IM - Unit 7 - Discussion

Read this case: The basis of Square Deal’s accusation of discriminatory housing practices is twofold.First, Square Deal sent two groups posing as potential renters to visit one of Peters’units (Prestige One). One group of potential renters was African American and onewas not. The African American potential renters were treated quite differently fromthe non–African American potential renters (for examples see Exhibit 11.2).Peters quickly conducted an internal investigation and found that the managerof Prestige One is indeed guilty of discriminatory practices. The manager claimsthat white renters are far more affluent, stay longer, pay rent on time, and don’tdamage property. This manager steers African American potential renters awayand is generally more receptive to other potential renters.Peters is surprised. This situation sullies a hard-won reputation. Peters beginsan internal audit of all properties and hires several management consultants tohelp deal with related personnel…

Why is it so difficult to specify “ethical” or “unethical” behavior?  How does this relate to the concept of determining “fairness”? What are some strategies a negotiator can use to determine whether a given behavior is ethical?

The 2nd vignette- Haliburton employee Did this employee appear to be believable to you?  Do you believe she should have been limited to the arbitration agreement? If so why? If not, why not?

As the Manager -Legal Services, advise on the course of action that should be taken to protect the financial situation and stability of Tuff Technologies Limited. When preparing your response, take into consideration the following issues: Leadership and Motivation Workplace Communication Conflict Management Compensation and Benefits Administration

Explain areas in which employee rights and employer responsibilities could result in conflict. How might this conflict arise?

Explain, what is a grievance? How does this conflict resolution tool function for employees and the employer?

Kindly assist with drafting five line items for negotiation with Management from the facts below: The Government of Jamaica has taken steps to modify the status of security guards providing services within the public sector and private entities, from independent contract workers to standard employees. This move would better position the employees to access full benefits of entitlements under the law. A special Task Force, chaired by former Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Deputy Governor, and comprising public sector representatives, has been appointed to engage security firms contracted by the Government to provide services at MDAs island-wide in discussions over 100 days, ending December 2023 and for the special report, with their findings and recommendations, to be tabled no later than January 15, 2024. For employers to honour their obligations, going forward, and for security guards who are employees of these firms to benefit, the simple fact is that customers of security guard firms will…

Naomi, a human resource executive with Enigma Corp., bought a pair of sunglasses online during her office hours. In this scenario, discuss the kind of misconduct that Naomi engaged in and other kinds of misconduct that belong to the same category as per the National Business Ethics Survey. Discuss why it is important for companies to have codes of ethics.

in the Tyler Shultz interview Tyler Shultz discovered the problems with Theranos’ blood testing protocol. Do you believe any other employees knew this testing protocol did not work? 2. Do you think you would have acted the same way as Tyler in this situation? 3) If faced with a whistleblowing situation in the future, would your knowledge of Tyler Shultz’s situation influence your decision to report misconduct?

Use appropriate examples to justify two occasions when whistle-blowing is considered ethical.

Does sexual harassment need to be so severe or pervasive as to alter the conditions of the victim's employment and create an abusive working environment in order to be actionable?

Give at least four convincing research or evidence based arguments to the Executive Vice-President of Tuff Technologies Limited, Francis Noel, to justify providing benefits in addition to salaries to employees despite the cost to the organisation.

The No-Show Consultant Jeffrey Moses was facing one of the toughest decisions of his short career as a manager with International Consulting. the first time. In calling around to other customers on the East Coast in an effort to locate the missing consultant, Moses heard other stories. Carpenter had also missed a few arher annnintmente-all an Mondav morninoe-hnt no

You are going to work on a case analysis related to the issue of discrimination in employment and long-arm jurisdiction, about the case of Asahi Metal Industry, Read carefully and answer each of the following questions: As a company administrator, what type of employment discrimination, prohibited by law, should you avoid? ­ Identify and explain at least three (3) types of discrimination. Explain and provide a brief summary of the law where the selected type of discrimination is found.

It is clear that background checks are critical if employers want to avoid potential liability for negligent hiring, and potential liability under this cause of action creates incentives for employers to avoid ex-convicts to forestall these claims. Do you think employers are reluctant to hire individuals with criminal records for this reason? Does this encourage recidivism?

Answer the question Angelina and Sophia attended a professional development retreat at Ferncliff Camp. They met at a downtown location and traveled to the camp by bus. After three days of team-building exercises, Angelina and Sophia returned on the bus to their respective cars. When Angelina arrived at home, she discovered the camp employee who unloaded the bus had given her Sophia’s luggage by mistake. She called the camp to explain what happened and hopefully get her luggage back. Angelina can be charged with the crime of:   a)theft, because she took Sophia’s suitcase without permission. b)conversion. c) nothing, because she did not have the mental state required to commit a crime.

Why would employers want to fire employees whose dependents are having serious health problems? Should this practice be illegal? What do you think would be the reaction of employees with healthy dependents who suspect this might be happening? Explain.

Your employer has a history of multiple employee disputes.  These disputes range from claims of illegal discrimination to general complaints of worker dissatisfaction with supervisors.   You have been assigned the task of changing the organization's culture.   Since litigation is a typical method of resolving company disputes,  you are considering a typical method of resolving company disputes, you are considering alternatives to litigation.  Should employees be required to sign a contract that an ADR method will be used before any lawsuit is filed against the organization?

A patron who has been drinking for a few hours approaches the bar to order another drink. You have been monitoring this patron and notice they are stumbling when they walk and are slurring their words. You have a reasonable belief that they have had too much to drink. Part 1 Demonstrate how you would refuse service to this patron. In your response make sure to: Speak as if you are speaking to the patron - answers provided outside of the roleplay will not be accepted; Refer to supporting evidence to support your refusal; and Use the appropriate tone of voice and appear non-judgemental I had answered this questioned, but I got feedback from the accessor Feedback From Assessor Refer to supporting evidence to support your refusal; What could you refer to, to help explain why you cant serve intoxicated patrons? Please revise the scenario and resubmit your answer

Kindly assist with drafting a line in "Incentive Programs" for negotiation with Management from the facts below:Tonka Security, The Government of Jamaica has taken steps to modify the status of security guards providing services within the public sector and private entities, from independent contract workers to standard employees. This move would better position the employees to access full benefits of entitlements under the law. A special Task Force, chaired by former Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Deputy Governor, and comprising public sector representatives, has been appointed to engage security firms contracted by the Government to provide services at MDAs island-wide in discussions over 100 days, ending December 2023 and for the special report, with their findings and recommendations, to be tabled no later than January 15, 2024. For employers to honour their obligations, going forward, and for security guards who are employees of these firms to benefit, the simple fact is that customers of…

1100-1200 words Compare and contrast the ethical theories of “Deontology” and “Social Contract Ethics”.  How would you explain the substantial differences and/or similarities if called upon to do so by your colleagues?

Subject:Professional Practices Defamation is one of the most critical problems that most organization is facing. Suppose you are running a software house. You are new in the market and have too much competitors. What kind of challenges do you have in term of? Security Threats Defamation What measures you will take to overcome them?