Question 1

Which organization is responsible for investigating complaints of violations of the Canadian Human Rights Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Employment Equity Commission 
B)  the Canadian Human Rights Association 
C)  the Canadian Human Rights Commission 
D)  the Canadian Labour Relations Board 
A)  the Employment Equity Commission 
B)  the Canadian Human Rights Association 
C)  the Canadian Human Rights Commission 
D)  the Canadian Labour Relations Board

Question 2

Scenario 3.1
The Furniture Emporium Inc. is a Canadian-based international manufacturer and distributor of high-end furniture for offices and homes. Since 2010, it has been expanding into the emerging markets across the globe. The company's workforce is representative of the population. As well, women make up 58 percent of the company's workforce. However, while these groups are well represented in the organization, they are not seen in the same percentage as a part of the senior management structure of the organization. While Furniture Emporium hires for diversity, it does not use its employees' diverse skills and abilities to enhance its global potential, given the international nature of its business.
-Refer to Scenario 3.1. Which of the following is a good way for Furniture Emporium to gain a strategic and competitive advantage, through its employees, in the international furniture market?

Accepted Answer

A)  hire for diversity 
B)  ensure pay equity is implemented 
C)  manage diversity effectively 
D)  promote employees from the designated groups 
A)  hire for diversity 
B)  ensure pay equity is implemented 
C)  manage diversity effectively 
D)  promote employees from the designated groups

Question 3

Which of the following is true in terms of the relationship between employment equity and diversity management?

Accepted Answer

A)  The terms are used interchangeably as they are the same. 
B)  Diversity management goes beyond the four groups covered in employment equity. 
C)  The focus of diversity management is economic but for employment equity it is morality. 
D)  Diversity management is more restricted in terms of groups covered. 
A)  The terms are used interchangeably as they are the same. 
B)  Diversity management goes beyond the four groups covered in employment equity. 
C)  The focus of diversity management is economic but for employment equity it is morality. 
D)  Diversity management is more restricted in terms of groups covered.

Question 4

Employment equity involves the identification and removal of systemic barriers to employment opportunities that adversely affect the four designated groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Diversity initiatives are most successful when they are perceived to be human resources programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Scenario 3.1
The Furniture Emporium Inc. is a Canadian-based international manufacturer and distributor of high-end furniture for offices and homes. Since 2010, it has been expanding into the emerging markets across the globe. The company's workforce is representative of the population. As well, women make up 58 percent of the company's workforce. However, while these groups are well represented in the organization, they are not seen in the same percentage as a part of the senior management structure of the organization. While Furniture Emporium hires for diversity, it does not use its employees' diverse skills and abilities to enhance its global potential, given the international nature of its business.
-Refer to Scenario 3.1. By strategically incorporating a diverse workforce into all levels of the organization, what can Furniture Emporium benefit from?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased profitability and share prices 
B)  employee loyalty and retention 
C)  the spending power of these groups 
D)  the diverse educational background of these groups 
A)  increased profitability and share prices 
B)  employee loyalty and retention 
C)  the spending power of these groups 
D)  the diverse educational background of these groups

Question 7

Organization Z is about to undertake an organization-wide process of ensuring equitable representation in terms of designated groups, including an analysis and redressing of past discriminations. What is Organization Z undertaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  affirmative action policy implementation 
B)  employment equity policy implementation 
C)  pay equity policy implementation 
D)  an employment systems review 
A)  affirmative action policy implementation 
B)  employment equity policy implementation 
C)  pay equity policy implementation 
D)  an employment systems review

Question 8

Which of the following is the best example of how an organization's leadership can demonstrate its commitment to an employment equity plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing employees to fill out the employment equity survey on company time 
B)  offering a full explanation of the employment equity policy to top managers 
C)  offering a guarantee of confidentiality 
D)  publicly describing the organization's commitment to employment equity 
A)  allowing employees to fill out the employment equity survey on company time 
B)  offering a full explanation of the employment equity policy to top managers 
C)  offering a guarantee of confidentiality 
D)  publicly describing the organization's commitment to employment equity

Question 9

What are some of the disadvantages in employment faced by the four designated groups in Canada?

Accepted Answer

There are four designated groups in Cana

Question 10

Which statement best describes the enforcement of provincial human rights laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provincial laws are enforced in a similar manner except there is no court prosecution permitted. 
B)  Provincially regulated employers tend to be larger and more sophisticated. 
C)  HR professionals in provincially regulated firms tend to be very knowledgeable about human rights legislation. 
D)  Independent boards of inquiry have similar powers as a federal tribunal. 
A)  Provincial laws are enforced in a similar manner except there is no court prosecution permitted. 
B)  Provincially regulated employers tend to be larger and more sophisticated. 
C)  HR professionals in provincially regulated firms tend to be very knowledgeable about human rights legislation. 
D)  Independent boards of inquiry have similar powers as a federal tribunal.

Question 11

Pay equity is based on the principle of equal pay for work of comparable value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Federally regulated employers are required to conduct a workforce analysis to identify underrepresentation of members of designated groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Many employment barriers are hidden.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ross Metals Inc. is claiming that it would cost the organization more than half its revenues to build a ramp to accommodate one of its employees with a disability. What is likely the argument Ross Metals Inc. is making to seek exemption from the duty to accommodate?

