Question 1

Match the following employee duties with the examples of the issues involved.
-Due to comply with labour contract

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Match the following employee duties with the examples of the issues involved.
-Duty to comply with law

Accepted Answer

Bribery is an issue that directly relates to the duty to comply with the law, as it involves illegal activities that violate legal standards and regulations.

Question 3

Match the following employee duties with the examples of the issues involved.
-Duty to comply with labour contract

Accepted Answer

The duty to comply with a labor contract involves adhering to the terms and conditions of employment, which includes maintaining a certain standard of work quality.

Question 4

Match the following employee duties with the examples of the issues involved.
-Duty to respect employer's property

Accepted Answer

The duty to respect employer's property involves avoiding actions like fraud, theft, and embezzlement, which directly relate to misuse or misappropriation of the employer's assets.

Question 5

Match the following employee rights with the examples of the issues involved.
-Right to privacy

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Match the following employee rights with the examples of the issues involved.
-Right to due process

Accepted Answer

The right to due process is related to disciplinary proceedings, ensuring fair treatment and procedures when an employee is subject to disciplinary actions.

Question 7

Match the following employee rights with the examples of the issues involved.
-Right to healthy and safe working conditions

Accepted Answer

The right to healthy and safe working conditions is directly related to occupational health and safety, which involves ensuring that the workplace is free from hazards and risks that could harm employees.

Question 8

Match the following employee rights with the examples of the issues involved.
-Right to work

Accepted Answer

The right to work involves fair treatment in the interview process, ensuring that candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications and not discriminated against.

Question 9

Which of the following do Crane et al not provide as an example of an issue associated with an employee's duty to respect their employer's property?

Accepted Answer

Crane et al discuss issues like unauthorized use of company resources and embezzlement as related to respecting employer's property, but whistleblowing is typically related to reporting unethical or illegal activities, not directly about respecting property.

Question 10

Institutional discrimination means that the very ________ of the organization is prejudiced against certain groups.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Imagine a retailer introduces a programme aimed at making sure employees smile and appear happy in front of customers. This is an example of which of the four kinds of threat to privacy that Simms (1994) suggests we might want to protect? Choose the best fit.

Accepted Answer

This scenario involves controlling employees' emotional expressions, which relates to psychological privacy, as it affects their mental and emotional state.

Question 12

The two key ethical issues that arise from the downsizing process are involvement of employees and remuneration.

Accepted Answer

The question states that the two key ethical issues that arise from the downsizing process are involvement of employees and remuneration. This statement is true, as these are two of the most important ethical considerations that must be taken into account when downsizing a workforce.

Question 13

'Presenteeism' is a common cultural force in many organizations - but what is it?

Accepted Answer

Presenteeism refers to the practice of attending work despite being ill or needing rest, often due to cultural or organizational pressures.

Question 14

With regard to differences between national cultures and moral values, what do Crane et al suggest should be the starting point for providing direction between the two poles of absolutism and relativism on questions of employment conditions?

Accepted Answer

Crane et al suggest that human rights should serve as a basic compass when navigating between absolutism and relativism in employment conditions, providing a universal standard that transcends cultural differences.

Question 15

Which of the following is Not a step that companies can take to try and achieve 'greener workplaces'?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging employees to work from home less would likely increase energy usage and carbon footprint, contrary to the goal of achieving greener workplaces.

Question 16

Match the following 'rhetoric' with the 'reality' of HRM.
-Team working

Accepted Answer

Team working in HRM often reduces individual discretion as decisions are made collectively, limiting personal autonomy.

Question 17

Match the following 'rhetoric' with the 'reality' of HRM.
-Training and development

Accepted Answer

Training and development in HRM is often portrayed as a means to enhance employee skills and productivity, but in reality, it can be used as a tool for manipulation to maximize productivity.

Question 18

Match the following 'rhetoric' with the 'reality' of HRM.
-Flexibility

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Match the following 'rhetoric' with the 'reality' of HRM.
-New working patterns

Accepted Answer

New working patterns in HRM often involve temporary and part-time jobs, leading to precarious working arrangements.

Question 20

Diverse workforces are increasingly seen as sources of business success

Accepted Answer

Research and trends up to October 2023 indicate that diverse workforces can enhance creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making, leading to improved business outcomes.

Quiz 7: Employees and Business

Match the following employee duties with the examples of the issues involved. -Due to comply with labour contract

Match the following employee duties with the examples of the issues involved. -Duty to comply with law

Match the following employee duties with the examples of the issues involved. -Duty to comply with labour contract

Match the following employee duties with the examples of the issues involved. -Duty to respect employer's property

Match the following employee rights with the examples of the issues involved. -Right to privacy

Match the following employee rights with the examples of the issues involved. -Right to due process

Match the following employee rights with the examples of the issues involved. -Right to healthy and safe working conditions

Match the following employee rights with the examples of the issues involved. -Right to work

Which of the following do Crane et al not provide as an example of an issue associated with an employee's duty to respect their employer's property?

Institutional discrimination means that the very ________ of the organization is prejudiced against certain groups.

Imagine a retailer introduces a programme aimed at making sure employees smile and appear happy in front of customers. This is an example of which of the four kinds of threat to privacy that Simms (1994) suggests we might want to protect? Choose the best fit.

The two key ethical issues that arise from the downsizing process are involvement of employees and remuneration.

'Presenteeism' is a common cultural force in many organizations - but what is it?

With regard to differences between national cultures and moral values, what do Crane et al suggest should be the starting point for providing direction between the two poles of absolutism and relativism on questions of employment conditions?

Which of the following is Not a step that companies can take to try and achieve 'greener workplaces'?

Match the following 'rhetoric' with the 'reality' of HRM. -Team working

Match the following 'rhetoric' with the 'reality' of HRM. -Training and development

Match the following 'rhetoric' with the 'reality' of HRM. -Flexibility

Match the following 'rhetoric' with the 'reality' of HRM. -New working patterns

Diverse workforces are increasingly seen as sources of business success