Exam 14: Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations

To safeguard against possible allegations of misconduct or fair treatment,it is advisable to have a representative of the human resource department present at termination meetings.

List at least two of the four basic requirements a nonunion grievance procedure needs to work effectively.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act makes it unlawful to discharge,demote,suspend,threaten,harass,or in any manner discriminate against a whistle-blower.

Individuals must be able to present problems,identify concerns,and challenge the organization in such a way that they are not punished for providing this input,even in the issues raised are sensitive and highly publicized.

According to _____,an employee may not be fired because he/she refuses to commit an illegal act,such as perjury or price fixing.

Evidence indicates that layoff survivors who were provided explanations for the layoffs,or who received advance notice of them,had more positive reactions to layoffs and higher commitment to the organization.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires employers of more than 100 workers to grant 60 days' written notice before closing a plant or before laying off more than one-third of a workforce in excess of 150 people.

A worker being fired for actions ranging from filing a workers' compensation claim to reporting safety violations to government agencies is called:

Employees with contracts (bargained collectively or individually)are not at-will employees.

_____ is expressed in terms of providing explanations or accounts for decisions made.

Research indicates that individuals cannot be conditioned to behave unethically,even if they are rewarded for it.

Three __________ include public policy,implied promises,and retaliatory discharge

Discuss the components of procedural justice.

A _____ clause prohibits you from divulging trade secrets or other proprietary information to outsiders during your employment at a company or after you leave.

Which of the following would NOT be considered an organizational citizenship behavior?

Whether or not a contract has been signed,executives are still required to maintain all trade secrets with which their employers have entrusted them.This obligation is called a:

Procedural justice affects citizenship behaviors by influencing employees' perceptions of _____,the extent to which the organization values employee's general contributions and cares for their well being.

A _____ clause requires that you not take another job until you have repaid the company any expenses incurred in your relocation and recruitment.

All of the following statements about the Weingarten mandate are true EXCEPT:

A(n)_____ is a neutral facilitator between employees and managers who assists in resolving workplace disputes.