Misconduct quiz - line manager training

Use this quiz in conjunction with the training on misconduct.

1. Which of the following might amount to lack of capability rather than misconduct?
1. Theft of the company's customer database by a junior employee.
2. Using company equipment to view internet pornography.
3. Fighting at the company Christmas party.
4. Failing to meet sales targets.
2. John was caught vandalising company property. The disciplinary rules state that vandalism of company property will constitute gross misconduct, which may result in summary dismissal. Which of the following statements is correct?
1. Because the company rules clearly state that vandalism constitutes gross misconduct, which may result in summary dismissal, John's manager is free to dismiss him on the spot.
2. Because John has never previously damaged company property his manager will not be able to summarily dismiss him for gross misconduct.
3. John's manager should follow the company's disciplinary procedure before she makes any decision to dismiss him summarily for gross misconduct.
4. As the company's disciplinary rules state that vandalism will constitute gross misconduct, this will make John's summary dismissal automatically fair.
3. During a team social event, Patrick observes one of his team members, Brad, swearing and using offensive language. Which of the following would be the best approach for Patrick to take?
1. Patrick decides to overlook Brad's behaviour, choosing to dismiss it as him "just letting off some steam".
2. Patrick believes that he can't do much about the misconduct as the team social event took place outside of working hours, away from the workplace, so the usual workplace standards don't apply.
3. Patrick decides to raise the poor behaviour at Brad's next performance review meeting.
4. Patrick should take Brad to one side during the social and ask him to stop using inappropriate language, making clear that normal workplace standards apply.

The answers can be found at the bottom of the training.