Question 1

Because no Federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no recourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Thin people may be in worse health than fat people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Regarding treatment of overweight people in organizations

Accepted Answer

A)  employers may make virtually any decision they desire. 
B)  assigning overweight people to jobs where they are not seen by customers or clients makes good business sense. 
C)  employers should make job-related decisions on the ability to perform the job. 
D)  employers need to first think of an excuse and then get rid of them. 
A)  employers may make virtually any decision they desire. 
B)  assigning overweight people to jobs where they are not seen by customers or clients makes good business sense. 
C)  employers should make job-related decisions on the ability to perform the job. 
D)  employers need to first think of an excuse and then get rid of them.

Question 4

Research indicates that most nurses agree that obesity could be prevented by self-control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following are potential outcomes of having a large-sized, fit aerobics instructor in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employing organization can pay him or her lower wages with no negative outcomes. 
B)  Having such an employee may be viewed negatively by many overweight people who want someone who is an example of they want to become. 
C)  Because the U.S. population is increasing in size, having such an aerobics instructor may be a competitive advantage. 
D)  The employer must be certain that the proportion of the employees who are large-sized is equal to the proportion of the residents of San Francisco who are large sized. 
A)  The employing organization can pay him or her lower wages with no negative outcomes. 
B)  Having such an employee may be viewed negatively by many overweight people who want someone who is an example of they want to become. 
C)  Because the U.S. population is increasing in size, having such an aerobics instructor may be a competitive advantage. 
D)  The employer must be certain that the proportion of the employees who are large-sized is equal to the proportion of the residents of San Francisco who are large sized.

Question 6

Obesity is not a problem in developing countries, as people there have fewer resources and food than in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In research, physical attractiveness was found to be positively related to hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion for women, but not men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A new employee with a physical deformity applied to work at a restaurant chain as a hostess. She had considerable experience as a hostess, and was hired. Although she worked as a hostess for a few weeks, she was soon assigned to work as a cook. The manager told her she would never be able to work as a hostess again because customers had complained about her appearance. Which of the following is true of this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a case of appearance discrimination related to a disability, and thus is illegal under the ADA. 
B)  This is the manager's prerogative; customers are always right. 
C)  Although this is an unfortunate situation, the manager had no choice. 
D)  The manager did the right thing but the wrong way. The manager needed to find a more acceptable excuse. 
A)  This is a case of appearance discrimination related to a disability, and thus is illegal under the ADA. 
B)  This is the manager's prerogative; customers are always right. 
C)  Although this is an unfortunate situation, the manager had no choice. 
D)  The manager did the right thing but the wrong way. The manager needed to find a more acceptable excuse.

Question 9

Similar to most other non-dominant group members, overweight people

Accepted Answer

A)  experience disparate treatment even when their qualifications are similar to those who are not overweight. 
B)  can use Title VII if they experience employment-related discrimination. 
C)  can change the aspect of their identity that results in unfair treatment. 
D)  can often hide their condition or at least minimize it by choosing clothes that do not call attention to their weight. 
A)  experience disparate treatment even when their qualifications are similar to those who are not overweight. 
B)  can use Title VII if they experience employment-related discrimination. 
C)  can change the aspect of their identity that results in unfair treatment. 
D)  can often hide their condition or at least minimize it by choosing clothes that do not call attention to their weight.

Question 10

When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should encourage overweight people to lose weight. 
B)  They should refuse to hire overweight applicants. 
C)  They should require overweight applicants to take a medical exam to ensure their blood pressure is normal and that they do not have diabetes or other obesity-related health problems. 
D)  They should introduce wellness programs, focusing on health. 
A)  They should encourage overweight people to lose weight. 
B)  They should refuse to hire overweight applicants. 
C)  They should require overweight applicants to take a medical exam to ensure their blood pressure is normal and that they do not have diabetes or other obesity-related health problems. 
D)  They should introduce wellness programs, focusing on health.

Because no Federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no recourse.

Thin people may be in worse health than fat people.

Regarding treatment of overweight people in organizations

Research indicates that most nurses agree that obesity could be prevented by self-control.

Which of the following are potential outcomes of having a large-sized, fit aerobics instructor in San Francisco?

Obesity is not a problem in developing countries, as people there have fewer resources and food than in the U.S.

In research, physical attractiveness was found to be positively related to hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion for women, but not men.

Similar to most other non-dominant group members, overweight people

When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers?

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Exam 15: Weight and Appearance

Because no Federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no recourse.

Thin people may be in worse health than fat people.

Regarding treatment of overweight people in organizations

Research indicates that most nurses agree that obesity could be prevented by self-control.

Which of the following are potential outcomes of having a large-sized, fit aerobics instructor in San Francisco?

Obesity is not a problem in developing countries, as people there have fewer resources and food than in the U.S.

In research, physical attractiveness was found to be positively related to hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion for women, but not men.

Similar to most other non-dominant group members, overweight people

When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers?

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

Physical and Mental Ability

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters