Question 1

Inbreeding refers to longevity on a job or with a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When most people fire another employee, they do it with great joy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The express purpose of a strike is the same as that of a boycott -- to hurt the employer or company financially and strengthen the union's bargaining position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Job performance and the fairness of the work contract are relevant to the issue of fair wages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Austin Fagothey and Milton Gonsalves believe a direct strike is justified

Accepted Answer

A)  when it is motivated by revenge. 
B)  when workers are coerced into striking. 
C)  when it is a last resort. 
D)  under no conditions. 
A)  when it is motivated by revenge. 
B)  when workers are coerced into striking. 
C)  when it is a last resort. 
D)  under no conditions.

Question 6

It is morally right for employers to dismiss employees for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Due process requires specific and systematic means for workers to appeal discharge or disciplinary decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an accurate statement about employment law in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's illegal to fire workers because of union membership. 
B)  Courts at all levels and in all states now agree that employees cannot be dismissed without just cause. 
C)  The civil liberties of employees have to be restricted for corporations to run efficiently. 
D)  More and more companies are moving toward "employment at will". 
A)  It's illegal to fire workers because of union membership. 
B)  Courts at all levels and in all states now agree that employees cannot be dismissed without just cause. 
C)  The civil liberties of employees have to be restricted for corporations to run efficiently. 
D)  More and more companies are moving toward "employment at will".

Question 9

The Wagner Act of 1935

Accepted Answer

A)  established the Food and Drug Administration. 
B)  prohibits employers from interfering with employees trying to organize unions. 
C)  guaranteed employers the right of refusing to bargain with union representatives. 
D)  guaranteed the right to work and outlawed union shops. 
A)  established the Food and Drug Administration. 
B)  prohibits employers from interfering with employees trying to organize unions. 
C)  guaranteed employers the right of refusing to bargain with union representatives. 
D)  guaranteed the right to work and outlawed union shops.

Question 10

The English philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626) called conscious and unconscious biases and stereotypes

Accepted Answer

A)  "plagues of interviewing." 
B)  "idols of the mind." 
C)  "the best tools." 
D)  "mind benders." 
A)  "plagues of interviewing." 
B)  "idols of the mind." 
C)  "the best tools." 
D)  "mind benders."

Question 11

Which of these is a valid reason for not hiring a potential employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is overqualified. 
B)  There's a gap in the person's unemployment history. 
C)  The person dresses poorly. 
D)  The person has a lack of experience. 
A)  The person is overqualified. 
B)  There's a gap in the person's unemployment history. 
C)  The person dresses poorly. 
D)  The person has a lack of experience.

Question 12

To be successful any test used by a corporation must be

Accepted Answer

A)  sound. 
B)  valid. 
C)  created outside the corporation using the test. 
D)  one that can be used by any organization for any position. 
A)  sound. 
B)  valid. 
C)  created outside the corporation using the test. 
D)  one that can be used by any organization for any position.

Question 13

Tests are designed to measure the applicants' skills in verbal, quantitative, and

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical skills. 
B)  empathy skills. 
C)  logical skills. 
D)  social skills. 
A)  ethical skills. 
B)  empathy skills. 
C)  logical skills. 
D)  social skills.

Question 14

Groups of 18th century skilled artisans formed secret societies for two basic reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  to equalize their relationship with their employers 
B)  to distinguish themselves from carpenters and shoemakers 
C)  to gain control of the German government 
D)  to avoid having to set minimal standards for their crafts 
A)  to equalize their relationship with their employers 
B)  to distinguish themselves from carpenters and shoemakers 
C)  to gain control of the German government 
D)  to avoid having to set minimal standards for their crafts

Question 15

If employees who don't join the union get the same benefits as union members, this raises a question of fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The reliability of a test refers to the quality of exhibiting a reasonable consistency in results obtained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When weighing the decisions to dismiss employees, companies need to remember that employment affects families and communities, not just individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Employers have the right to fire an employee who performs inadequately, but they should do so

Accepted Answer

A)  as painlessly as possible. 
B)  with vengeance. 
C)  in a public display so all can learn. 
D)  in humiliation. 
A)  as painlessly as possible. 
B)  with vengeance. 
C)  in a public display so all can learn. 
D)  in humiliation.

Question 19

According to Shaw and Barry, a workplace environment in which employees are treated fairly and their inherent dignity respected is compatible with a firm's business goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Inbreeding is the practice of showing favoritism to relatives and close friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Inbreeding refers to longevity on a job or with a firm.

When most people fire another employee, they do it with great joy.

The express purpose of a strike is the same as that of a boycott -- to hurt the employer or company financially and strengthen the union's bargaining position.

Job performance and the fairness of the work contract are relevant to the issue of fair wages.

Austin Fagothey and Milton Gonsalves believe a direct strike is justified

It is morally right for employers to dismiss employees for any reason.

Due process requires specific and systematic means for workers to appeal discharge or disciplinary decisions.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about employment law in the workplace?

The Wagner Act of 1935

The English philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626) called conscious and unconscious biases and stereotypes

Which of these is a valid reason for not hiring a potential employee?

To be successful any test used by a corporation must be

Tests are designed to measure the applicants' skills in verbal, quantitative, and

Groups of 18th century skilled artisans formed secret societies for two basic reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

If employees who don't join the union get the same benefits as union members, this raises a question of fairness.

The reliability of a test refers to the quality of exhibiting a reasonable consistency in results obtained.

When weighing the decisions to dismiss employees, companies need to remember that employment affects families and communities, not just individuals.

Employers have the right to fire an employee who performs inadequately, but they should do so

According to Shaw and Barry, a workplace environment in which employees are treated fairly and their inherent dignity respected is compatible with a firm's business goals.

Inbreeding is the practice of showing favoritism to relatives and close friends.

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace 2: Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

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Exam 8: The Workplace 1: Basic Issues

Inbreeding refers to longevity on a job or with a firm.

When most people fire another employee, they do it with great joy.

The express purpose of a strike is the same as that of a boycott -- to hurt the employer or company financially and strengthen the union's bargaining position.

Job performance and the fairness of the work contract are relevant to the issue of fair wages.

Austin Fagothey and Milton Gonsalves believe a direct strike is justified

It is morally right for employers to dismiss employees for any reason.

Due process requires specific and systematic means for workers to appeal discharge or disciplinary decisions.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about employment law in the workplace?

The Wagner Act of 1935

The English philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626) called conscious and unconscious biases and stereotypes

Which of these is a valid reason for not hiring a potential employee?

To be successful any test used by a corporation must be

Tests are designed to measure the applicants' skills in verbal, quantitative, and

Groups of 18th century skilled artisans formed secret societies for two basic reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

If employees who don't join the union get the same benefits as union members, this raises a question of fairness.

The reliability of a test refers to the quality of exhibiting a reasonable consistency in results obtained.

When weighing the decisions to dismiss employees, companies need to remember that employment affects families and communities, not just individuals.

Employers have the right to fire an employee who performs inadequately, but they should do so

According to Shaw and Barry, a workplace environment in which employees are treated fairly and their inherent dignity respected is compatible with a firm's business goals.

Inbreeding is the practice of showing favoritism to relatives and close friends.

The Nature of Morality

Normative Theories of Ethics

Justice and Economic Distribution

The Nature of Capitalism

Corporations

Consumers

The Environment

The Workplace 2: Todays Challenges

Moral Choices Facing Employees

Job Discrimination

Filters