders.

Employee Stakeholders: Privacy, Safety, and Health.

Employment Discrimination and Workplace Diversity

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