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Q71.
What is the impact of the Bhopal gas tragedy?

a.

Many died and many more suffered various disabilities

b.

The company had to shut down

c.

The factory caught fire and burned down

d.

The government imposed heavy penalties on the company

Discuss
Answer: (a).Many died and many more suffered various disabilities Explanation:The Bhopal gas tragedy resulted in the release of poisonous gases into the atmosphere, which caused many deaths and disabilities. Many more suffered various disabilities and are still in hospital. Children born after this event have also suffered various disabilities. The gas had percolated into the soil and entered into the water and the agricultural fields. The effect of the leakage cannot be assessed. The company had paid large amounts by way of compensation, but there cannot be adequate compensation for the damages caused, particularly when the damage extends into the future and cannot be assessed.
Q72.
What is the consequence of employees misusing internet facilities provided at work?

a.

The employees may be held responsible for their actions

b.

The organisation may be held responsible for the actions of the employees

c.

The organisation will not be held responsible for the actions of the employees

d.

There are no laws that make organisations responsible for the actions of their employees

Discuss
Answer: (b).The organisation may be held responsible for the actions of the employees Explanation:There are laws that make organisations responsible when employees misuse the internet facilities provided to them at work and post abusive comments on social media like Twitter or Facebook. Such comments may attract the laws protecting women and dalits. They could also be defamatory of individuals or be considered obscene.
Q73.
In which sector will a breach of security requirements by employees pose a risk?

a.

Defence sector

b.

Agriculture sector

c.

Manufacturing sector

d.

Service sector

Discuss
Answer: (a).Defence sector Explanation:It is expected that increasing proportions of defence requirements would be manufactured in India. Many of the manufacturing will be done in the private sector as well. Technology would be transferred from other countries into India. The manufacture as well as the technology transfer would be bound by strict requirements of secrecy necessitated by security considerations. It may be possible for any employee to breach these security requirements with the use of the facilities of smartphones. If it happens, the organisation will be responsible.
Q74.
What is the risk to organisations in relation to misconduct by employees?

a.

Being hauled up for major offences

b.

Being forced to shut down

c.

Being fined by the government

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Being hauled up for major offences Explanation:Organisations run the risk of being hauled up for major offences because of the conduct of some of their employees. They have to be careful to monitor what is going on within the premises and have adequate safeguards against any violations.
Q75.
What is the consequence of wrongful exercise of duty or negligence by public servants in India?

a.

The public servants are protected from being prosecuted for any wrong

b.

The public servants are personally liable for damages

c.

The organisation is liable for damages

d.

The courts will not hold anyone responsible

Discuss
Answer: (b).The public servants are personally liable for damages Explanation:Public servants in India are protected from being prosecuted for any wrong, if the impugned action was done in the course of duty. Of late however, when it was shown that the action was wrongful exercise of duty or negligence in the course of one's duty, courts have made the civil servant personally liable for damages. Policemen and doctors have had to face such problems. Employees of private sector organisations also will be exposed to such liabilities.
Q76.
What is the onus of proof when a complaint is made against an organisation or an individual?

a.

The complainant is assumed to be correct and the onus of proof is on the accused

b.

The accused is assumed to be correct and the onus of proof is on the complainant

c.

Both the complainant and the accused have to prove their innocence

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).The complainant is assumed to be correct and the onus of proof is on the accused Explanation:The laws are such that in many situations, the complaint is assumed to be correct and the onus of proof of innocence will be on the person accused. The organisation will be one of the accused.
Q77.
What is a grievance?

a.

A feeling of dissatisfaction an employee may have in regard to their employment situation.

b.

A written complaint from an employee to their employer.

c.

An agreement between the employer and employee to resolve a dispute.

d.

A legal document outlining an employee's rights in the workplace.

Discuss
Answer: (a).A feeling of dissatisfaction an employee may have in regard to their employment situation. Explanation:Grievance can be defined as a feeling of dissatisfaction an employee may have in regard to their employment situation, regardless of whether it is valid or invalid, written or verbal.
Q78.
Why should grievances not be ignored?

a.

They may lead to increased productivity.

b.

They may cause indifference to work and poor morale.

c.

They may be invalid and a waste of time.

d.

They may lead to legal action against the company.

Discuss
Answer: (b).They may cause indifference to work and poor morale. Explanation:If grievances are ignored, they may cause unhappiness, frustration, discontent, indifference to work, poor morale, and ultimately lead to inefficiency and low productivity.
Q79.
What is the importance of having a regular procedure for looking into grievances?

a.

It ensures that all grievances are resolved in a timely manner.

b.

It provides a way to ignore invalid grievances.

c.

It can help prevent inefficiency and low productivity in the workplace.

d.

It allows the employer to easily dismiss employee complaints.

Discuss
Answer: (c).It can help prevent inefficiency and low productivity in the workplace. Explanation:When a grievance is looked into seriously, there is satisfaction. It is, therefore, desirable to have a regular procedure for looking into grievances to prevent inefficiency and low productivity in the workplace.
Q80.
What are some causes of grievances in the workplace?

a.

Unfair distribution of rewards, such as promotions or incentives.

b.

Supervisor's attitude and behaviour towards individual workers and the union.

c.

Infringement of employee rights or jeopardizing their interests.

d.

All of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above. Explanation:Grievances may arise from the supervisor's attitude and behaviour towards individual workers and the union, unfair distribution of rewards like promotion or incentives, transfer, amenities, conditions of work, or the perception of an infringement of the employee's rights or the jeopardizing of their interests.
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