Question 1

Describe the affirmative action program (AAP). What is its objective?

Accepted Answer

The AAP is a document that outlines proa

Question 2

Jack and Jane are both Product Managers at CampTrails Inc., but Jack earns more than Jane. List the four legally acceptable reasons that CampTrails can use to justify Jack's higher wages.

Accepted Answer

CampTrails can use one of the following

Question 3

Which of the following is an illegal criterion for rejecting job applicants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Education 
B)  Work experience 
C)  Skill set 
D)  Religion 
A)  Education 
B)  Work experience 
C)  Skill set 
D)  Religion

Question 4

The Rehabilitation Act applies only to private employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In most cases, employers are not prohibited from retaliating against individuals who file discrimination charges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of using social networking sites to fill job positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  It results in employers making status-blind employment decisions. 
B)  It is likely to result in disparate impact. 
C)  It encourages positive discrimination by using anonymous application procedures. 
D)  It prevents employers from engaging in racial discrimination. 
A)  It results in employers making status-blind employment decisions. 
B)  It is likely to result in disparate impact. 
C)  It encourages positive discrimination by using anonymous application procedures. 
D)  It prevents employers from engaging in racial discrimination.

Question 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act restricts employers' attempts to obtain and retain medical information related to applicants and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All educational institutions are exempted from Title VII of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ensures that older workers are not pressured into waiving their rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of nonretaliatory practices in workplaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers are prohibited from retaliating against individuals who file discrimination charges. 
B)  Employees are prohibited from retaliating against organizations that practice discrimination. 
C)  Employers are restricted from retaliating against employees who violate organizational ethics. 
D)  Employees are restricted from retaliating against employers who use summary dismissal. 
A)  Employers are prohibited from retaliating against individuals who file discrimination charges. 
B)  Employees are prohibited from retaliating against organizations that practice discrimination. 
C)  Employers are restricted from retaliating against employees who violate organizational ethics. 
D)  Employees are restricted from retaliating against employers who use summary dismissal.

Question 11

Explain protected characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Protected characteristics are

Question 12

Describe the important laws relating to disability discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Some important laws relating to disabili

Question 13

Explain status-blind employment decisions.

Accepted Answer

Status-blind employment decisi

Question 14

Which of the following organizations must comply with rules and regulations established by specific government agencies to enforce the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government and private employers with a minimum of 10 employees 
B)  Private employers with 15 or more employees 
C)  Private organizations with a minimum of five employees 
D)  Labor unions with five or more members 
A)  Government and private employers with a minimum of 10 employees 
B)  Private employers with 15 or more employees 
C)  Private organizations with a minimum of five employees 
D)  Labor unions with five or more members

Question 15

According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is considered illegal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discriminating against employees on the basis of their educational qualification 
B)  Discriminating against employees on the basis of their ethnicity 
C)  Discriminating against employees on the basis of their work experience 
D)  Discriminating against employees on the basis of their skill sets 
A)  Discriminating against employees on the basis of their educational qualification 
B)  Discriminating against employees on the basis of their ethnicity 
C)  Discriminating against employees on the basis of their work experience 
D)  Discriminating against employees on the basis of their skill sets

Question 16

Pay equity is the idea that pay for jobs requiring comparable levels of knowledge, skill, and ability should be similar, even if actual duties differ significantly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The original purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to address _____ in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender discrimination 
B)  age discrimination 
C)  race discrimination 
D)  disability discrimination 
A)  gender discrimination 
B)  age discrimination 
C)  race discrimination 
D)  disability discrimination

Question 18

_____ is a practice required for safe and efficient organizational operations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Disparate treatment 
B)  Constructive dismissal 
C)  A business necessity 
D)  A business emergency 
A)  Disparate treatment 
B)  Constructive dismissal 
C)  A business necessity 
D)  A business emergency

Question 19

Nepotism is the practice of preventing relatives from working for the same employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), each employee is required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form within 24 hours of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the affirmative action program (AAP). What is its objective?

Jack and Jane are both Product Managers at CampTrails Inc., but Jack earns more than Jane. List the four legally acceptable reasons that CampTrails can use to justify Jack's higher wages.

Which of the following is an illegal criterion for rejecting job applicants?

The Rehabilitation Act applies only to private employees.

In most cases, employers are not prohibited from retaliating against individuals who file discrimination charges.

Which of the following statements is true of using social networking sites to fill job positions?

The Americans with Disabilities Act restricts employers' attempts to obtain and retain medical information related to applicants and employees.

All educational institutions are exempted from Title VII of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972.

The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ensures that older workers are not pressured into waiving their rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

Which of the following is true of nonretaliatory practices in workplaces?

Explain protected characteristics.

Describe the important laws relating to disability discrimination.

Explain status-blind employment decisions.

Which of the following organizations must comply with rules and regulations established by specific government agencies to enforce the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972?

According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is considered illegal?

Pay equity is the idea that pay for jobs requiring comparable levels of knowledge, skill, and ability should be similar, even if actual duties differ significantly.

The original purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to address _____ in the United States.

_____ is a practice required for safe and efficient organizational operations.

Nepotism is the practice of preventing relatives from working for the same employer.

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), each employee is required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form within 24 hours of employment.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

Filters

Exam 3: Equal Employment Opportunity

Describe the affirmative action program (AAP). What is its objective?

Jack and Jane are both Product Managers at CampTrails Inc., but Jack earns more than Jane. List the four legally acceptable reasons that CampTrails can use to justify Jack's higher wages.

Which of the following is an illegal criterion for rejecting job applicants?

The Rehabilitation Act applies only to private employees.

In most cases, employers are not prohibited from retaliating against individuals who file discrimination charges.

Which of the following statements is true of using social networking sites to fill job positions?

The Americans with Disabilities Act restricts employers' attempts to obtain and retain medical information related to applicants and employees.

All educational institutions are exempted from Title VII of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972.

The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ensures that older workers are not pressured into waiving their rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

Which of the following is true of nonretaliatory practices in workplaces?

Explain protected characteristics.

Describe the important laws relating to disability discrimination.

Explain status-blind employment decisions.

Which of the following organizations must comply with rules and regulations established by specific government agencies to enforce the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972?

According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following is considered illegal?

Pay equity is the idea that pay for jobs requiring comparable levels of knowledge, skill, and ability should be similar, even if actual duties differ significantly.

The original purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to address _____ in the United States.

_____ is a practice required for safe and efficient organizational operations.

Nepotism is the practice of preventing relatives from working for the same employer.

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), each employee is required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form within 24 hours of employment.

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

Filters