man4701 chapter 6
Employment discrimination against individuals with HIV or AIDS is prohibited under which law?
Americans with Disabilities Act *
What is the psychological contract between an employee and his or her employer?
Beliefs, perceptions, expectations, and obligations that comprise an agreement between individuals and their organizations *
3. Which of the following terms is used to describe the elimination of employment positions?
Downsizing
4. What concept governed employment up until the early 1900s?
Employment at will *
. If someone wanted to file a racial discrimination complaint, he or she would file with what agency?
Equal Employee Opportunity Commission *
2. By the 1980s, what type of analogy was being used to describe the workplace?
Family *
11. What commonly occurs when whistle-blowers report company misconduct to the government?
Most reported misconduct does not result in an investigation *
Which of the following categories of employment discrimination is covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
National origin *
5. Which of the following types of employees must be paid for overtime work under governmental labor standards and pay provisions?
Secretaries *
Sexual harassment violates which law of the federal government?
Title VII under the Civil Rights Act *
8. What is an employee who reports individual or corporate wrongdoing to either internal or external sources known as?
Whistle-blower *
ethics officer
a high ranking person known to respect and understand legal and ethical standards
lisening
actively listening to others verbal and nonverbal communication
emotional intelligence
an important characteristic possessed by ethical leaders referring to the skills to manager themselves and their relationships with others effectively
13. What is a major challenge of workplace diversity?
communication difficulties *
nonverbal communication
communication expressed through body language, actions, expressions, tone of voice, proximity, volume, and ect
small group communication
communication in small groups
interpersonal communication
communicatoin beween two or more people, the most common type
6. The design, arrangement, and use of equipment to maximize productivity and minimize fatigue and physical discomfort are known as
ergonomics *
whistle blowing
exploding an employers wrongdoing t outsides such as the media or government regulatory agencies
mandated boundaries
externally imposed boundaries of conduct, such as laws, rules, regulations, and other requirements
12. A central feature of work/life programs is ____________________.
flexibility
code of conduct
formal statements that describe what an organization expects of its employees, also code code of ethics
. In terms of vesting, contributions an employee makes are generally vested _______________, and employer contributions are vested _______________.
immediately; after 5 years *
core practices
recognized best practices that are often encouraged by regulatory forces and industry trade associations
5 power bases
reward power coercive power legitimate power expert power referent power
philanthropy
the act of businesses giving back to communities an causes
voluntary practices
the beliefs, values, and voluntary responsibility of an organization