Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Accepted Answer

A)  employers may ask applicants whether a disability resulted from an accident or whether it was genetic. 
B)  employers may ask applicants about the severity of a disability. 
C)  employers may only ask about applicants' ability to perform specific job functions. 
D)  employers may not ask job related questions but may give the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate abilities.
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A)  employers may ask applicants whether a disability resulted from an accident or whether it was genetic. 
B)  employers may ask applicants about the severity of a disability. 
C)  employers may only ask about applicants' ability to perform specific job functions. 
D)  employers may not ask job related questions but may give the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate abilities.
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Question 2

In the U.S., national origin discrimination

Accepted Answer

A)  is not prohibited by Title VII. 
B)  does not include such things as "English-only" policies since this is an English speaking country. 
C)  has been on the increase recently. 
D)  still exists but is very rare. 
A)  is not prohibited by Title VII. 
B)  does not include such things as "English-only" policies since this is an English speaking country. 
C)  has been on the increase recently. 
D)  still exists but is very rare.

Question 3

Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQs)

Accepted Answer

A)  is a term that refers to certain situations in which an employer may legally require that employees be of a certain sex, religion, or age. 
B)  include such things as customers' preference for employees of a certain race. 
C)  allow for women to be excluded from firefighters' positions. 
D)  allow for men to be excluded from day care workers' positions. 
A)  is a term that refers to certain situations in which an employer may legally require that employees be of a certain sex, religion, or age. 
B)  include such things as customers' preference for employees of a certain race. 
C)  allow for women to be excluded from firefighters' positions. 
D)  allow for men to be excluded from day care workers' positions.

Question 4

Disparate impact is intentional discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compliance with laws

Accepted Answer

A)  is one of many methods and means to pursue diversity. 
B)  is less important than whether discrimination is intentional or unintentional. 
C)  can be troublesome, expensive, and costly, especially for medium-sized companies compared with other companies. 
D)  will be more complex when the age discrimination in employment act changes to protect workers aged 35 and older. 
A)  is one of many methods and means to pursue diversity. 
B)  is less important than whether discrimination is intentional or unintentional. 
C)  can be troublesome, expensive, and costly, especially for medium-sized companies compared with other companies. 
D)  will be more complex when the age discrimination in employment act changes to protect workers aged 35 and older.

Question 6

According to the text, in recent years in the U.S.,

Accepted Answer

A)  21% of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC were resolved in the charging party's favor. 
B)  a large proportion of the claims filed with the EEOC result in the EEOC filing a lawsuit on behalf of an aggrieved employee. 
C)  very few EEOC charges were closed for administrative reasons. 
D)  media attention to discrimination charges has been decreasing. 
A)  21% of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC were resolved in the charging party's favor. 
B)  a large proportion of the claims filed with the EEOC result in the EEOC filing a lawsuit on behalf of an aggrieved employee. 
C)  very few EEOC charges were closed for administrative reasons. 
D)  media attention to discrimination charges has been decreasing.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of discrimination claims and the EEOC?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 500,000 claims are filed with the EEOC annually. 
B)  Between 50 and 75% of claims filed are resolved in favor of the charging party each year. 
C)  The EEOC issues guidelines to assist employers in interpreting and complying with laws. 
D)  The EEOC first litigates, then attempts to conciliate when litigation is unsuccessful. 
A)  About 500,000 claims are filed with the EEOC annually. 
B)  Between 50 and 75% of claims filed are resolved in favor of the charging party each year. 
C)  The EEOC issues guidelines to assist employers in interpreting and complying with laws. 
D)  The EEOC first litigates, then attempts to conciliate when litigation is unsuccessful.

Question 8

In some cases, The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act allows employers to reduce benefits based on age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Affirmative action programs are only for minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

Accepted Answer

A)  has been somewhat successful in reducing wage disparities between whites and minorities. 
B)  is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 
C)  has been limited by sex segregation and exceptions due to merit and seniority. 
D)  has reduced the wage gap to about 10 cents to the dollar. 
A)  has been somewhat successful in reducing wage disparities between whites and minorities. 
B)  is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 
C)  has been limited by sex segregation and exceptions due to merit and seniority. 
D)  has reduced the wage gap to about 10 cents to the dollar.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

In the U.S., national origin discrimination

Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQs)

Disparate impact is intentional discrimination.

Compliance with laws

According to the text, in recent years in the U.S.,

Which of the following is true of discrimination claims and the EEOC?

In some cases, The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act allows employers to reduce benefits based on age.

Affirmative action programs are only for minorities.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

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

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

In the U.S., national origin discrimination

Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQs)

Disparate impact is intentional discrimination.

Compliance with laws

According to the text, in recent years in the U.S.,

Which of the following is true of discrimination claims and the EEOC?

In some cases, The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act allows employers to reduce benefits based on age.

Affirmative action programs are only for minorities.

The Equal Pay Act of 1963

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