Exam 2: Equal Opportunity and the Law

What are uniform guidelines? How do uniform guidelines relate to discriminatory employment practices involving educational qualifications and testing?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act,which of the following would be considered a disability?

Under no circumstances may religion be used as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

How can managers help firms avoid claims of discrimination? What laws are especially important for managers to understand in order to avoid triggering discrimination claims?

An employer that acquires voice recognition software to meet the needs of a blind employee is most likely ________.

Utilization analysis compares the percentage of minority employees at a firm with the number of similarly trained minorities available in the relevant labor market.

The EEOC describes a(n)________ as an informal process in which a neutral third party assists the opposing parties to reach a voluntary,negotiated resolution of a charge of discrimination.

Which of the following is used by lawyers in disparate impact cases to show intentional disparate treatment?

The application requirements for Western Airlines pilot positions require candidates to have logged at least 200 hours piloting an aircraft within the previous 36 months.In addition,applicants must have 2,500 hours of experience in the air with at least 1,000 hours as the commanding pilot of a commercial airplane.A four-year college degree is also required.Jeff Sanchez,who is Hispanic,applied for a position as a pilot and was rejected because he has a degree from a 2-year college and only 2,000 hours of flight experience.Jeff is suing Western Airlines for discriminatory hiring practices. Which of the following statements is most likely relevant to this court case against Western Airlines?

A workforce comprised of two or more groups of employees with various racial,gender,cultural,handicap,age,and religious backgrounds is best described as ________.

Alternative dispute resolution is a grievance procedure that provides for non-binding arbitration in employment discrimination claims.

________ exists when an employer treats an individual differently because that individual is a member of a particular race,religion,gender,or ethnic group.

Which of the following refers to the overall effect of employer practices that result in significantly higher percentages of members of protected groups being rejected for employment,placement,or promotion?

Pictures and Promotions Modeling Studio seeks to hire male models for an upcoming fashion show featuring men's wear.The studio is using ________ as a justification for not considering women for the jobs.

What are the two primary arguments available to employers when defending against sexual harassment liability? What two defenses are available to employers fighting discriminatory practice allegations?

All of the following are ways for an employee to prove sexual harassment EXCEPT by proving that ________.

Which of the following is responsible for implementing Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 that were issued by the Johnson administration?

According to the Civil Rights Act of 1991,an employee who claims intentional discrimination can sue for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which defense requires showing that there is an overriding company-related purpose for a discriminatory practice and that the practice is therefore acceptable?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees of federal,state,and local agencies who are between 40 and 65 years of age; however,the law does not apply to private businesses.