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MGMT3035-W25-Topic 6-Ethical Issues in HRM
MGMT3035-W25-Topic 6-Ethical Issues in HRM
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Workplace flexibility can lead to:
More discrimination lawsuits
Reduced productivity
Higher turnover rates
A flexibility stigma
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The “right to disconnect” means that:
Employees must always be available for work communications
Employers can monitor employees outside work hours
Employers must limit contacting employees after working hours
Employees cannot use the internet at work
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One example of unethical work practices by employees is:
Volunteering for overtime
Using personal time for lunch
Employee sabotage
Completing assigned tasks ahead of schedule
4
Nepotism is a form of:
Due process
Preferential discrimination
Affirmative action
Merit-based hiring
5
What is the main concern with excessive executive pay?
It leads to higher employee retention
It can create income disparity within a company
It ensures fairness in the workplace
It discourages employees from seeking promotions
6
Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle in HR?
Confidentiality and privacy
Fair treatment
Due process
Profit maximization
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Which of the following is an ethical issue in downsizing?
Eliminating all ethical considerations
Hiring more employees before layoffs
Increasing executive salaries
Proper notification and severance packages
8
Which of the following best defines discrimination in HR?
Promoting employees who have worked the longest
Favoring employees based on non-job-related criteria
Giving preferential treatment based on qualifications
Offering bonuses to high-performing employees
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What is workplace bullying?
An effective management technique
Encouraging workplace competition
Persistent, unwelcome behavior including exclusion and criticism
Implementing strict company policies
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Employees have a right to all of the following EXCEPT:
Fair compensation
A safe working environment
Information and consultation
A safe emotional environment
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Deceptive applicant information involves:
Hiding personal hobbies
Asking for salary expectations
Declining a job offer
Providing false or misleading information on resumes
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A potential downside of employee surveillance is:
Increased productivity
Increased stress and decreased morale
Elimination of ethical concerns
Enhanced employee trust
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Genetic testing in HR is considered ethical when:
Employers use it to discriminate
It is mandatory for all employees
It is conducted for public health reasons
It determines pay raises
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The term “glass ceiling” refers to:
A form of reverse discrimination
An actual glass barrier in offices
An invisible barrier preventing promotion or salary increases
A term used to describe workplace safety policies
15
Which of the following is a potential consequence of unethical layoffs?
Higher productivity
Positive media coverage
Increased employee satisfaction
Legal action against the company
16
What is the primary ethical consideration in separation due to dismissal?
Reducing employee retaliation
Ensuring due process
Protecting company reputation
Employee satisfaction
17
Which of the following is NOT a type of discrimination?
Age discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination
Religious discrimination
Performance-based discrimination
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What is the primary goal of diversity programs?
To ensure equal staff sizes between departments
To promote competition
To ensure employees receive diverse training and experience
To reflect societal diversity in the workplace
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What is the difference between overt and covert discrimination?
Overt discrimination is explicit; covert discrimination is hidden implicit
There is no difference between the two
Covert discrimination is illegal, but overt discrimination is not
Overt discrimination is harder to prove than covert discrimination
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Which of the following is NOT an example of unethical workplace behavior?
Misusing company time
Following company policies
Engaging in employee fraud
Sabotaging company equipment
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Why are ethics important in Human Resource Management?
To ensure fair and proper treatment of employees and employers
To reduce employee wages
To protect the organization from lawsuits
To maximize company profits
22
Employee surveillance is often implemented to:
Promote stress in the workplace
Eliminate privacy rights
Discourage employees from working remotely
Ensure workplace safety and efficiency
23
Workplace stress can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
Lack of management support
Excessive workloads
Long working hours
Clear and reasonable expectations
24
What is the primary role of ergonomics
To enhance employee morale
To increase employee workload
To promote competition
To improve workplace efficiency
25
Pay equity refers to:
Equal pay for all employees regardless of performance
Ensuring that executive salaries increase annually
Eliminating performance-based bonuses
Fair pay based on skills and job responsibilities
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Affirmative action is aimed at:
Maintaining the status quo in hiring
Rectifying historical discrimination through intervention
Hiring only based on qualifications
Promoting discrimination against the majority
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Ethical workplace safety requires:
Restricting safety training
Prioritizing profits over safety
Providing ergonomic workplaces
Ignoring employee complaints
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Reverse discrimination occurs when:
Affirmative action leads to unfair treatment of the majority group
Employees are promoted based on performance
Women and minorities are underrepresented in executive positions
Employees receive equal pay for equal work
