HRM 498 University of Phoenix Disciplinary Actions at Work Discussion

1. Hot stove approach
2. Progressive disciplinary action
3. Disciplinary questionnaire approach
4. Disciplinary action without punishment approach

1 PointWhich term refers to the liability an employer may incur when a firm keeps individuals on the payroll whose records indicate a strong potential for wrongdoing?

1. Faulty metrics
2. Negligent hiring
3. Erroneous selection
4. Negligent retention

1 PointTom works at a company that has a closed-shop arrangement. In which industry does Tom most likely work?

1. Steel
2. Aerospace
3. Construction
4. Mining

1 PointAccording to a “union shop agreement,” management and unions cannot enter into agreements requiring union membership as a condition of employment.

1. True
2. False

1 PointEllen, a manager at a marketing firm, noticed that one of her subordinates, who is usually good-natured, has been moody, irritable, and disorganized lately. The subordinate has refused Ellen’s suggestions to take a few personal days. Such symptoms are most likely an indication that the subordinate is experiencing:

1. depression
2. burnout
3. insomnia
4. occupational disease

1 PointWhich of the following is an essential element of a corporate safety program?

1. A culture of fear and reprisal to penalize safety violators
2. A corporate culture where employees are involved and engaged
3. A laissez-faire attitude from the top management team
4. A top-down approach to implementing safety in the workplace

1 PointIn order to be most effective, disciplinary action should be what kind of process?

1. Learning
2. Subjective
3. Negative
4. Painful

1 PointWellness programs help employees to:

1. find alternative employment
2. deal with the symptoms of stress
3. deal with threats of workplace violence
4. help workers ignore stressful situations

1 PointWhat law requires businesses to communicate more openly about the hazards associated with the materials they use and produce and the wastes they generate?

1. Occupational Communication in Safety and Health Act
2. Safe Communication in Health Act
3. Occupational Safety and Health Act
4. Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act

1 PointNeither the union nor management cares whether the other side loses face during the negotiation process.

1. True
2. False

1 PointWhat involves invoking a penalty against an employee who fails to meet established standards?

1. Metrics
2. Probation
3. Disciplinary action
4. Internal employee relations

1 PointWhich of the following is a union federation consisting of several unions that broke from the AFL-CIO?

1. United We Stand Coalition
2. United Farm Workers
3. International Teamsters
4. Change to Win Coalition

1 PointFoley Foods is a mid-size food processing facility that has had a significant increase in business lately. The firm needs to hire additional workers and develop a second shift to meet productivity needs. The HR manager at Foley Foods recommends implementing a safety program. Which of the following best supports the implementation of a safety program?

1. At the end of each year, high performing employees at Foley Foods are given bonuses.
2. As a government contractor, Foley Foods must have an employee assistance program.
3. Workers’ compensation costs increased significantly in the last year at Foley Foods.
4. Foley Foods’ main competitor recently received an OSHA penalty and citation.

1 PointWhich of the following acts permitted a closed shop in the construction industry?

1. National Labor Relations Act
2. Norris-LaGuardia Act
3. Landrum-Griffin Act
4. Taft-Hartley Act

1 PointWhat liability does an employer incur when it fails to conduct a reasonable investigation of an applicant’s background, and then assigns a potentially dangerous person to a position in which he or she can inflict harm?

1. Negligent hiring
2. Negligent retention
3. Negligent investigation
4. Negligent assignation

1 PointWhat was the initial focus of traditional EAPs?

1. Providing legal assistance
2. Providing day care and elder care
3. Providing mental health resources
4. Providing physical fitness facilities

1 PointWhen a unionized firm is downsizing, what is the most likely basis for layoffs?

1. Potential
2. Seniority
3. Compensation
4. Education level

1 PointWhat is the most severe penalty an organization can give to an employee?

1. Suspension
2. Transfer
3. Termination
4. Demotion

1 PointDisciplinary action should never be administered:

1. at the beginning of a shift
2. immediately before a lunch break
3. in the presence of others
4. immediately after the violation occurs

1 PointWhat document regulates the relationship between employer and employees for a specified period of time?

1. Labor agreement
2. Employment contract
3. Mediation guidelines
4. Arbitration agreement