HAS 3240 - Quiz 12

Managers that suspect drug use is the source of an employee's performance problems, should most likely: A. Refer the employee to an AA group B. Begin discipline procedures C. Interview co-workers D. Dismiss the employee

B. Begin discipline procedures

Moonlighting is best defined as: A. Holding a second job outside normal working hours B. Disclosing an employer's illegal practices C. Applying for a job with a competitor D. Working to acquire overtime pay

B. Holding a second job outside normal working hours

An employee's right to privacy is best described as: A. A guaranteed right B. Implied in the Constitution C. Explicitly stated in the Constitution D. Protected with private employers but not public employers

B. Implied in the Constitution

The rights given workers by federal laws, such as OSHA, EEOC, etc., are: A. Employee rights B. Statutory rights C. Contractual rights D. Residual rights

B. Statutory rights

The progressive discipline process begins with a: A. Written warning B. Verbal warning C. Meeting with HR staff D. Short-term suspension

B. Verbal warning

During an interview, the hiring manager tells the job candidate, "You'll always have a job here." That statement most likely constitutes a(n): A. Employment-at-will statement B. Granting of residual rights C. Psychological contract D. Implied contract

D. Implied contract

Studies indicate that the electronic monitoring of employees: A. Lowers absenteeism B. Increases productivity C. Improves customer service D. Increases employee stress levels

D. Increases employee stress levels

Safe working conditions are categorized as: A. Residual employee rights B. Contractual rights C. Management rights D. Statutory rights

D. Statutory rights

(True or False) An employer's rights under employment-at-will are unlimited.

False

(True or False) Statements in an employee handbook are a source of implied contracts, but only a few state courts have ruled that employee handbooks are enforceable contracts.

False

(True or False) Employee statutory rights are those rights employees are guaranteed by law.

True

(True or False) Residual rights are the same as employer rights.

True

Managers can most likely eliminate a substantial amount of employee discipline by: A. Using headhunters to find new employees B. Implementing online orientation programs C. Designing challenging jobs for employees D. Requiring regular drug and alcohol tests

C. Designing challenging jobs for employees

Legal limitations to employment at will: A. Do not exist in private sector B. Exist only for businesses with more than 50 employees C. Include public policy and implied contract exceptions D. Include criminal misconduct and psychological contract exceptions

C. Include public policy and implied contract exceptions

Random drug testing: A. Has been ruled unconstitutional B. Has largely been stopped by employee groups C. Is required by law for professions where safety is critical D. Is required by federal law for all employers with more than 15 employees

C. Is required by law for professions where safety is critical

Which of the following should be avoided when administering discipline? A. Showing too much self-control when talking to the employee B. Addressing the problem directly rather than indirectly C. Letting employees rationalize their problem behavior D. Using two-way communication

C. Letting employees rationalize their problem behavior

Management rights are also known as: A. Due process rights B. Statutory rights C. Residual rights D. Contractual rights

C. Residual rights

Which of the following is NOT an employee right that employers must consider? A. Employment contracts B. Safe working conditions C. Unlimited free speech D. Ethical treatment

C. Unlimited free speech

Which of the following is NOT addressed in most employment contracts? A. Employee compensation B. Duration of employment C. Specific working conditions D. Protection from discrimination

D. Protection from discrimination

Employees who are wrongfully discharged under the employment-at-will doctrine: A. Are guaranteed severance pay B. Typically sue for due process C. Are protected by union contracts D. Usually have no legal recourse

D. Usually have no legal recourse