Ken Was Fired from His Job at a Paper Mill

question 90

Multiple Choice

Ken was fired from his job at a paper mill for taking one week off from work even though his leave had been approved by his manager. As this action is a violation of the terms of job security, Ken filed a suit against the paper mill. He won the case, and the paper mill suffered losses as it had to pay a hefty sum to Ken as compensation. In the context of the general environment, this scenario illustrates the effect of the _____ on organizations.

• A) technological component
• B) sociocultural component
• C) legal component
• D) geographical component

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Definitions:

Evaluation

The systematic determination of a subject's merit, worth, and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards.

Responsibility

The duty or obligation to perform or complete a task, often with an understanding of the moral, legal, or social consequences of failure to do so.

Conflict Resolution

The process of resolving a disagreement or dispute between parties in a constructive manner.

Negotiation

A dialogue between two or more people or parties intended to reach a beneficial outcome over one or more issues where conflict exists.