CS Business Law & Ethics Flashcards

What is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties called?

Answer: Contract

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement that requires an offer, acceptance, and consideration between parties.

Confidentiality in the workplace means a secretary should:

Answer: Protect private business information and disclose it only on a need-to-know basis

Maintaining confidentiality means safeguarding sensitive information and sharing it only with those who have a legitimate need for it.

Which of the following is an example of workplace harassment?

Answer: Making repeated unwanted comments about a coworker's appearance

Repeated unwanted comments about a person's appearance create a hostile work environment and constitute harassment.

The term 'conflict of interest' refers to:

Answer: A situation where personal interests could improperly influence professional decisions

A conflict of interest arises when an employee's personal interests could influence — or appear to influence — their professional judgment.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers must provide:

Answer: Reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities

The ADA requires employers to make reasonable accommodations that allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

What does 'at-will employment' mean in the US?

Answer: Either employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time for any legal reason

At-will employment means either party can terminate the relationship at any time without cause, as long as the reason is not illegal.