Exam 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

The four traditionally disadvantaged groups could be brought into the mainstream of Canada's labour force through employment equity.

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 one reason for Metro Business to have an employment equity plan?

A large accounting firm has only 35 percent female UFE-certified accountants on staff. Women make up approximately 50 percent of the population and UFE-certified women make up approximately 15 percent of the labour force. What is the best description of the situation for women at this large accounting firm?

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

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

How is the Canadian Human Rights Act typically enforced?

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?

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

Which of the following presents the most important roadblock to successful administration of a self-identification questionnaire?

Employment equity makes good business sense since it contributes to the bottom line.

Phil's Antique Superstore is hiring ten new customer service agents. All three of Phil's stores are housed in historic landmark buildings that are "heritage" sites and do not have wheelchair ramp access. What is this an example of?

An organization's workforce is "representative" in which situation?

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

Diversity initiatives should be directly linked to the business objectives of top management.

If a religious organization insists on hiring a member from its own faith, it is probably safe to do so legally if it claims which legal defence?

Which of the following is an important tool in employment equity planning?

What can employers do to deter sexual harassment?

Which statement best describes bona fide occupational qualifications?

Which group would NOT fall under the broad definition of a designated group?

Which of the following is essential for an employer to determine whether goals are being attained and problems resolved, and whether strategies have been effective?