CPM Employment Law & Ethical Practices

Question 1

What does employment law regulate?

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Employer and employee rights and obligations

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Real estate transactions.

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Product sales agreements.

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Environmental compliance.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws?

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To prohibit discrimination and ensure fairness

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To promote favoritism.

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To regulate pricing policies.

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To encourage nepotism.

Question 3

Why is it important for managers to understand employment law?

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To avoid legal risks and promote fairness

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To make quick hiring decisions.

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To delegate legal issues to HR only.

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To speed up terminations.

Question 4

What is ethical behavior in the workplace?

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Demonstrating fairness and integrity

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Cutting corners to save money.

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Prioritizing personal gain.

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Ignoring company policies.

Question 5

Which law protects employees from unsafe working conditions?

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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

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Civil Rights Act.

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Family Medical Leave Act.

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Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 6

What is retaliation in the workplace?

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Punishing employees for asserting their rights

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Rewarding good behavior.

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Offering a promotion.

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Offering additional training.

Question 7

Why is confidentiality important in HR practices?

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To protect employee privacy and trust

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To make rumors easier to spread.

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To encourage favoritism.

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To hide company policies.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

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To allow job-protected leave for family or health needs

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To offer bonuses for attendance.

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To mandate salary increases.

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To reduce company size.

Question 9

What is whistleblowing?

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Reporting illegal or unethical practices

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Ignoring misconduct.

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Covering up violations.

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Supporting unethical actions.