Fairness in Employee Discipline Quiz
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What is the importance of companies having a handbook?

  • To discourage employees from taking breaks
  • To increase supervisor authority
  • To provide employees with a clear understanding of rules (correct)
  • To reduce employee salaries
  • Why is it important for disciplinary actions to be fair?

  • To intimidate other employees
  • To increase company profits
  • To encourage rule-breaking behavior
  • To ensure employees feel valued and respected (correct)
  • What must be done before taking any action against an employee?

  • Immediately terminate the employee
  • Ignore the situation
  • Conduct a thorough investigation (correct)
  • Publicly shame the employee
  • What is the significance of having reasonable rules in a business?

    <p>Rules should be related to the operation of the business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it necessary to install cameras in the crane seat?

    <p>To ensure safety measures were taken after a fatality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened when the company fired two employees based on circumstantial evidence?

    <p>The company lost in arbitration and had to rehire them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key principle emphasized regarding employee discipline?

    <p>Discipline must be based on reasonable rules related to business operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example involving the mechanic, what was the issue with the supervisor's actions?

    <p>The supervisor failed to communicate the consequences for leaving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is highlighted in the example of installing cameras in crane seats?

    <p>Safety measures should be reasonable and related to preventing incidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of conducting a thorough investigation before disciplining employees?

    <p>It ensures that disciplinary actions are based on solid evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is highlighted in the example of the two employees fired based on circumstantial evidence?

    <p>Employers should have concrete proof before disciplining employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of applying rules equally among employees?

    <p>It ensures that disciplinary actions are perceived as fair and consistent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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