Question 1

Workers' trust in their employers is

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A)   at an all-time high.
B)   a reciprocal relationship.
C)   based on the employee rights movement.
D)   higher in small companies than in large firms.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
-Is the employment-at-will doctrine fair to both employer and employee?

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The employment-at-will doctrine states t...

Question 3

One of the most used alternative dispute resolution methods is

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A)   the open door policy.
B)   the suggestion box.
C)   the complaint box.
D)   employee complaint hotlines.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

What incentives are provided to claimants under the False Claims Act?

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A)   immunity from prosecution
B)   15 to 25 percent of the proceeds from any settlement joined by the government
C)   guaranteed reinstatement and double back pay
D)   witness protection programE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Rights provided by law are called

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A)   inherent rights.
B)   statutory rights.
C)   enterprise rights.
D)   negotiated rights.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Employer promises that they may not even know they made are called

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A)   inherent intentions.
B)   implied contracts.
C)   public policies.
D)   good faith promises.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

All of the following are key elements that comprise the whistle-blower process except

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A)   the arbitrator.
B)   whistle-blower.
C)   the act or complaint about which the whistle-blower is concerned.
D)   the organization against which the complaint is made.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The exception that protects employees from being fired because they refuse to commit crimes or take advantage of privileges to which they are entitled by law is

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A)   common law.
B)   the employee protection principle.
C)   the public policy exception.
D)   the fair employment loophole.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Methods of providing due process for employees outside of the legal system are called

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A)   arbitration.
B)   mediation.
C)   adjudication.
D)   alternative dispute resolution.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Some employers are requiring that their new hires sign contracts that waive their right to sue the firm and accept mandatory arbitration to settle disputes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Studies of whistle-blowers indicate that many are praised by their peers and managers, and often receive promotions for their actions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An ombudsman

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A)   hears all formal employee complaints.
B)   is part of the human resources department.
C)   is a consultant hired by a company to chair hearing procedures.
D)   investigates reported complaints and helps to achieve equitable settlements.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Whistle-blowing is primarily a due process issue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A good way to avert whistle-blowing is for management to make a visible effort to listen and be responsive to employees' concerns.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What forms of retaliation might be aimed at a whistle-blower?

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A)   not given promotion
B)   cold shoulder from coworkers
C)   transfer to another office
D)   all of these choicesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Utilize the knowledge you have gained to respond to the following essay questions. Your answers should state your position and use logical arguments and content from this and other chapters in the textbook to support it.
-Evaluate the differences between the old and new social contracts between employer and employee. Does one seem more fair than the other? If so, why?

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The old social contract emphasized long-...

Question 17

____ was protection for federal employees who expose illegal, corrupt, or wasteful government activities.

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A)   Employment-At-Will Doctrine
B)   False Claims Act
C)   Civil Service Reform Act
D)   Michigan Whistle-Blowers Protection ActE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.
-To whom does an employee owe a duty? How does your answer affect the whistle-blowing process?

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The traditional view is that an employee...

Question 19

The good cause norm is the opposite of

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A)   the employment at will doctrine.
B)   the reason for wrongful discharge.
C)   the belief that employees should be discharged only for good reasons.
D)   based on private property rights.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

One recommendation for dismissing employees is to fire employees in common work areas.

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A) True 
 B)False

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The exception that protects employees from being fired because they refuse to commit crimes or take advantage of privileges to which they are entitled by law is

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Some employers are requiring that their new hires sign contracts that waive their right to sue the firm and accept mandatory arbitration to settle disputes.

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What forms of retaliation might be aimed at a whistle-blower?

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