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the rapid development of the sector in just three decades. The government has made a
significant leap forward in the employment industry by ensuring diversity and the
empowerment of the minority groups. Besides, gender equality is becoming a critical factor,
especially in broadening the employee rights scope. Further, the improving justice and the
role of courts in the United States ensure the protection of workers from wrongful discharge,
as was the case in the mid-1900s. Today, the majority of employees are aware of their rights
because the government has conducted an extensive knowledge creation program. In this
regard, it is imperative for the organization to protect the workers hence avoiding protests
which can derail productivity (Gomez-Mejia, Balkin, & Cardy, 2016, p. 168). The firms
performance hinges on employee satisfaction. Unless the employees are motivated to work, it
is hard for the business entity to improve the investment prospects. Investors refrain from
conducting business with biased corporations. Surviving in the modern business environment
entails improving the internal working conditions. The company can gain a competitive edge
through emphasizing on workforce rights. Some of the rights protecting the employees
Year-on-year, the federal government, has been updating the employee rights
protection acts in the United States. The tightening rules leave no room for a violation
because an assigned federal agency oversees the activity in its entirety. Therefore,
In America, the federal and state government grants the employers a right of
dismissing or appointing the employees as per the set regulations and procedures. Also, the
company ought to anticipate a reasonable performance from the workers. Nonetheless, the
government prohibits the managers from sexual harassment, discrimination, vilification, and
victimization of the employees. Occasionally, there are conflicts in the work environment
because the organization has not clearly defined the duties and rights of both parties. The
employers have a right to retain profits and run the business as they please. They receive
The employees should understand and respect the rights and responsibilities of their
employers. Some of the Acts outlining the rights of employers include Employment,
Bankruptcy, and Equity Pay. The employers obligations must balance with the employees
entitlements. Revealing the business secrets to the rivaling firms is an abomination for the
employee. Besides, the employer can sue the employee if his acts jeopardize the corporate
reputation (Gomez-Mejia, Balkin, & Cardy, 2016, p. 172). Most importantly, the company
expects his workers to execute their tasks to a high standard but within the legal limits.
Lastly, the employer can warn or dismiss the employees if they can hardly explain their
Question 3: Insubordination
The staffer is not guilty of insubordination because of her refusal to admit sick
individuals whose treatment at the facility was unnecessary. The employee has a right to
disobey the chain of command and orders from their superiors. First, the employee must be
aware of corporate policies and procedures besides determining their legality. In case the
corporate activities violate the corporate laws, the employee can willingly boycott service in
protest. In any case, the employee can successfully sue the firm for conducting unlawful
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activities or forcing the staff members to follow suit. Secondly, the employee can disobey a
direct order if the patients safety is questionable. Some of the illegal activities that the
organization engages include luring the patients, fraudulent diagnosis, and unnecessary
extension f patients stay. Therefore, the management is accountable for these inhumane acts
I recommend that the patient should carefully document the ongoing illegal acts in the
hospital before whistleblowing. The law enforcers demand evidence for accusations.
Otherwise, the whistleblowers efforts will be in vain. Further, she should consider the
career are also important before proceeding with the case (Gomez-Mejia, Balkin, & Cardy,
2016, p.485). Understandably, there is a little or no legal protection for the private-sector
employees hence the need for consulting an attorney. In case the organization fires the
The organization benefits immensely from the whistleblowers activity. The business
owners desire honesty from the staff members. A corrupt manager is an impediment to the
corporate progress since he is the leader and role model to other employees. Exposing his
despicable acts marks the beginning of an investigative process that can result in his firing.
The stakeholders can also extend the crackdown to the managers close confidants hence
cleansing the firm of the corruption. The move reinstates confidence in the clients. Also, the
company will rededicate itself to success and mission. Further, the exposure sets an example
to other staff members that they should be transparent and vocal. In the end, the business
performance improves due to the newly adopted culture. Reducing or eliminating the
in service delivery. Besides, the management and HR staff should guarantee the employees of
job security and legal protection in case they reveal corrupt activities (489). Lastly, the
management should clarify the corporate policies, terms, and conditions so that the potential
The organization can enforce the no-dating policy if the occupation demands utmost
dedication and minimum distraction (Gomez-Mejia, Balkin, & Cardy, 2016, p. 480). For
instance, the military employees can be susceptible to the no dating policy because of the
dangers involved, especially in the war-time. The emotions for couple soldiers on the
frontline can ride high as each worries about the others safety. Relationships are also
uncommon in the spy agencies because the workers deal with sensitive intelligence that can
or those firms dealing with the production of highly flammable products. The schools also
prohibit teachers from smoking in front of the students. The government can encourage high-
value employees such as nuclear researchers or rocket scientists from engaging in high-risk
activities. Contrastingly, the government workers such as military personnel and FBI agency
employees, should not support a specific political candidate because their service is to all the
citizens rather than a target group from a particular political party. Lastly, the US government
prohibits the workers from all sectors from joining sects like Klu Klux Klan that encourage
hatred against the black community and other minority groups. A failure to enforce this
References
Gomez-Mejia, L. R., Balkin, D. B., & Cardy, R. L. (2016). Managing Human Resources.