Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  compensation decisions 
B)  psychological harassment such as bullying 
C)  privacy 
D)  evaluation and monitoring 
A)  compensation decisions 
B)  psychological harassment such as bullying 
C)  privacy 
D)  evaluation and monitoring

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  unions 
B)  women 
C)  designated groups in general 
D)  religious groups 
A)  unions 
B)  women 
C)  designated groups in general 
D)  religious groups

Question 3

Which of the following is true of sexual harassment in Canadian workplaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  a majority of women report that they experience same-sex sexual harassment 
B)  a majority of working men report that they experience sexual harassment 
C)  sexual harassment is under control today 
D)  a majority of working women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment throughout their careers 
A)  a majority of women report that they experience same-sex sexual harassment 
B)  a majority of working men report that they experience sexual harassment 
C)  sexual harassment is under control today 
D)  a majority of working women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment throughout their careers

Question 4

According to one study, only one of every ten Canadian women who suffer sexual harassment at work takes any formal action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An example of sexual harassment is having to listen to comments made by coworkers about their sexual conquests every Monday morning even when you have told them that their remarks make you extremely uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following people would be the best choice for an organizational employment equity representative?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill has belonged to the organization for 15 years, beginning on the shop floor, and is now a manager. He is well known and respected within the organization. Bill's sister, who lives with him, is disabled and uses a wheelchair. 
B)  Sandeep is a member of a designated group, is new to the organization, and works in management. He is an active member of his religious group. 
C)  Candy is a member of designated group and has been with the organization for 25 years as a telephone receptionist. She knows everyone and is very popular due to her friendliness and great memory. 
D)  Antonia, who has been with the organization for 15 years, is very interested in becoming the employment equity representative because she is very organized and wants an opportunity to demonstrate this to management so she can be considered for a promotion. 
A)  Bill has belonged to the organization for 15 years, beginning on the shop floor, and is now a manager. He is well known and respected within the organization. Bill's sister, who lives with him, is disabled and uses a wheelchair. 
B)  Sandeep is a member of a designated group, is new to the organization, and works in management. He is an active member of his religious group. 
C)  Candy is a member of designated group and has been with the organization for 25 years as a telephone receptionist. She knows everyone and is very popular due to her friendliness and great memory. 
D)  Antonia, who has been with the organization for 15 years, is very interested in becoming the employment equity representative because she is very organized and wants an opportunity to demonstrate this to management so she can be considered for a promotion.

Question 7

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 8

Prohibited grounds of discrimination in employment include race, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, and marital status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the most serious possible occurrence if an HR professional is dishonest in a human rights investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The HR professional could be imprisoned. 
B)  The organization could be fined up to $50,000. 
C)  The HRPA would remove certification, or disallow future certification. 
D)  There could be a major investigation of the organization and the HR professional. 
A)  The HR professional could be imprisoned. 
B)  The organization could be fined up to $50,000. 
C)  The HRPA would remove certification, or disallow future certification. 
D)  There could be a major investigation of the organization and the HR professional.

Question 10

The labour movement in Canada has generally been opposed to the concept of employment equity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to bargain collectively and to strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which term refers to a snapshot of the organization that includes where members of designated groups are employed, their salaries, and their status?

Accepted Answer

A)  flow data 
B)  self-identification 
C)  stock data 
D)  profile data 
A)  flow data 
B)  self-identification 
C)  stock data 
D)  profile data

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting data on Metro's demographics 
B)  ensuring senior management commitment 
C)  ensuring reasonable accommodation 
D)  getting the government's approval 
A)  collecting data on Metro's demographics 
B)  ensuring senior management commitment 
C)  ensuring reasonable accommodation 
D)  getting the government's approval

Question 15

The Employment Equity Act of 1995 only affects employers under federal jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Human rights legislation is the cornerstone of equity legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the primary business reasons for diversity management?

Accepted Answer

A)  acting in accordance with CHRA legislation; better utilization of talent; better teamwork; better marketplace understanding; better leadership 
B)  enhanced creativity; better synergy; better utilization of talent; better leadership; better teamwork 
C)  acting in accordance with CHRA legislation; better utilization of talent; better leadership; better work ethic; better marketplace understanding 
D)  better utilization of talent; better marketplace understanding; enhanced creativity; better leadership; better teamwork 
A)  acting in accordance with CHRA legislation; better utilization of talent; better teamwork; better marketplace understanding; better leadership 
B)  enhanced creativity; better synergy; better utilization of talent; better leadership; better teamwork 
C)  acting in accordance with CHRA legislation; better utilization of talent; better leadership; better work ethic; better marketplace understanding 
D)  better utilization of talent; better marketplace understanding; enhanced creativity; better leadership; better teamwork

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

Which of the following is true of sexual harassment in Canadian workplaces?

According to one study, only one of every ten Canadian women who suffer sexual harassment at work takes any formal action.

An example of sexual harassment is having to listen to comments made by coworkers about their sexual conquests every Monday morning even when you have told them that their remarks make you extremely uncomfortable.

Which of the following people would be the best choice for an organizational employment equity representative?

Prohibited grounds of discrimination in employment include race, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, and marital status.

What is the most serious possible occurrence if an HR professional is dishonest in a human rights investigation?

The labour movement in Canada has generally been opposed to the concept of employment equity.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to bargain collectively and to strike.

Which term refers to a snapshot of the organization that includes where members of designated groups are employed, their salaries, and their status?

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

The Employment Equity Act of 1995 only affects employers under federal jurisdiction.

Human rights legislation is the cornerstone of equity legislation.

What are the primary business reasons for diversity management?

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

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?

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

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Work Design

Branding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

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

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

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

Which of the following is true of sexual harassment in Canadian workplaces?

According to one study, only one of every ten Canadian women who suffer sexual harassment at work takes any formal action.

An example of sexual harassment is having to listen to comments made by coworkers about their sexual conquests every Monday morning even when you have told them that their remarks make you extremely uncomfortable.

Which of the following people would be the best choice for an organizational employment equity representative?

Prohibited grounds of discrimination in employment include race, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, and marital status.

What is the most serious possible occurrence if an HR professional is dishonest in a human rights investigation?

The labour movement in Canada has generally been opposed to the concept of employment equity.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to bargain collectively and to strike.

Which term refers to a snapshot of the organization that includes where members of designated groups are employed, their salaries, and their status?

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

The Employment Equity Act of 1995 only affects employers under federal jurisdiction.

Human rights legislation is the cornerstone of equity legislation.

What are the primary business reasons for diversity management?

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

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?

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

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Work Design

Branding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

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