Human Needs and Grievances in Workplace

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What is a grievance in the context of employment?

  • A violation of the labor code or collective bargaining agreement.
  • A court-appointed mediator to resolve disputes.
  • Any dissatisfaction, complaint, irritation, or misunderstanding related to the job. (correct)
  • A written complaint about working conditions.

What is the primary goal of mediation in settling disputes?

  • To impose a decision on the disputing parties.
  • To determine which party is at fault.
  • To facilitate negotiation and find a mutually acceptable solution. (correct)
  • To appease one party at the expense of the other.

What is conciliation often used for?

  • Resolving individual employee grievances.
  • Industrial disputes involving employers and employees. (correct)
  • Managerial training and development.
  • Labor code compliance issues.

What is a complaint in the context of employment?

<p>A written or spoken dissatisfaction with working conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What satisfies personal needs in an employment context?

<p>Wage or salary, company personnel policy, and working conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a supervisor's role in addressing grievances?

<p>To be understanding, fair, and tactful in dealing with workers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Quid Pro Quo harassment claims?

<p>A single incident is enough (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is harassment a problem in the workplace?

<p>It causes emotional distress and decreases productivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a behavior that could be considered sexual harassment?

<p>Making verbal sexual comments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you think you are being harassed?

<p>Talk to the individual and your supervisor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Affirmative Action strategy?

<p>Intentional recruitment of minority applicants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you witness offensive behavior?

<p>Speak up and let the person know it's not acceptable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a valid reason for an employer to terminate an employee's services under the labor code?

<p>The employee's continued employment is prohibited by law or is prejudicial to their health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much notice must an employer provide to employees in the event of a closure of establishment or reduction of personnel?

<p>At least one (1) month (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum separation pay an employer must provide to an employee terminated due to disease?

<p>Equivalent to at least one (1) month salary or to one-half (1/2) month salary for every year of service, whichever is greater (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much notice must an employee provide to the employer when terminating their employment?

<p>At least one (1) month (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a valid reason for terminating an employee's employment under the labor code?

<p>Redundancy or retrenchment to prevent losses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an employer who closes their establishment to circumvent the provisions of the labor code?

<p>The employer is liable for damages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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