Question 1

From the company's perspective,it is important to recognize that employment agreements are governed by:

Accepted Answer

A) federal law. 
B) no-compete agreements. 
C) union contracts. 
D) state law.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) ombudsperson 
B) aide 
C) moderator 
D) paralegal

Question 3

Under the federal False Claims Act of 1863,as amended,private citizens may sue a contractor for fraud on the government's behalf and share up to _____ percent of whatever financial recovery the government makes as a result of the charges.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40

Question 4

_____ refers to an employment relationship between an employer and an employee,under which either party can terminate the relationship without notice for any reason not prohibited by law..

Accepted Answer

A) Fiduciary duty of loyalty 
B) Employment-at-will 
C) Due process 
D) An implied promise

Question 5

_____ refers to the maintenance or administration of what is just,especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments.

Accepted Answer

A) Justice 
B) Prejudice 
C) Just cause 
D) Positive discipline

Question 6

Generally,disciplinary interviews are held over issues of workplace conduct or:

Accepted Answer

A) job performance. 
B) collective bargaining disagreements. 
C) career path possibilities. 
D) organizational policy.

Question 7

A _____ is one whereby an employee may proceed directly to the next higher level of management above his/her supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) just cause 
B) progressive disciplinary policy 
C) skip-level policy 
D) choice-of-law provision

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the case of _____,disclosure of fraud,waste,and abuse can lead to substantial financial gains by whistle-blowers.

Accepted Answer

A) corporate executives 
B) federal contractors 
C) government employees 
D) union members

Question 10

A no-disclosure clause bars you from working for a competitor for six months up to five years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_________ includes training and written instructors for raters and uses systems that minimize subjectivity to the greatest extent possible.

Accepted Answer

A) No-disclosure agreements 
B) Nonsolicitation agreements 
C) Performance appraisals 
D) Payback appraisals

Question 12

Before deciding to dismiss an employee,managers should conduct a detailed review of all relevant facts,including the employee's side of the story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the fiduciary duty of loyalty,individuals in groups look to others to learn appropriate behaviors and attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________Act contains powerful financial incentives for whistle-blowers.

Accepted Answer

A) Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection 
B) SOX 
C) Wall Street Protest 
D) Equal Employment Opportunity

Question 15

A(n)_____ designates that the laws of a particular state will be used to interpret the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) choice-of-law provision 
B) employment-at-will clause 
C) red-hot-stove rule 
D) employer protection agreement

Question 16

The Supreme Court has ruled that even where state law permits,union as well as nonunion employees do not have the right to sue over their dismissals,even if they are covered by a collective bargaining contract that provides a grievance procedure and remedies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the basic requirements for workplace due process to work effectively?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the basic requirements for workplace...

Question 18

_____ justice refers to the quality of interpersonal treatment that employees receive in their everyday work.

Accepted Answer

A) Interactional 
B) Informational 
C) Distributive 
D) Blind

Question 19

Employment at Will refers to an employment relationship where only the employer may terminate employment at anytime and for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the five "core" characteristics of the most effective voice systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the five "core" characteristics of the...

Exam 14: Procedural Justice and Ethics in Employee Relations

From the company's perspective,it is important to recognize that employment agreements are governed by:

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

Under the federal False Claims Act of 1863,as amended,private citizens may sue a contractor for fraud on the government's behalf and share up to _____ percent of whatever financial recovery the government makes as a result of the charges.

_____ refers to an employment relationship between an employer and an employee,under which either party can terminate the relationship without notice for any reason not prohibited by law..

_____ refers to the maintenance or administration of what is just,especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments.

Generally,disciplinary interviews are held over issues of workplace conduct or:

A _____ is one whereby an employee may proceed directly to the next higher level of management above his/her supervisor.

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

In the case of _____,disclosure of fraud,waste,and abuse can lead to substantial financial gains by whistle-blowers.

A no-disclosure clause bars you from working for a competitor for six months up to five years.

_________ includes training and written instructors for raters and uses systems that minimize subjectivity to the greatest extent possible.

Before deciding to dismiss an employee,managers should conduct a detailed review of all relevant facts,including the employee's side of the story.

According to the fiduciary duty of loyalty,individuals in groups look to others to learn appropriate behaviors and attitudes.

The ________Act contains powerful financial incentives for whistle-blowers.

A(n) _____ designates that the laws of a particular state will be used to interpret the contract.

The Supreme Court has ruled that even where state law permits,union as well as nonunion employees do not have the right to sue over their dismissals,even if they are covered by a collective bargaining contract that provides a grievance procedure and remedies.

What are the basic requirements for workplace due process to work effectively?

_____ justice refers to the quality of interpersonal treatment that employees receive in their everyday work.

Employment at Will refers to an employment relationship where only the employer may terminate employment at anytime and for any reason.

Describe the five "core" characteristics of the most effective voice systems.