Question 1

_____ requires organizations to give affected employees 60 days notice of a plant closing or when mass layoffs are expected:

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Question 2

You are concerned that your employees are afraid to report ethical violations to management.In order to increase the likelihood of unethical activity being reported,which of the following would you suggest your company adopt?

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Formal training for all employees in ethical decision-making can help employees develop the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and report unethical behavior. It can also reduce the fear of retaliation that some employees may have when reporting unethical behavior. Strict punishment guidelines for not reporting unethical behavior may create a culture of fear and mistrust, while ending managerial training may exacerbate the problem of unethical behavior going unreported. Encouraging informal discussion of ethics versus formal training may not provide employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and report unethical behavior, and increasing the use of exit interviews may only be effective after unethical behavior has already occurred.

Question 3

The concept of __________ provides that employees have a duty to protect confidential information.

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The covenant of nondisclosure is a legal concept where employees have a duty to not disclose confidential information that they come across during the course of their employment. This duty is implied in the employment relationship and can be enforced through legal action.

Question 4

Discuss the pros and cons of each of the four forms of organizational exit.What are some best practices associated with each?

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Question 5

How would you handle an internal and external whistleblower within your organization?

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Question 6

__________ is a formal,written complaint about the way in which an employment relationship is being carried out.

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A grievance is a formal, written complaint about the way in which an employment relationship is being carried out. It can be filed by an employee or a group of employees, and it typically involves a dispute about some aspect of their employment, such as working conditions, pay, or treatment by a supervisor. The purpose of a grievance is to provide a process for resolving disputes in a fair and orderly manner, without the need for legal action or labor unrest.

Question 7

Grace has been working for Acme Company for over 4 years.Acme recently conducted a compensation audit.As a result of the audit,some employees received pay increases and some did not.Grace believes there was bias in the procedures governing the salary decisions.What is Grace concerned with?

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Grace is specifically concerned with the procedures governing the salary decisions, indicating a concern for procedural justice.

Question 8

The difference between punishment and discipline is:

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Discipline is focused on teaching and developing positive behaviors, while punishment is typically focused on negative consequences for bad behavior. Discipline is forward-focused and aims to create a positive atmosphere, while punishment may be viewed as a more negative or corrective measure. Therefore, B is the best option because it accurately distinguishes between the two.

Question 9

What are the differences between punishment and discipline approaches to handling employee misconduct? All things considered,which is the better approach? The definition of both approaches should be evident in your answer.

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Question 10

What steps would you take in creating a realistic job preview? What types of information would be gathered? What measures would you take to avoid the downside of RJPs,losing good candidates to firms that are taking more of the flypaper approach?

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Question 11

It is hypothesized that Realistic Job Previews reduce employee turnover for four reasons.Describe and explain these four reasons.

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Question 12

A manager counsels an employee about problems with frequent tardiness.In spite of the discussion the employee is late to work twice the following week.What should be the next step in the discipline process?

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The next step in the discipline process should be a written warning. A verbal warning has already been given and the problem is persisting, so a more official record of the issue is necessary. This written warning should clearly state expectations, consequences for not meeting those expectations, and a timeline for improvement. It also serves as documentation for any further disciplinary actions that may need to be taken. Early retirement package and termination may be too severe for a first offense, while time off without pay may have minimal impact on someone who is already having attendance issues.

Question 13

Organizations use all of the following ways to terminate an employee EXCEPT:

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Outplacement programs are services provided to help exiting employees find new jobs, not a method of terminating employment.

Question 14

What is survivor syndrome and what measures can organizations take to avoid it?

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Question 15

Reporting misconduct by individuals either inside or outside of the organization to people who have the power to take action is known as:

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Whistleblowing refers to reporting misconduct by individuals within or outside the organization to authorities who have the power to take action. This is often done when an employee believes that the organization is engaged in unethical or illegal activities. The act of whistleblowing can be risky for the whistleblower as it may result in retaliation from their employer or damage their career. However, many countries have laws protecting whistleblowers from retaliation.

Question 16

Which is more important,procedural or distributive justice? Why?

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Question 17

Describe the two forms of organizational justice and give an example of organizational actions that can be used to create perceptions of each type of justice.

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Question 18

What are some reasons - societal,technological,strategic -- behind the use of flexible work arrangements? Do you believe that work arrangements will become more complex or stabilize over time?

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Question 19

__________ requires organizations to give affected employees 60 days written notice of when a plant will close or when mass layoff are expected.

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The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires organizations with over 100 employees to give 60 days written notice of plant closures or mass layoffs. This provides affected employees with time to find new employment and make necessary arrangements.

Question 20

What are the two internal forces governing the ongoing working relationship? Explain how each affects the maintenance of the employment relationship.

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Quiz 12: Managing the Employment Relationship