ch. 12
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
incurable
National institute for occupational safety and health NIOSH
federal agency that does research and recommend best safety standards
hierarchical appeal process
for when employees feel like they have been treated unfairly
seperation costs
costs that come up when a turnover occurs
critical question approach
a method of assessing ethical standards in a business, based on the process of asking critical questions about ethical conduct
Compliance officers
OSHA inspectors
Occupational safety and health review commision OSHRC
deals with citations and hearings and penalties of safety in workplaces
hot stove approach
punishment taken immediately after offense
whistleblowing
informing authorities of illegal or unethical actions taken by ones employer
defensive approach
a response to social problems caused by a business by it admitting some errors but doing nothing legally required to correct the situation
Occupational safety and health adminstrators
an agency within department of labor created to establish occupational safety and health standards, set up regulations, conduct inspections, issue citations..etc.
Occupational safety and health act of 1970
legislation that provides for safe and healthful working conditions for all workers by establishing standards, regular inspections, recordkeeping, creating policies... etc.
open door appeal process
used by employees who feel they have been treated unfairly in which they are free to take there concerns to a manager
accommodating response
response to social problems caused by a business, its the business accepting responsibility and following legal, ethical remedies
moral rights approach
assume that actions are moral and ethical if they do not interfere with another's rights and affect another party
ergonomics
is science of equipment design intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue or discomfort.
attitude survey
needs assessment method designed to determine when behavioral training is required.
retention program
program designed to lessen turnover rate
affirmative responsibility
a philosophy that assumes that businesses has a responsibility to serve society
obrustive response
business that denies responsibility, hides evidence and stone walling investigations
HazComm
Hazard Communication Standard
employment at will
an employment policy stipulating that employers can discharge employees at any time for any reason
preventive discipline
emphasizing recognition of good behavior instead of bad behavior
balance sheet approach
an approach to ethical decision making that consists of listing pros and cons of a decision on a sheet of paper
proactive response
voluntarly doing anything to avoid issues