Accepted Answer

A)  undue hardship to the employer 
B)  going out of business 
C)  incompatibility with the law 
D)  sale of business 
A)  undue hardship to the employer 
B)  going out of business 
C)  incompatibility with the law 
D)  sale of business

Question 15

How does representation of the four designated groups in the labour force compare with the Canadian population?

Accepted Answer

A)  All four groups are underrepresented in the labour force. 
B)  Only women are underrepresented in the labour force. 
C)  Only Aboriginals are underrepresented in the labour force. 
D)  Women are overrepresented in the labour force. 
A)  All four groups are underrepresented in the labour force. 
B)  Only women are underrepresented in the labour force. 
C)  Only Aboriginals are underrepresented in the labour force. 
D)  Women are overrepresented in the labour force.

Question 16

The concepts of harassment in the workplace are being broadened to include which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological harassment such as bullying 
B)  compensation decisions 
C)  privacy 
D)  unequal pay for equal work 
A)  psychological harassment such as bullying 
B)  compensation decisions 
C)  privacy 
D)  unequal pay for equal work

Question 17

Implementation of pay equity is based on comparing the work of female and male employees doing the same job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Scenario 3.1
The Furniture Emporium Inc. is a Canadian-based international manufacturer and distributor of high-end furniture for offices and homes. Since 2010, it has been expanding into the emerging markets across the globe. The company's workforce is representative of the population. As well, women make up 58 percent of the company's workforce. However, while these groups are well represented in the organization, they are not seen in the same percentage as a part of the senior management structure of the organization. While Furniture Emporium hires for diversity, it does not use its employees' diverse skills and abilities to enhance its global potential, given the international nature of its business.
-Refer to Scenario 3.1. Why can the ethnic groups help Furniture Emporium leverage its diverse workforce to gain competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are easier to work with. 
B)  They possess knowledge of foreign cultures and business practices. 
C)  They are time-oriented. 
D)  They are performance driven. 
A)  They are easier to work with. 
B)  They possess knowledge of foreign cultures and business practices. 
C)  They are time-oriented. 
D)  They are performance driven.

Question 19

Leadership is one of the key variables in a firm's ability to incorporate the value of diversity into its business strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the fastest growing demographic group in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  visible minorities 
B)  Aboriginals 
C)  women 
D)  persons with disabilities 
A)  visible minorities 
B)  Aboriginals 
C)  women 
D)  persons with disabilities

Which organization is responsible for investigating complaints of violations of the Canadian Human Rights Act?

Which of the following is true in terms of the relationship between employment equity and diversity management?

Employment equity involves the identification and removal of systemic barriers to employment opportunities that adversely affect the four designated groups.

Diversity initiatives are most successful when they are perceived to be human resources programs.

Organization Z is about to undertake an organization-wide process of ensuring equitable representation in terms of designated groups, including an analysis and redressing of past discriminations. What is Organization Z undertaking?

Which of the following is the best example of how an organization's leadership can demonstrate its commitment to an employment equity plan?

What are some of the disadvantages in employment faced by the four designated groups in Canada?

Which statement best describes the enforcement of provincial human rights laws?

Pay equity is based on the principle of equal pay for work of comparable value.

Federally regulated employers are required to conduct a workforce analysis to identify underrepresentation of members of designated groups.

Many employment barriers are hidden.

Ross Metals Inc. is claiming that it would cost the organization more than half its revenues to build a ramp to accommodate one of its employees with a disability. What is likely the argument Ross Metals Inc. is making to seek exemption from the duty to accommodate?

How does representation of the four designated groups in the labour force compare with the Canadian population?

The concepts of harassment in the workplace are being broadened to include which one of the following?

Implementation of pay equity is based on comparing the work of female and male employees doing the same job.

Leadership is one of the key variables in a firm's ability to incorporate the value of diversity into its business strategy.

Which of the following is the fastest growing demographic group in Canada?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Which organization is responsible for investigating complaints of violations of the Canadian Human Rights Act?

Which of the following is true in terms of the relationship between employment equity and diversity management?

Employment equity involves the identification and removal of systemic barriers to employment opportunities that adversely affect the four designated groups.

Diversity initiatives are most successful when they are perceived to be human resources programs.

Organization Z is about to undertake an organization-wide process of ensuring equitable representation in terms of designated groups, including an analysis and redressing of past discriminations. What is Organization Z undertaking?

Which of the following is the best example of how an organization's leadership can demonstrate its commitment to an employment equity plan?

What are some of the disadvantages in employment faced by the four designated groups in Canada?

Which statement best describes the enforcement of provincial human rights laws?

Pay equity is based on the principle of equal pay for work of comparable value.

Federally regulated employers are required to conduct a workforce analysis to identify underrepresentation of members of designated groups.

Many employment barriers are hidden.

Ross Metals Inc. is claiming that it would cost the organization more than half its revenues to build a ramp to accommodate one of its employees with a disability. What is likely the argument Ross Metals Inc. is making to seek exemption from the duty to accommodate?

How does representation of the four designated groups in the labour force compare with the Canadian population?

The concepts of harassment in the workplace are being broadened to include which one of the following?

Implementation of pay equity is based on comparing the work of female and male employees doing the same job.

Leadership is one of the key variables in a firm's ability to incorporate the value of diversity into its business strategy.

Which of the following is the fastest growing demographic group in Canada?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

Filters