30 Questions
What is a key expectation for employees in a workplace environment based on the provided text?
To receive training on company rules and expectations
According to the information provided, what does the 2020 Gender Diversity Index reveal about Fortune 1000 boards of directors?
They lack diversity in women and minorities
What is one consequence of employees with high financial anxiety taking unnecessary sick time?
Decreased productivity in the workplace
What is a common issue highlighted in the text regarding workplace conditions?
Harassment and discrimination-free work environment
How do some companies try to justify unequal payment for employees doing essentially the same job?
By using slightly different job titles or duties
What is the main focus of the text in relation to fair wage?
Unfair wages between male and female workers
Why do some managers question the need for employees to be represented by a labor union?
Based on the belief in individualism and self-reliance
Why is it important for organizations to define fair wage, according to the text?
To guarantee equal payment regardless of gender disparity
What does the text suggest is the primary goal of an organized workforce?
To ensure an emotionally safe workplace
What is the primary role of a labor union during collective bargaining?
To negotiate fair employment contracts on behalf of employees
Why have unionization and worker rights often been central to debates related to class economics?
Due to their impact on political power dynamics
How can unequal payment practices impact ethical values within an organization?
By eroding trust and creating resentment among employees
What is a potential drawback of unions according to the text?
Leading to a closed culture that makes it harder to diversify the workforce
Why might some workers be hesitant about unions based on the text?
Requiring workers to pay union dues/fees
How do collective bargaining agreements impact employment norms according to the text?
Set standards benefiting all workers in a union company
What value have unions brought to workers according to the text?
Increasing worker rights
In what way have unions sometimes acted selfishly according to the text?
Sustaining their own existence without concern for workers
Why might unions make it difficult for fast-tracking promotions based on the text?
Making it harder to get rid of low-performing workers
What workplace concept goes beyond unionization to embrace shared governance?
Codetermination
Under the Employment Act 1955 in Malaysia, which of the following is NOT a right of an employee regarding trade unions?
Voting in trade union elections
What type of deductions can only be made at the request in writing of the employee under the Employment Act 1955 in Malaysia?
Deductions for trade union payments
What does the Trade Unions Act 1959 in Malaysia govern?
Trade union activities
In codetermination, what right do workers have in relation to the board of directors?
Right to participate on the board
Which Act in Malaysia addresses the rights of employees regarding trade unions?
Trade Unions Act 1959
What is prohibited for employers and their trade unions according to the SURIZA Industrial Relations Act 1967?
Imposing conditions in employment contracts restricting trade union membership
Under the act, what action is forbidden by employers in relation to employees joining trade unions?
Refusing employment based on trade union membership
What is one of the acts that an employer or their trade union should not do according to the act?
Discriminate against employees based on their involvement in a trade union
In what situation is an employer prohibited from dismissing a workman according to the act?
If the workman tries to persuade others to join a trade union
What does the act say about inducing individuals regarding their trade union membership?
Offer benefits to individuals who refrain from joining or leaving trade unions
Which of the following actions is NOT allowed for employers or their trade unions under the Industrial Relations Act 1967?
Encouraging employees to actively participate in trade unions
Explore the concepts of employer responsibilities and employee rights in the context of business ethics, including workplace environment, fair wage, organized workplace, and privacy in the workplace.
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