Question 1

The Supreme Court has found that government workers____________.&#10;A) have a right to free speech about job-related matters&#10;B) cannot speak to the public about their jobs&#10;C) have unlimited free speech since they are government workers&#10;D) have different free speech rights from other employees

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has found that government workers have a right to free speech about job-related matters, but their speech can be limited if it disrupts the functions of their workplace or interferes with their job duties. This was established in the case of Pickering v. Board of Education in 1968, and has been reaffirmed in subsequent cases.

Question 2

People are sometimes afraid to express their views at work because____________.&#10;A) it may be against the law&#10;B) they do not want to stand out&#10;C) they are afraid of what others might think&#10;D) they are afraid of losing their jobs

Accepted Answer

The fear of losing their jobs is a common reason why people may be hesitant to express their views at work. They may feel that speaking out could lead to professional repercussions or even termination.

Question 3

The utilitarian argument for employment at will relies on the idea that____________.&#10;A) there is an implicit contract of employment&#10;B) people own the products of their labor&#10;C) employers and employees both benefit from it&#10;D) employees have the right to freedom of expression

Accepted Answer

The utilitarian argument for employment at will states that it benefits both employers and employees because it allows employers to hire and fire employees based on business needs, and allows employees to seek better job opportunities if they are unhappy in their current position. This promotes efficiency and productivity in the workplace, ultimately benefiting both parties. Option A is incorrect because the argument assumes there is no implicit contract of employment. Option B is incorrect because it does not relate to the utilitarian argument for employment at will. Option D is incorrect because it is not relevant to the argument.

Question 4

Considerations of fair wages involve____________.&#10;A) absolute standards&#10;B) only comparative measures&#10;C) employers' preferences&#10;D) redistribution of wealth

Accepted Answer

Fair wages should be based on absolute standards, such as the cost of living, rather than just comparative measures or employers' preferences. Redistributing wealth may be a separate issue related to economic policies, but it is not necessarily directly related to fair wages.

Question 5

Ethical arguments for democracy in the workplace are mainly based on____________.&#10;A) productivity&#10;B) organizational effectiveness&#10;C) personal health&#10;D) legitimizing power

Accepted Answer

Ethical arguments for democracy in the workplace are mainly based on legitimizing power. It argues that every member of an organization, regardless of their position, should have a say in decision-making processes to ensure that power is not concentrated among a select few individuals. It promotes fairness and equality, thus legitimizing the power structure of the organization. Productivity, organizational effectiveness, and personal health may be some potential benefits of democracy in the workplace, but they are not the primary ethical arguments for it.

Question 6

What are the limitations to the employment-at-will system, and how do they arise?

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Question 7

Workplaces are &#34;democratic&#34; insofar as____________.&#10;A) companies are structured like democracies&#10;B) workers are represented in company decisions&#10;C) companies are not arranged hierarchically&#10;D) companies are not headed by a single individual

Accepted Answer

Democratic workplaces imply that the workers have a voice in the decision-making process and are represented in the company's decisions to some extent. This may take various forms, such as having worker representatives on boards or committees, or having mechanisms for worker feedback and participation in decision-making processes. Companies can still have hierarchical structures and be led by a single individual while having democratic practices in place.

Question 8

The argument for property rights in labor assumes that____________.&#10;A) a worker has the rights to their labor&#10;B) an employer has the rights to its employees' time&#10;C) an employer has the rights to its employees' labor&#10;D) an employer can regulate its employees' use of time

Accepted Answer

The argument for property rights in labor assumes that a worker has the rights to their labor. This means that an individual has the right to decide how they will use and exchange their own labor, and that their labor is their own property. This argument is often used in debates over minimum wage laws, collective bargaining, and other labor-related issues.

Question 9

Proponents of minimum wage who argue that extremely low wages are exploitative assume that____________.&#10;A) employers have no choice but to offer low wages&#10;B) jobs with other levels of wages are available&#10;C) employers could offer the same jobs at higher wages&#10;D) workers will not take just any job they can get

Accepted Answer

Proponents of minimum wage argue that extremely low wages are exploitative under the assumption that employers have the capability to offer the same jobs at higher wages but choose not to. This perspective is based on the belief that fairer, more livable wages could be provided, making the argument for raising the minimum wage to prevent exploitation.

Question 10

&#34;Employment at will&#34; means that____________.&#10;A) a worker can choose his or her job&#10;B) an employee can leave the company any time&#10;C) an employer can release an employee at any time&#10;D) a worker has rights to the products of his or her labor

Accepted Answer

"Employment at will" is a legal doctrine in the United States that allows employers to terminate an employee at any time and for any reason, unless the termination violates the law or an employment contract. This means that the employer holds the majority of the power in the employment relationship and can let an employee go without warning or cause.

Question 11

What is the best reason for adopting a minimum wage policy? What is the best argument against that reason?

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Question 12

The notion of due process can be used to argue against employment at will because .&#10;A) employees should own the products of their labor&#10;B) employment at will can be arbitrary&#10;C) property rights are most fundamental&#10;D) due process requires a written contract

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Question 13

How does the concept of property rights apply to at-will employment?

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Deck 8: Employment Rights