What is the difference between safety and security?
Safety is people's physical well-being protected, while security is the protection of organizational facilities and employees
100
Risk Management
Responsibilities to consider physical, human, and financial factors to protect organizational and individual interests
100
Why should employees have rights?
So they do not get taken advantage of and productive as possible in a nurturing work environment
100
Why do employees need discipline?
To reduce absenteeism, tardiness, productivity deficiencies, alcoholism, and insubordination
200
What are the 3 components of HR-Based risk management?
Health, safety, and security
200
Name a type of workplace violence
Criminal, customer, coworker, or domestic
200
Whistle-blower
Individuals who report real or perceived wrongs committed to their employers
200
What are two categories of rights that employees have?
Contractual and statutory
200
What happens if an employees shows no attempt to correct the problem after discipline?
Termination of job posistion
300
What are 3 behavioral signs of substance abuse?
Inconsitency, missed deadlines, high absenteeism (especially monday/friday),frequently borrowing money, and poor job performance
300
What are the 3 ways companies manage security in the workforce for employees?
Security audit, controlled access, and violence training
300
Open-door policy
A policy in which anyone with a complaint can talk with a manager, an HR representative, or an executive
300
Name an example of a wrongful discharge.
When an employee gets fired before a large commission, etc.
300
Why would managers be reluctant to discipline?
Fear of lawsuits, avoidance of time loss, fear of loss of friendship, guilt, lack of supports, or due to the organizational culture of avoiding discipline
400
What are two ways that employers promote health to their employees?
Wellness programs and employee assistance programs
400
What is BYOD, and what is the danger in this?
Bring Your Own Device. Sensitive company data may be at risk.
400
Security audit
Comprehensive review of organizational security
400
Why is it important to have an employee handbook?
To set the standards and rules for the company and to clarify expectations of both the company and the employee
400
How do HR professionals deal with discipline?
Enforce rules, oversee disciplinary procedures
500
What are the phases of an accident investigation?
1. Review the scene
2. Interview employer/employees
3. Analyze and determine cause
4. Prepare report
5. identify recommendations
500
How would a company prepare for a disaster?
Organizational assesment, human impact planning, and disaster training
500
Incivility
Behavior that offends other employees
500
Name two types of employee record files
Current file, medical file, historical file, or confidential file
500
What does a third offense warrant in regards to discipline?