Question 1

When an employer informs everyone of the standards for judging performance and the penalties for failure up front, the employer is enhancing the perceived fairness of the situation via .

Accepted Answer

Expectation clarity involves clearly communicating the standards and consequences, which enhances perceived fairness.

Question 2

Which of the following exceptions is not responsible for eroding the strength of the "terminate at will" doctrine?

Accepted Answer

The "public relations exception" is not a recognized legal exception that erodes the "terminate at will" doctrine, unlike the other options listed.

Question 3

Under which of the following circumstances would an interview used for selection purposes be perceived as unfair?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under which of the following circumstances would...

Question 4

The most drastic step a manager can take in response to an employee offense is .

Accepted Answer

Dismissal is the most drastic step a manager can take in response to an employee offense because it results in the termination of the employee's employment.

Question 5

Capital One welcomes new employees on a designated day with balloons, parties, and pep rallies. This is an example of .

Accepted Answer

Organizing ceremonies is the correct choice as it involves planned events like parties and pep rallies to welcome new employees.

Question 6

The "terminate at will" rule guiding the employment relationship has traditionally meant that .

Accepted Answer

The "terminate at will" rule means both an employee can resign for any reason and an employer can fire an employee for any reason, reflecting the mutual flexibility in the employment relationship.

Question 7

The business purpose exception to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act permits .

Accepted Answer

The business purpose exception allows employers to monitor communications if they can demonstrate a legitimate business reason, such as ensuring productivity or preventing illegal activities.

Question 8

Jane is going through her annual appraisal process. Her supervisor follows a standard appraisal form that she believes is consistently applied to all employees. However, the appraisal seems unfair to her because her supervisor is so rude and harsh. Jane has judged the appraisal process as unfair based on an assessment of .

Accepted Answer

Jane's perception of unfairness is based on her supervisor's rude and harsh behavior, which relates to interpersonal justice, focusing on the treatment individuals receive during the process.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the types of privacy violations upheld by courts?

Accepted Answer

Drug testing is generally not considered a privacy violation by courts, as it is often upheld for safety and regulatory reasons, especially in certain industries.

Question 10

When a company rewards employees who behave ethically using the firm's incentive plan and appraisal system, they are to encourage ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a company rewards employees who behave...

Question 11

The theory that women who commit offenses that violate stereotypes regarding the proper behavior of women will be punished for both the offense and for their inappropriate sex role behavior is called the .

Accepted Answer

The "evil woman thesis" suggests that women who commit crimes that defy traditional gender roles are punished not only for the crime but also for violating societal expectations of female behavior.

Question 12

The consent exception to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act permits .

Accepted Answer

The consent exception allows employers to monitor employee communications if the employees have given informed consent, as per the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

Question 13

are to an organization what laws are to society.

Accepted Answer

Rules are specific guidelines or instructions that govern behavior within an organization, similar to how laws regulate behavior in society.

Question 14

Under which of the following scenarios, would a formal procedure such a selection interview be considered unfair?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on personality issues can be considered unfair as it may not be directly related to job performance and can introduce bias.

Question 15

When an employer ensures that everyone involved understand why and how final decisions are made, the employer is enhancing the perceived fairness of the situation via .

Accepted Answer

Providing an explanation helps enhance perceived fairness by making the decision-making process transparent and understandable to all involved.

Question 16

When an employer involves individuals in decisions that affect them and allows them to refute the merits of others' ideas, the employer is enhancing the perceived fairness of the situation via .

Accepted Answer

Engagement refers to involving individuals in decision-making processes, which enhances their perception of fairness by allowing them to contribute and challenge ideas.

Question 17

In which organizational document are an organization's rules and regulations usually stated?

Accepted Answer

An employee handbook typically contains an organization's rules and regulations, outlining policies, procedures, and expectations for employees.

Question 18

The purpose of is to encourage employees to adhere to rules and regulations at work.

Accepted Answer

Discipline is the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. It is directly related to encouraging adherence to rules and regulations at work.

Question 19

Ethics training can be accomplished via .

Accepted Answer

Ethics training can be integrated into various formats such as new-hire orientation, policy manuals, annual refresher training, and employee handbooks, making all the options valid methods for accomplishing ethics training.

Question 20

Employers can facilitate two-way communication by utilizing .

Accepted Answer

All the options (suggestion boxes, hotlines, and opinion surveys) are tools that can be used to facilitate two-way communication between employers and employees.

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