Question 1

Discuss two acts that have been passed to control pregnancy discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) o

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

Accepted Answer

A)  It states that tasks performed only intermittently or infrequently make jobs different enough to justify different wages. 
B)  It requires employers to offer equal pay for all employees irrespective of their seniority. 
C)  It states that the existence of pay differences in jobs held by women and men is sufficient to prove that illegal discrimination has occurred in the workplace. 
D)  It requires employers to pay similar wage rates for similar work without regard to gender. 
A)  It states that tasks performed only intermittently or infrequently make jobs different enough to justify different wages. 
B)  It requires employers to offer equal pay for all employees irrespective of their seniority. 
C)  It states that the existence of pay differences in jobs held by women and men is sufficient to prove that illegal discrimination has occurred in the workplace. 
D)  It requires employers to pay similar wage rates for similar work without regard to gender.

Question 3

In the context of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, describe the characteristics of a person with a disability.

Accepted Answer

In the context of the Americans with Dis

Question 4

Samantha, a Senior Manager at OfficeBoxes, discovered that her salary is lower than a male Senior Manager's salary. After consulting an HR executive, she learned that a difference in pay between men and women is permitted by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 if the pay difference is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  based on a difference in performance 
B)  based on a difference in age 
C)  not the result of a status-blind decision 
D)  not a result of affirmative action 
A)  based on a difference in performance 
B)  based on a difference in age 
C)  not the result of a status-blind decision 
D)  not a result of affirmative action

Question 5

_____ occurs when making accommodations for individuals with disabilities imposes a significant difficulty or expense on an employer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Disparate impact 
B)  An undue hardship 
C)  An affirmative action 
D)  Summary dismissal 
A)  Disparate impact 
B)  An undue hardship 
C)  An affirmative action 
D)  Summary dismissal

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires employers to minimize instances of whistle-blowing in the workplace. 
B)  It requires employers to discourage affirmative actions in the workplace. 
C)  It requires employers to show that an employment practice is job related for a position. 
D)  It requires employers to avoid making status-blind employment decisions. 
A)  It requires employers to minimize instances of whistle-blowing in the workplace. 
B)  It requires employers to discourage affirmative actions in the workplace. 
C)  It requires employers to show that an employment practice is job related for a position. 
D)  It requires employers to avoid making status-blind employment decisions.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of hostile environment harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A supervisor can be held guilty of hostile environment harassment if he or she tells jokes that are suggestive in nature. 
B)  Hostile environment harassment is a type of quid pro quo harassment. 
C)  Hostile environment harassment does not apply to acts perpetrated by coworkers and third parties. 
D)  A company cannot be held liable for an employee's actions in cases of hostile environment harassment. 
A)  A supervisor can be held guilty of hostile environment harassment if he or she tells jokes that are suggestive in nature. 
B)  Hostile environment harassment is a type of quid pro quo harassment. 
C)  Hostile environment harassment does not apply to acts perpetrated by coworkers and third parties. 
D)  A company cannot be held liable for an employee's actions in cases of hostile environment harassment.

Question 8

Courts have ruled that pregnant employees should decide for themselves whether or not they can perform assigned work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The _____ of 1978 amended Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to require that employers treat maternity leave the same as other personal or medical leaves.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
C)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
D)  National Labor Relations Act 
A)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B)  Family and Medical Leave Act 
C)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
D)  National Labor Relations Act

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ADA does not protect current users of illegal drugs. 
B)  The ADA does not protect recovering addicts. 
C)  Impairments such as autism and bipolar disorder are not covered by the ADA. 
D)  Impairments such as cancer and HIV infection are not covered by the ADA. 
A)  The ADA does not protect current users of illegal drugs. 
B)  The ADA does not protect recovering addicts. 
C)  Impairments such as autism and bipolar disorder are not covered by the ADA. 
D)  Impairments such as cancer and HIV infection are not covered by the ADA.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes nepotism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the practice of making employment decisions without regard to individuals' personal characteristics. 
B)  It is the practice of allowing relatives to work for the same employer. 
C)  It is the practice of compensating for historical discrimination against certain groups in the workforce. 
D)  It is the practice of assessing all aspects of a business being acquired. 
A)  It is the practice of making employment decisions without regard to individuals' personal characteristics. 
B)  It is the practice of allowing relatives to work for the same employer. 
C)  It is the practice of compensating for historical discrimination against certain groups in the workforce. 
D)  It is the practice of assessing all aspects of a business being acquired.

Question 12

Elaborate on the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

Although the very first civil rights act

Question 13

Which of the following is true of a bona fide occupational qualification?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides a template that the HR department can use in selecting, training, and orienting prospective employees. 
B)  It provides a detailed description of routine work responsibilities for all employees in an organization. 
C)  It provides an exhaustive list of the desired traits and characteristics expected from prospective employees. 
D)  It provides a legitimate reason an employer can use to exclude persons on otherwise illegal bases of consideration. 
A)  It provides a template that the HR department can use in selecting, training, and orienting prospective employees. 
B)  It provides a detailed description of routine work responsibilities for all employees in an organization. 
C)  It provides an exhaustive list of the desired traits and characteristics expected from prospective employees. 
D)  It provides a legitimate reason an employer can use to exclude persons on otherwise illegal bases of consideration.

Question 14

Hostile environment harassment is sexual harassment that links employment outcomes to the granting of sexual favors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers all individuals employed by state governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

After reporting her manager for hostile environment harassment, Amy was scheduled to work the morning shift that typically had fewer customers and earned less money. As a result, Amy sued the company for retaliation. List five ways the company could prevent retaliation charges in the future.

Accepted Answer

To prevent charges of retaliation, the f

Question 17

Most executives and HR professionals agree that workplace romances are risky because they can create conflict in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Restricting employees from wearing garments that might get caught in machinery is a form of discrimination and not a business necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the types of sexual harassment at the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Two basic types of sexual harassment hav

Question 20

The _____ requires that employers verify the employment eligibility status of all employees, while not discriminating because of national origin or ethnic background.

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor Management Relations Act 
B)  Rehabilitation Act 
C)  Immigration Reform and Control Act 
D)  Older Workers Benefit Protection Act 
A)  Labor Management Relations Act 
B)  Rehabilitation Act 
C)  Immigration Reform and Control Act 
D)  Older Workers Benefit Protection Act

Discuss two acts that have been passed to control pregnancy discrimination.

Which of the following statements is true of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

In the context of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, describe the characteristics of a person with a disability.

Samantha, a Senior Manager at OfficeBoxes, discovered that her salary is lower than a male Senior Manager's salary. After consulting an HR executive, she learned that a difference in pay between men and women is permitted by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 if the pay difference is _____.

_____ occurs when making accommodations for individuals with disabilities imposes a significant difficulty or expense on an employer.

Which of the following is true of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Which of the following statements is true of hostile environment harassment?

Courts have ruled that pregnant employees should decide for themselves whether or not they can perform assigned work.

The _____ of 1978 amended Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to require that employers treat maternity leave the same as other personal or medical leaves.

Which of the following statements is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Which of the following best describes nepotism?

Elaborate on the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Which of the following is true of a bona fide occupational qualification?

Hostile environment harassment is sexual harassment that links employment outcomes to the granting of sexual favors.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers all individuals employed by state governments.

After reporting her manager for hostile environment harassment, Amy was scheduled to work the morning shift that typically had fewer customers and earned less money. As a result, Amy sued the company for retaliation. List five ways the company could prevent retaliation charges in the future.

Most executives and HR professionals agree that workplace romances are risky because they can create conflict in organizations.

Restricting employees from wearing garments that might get caught in machinery is a form of discrimination and not a business necessity.

Discuss the types of sexual harassment at the workplace.

The _____ requires that employers verify the employment eligibility status of all employees, while not discriminating because of national origin or ethnic background.

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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

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Exam 3: Equal Employment Opportunity

Discuss two acts that have been passed to control pregnancy discrimination.

Which of the following statements is true of the Equal Pay Act of 1963?

In the context of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, describe the characteristics of a person with a disability.

Samantha, a Senior Manager at OfficeBoxes, discovered that her salary is lower than a male Senior Manager's salary. After consulting an HR executive, she learned that a difference in pay between men and women is permitted by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 if the pay difference is _____.

_____ occurs when making accommodations for individuals with disabilities imposes a significant difficulty or expense on an employer.

Which of the following is true of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Which of the following statements is true of hostile environment harassment?

Courts have ruled that pregnant employees should decide for themselves whether or not they can perform assigned work.

The _____ of 1978 amended Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to require that employers treat maternity leave the same as other personal or medical leaves.

Which of the following statements is true of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Which of the following best describes nepotism?

Elaborate on the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Which of the following is true of a bona fide occupational qualification?

Hostile environment harassment is sexual harassment that links employment outcomes to the granting of sexual favors.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers all individuals employed by state governments.

After reporting her manager for hostile environment harassment, Amy was scheduled to work the morning shift that typically had fewer customers and earned less money. As a result, Amy sued the company for retaliation. List five ways the company could prevent retaliation charges in the future.

Most executives and HR professionals agree that workplace romances are risky because they can create conflict in organizations.

Restricting employees from wearing garments that might get caught in machinery is a form of discrimination and not a business necessity.

Discuss the types of sexual harassment at the workplace.

The _____ requires that employers verify the employment eligibility status of all employees, while not discriminating because of national origin or ethnic background.

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