Handbook of Operating Procedures 3-1022Protection from Retaliation for Suspected Misconduct Reporting (Whistleblower)I. Policy Statement Show
The University of Texas at Austin (“University”) is committed to the ethical stewardship of University resources in compliance with laws and the rules, policies, and procedures of The University of Texas System ("UT System") and the University. To this end, it is the policy of the University to:
Links to University policies related to misconduct in research and academic misconduct may be found in Sec. X below. II. Reason for Policy To set forth responsibilities and steps for good faith reporting of material violations of law or University policies in the employment setting and to aid in the protection of individuals from retaliation for such reporting. III. Scope & Audience This policy applies to reports of misconduct in the employment setting and applies to University employees, students, affiliates, and visitors. IV. Definitions (specific to this policy) Misconduct: An individual’s action that is unlawful or unethical including but not limited to: illegal or fraudulent activity; financial misstatements, accounting or auditing irregularities; conflicts of interest or commitment; violation of laws, regulations, rules, or policies. Examples of misconduct may be found in the Office for Inclusion and Equity's Procedure and Practice Guide. Retaliation: Any action that adversely affects the employment or institutional status of an individual who, in good faith, advances a report of misconduct to University officials or participates in an investigation of such report. University Community Member: Refers to any University employee, student, affiliate, or an individual external to the University who conducts business with the University. Whistleblower: An individual who raises a concern about suspected violation of law or University policy. V. Website (for policy) https://policies.utexas.edu/policies/hop/3-1022 VII. Responsibilities & Procedures
The supervisor/manager, dean, director, or other University official receiving such report must assure the report is further brought to the attention of the University designee handling such reports. Refer to the Procedure and Practice Guide.
Related to this policy, an employee will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, for any of these actions:
IX. Frequently Asked Questions XI. History Last review date: September 30, 2015 Editorial changes made February 18, 2016
What is the name of the term for the application of ethical principles to human resource relationships and activities?The correct answer is D) human resource ethics.
Which of the following terms is defined as an ongoing process whereby individuals set career goals and identify the means to achieve them?Shepard and Mani define career planning “as an ongoing process through which an individual sets career goals and identifies the means to achieve them” (2013, p. 14).
Which of the following focuses on the possible future impact of an organization or society including social welfare the economy and the environment?B. Ethics focuses on the possible future impact of an organization on society.
What is the purpose of the compensation function of HR quizlet?The compensation function of human resources is the HR activity in which organizations evaluate the employee contributions with the purpose of distributing direct and indirect monetary and non-monetary rewards.
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