With Reference to Employee Misconduct, Which of the Following Statements

question 7

Multiple Choice

With reference to employee misconduct, which of the following statements is TRUE of serious offenses?

• A) If an employee commits a serious offence, the matter should be immediately reported to a mediator without following the formal grievance procedure.
• B) Failing to punch a timecard is an example of a serious offence.
• C) Serious offenses under normal circumstances warrant immediate discharge.
• D) Serious offenses call for attempts at corrective action.

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Definitions:

Retreatists

Individuals who reject both the cultural goals and the institutional means of achieving them, withdrawing from society's expectations.

Differential Association

A theory that suggests individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.

Deviant Ideas

Concepts or thoughts that deviate markedly from the accepted norms within a society or community.

Lack of Status

The absence or deficiency of recognition and respect from society or a particular social group.