Oliver works in a place that has a formal chain of command and is internally focused. His manager, Amelia, uses her position to manage her employees and to emphasize the importance of efficiency, productivity, and organization in the day-to-day running of operations. Oliver and Amelia work for a company that fits which type of culture?
A. hierarchy
B. adhocracy
C. market
D. clan
A. hierarchy
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Lian’s company contracts with the EthicsPoint Ethics Assist Line. He emails the assist line to report an ongoing ethics behavioral problem between two coworkers. EthicsPoint takes the information and categorizes it. What will then happen to Lian’s reported information?
a. EthicsPoint will dispatch an ethics manager to interview the involved parties. b. The appropriate manager at Lian’s company will be put in contact with Lian about the issue. c. The appropriate manager at Lian’s company will receive the information anonymously. d. EthicsPoint will have Lian come in to discuss the issue with Lian’s company ECO or ombudsperson.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) mandated that first-aid kits be available in business establishments employing more than three people. A newly formed company was successful in developing first-aid kits that allowed companies to comply with the standards of the act. This is an example of:
A. distribution channels as an excellent source for new ideas. B. government regulations as a source for new product ideas. C. potential consumers as a source for new ideas. D. existing products and services as a source for new ideas.
A(n) ____________________ is a contract made between the company that owns a car and the person who will be given the right to use the car
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements regarding employee versus independent contractor status is false?
A. The determination as to whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is based on a subjective set of guidelines. B. The IRS has a higher probability of collecting income and payroll taxes from an independent contractor than from an employee. C. An employer has a financial incentive to classify a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee. D. If the IRS reclassifies a worker from independent contractor to employee, the employer can become liable for the employee's share of unpaid payroll taxes.