Exam 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

The Charter guarantees certain rights for all Canadians.

Organization Z is planning a formal process of examining its workforce in terms of religion, personality, lifestyle, and education. The company plans to gain a strategic advantage by harnessing the differences that exist within the organization. What is Organization Z planning to do?

The main cost of sexual harassment in the workplace is legal settlements

Which of the following recruiting methods is very susceptible to creating systemic discrimination?

Equity implies fairness and impartiality.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) must accept all complaints EXCEPT those not filed within a prescribed period of time.

Employers covered by the federal Employment Equity Act are required to consult with designated employees' representatives or, in a unionized setting, with bargaining agents.

Human rights legislation is the cornerstone of equity legislation.

An effective sexual harassment policy includes all of the following EXCEPT which one?

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. If Furniture Emporium wants to create an environment for success in the international furniture market by leveraging their employees, what do they need to fully understand?

Employers are permitted to discriminate if there is a bona fide occupational qualification.

The overall goal for an organization with respect to employment equity is to achieve a workforce representative of the demographic composition of the external workforce.

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 accurately represents diversity management if Furniture Emporium were to use it as a strategic tool?

What is another term used for unintentional discrimination by organizations?

The development of an external workforce profile is an important tool in employment equity planning.

The concept of harassment has been broadened to include bullying in at least one provincial jurisdiction.

Scenario 3.2 Metro Business is a growing firm located in Calgary, Alberta. The CEO, Niri Malo, has noticed that most of the recent applications for positions in the organization are self-identified persons from the four designated groups covered by employment equity legislation in Canada. Ms. Malo has heard of the benefits of a diversity workforce and wants to implement an employment equity plan. She understands, however, that there may be challenges in implementing it. -Refer to Scenario 3.2. What is the first step in establishing the employment equity plan at Metro Business?

What is the first step for the establishment of a workplan for the development of an employment equity program?

Scenario 3.2 Metro Business is a growing firm located in Calgary, Alberta. The CEO, Niri Malo, has noticed that most of the recent applications for positions in the organization are self-identified persons from the four designated groups covered by employment equity legislation in Canada. Ms. Malo has heard of the benefits of a diversity workforce and wants to implement an employment equity plan. She understands, however, that there may be challenges in implementing it. -Refer to Scenario 3.2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four designated groups covered by the federal Employment Equity Act?

In comparative terms, what is the median pay for Aboriginals in Canada?