The Board of Directors of Nature's Crop Is Worried About

question 39

Multiple Choice

The board of directors of Nature's Crop is worried about company theft and decides to institute an immediate search of the employees on the job. However, the head of the HR department, Lisa, believes that doing so could maximize the likelihood of a lawsuit due to privacy concerns. Which condition would strengthen Lisa's belief?

• A) if the search is a random one, and it is clarified that no one has been accused of misdeeds
• B) if the search policies and consequences have been publicized
• C) if the search is done only after gathering consent from employees
• D) if the search is done only on employees and not supervisors
• E) if the search information is shared only with those who need it

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms, strategies, and institutions by which societies attempt to regulate individual behavior to maintain societal order and cohesion.

Social Norms

Social norms are the unwritten rules of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society, guiding interactions and conduct.

Gender Equality

The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender, allowing individuals of all genders to participate fully in all social, economic, and political spheres.

Female Offenders

Women who engage in criminal activity, a group that may face different societal responses and challenges within the justice system compared to their male counterparts.