Question 1

The ________ Act contains powerful financial incentives for whistle-blowers.

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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act includes provisions for financial incentives for whistle-blowers who report securities violations to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The incentives include a percentage of any monetary sanctions collected by the SEC, as well as protection against retaliation by the employer. The other options (B, C, and D) do not contain specific provisions for whistle-blower incentives.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

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Question 3

Who typically is present in a termination interview?

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Question 4

In the case of _____,disclosure of fraud,waste,and abuse can lead to substantial financial gains by whistle-blowers.

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Federal contractors are subject to the False Claims Act, which allows whistle-blowers to file lawsuits alleging fraud against the government. If their claims are successful, they could receive a portion of the recovered funds. This can lead to substantial financial gains for the whistle-blower.

Question 5

What is an implied promise?

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Question 6

Discuss the components of procedural justice.

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Question 7

Describe the five "core" characteristics of the most effective voice systems.

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Question 8

Which act requires employers of more than 100 workers to grant 60 days' written notice before closing a plant or before laying off more than one-third of a workforce in excess of 150 people?

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The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days' written notice before closing a plant or before laying off more than one-third of the workforce in excess of 150 people. A, B, and C are not correct as they do not pertain to plant closure or mass layoff notifications.

Question 9

WARN refers to:

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WARN stands for Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, which is a U.S. labor law designed to protect employees, their families, and communities by requiring most employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 calendar-day advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs of employees.

Question 10

Under the federal False Claims Act of 1863,as amended,private citizens may sue a contractor for fraud on the government's behalf and share up to _____ percent of whatever financial recovery the government makes as a result of the charges.

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Under the federal False Claims Act of 1863, as amended, private citizens may sue a contractor for fraud on the government's behalf and share up to 30 percent of whatever financial recovery the government makes as a result of the charges. This provides an incentive for individuals to report fraudulent activity and helps the government recover funds that were obtained through deceitful means.

Question 11

What are the basic requirements for workplace due process to work effectively?

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Question 12

List at least two of the four basic requirements a nonunion grievance procedure needs to work effectively.

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Question 13

A(n)_____ designates that the laws of a particular state will be used to interpret the contract.

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A choice-of-law provision is a clause in a contract that specifies which state's laws will govern the interpretation of the contract. This provision helps to prevent confusion and uncertainty if a dispute arises.

Question 14

Companies should familiarize all supervisors with company policies and provide a(n)_____ to use when conducting dismissals.

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Providing supervisors with a termination checklist can help them ensure that all necessary steps are taken during the dismissal process and prevent any legal issues or misunderstandings. This can also ensure that company policies are consistently followed regardless of the manager or supervisor conducting the dismissal.

Question 15

Among major U.S.companies,about _____ percent do some form of electronic monitoring of employees.

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Approximately 78 percent of major U.S. companies engage in some form of electronic monitoring of employees.

Question 16

Why should a contract state that it reflects the entire agreement of the parties and can only be amended in writing signed by both parties?

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Question 17

What is meant by employment-at-will and why is it difficult to terminate employees despite this principal?

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Question 18

Situations that have the potential to result in a breach of acceptable behavior are called:

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Situations that have the potential to result in a breach of acceptable behavior are considered ethical dilemmas. Implied promises refer to unwritten agreements or understandings, conscience struggles refer to internal conflicts regarding ethical decisions. Fiduciary duties of loyalty refer to a legal duty to act in the best interest of another party, typically in a professional or financial context.

Question 19

Whether or not a contract has been signed,executives are still required to maintain all trade secrets with which their employers have entrusted them.This obligation is called a:

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The fiduciary duty of loyalty requires executives to maintain all trade secrets with which their employers have entrusted them even if no contract has been signed. This duty is based on the ethical and legal obligation to act in the best interests of the employer and to protect the employer's confidential information. Skip-level policy refers to a management practice where top executives bypass their direct subordinates to meet with lower-level employees. Public policy exception is a legal doctrine that allows an employee to refuse to engage in illegal or unethical conduct without fear of retaliation. Retaliatory discharge is a form of wrongful termination that occurs when an employee is fired in retaliation for engaging in protected activity such as reporting discrimination or harassment. None of these options fully capture the obligation of executives to maintain trade secrets.

Question 20

What are reasons why managers may avoid imposing discipline?

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Quiz 14: Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations