1. Going to an official government agency and disclosing an employer’s violation of the law is ________. Select one:
a. insider trading
b. whistle-blowing
c. free speech expression
d. tattle telling
2. The right to work without joining a union is controlled by federal law. Select one:
a. True
b. False
3. Emotional intelligence is a willingness to step into someone else’s shoes. Select one:
a. True
b. False
4. Which of the following is especially important for developing and maintaining employee loyalty to the brand? Select one:
a. empowerment
b. engagement
c. commitment
d. dedication
5. Sexual harassment is unethical but not illegal. Select one:
a. True
b. False
6. U.S. union membership today is at the lowest level since the 1950s. Select one:
a. True
b. False
7. A patient becomes violent on hospital premises after being turned down for the clinical trial of a new drug therapy. This scenario fits which of the following workplace violence categories? Select one:
a. traditional criminal intent
b. violence by one worker against another
c. violence stemming from a personal relationship
d. violence by a customer
8. Advance permission from employees is required before they can be electronically monitored under federal law. Select one:
a. True
b. False
9. In the United States, CEO pay is on average ________ times as high as the pay of the average worker in the same company. Select one:
a. 30
b. 50
c. 100
d. 300
10. Most U.S. companies prohibit employees from disclosing or discussing salaries among themselves. Select one:
a. True
b. False
11. All fifty states require that an employee refrain from acting in a manner contrary to the employer’s interest. Select one:
a. True
b. False
12. The common law concept that requires an employee to render loyal and faithful service to the employer is ________. Select one:
a. the duty of confidentiality
b. a non-compete agreement
c. the duty of loyalty
d. trade secret protection
13. Because legal and cultural differences allow bribes in some other countries, U.S. firms and their employees are permitted to pay them. Select one:
a. True
b. False
14. The First Amendment does not protect employees at work who criticize their boss or their company. Select one:
a. True
b. False
15. According to data presented in the chapter, about how much do women earn in comparison with men doing the same job? Select one:
a. almost the same (95%)
b. about the same (100%)
c. a lot less (about 40%–50%)
d. somewhat less (about 70%–80%)