Question 1

When dealing with discrimination cases in organizations, the EEOC often targets multiple acts of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Disparate treatment

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs when an apparently neutral policy, such as height and weight requirements, has the effect of discrimination against certain groups. 
B)  occurs when an employee or applicant is treated differently because of his or her race, sex, age, or other protected category. 
C)  is easy for applicants or employees to recognize and prove. 
D)  is more likely to occur in those organizations that do the most to avoid it.
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A)  occurs when an apparently neutral policy, such as height and weight requirements, has the effect of discrimination against certain groups. 
B)  occurs when an employee or applicant is treated differently because of his or her race, sex, age, or other protected category. 
C)  is easy for applicants or employees to recognize and prove. 
D)  is more likely to occur in those organizations that do the most to avoid it.
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Question 3

The Family and Medical Leave Act

Accepted Answer

A)  allows covered employees to take up to 6 months of unpaid leave in certain circumstances. 
B)  allows covered employees to take unpaid leave to care for domestic partners. 
C)  allows covered employees to take unpaid leave to care for an ailing grandparent. 
D)  has been criticized for multiple reasons. 
A)  allows covered employees to take up to 6 months of unpaid leave in certain circumstances. 
B)  allows covered employees to take unpaid leave to care for domestic partners. 
C)  allows covered employees to take unpaid leave to care for an ailing grandparent. 
D)  has been criticized for multiple reasons.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual harassment results in physical and psychological damage for those who are harassed. 
B)  When an investigation provides evidence of harassment, the harasser should be immediately terminated. 
C)  About 30% of charges are filed by men. 
D)  Quid pro quo harassment includes such things as jokes, comments, or sexually explicit posters. 
A)  Sexual harassment results in physical and psychological damage for those who are harassed. 
B)  When an investigation provides evidence of harassment, the harasser should be immediately terminated. 
C)  About 30% of charges are filed by men. 
D)  Quid pro quo harassment includes such things as jokes, comments, or sexually explicit posters.

Question 5

Most accommodations for workers with disabilities, cost between $500 and $1000 each.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of affirmative action programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers are required to have quotas for hiring certain groups. 
B)  Compared with the passive nature of Title VII, affirmative action means taking active steps to correct or reduce under-utilization of certain groups. 
C)  In cases of egregious discrimination, judges wholeheartedly and frequently impose quotas on offending organizations. 
D)  Affirmative action programs are only for minorities. 
A)  Employers are required to have quotas for hiring certain groups. 
B)  Compared with the passive nature of Title VII, affirmative action means taking active steps to correct or reduce under-utilization of certain groups. 
C)  In cases of egregious discrimination, judges wholeheartedly and frequently impose quotas on offending organizations. 
D)  Affirmative action programs are only for minorities.

Question 7

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires employers to provide maternity leave and benefits for pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Nancy Crowe found that female judges are no more likely than male judges to rule for the plaintiffs​ in sex discrimination cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

​One reason given for many complaints to the EEOC not resulting in settlements or judgments for the plaintiffs is a lack of diversity in the judiciary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

About 50% of sexual harassment charges filed with the EEOC are resolved in the charging party's favor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Terry, who is Jordan's supervisor, continually asks Jordan for a date. When Jordan continually refuses, Terry begins scheduling Jordan to work every weekend, when previously weekends were rotated through the employees. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  discriminatory scheduling behavior. 
B)  quid pro quo harassment and retaliation. 
C)  hostile environment harassment. 
D)  Terry's legal right to schedule at will. 
E)  hostile work harassment. 
A)  discriminatory scheduling behavior. 
B)  quid pro quo harassment and retaliation. 
C)  hostile environment harassment. 
D)  Terry's legal right to schedule at will. 
E)  hostile work harassment.

Question 12

People with different religious backgrounds are protected against employment-related discrimination. Which of the following is not true about these protections?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include flexible scheduling to accommodate employees' religious beliefs. 
B)  These protections are part of Title VII. 
C)  They can include making job reassignments to accommodate religious beliefs, but lateral job transfers are not included. 
D)  They require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees' sincerely held religious beliefs. 
A)  They include flexible scheduling to accommodate employees' religious beliefs. 
B)  These protections are part of Title VII. 
C)  They can include making job reassignments to accommodate religious beliefs, but lateral job transfers are not included. 
D)  They require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees' sincerely held religious beliefs.

Question 13

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizes that the definition of a disability should be construed narrowly. 
B)  states that an impairment that is episodic and in remission is not a disability. 
C)  focuses on the definition of a more limited number of disabilities. 
D)  makes it easier for those seeking protection to establish having a disability. 
A)  emphasizes that the definition of a disability should be construed narrowly. 
B)  states that an impairment that is episodic and in remission is not a disability. 
C)  focuses on the definition of a more limited number of disabilities. 
D)  makes it easier for those seeking protection to establish having a disability.

