Health-Tech Materials Is a Firm That Manufactures Medical Equipment Purchased

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Health-Tech Materials is a firm that manufactures medical equipment purchased by hospitals and clinics. The firm employs over 2,500 workers in its two manufacturing facilities located in Texas and Arizona. Recently, Health-Tech dismissed a number of employees for ethics violations ranging from improper Internet usage to stealing company funds. In addition, the firm has been sued by two former employees for wrongful discharge. As a result, Health-Tech's top executives are evaluating the firm's hiring process, ethics training system, reward system, and disciplinary system to determine how to promote ethics and fair treatment. Which of the following best supports the argument that Health-Tech should distribute an anonymous survey to gather information about employee attitudes about management?

• A)Health-Tech monitors its employees' phone calls and Internet usage to protect itself from lawsuits and ethical violations.
• B)Independent contractors working for Health-Tech are not allowed to work for the firm's competitors, which angers most contractors.
• C)Exit interviews at Health-Tech indicate that employees feel uncomfortable about raising ethics concerns with managers.
• D)Health-Tech managers have been reluctant to terminate disruptive employees for fear of lawsuits.

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Definitions:

Legal Rulings

Official decisions made by a court or a judge regarding disputes or legal questions that have been presented for resolution.

Socially Responsible

Pertains to businesses or individuals acting in a way that benefits society and the environment, beyond legal requirements.

Corporate Actions

Activities undertaken by a corporation's management that have substantial impacts on the company's stakeholders, including actions like mergers, acquisitions, share splits, and dividend payments.

Social Responsibility Strategy

A plan of action for a business that aims to contribute positively to society, considering the impact of its operations on environmental and social well-being.