Ethics Exam 2- Fugate 5

Which of these situations presents a conflict of interest?

A manager and a subordinate are romantically involved

Employees should have expectation of privacy in certain at-work locations such as __________.

A restroom

Which of the following could be considered employer trespassing?

A retailer altering someone's work schedule because they are transgender

What is not one of the six steps of whistleblowing?

Avoid going to HR

A situation when you must choose to either serve your personal interests or those of another individual, group, or organization is a(n) _______________.

Conflict of interest

Starting a company that competes with your current employer while you still work for them would be a(n) _____________.

Conflict of interest

The _______________ protects wire, oral, and electronic communications when these communications are being made, are in transit, and when they are stored on computers?

Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Which term refers to the act of observing or otherwise collecting data on employee activities?

Employee monitoring

Whistleblowing illustrates a(n) ___________ for the whistleblower and often requires considerable moral courage.

Ethical dilemma

A company claiming a product is organic when it's not is an example of lying by omission.

False

A slippery slope occurs when you must choose to either serve your personal interests or those of another individual, group, or organization.

False

If an employee misbehaves while using an employer's email or phone network, employers cannot be held liable.

False

Observing or otherwise collecting data on employee activities is known as employer trespassing.

False

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act does not apply to e-mail, telephone conversations, and data stored electronically.

False

Which of the following is an example of lying by omission?

Not informing customers of health risks associated with your product

The ECPA does not allow employers to monitor _____________ if they have a legitimate business purpose.

Personal phone calls on personal devices

Which law forbids intercepting live phone calls and stored voice messages but allows employers to do so if they have a legitimate business reason?

The Federal Wiretap Act

What is not a common reason employees do not report misconduct as stated in this book?

They are bribed not to

Which of the following is not a reason to monitor employees?

To prevent employees from leaving the company

Ensuring quality service performance is considered a legitimate business reason for an employer to listen to your phone calls at work.

True

Monitoring employee activity can help guard the organization against theft and legal liability.

True

Not telling investors that your start-up is being sued for patent infringement is an example of lying by omission.

True

The ECPA allows your employers to monitor your social media use on your personal computer at home.

True

When employers inappropriately intrude into employees nonwork domains, including considering personal information in professional assessments and decisions, this is called employer trespassing.

True

Whistleblowers commonly need to prepare to find a new job after whistleblowing.

True

You as an employee should assume you are always being monitored at work.

True

What kind of personal conduct outside of work should your employer not have cause to be concerned about?

Your sexual identity or orientation