Discuss the pros and cons of the new social contract from the viewpoint of an employer and employee. What duty does an employer have to provide job security to its workers? Lawrence - Chapter 18 #4748.(p. 391-397)Some people believe that the right of privacy should be extended to the workplace. Others feel that, on the contrary, that such an extension would constitute an unwarranted incursion into the management's right to manage. Please comment on this debate, using examples from the text discussion of electronic monitoring, romance in the workplace, employee drug testing, and employee honesty testing. Are there particular circumstances under which it is, or is not, appropriate for employers to monitor employee behavior? Lawrence - Chapter 18 #4849.(p. 392-394) As the use of electronic communication at work has risen, new ethical issues involving worker privacy have emerged. Should employers be allowed to read employee e-mail, or access files located on a personal computer at work? Why or why not? Lawrence - Chapter 18 #49
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50.(p. 395-396)Developing a corporate policy on alcohol abuse is a difficult challenge. As the CEO of a firm, how would you fairly treat and protect the privacy of an employee who has an alcohol problem, while maintaining the company goal of maximizing the productivity of each employee? Lawrence - Chapter 18 #5051.(p. 397-399)Provide an example where employee whistle-blowing is justified and an example where it is not. Provide support for each example. Lawrence - Chapter 18 #5152.(p. 399-401)Discuss working conditions around the world. What challenges face multinational corporations? What approaches are companies using to establish fair labor standards? Which approaches might work better than others