Question 1

Employee discipline is most frequently handled by:

Accepted Answer

Supervisors are typically responsible for employee discipline as they have direct oversight of their team and are best equipped to address issues and enforce standards. HR staff may provide guidance or support, but ultimately, it is the supervisor's responsibility to handle discipline. Third-party intervention or involvement is usually reserved for more serious or complex situations, and team members do not typically have the authority to discipline their peers.

Question 2

The progressive discipline process begins with a:

Accepted Answer

The progressive discipline process usually begins with a verbal warning, which allows the employer to address the issue with the employee in a less formal manner and gives the employee an opportunity to correct their behavior before it escalates to more severe consequences. Written warnings and more serious disciplinary actions typically follow if the issue persists. A meeting with HR staff may be part of the process, but it is not typically the first step. Short-term suspension would also be a more severe consequence that would come after earlier warnings.

Question 3

Recent surveys of employer practices showed that more than 21% of employers engage in searches of employees' electronic communication.

Accepted Answer

Recent surveys have shown that more than 21% of employers engage in searches of employees' electronic communication.

Question 4

Abraham is an employee for Monumental International,a company that uses a four-step progressive discipline procedure.He has been disciplined three times for the same offense.What is likely to happen the next time Abraham commits the same offense?

Accepted Answer

Monumental International uses a four-step progressive discipline procedure, which means that each time Abraham commits the same offense, the disciplinary action will escalate. Since Abraham has already been disciplined three times for the same offense, the next step would be discharge from the company. Therefore, the best answer is B.

Question 5

Employee disclosure of an employer's illegal,immoral,or illegitimate practices to persons or organizations that may be able to take corrective action is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employee disclosure of an employer's illegal,immoral,or illegitimate...

Question 6

Holding a second job outside normal working hours is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Holding a second job outside normal working...

Question 7

The primary difference between progressive discipline and positive discipline is that:

Accepted Answer

Progressive discipline typically involves a series of escalating steps, including warnings and potential punishment, whereas positive discipline focuses on counseling and collaboration to improve behavior without immediate punishment.

Question 8

The manager-centered discipline process that involves a series of management interventions to give employees the opportunity to change their behavior is called:

Accepted Answer

The progressive discipline process is a manager-centered approach that involves a series of interventions aimed at giving employees the opportunity to change their performance or behavior. The process typically begins with informal coaching and counseling and can escalate to more formal measures such as written warnings, suspension, and eventually termination if improvement is not seen. The goal of progressive discipline is to improve employee behavior and performance while minimizing negative impacts on the organization.

Question 9

In most cases involving employee discipline:

Accepted Answer

Managers often find it challenging to confront employees about disciplinary issues due to discomfort or fear of conflict.

Question 10

In most cases,what role in employee discipline is typically played by HR staff?

Accepted Answer

HR staff typically plays the role of settling manager-employee disputes in employee discipline.

Question 11

Odette is talking with one of her employees about his inappropriate behavior on the job.She explains the negative consequences the employee faces unless he changes his behavior.Odette is most likely involved in:

Accepted Answer

Odette is likely engaged in the process of employee discipline by addressing the employee's inappropriate behavior and warning them of negative consequences if the behavior is not changed.

Question 12

Generally speaking,whistleblowers suffer some form of punishment for their actions even when they are in the right.

Accepted Answer

Whistleblowers often face retaliation and punishment, such as job loss, harassment, or even legal prosecution, despite exposing wrongdoing or illegal activities.

Question 13

Additional Case 14.1
You are the HR director at Catalina Manufacturing. The firm is considering random drug testing for employees at its California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas facilities. Management believes that the assembly of high explosive devices and a recent rash of drug-related accidents make drug testing imperative.
-Refer to Additional Case 14.1.Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to implementing a random drug-testing policy at Catalina?

Accepted Answer

While comparing drug test results may be important for monitoring trends and identifying potential issues, it is not as crucial to the implementation of a random drug-testing policy as ensuring the proper treatment of employees with positive test results, maintaining security over urine samples, and protecting employees legally using prescription drugs.

Question 14

An effective company whistleblowing policy includes initial anonymity for the whistleblower.

Accepted Answer

An effective company whistleblowing policy should ensure initial anonymity for the whistleblower to encourage individuals to speak out against unethical behavior without fear of retaliation or harassment.

Question 15

Ed,the operations manager at Ballston Flooring,has scheduled a meeting with an employee who is habitually late for work.During the meeting,which of the following would be most effective for Ed to do?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ed,the operations manager at Ballston Flooring,has scheduled...

Question 16

The legal battle over drug testing is primarily at the U.S.Supreme Court level.

Accepted Answer

The legal battle over drug testing occurs at various levels of the judicial system, including local, state, and federal courts, not just at the U.S. Supreme Court level.

Question 17

Which of the following is a serious violation that would most likely lead to a shortening of the discipline process?

Accepted Answer

Taking small items, such as calculators and printer cartridges, home for personal use is considered theft, which is a serious violation of workplace policies and laws. This would likely lead to a swift and severe disciplinary process, potentially including termination of employment.

Question 18

Discipline that involves employees monitoring their own behavior after collaborative problem solving with the manager is called:

Accepted Answer

The discipline described in the question is known as positive discipline, which focuses on guiding and encouraging employees to monitor and improve their own behavior after working collaboratively with the manager to identify and address problems. This is different from traditional progressive discipline, which may involve more punitive measures such as verbal warnings, written warnings, and suspensions. Due process discipline is a legal term referring to fair procedures being followed in situations such as termination or disciplinary actions, and employment-at-will refers to the default employment relationship in many states where either the employee or employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason (with some exceptions such as discrimination or retaliation).

Question 19

The performance test is an alternative to drug testing that does not invade employee privacy but still determines employees' fitness for work.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. Performance testing may evaluate an employee's physical and mental capabilities to perform specific job tasks safely and effectively. It does not involve the use of drugs or substances and respects privacy.

Question 20

Theft from employers costs U.S.business approximately $120 million dollars a year.

Accepted Answer

Theft from employers costs U.S. businesses much more than $120 million a year; estimates suggest it could be in the tens of billions of dollars annually.

Quiz 14: Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline