Question 1

The Occupational Safety and Health Act gives workers the right to a job:

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A)   With equal wages for similar kinds of work.
B)   With wages that enable an employee to enjoy a decent standard of living.
C)   That is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injury.
D)   That does not require them to lift, bend, or move items at any time on the job.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

When groups of companies define industry-wide standards that they can all agree to, these are called:

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A)   Corporate codes of conduct.
B)   NGO codes of conduct.
C)   Industry-wide codes of conduct.
D)   Fair wage levels.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Most management experts recommend that employers do let employees know they are being electronically monitored.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following led to significant corporate restructuring and downsizing?

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A)   Fierce global competition.
B)   Emphasis on improving the "bottom line."
C)   Improved corporate profitability.
D)   Both A and B, but notE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The Council for Economic Priorities has developed a set of workplace rules called Social Accountability 8000, or SA 8000.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The conditions under which a company's employees work is called:

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A)   Labor standards.
B)   Sweatshops.
C)   Accountability standards.
D)   Wage levels.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Some people believe that the right of privacy should be extended to the workplace. Others feel that, on the contrary, that such an extension would constitute an unwarranted incursion into management's right to manage. Please comment on this debate, using examples from the text discussion of electronic monitoring, romance in the workplace, employee drug testing, and employee honesty testing. Are there particular circumstances under which it is, or is not, appropriate for employers to monitor employee behavior?

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Question 8

Under U.S. laws:

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A)   Only private workers have the right to hold an election to choose what union they want to represent them, if any.
B)   Only public workers have the right to hold an election to choose what union they want to represent them, if any.
C)   Most private and public workers have the right to hold an election to choose what union they want to represent them, if any.
D)   Only the employer has the right to hold an election to choose what unions they want to represent the workers within the organization, if any.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The right to free speech is protected in the United States by the:

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A)   Constitution.
B)   Free Speech Amendment.
C)   False Claims Act.
D)   Fair Labor Standards Act.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

As the use of electronic communication at work has risen, new ethical issues involving worker privacy have emerged. Should employers be allowed to read employee e-mail, inspect their MySpace pages or blogs, or access files located on a personal computer at work? Why or why not?

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The issue of employer access to employee...

Question 11

Polygraph testing:

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A)   Is encouraged by the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988.
B)   Is used by 85 percent of U.S. companies as a pre-employment screening procedure.
C)   Has been replaced by written psychological tests.
D)   Is used by 85 percent of U.S. companies to discover employee theft.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements is not true about the right to a safe and healthy workplace?

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A)   Over recent years no new categories of accidents or illnesses have emerged.
B)   Extensive training and careful precautions are necessary to avoid accidents, injuries, and illness.
C)   Many jobs are potentially hazardous to workers' safety and health.
D)   Some occupations, such as drilling and mining, are particularly dangerous.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Employees in the United States have the right to organize and bargain collectively.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a business context, privacy rights refer to protecting an individual's personal life from unwarranted intrusion by his or her employer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the US Department of Labor:

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A)   Annually, more than 4 million workers in private industry are hurt or become ill on the job.
B)   Annually, more than 4 million workers in public industry are hurt or become ill on the job.
C)   Four out of every 100 workers are hurt or become ill on the job annually.
D)   Both A and C, notE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Employees in the United States have a legal right to:

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A)   Organize and bargain collectively.
B)   A safe and healthy workplace.
C)   A job.
D)   Both A and B, but notE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is (are)  true about honesty tests?

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A)   Employees welcome the opportunity to prove their honesty.
B)   It is a written psychological test trying to predict employee honesty on the job.
C)   It has been found to be an effective way of determining employees' integrity.
D)   All of the above.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Under the new social contract, the bond between the employer and employee has become stronger.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Provide an example where employee whistle-blowing is justified and an example where it is not. Provide support for each example.

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Question 20

Where are workers not permitted to form independent unions?

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A)   United States.
B)   Communist countries.
C)   Military dictatorships.
D)   Both B and C, but notE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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The Council for Economic Priorities has developed a set of workplace rules called Social Accountability 8000, or SA 8000.

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Most management experts recommend that employers do let employees know they are being electronically monitored.

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