Consistency in Workplace Rules
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Which of the following statements is true about consistent application of work rules?

  • It can lead to improper motives
  • It is only necessary for certain cases
  • It is not necessary for maintaining fairness
  • It is important for maintaining fairness (correct)

In which case did an employee prove race discrimination?

  • Case 2
  • None of the cases
  • Case 3
  • Case 1 (correct)

What is 'reverse discrimination'?

  • Favoring majority employees over minority employees (correct)
  • Favoring minority employees over majority employees
  • Discrimination against employees involved in theft
  • Discrimination against employees involved in misconduct

Why was the firing of a female machine operator considered discriminatory?

<p>Males usually operated the same machinery in a similar fashion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some 'don'ts' for supervisors to avoid inconsistency?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is generally protected under employment laws from retaliatory acts by employers?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if work rules are not applied consistently?

<p>Improper motives can be assigned to actions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered protected activity under retaliation laws?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard for determining whether a retaliatory action is unlawful?

<p>If it is likely to dissuade employees from complaining about discrimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can retaliation charges arise?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should managers and supervisors do to reduce the likelihood of retaliation charges?

<p>Establish an independent basis for discipline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should managers and supervisors avoid in order to reduce the chance of discipline problems?

<p>Making unreasonable demands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of treating employees kindly and respectfully?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should managers and supervisors do to make employees feel valuable?

<p>Thank them for their contributions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should managers and supervisors do to ensure equal treatment of employees?

<p>Treat employees who have claimed discrimination the same way as individuals who participated in proceedings on behalf of the employer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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