Exam 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

A key goal of employment equity is to ensure that an organization has a representative workforce. What does "representative" mean in this context?

What is the first step in the employment equity implementation process?

Which of the following are two factors that compound barriers to employment for Aboriginals?

Under the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is authorized to prohibit discrimination against members of the designated groups in the establishment of federally regulated businesses.

Which legal defence can a religious organization use if it insists on hiring a member from its own faith?

An example of a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for age is the argument that a younger employee will project a better, more energetic image to the public.

Transforming an organizational culture into a culture that embraces diversity is relatively simple and can be done in a relatively short period of time.

Concentration occurs when the numbers of a protected class in a particular occupation or level are high relative to their numbers in the labour market.

The Employment Equity Act stipulates that employers and Crown corporations with 200 employees or more, who are regulated under the Canada Labour Code, must implement employment equity and report on results attained.

According to the textbook, which group is most likely to view the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as a disappointment?

What are two sources of the employer's duty to prevent sexual harassment?

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) may choose to act on its own if it feels there are sufficient grounds for a finding of discrimination.

Visible minorities are the fastest growing of the four designated employment equity groups in Canada.

Pay equity legislation has ensured that there is no pay gap between men and women.

An employment equity program is a process requiring senior management commitment and involvement.

A crucial element of any diversity management initiative is proper training across the organization.

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Employers that pay men and women a different salary for performing jobs of comparable value violate the Pay Equity Act (Ontario) only if the differences are based on which of the following?

What are the steps involved in filing and investigating a human rights complaint?

Prohibited grounds of discrimination in employment vary between provinces.