Question 14

Perceptions about affirmative action

Accepted Answer

A)  correctly note that those hired under affirmative action programs are unqualified. 
B)  should be framed by the media and politicians but they fail to do so.. 
C)  often are very different from the actual requirements of affirmative action. 
D)  have no impact. 
A)  correctly note that those hired under affirmative action programs are unqualified. 
B)  should be framed by the media and politicians but they fail to do so.. 
C)  often are very different from the actual requirements of affirmative action. 
D)  have no impact.

Question 15

Sexual harassment of employees by customers

Accepted Answer

A)  has a minimal effect on employees. 
B)  is not covered by sexual harassment laws. 
C)  leads to lower productivity, stress, and turnover. 
D)  is considered an occupational hazard that is not under the control of the employer. 
A)  has a minimal effect on employees. 
B)  is not covered by sexual harassment laws. 
C)  leads to lower productivity, stress, and turnover. 
D)  is considered an occupational hazard that is not under the control of the employer.

Question 16

To prevent sexual harassment,

Accepted Answer

A)  proactive steps may yield negative reactions. 
B)  a warning is never an appropriate disciplinary action. 
C)  avoid wide dissemination of the organization's policy on sexual harassment to prevent legal challenges. 
D)  there should be multiple ways to complain if harassment occurs. 
A)  proactive steps may yield negative reactions. 
B)  a warning is never an appropriate disciplinary action. 
C)  avoid wide dissemination of the organization's policy on sexual harassment to prevent legal challenges. 
D)  there should be multiple ways to complain if harassment occurs.

Question 17

Changing recruiting venues or methods may allow people from diverse backgrounds to have more opportunities to compete for job openings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Federal legislation prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Charges of discrimination have declined in recent years in most categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Under Title VII

Accepted Answer

A)  employers are required to reasonably accommodate employees' sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. 
B)  people without religious beliefs are provided no protection from employment-related discrimination. 
C)  women, but not men, are afforded protection from employment-related discrimination. 
D)  sex discrimination is prohibited, but not sexual harassment. 
A)  employers are required to reasonably accommodate employees' sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. 
B)  people without religious beliefs are provided no protection from employment-related discrimination. 
C)  women, but not men, are afforded protection from employment-related discrimination. 
D)  sex discrimination is prohibited, but not sexual harassment.

When dealing with discrimination cases in organizations, the EEOC often targets multiple acts of discrimination.

Disparate treatment

The Family and Medical Leave Act

Which of the following is true of sexual harassment?

Most accommodations for workers with disabilities, cost between $500 and $1000 each.

Which of the following is true of affirmative action programs?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires employers to provide maternity leave and benefits for pregnant women.

Nancy Crowe found that female judges are no more likely than male judges to rule for the plaintiffs in sex discrimination cases.

One reason given for many complaints to the EEOC not resulting in settlements or judgments for the plaintiffs is a lack of diversity in the judiciary.

About 50% of sexual harassment charges filed with the EEOC are resolved in the charging party's favor.

Terry, who is Jordan's supervisor, continually asks Jordan for a date. When Jordan continually refuses, Terry begins scheduling Jordan to work every weekend, when previously weekends were rotated through the employees. This is an example of

People with different religious backgrounds are protected against employment-related discrimination. Which of the following is not true about these protections?

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008

Perceptions about affirmative action

Sexual harassment of employees by customers

To prevent sexual harassment,

Changing recruiting venues or methods may allow people from diverse backgrounds to have more opportunities to compete for job openings.

Federal legislation prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Charges of discrimination have declined in recent years in most categories.

Under Title VII

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whiteseuropean Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

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Exam 3: Legislation

When dealing with discrimination cases in organizations, the EEOC often targets multiple acts of discrimination.

Disparate treatment

The Family and Medical Leave Act

Which of the following is true of sexual harassment?

Most accommodations for workers with disabilities, cost between $500 and $1000 each.

Which of the following is true of affirmative action programs?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires employers to provide maternity leave and benefits for pregnant women.

Nancy Crowe found that female judges are no more likely than male judges to rule for the plaintiffs​ in sex discrimination cases.

​One reason given for many complaints to the EEOC not resulting in settlements or judgments for the plaintiffs is a lack of diversity in the judiciary.

About 50% of sexual harassment charges filed with the EEOC are resolved in the charging party's favor.

Terry, who is Jordan's supervisor, continually asks Jordan for a date. When Jordan continually refuses, Terry begins scheduling Jordan to work every weekend, when previously weekends were rotated through the employees. This is an example of

People with different religious backgrounds are protected against employment-related discrimination. Which of the following is not true about these protections?

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008

Perceptions about affirmative action

Sexual harassment of employees by customers

To prevent sexual harassment,

Changing recruiting venues or methods may allow people from diverse backgrounds to have more opportunities to compete for job openings.

Federal legislation prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Charges of discrimination have declined in recent years in most categories.

Under Title VII

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whiteseuropean Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters

Nancy Crowe found that female judges are no more likely than male judges to rule for the plaintiffs in sex discrimination cases.

One reason given for many complaints to the EEOC not resulting in settlements or judgments for the plaintiffs is a lack of diversity in the judiciary.