Renee was recently hired at Emerson Enterprises. During employee orientation, Renee was told that repeated violations of different rules will be viewed in the same way as several violations of the same rule.
What type of disciplinary method is most likely used at Emerson?
A) progressive discipline
B) hot stove approach
C) disciplinary action without punishment
D) progressive disciplinary action
Question 2Recent studies indicate that employee recognition programs are associated with self-esteem, self-efficacy, and job satisfaction and the broader outcomes from intrinsic motivation are well documented.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Managers must take individual differences, such as experience, personality, culture, and the work task, into account to maximize employee performance and satisfaction.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Maria is chronically tardy to work. In response, Maria's manager has given Maria time off with pay to think about whether she wants to follow the rules and continue working for the company.
Which disciplinary method is Maria's manager most likely using?
A) progressive disciplinary action
B) hot stove approach
C) disciplinary action without punishment
D) punitive disciplinary action
Question 5Conflict is uniformly good or bad.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6The work of your group would be better done in teams if the members of the team are ________.
A) independent
B) autonomous
C) individualistic
D) interdependent
E) reflexive
Question 7The goal of ________ is to formally communicate problem issues to employees in a direct and timely manner so that they can improve their performance.
A) progressive disciplinary action
B) performance appraisals
C) succession planning
D) broadbanding
Question 8Mike, a manager at a distribution center, has learned that one of his subordinates assaulted a co-worker. Mike uses the progressive disciplinary action approach when dealing with employee violations.
Which of the following punishments will the subordinate most likely receive?
A) oral warning
B) written warning
C) suspension
D) termination