Question 1

Many disabilities have no effect on job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For some employers, the fear of incurring future costs by hiring a disabled person results in the employers taking illegal actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The proportion of people in the U.S. with a disability is:

Accepted Answer

A)  about 5%. 
B)  about 10%. 
C)  about 20% 
D)  about 30% 
A)  about 5%. 
B)  about 10%. 
C)  about 20% 
D)  about 30%

Question 4

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the performance evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with disabilities should not be held to the same standards for the essential job functions. 
B)  Vague performance standards may disadvantage people with disabilities. 
C)  Vague performance standards may help organizations avoid liability. 
D)  People with disabilities should not be provided negative feedback as this may reduce their motivation. 
A)  People with disabilities should not be held to the same standards for the essential job functions. 
B)  Vague performance standards may disadvantage people with disabilities. 
C)  Vague performance standards may help organizations avoid liability. 
D)  People with disabilities should not be provided negative feedback as this may reduce their motivation.

Question 5

People with work disabilities who have a college degree earn about 50% less than people without work disabilities who have a college degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When employees acquire a disability, employers need to

Accepted Answer

A)  replace the individual if necessary because the ADA is not relevant in these situations. 
B)  make accommodations only if they wish because the disability was acquired after the person was hired. 
C)  make accommodations only if the disability is serious. 
D)  make reasonable accommodations if needed. 
A)  replace the individual if necessary because the ADA is not relevant in these situations. 
B)  make accommodations only if they wish because the disability was acquired after the person was hired. 
C)  make accommodations only if the disability is serious. 
D)  make reasonable accommodations if needed.

Question 7

If someone is perceived as having a disability, regardless of whether this perception is accurate, that person is covered under the ADA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Of those participating in the workforce (working or looking for work), unemployment rates for people with disabilities are three times greater than the unemployment rates of people without disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As the U.S. population ages, the proportion of people with a disability in the population is likely to grow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Having a disability is a strong predictor of unemployment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In terms of marketing efforts for customers with disabilities

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations have long recognized the market potential of customers with disabilities. 
B)  making stores more accessible could benefit customers with or without disabilities. 
C)  the disabled population is so varied that marketing efforts would be too costly. 
D)  the government provides tax incentives for improving accessibility for employees but not customers. 
A)  organizations have long recognized the market potential of customers with disabilities. 
B)  making stores more accessible could benefit customers with or without disabilities. 
C)  the disabled population is so varied that marketing efforts would be too costly. 
D)  the government provides tax incentives for improving accessibility for employees but not customers.

Question 12

Undue hardship

Accepted Answer

A)  can be measured by comparing profits to number of employees. 
B)  refers to significant difficulty or expense relative to the attributes of the employer. 
C)  occurs with accommodations that are between 2 to 5% of revenues. 
D)  is a common occurrence when providing accommodations. 
A)  can be measured by comparing profits to number of employees. 
B)  refers to significant difficulty or expense relative to the attributes of the employer. 
C)  occurs with accommodations that are between 2 to 5% of revenues. 
D)  is a common occurrence when providing accommodations.

Question 13

Michael had a severe hearing impairment and worked as the supervisor of a fast food restaurant. Michael's manager and the human resources manager repeatedly mocked him in front of other employees and said things like "read my lips," "have you got your ears on?" even when he seemed to have no trouble hearing. Michael finally resigned as a result of the mocking and harassment. This is a situation of

Accepted Answer

A)  being too sensitive and not having a good sense of humor. 
B)  constructive discharge. 
C)  giving up rather than standing up to the boss as required by law. 
D)  failing to do something that would have caused the boss to fire him so that he could get unemployment compensation. 
A)  being too sensitive and not having a good sense of humor. 
B)  constructive discharge. 
C)  giving up rather than standing up to the boss as required by law. 
D)  failing to do something that would have caused the boss to fire him so that he could get unemployment compensation.

Question 14

Walmart Corporation has consistently been a leader in employment and treatment of people with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many disabilities have no effect on job performance.

For some employers, the fear of incurring future costs by hiring a disabled person results in the employers taking illegal actions.

The proportion of people in the U.S. with a disability is:

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the performance evaluation process?

People with work disabilities who have a college degree earn about 50% less than people without work disabilities who have a college degree.

When employees acquire a disability, employers need to

If someone is perceived as having a disability, regardless of whether this perception is accurate, that person is covered under the ADA.

Of those participating in the workforce (working or looking for work), unemployment rates for people with disabilities are three times greater than the unemployment rates of people without disabilities.

As the U.S. population ages, the proportion of people with a disability in the population is likely to grow.

Having a disability is a strong predictor of unemployment.

In terms of marketing efforts for customers with disabilities

Undue hardship

Walmart Corporation has consistently been a leader in employment and treatment of people with disabilities.

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Many disabilities have no effect on job performance.

For some employers, the fear of incurring future costs by hiring a disabled person results in the employers taking illegal actions.

The proportion of people in the U.S. with a disability is:

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the performance evaluation process?

People with work disabilities who have a college degree earn about 50% less than people without work disabilities who have a college degree.

When employees acquire a disability, employers need to

If someone is perceived as having a disability, regardless of whether this perception is accurate, that person is covered under the ADA.

Of those participating in the workforce (working or looking for work), unemployment rates for people with disabilities are three times greater than the unemployment rates of people without disabilities.

As the U.S. population ages, the proportion of people with a disability in the population is likely to grow.

Having a disability is a strong predictor of unemployment.

In terms of marketing efforts for customers with disabilities

Undue hardship

Walmart Corporation has consistently been a leader in employment and treatment of people with disabilities.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

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

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters