Question 1

Early nondiscrimination laws failed to give enforcement power to the agencies charged with upholding them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 provides that employees who are sent abroad to
work for U.S.-based companies are protected by U.S.antidiscrimination legislation
governing age and disability and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures were designed to help employers,labor organizations,employment agencies,and licensing boards with the requirements of federal discrimination law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be defined by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities 
B)  evidence of a medical diagnosis of impairment 
C)  having a record of physical or mental impairment 
D)  being regarded as having a physical or metal impairment 
A)  a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities 
B)  evidence of a medical diagnosis of impairment 
C)  having a record of physical or mental impairment 
D)  being regarded as having a physical or metal impairment

Question 5

Which of the following employers are covered under the Civil Rights Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations hiring native Americans on or near a reservation. 
B)  bona fide,tax-exempt private clubs. 
C)  religious organizations employing persons of a specific religion. 
D)  unionized organizations. 
A)  organizations hiring native Americans on or near a reservation. 
B)  bona fide,tax-exempt private clubs. 
C)  religious organizations employing persons of a specific religion. 
D)  unionized organizations.

Question 6

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act,employers must submit all completed Form I-9s to Immigration and Naturalization officers for approval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a basis for age discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  excluding older workers from important work activities 
B)  offering older employees early retirement 
C)  selecting young applicants over better-qualified older applicants 
D)  reducing job duties and responsibilities of older employees 
A)  excluding older workers from important work activities 
B)  offering older employees early retirement 
C)  selecting young applicants over better-qualified older applicants 
D)  reducing job duties and responsibilities of older employees

Question 8

The Glass Ceiling Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  never made it out of congressional committee 
B)  was declared unconstitutional by the U.S.Supreme Court 
C)  protects only white females 
D)  created the Glass Ceiling Commission 
A)  never made it out of congressional committee 
B)  was declared unconstitutional by the U.S.Supreme Court 
C)  protects only white females 
D)  created the Glass Ceiling Commission

Question 9

A factor that appears to have influenced the growth of EEO legislation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the changing attitudes of society at large. 
B)  the postwar baby boom. 
C)  shortage of qualified labor. 
D)  an influx of illegal immigrants. 
A)  the changing attitudes of society at large. 
B)  the postwar baby boom. 
C)  shortage of qualified labor. 
D)  an influx of illegal immigrants.

Question 10

According to the Uniform Guidelines,a rule of thumb that identifies selection practices that favor a disproportionate number of nonprotected class members is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  two-thirds rule. 
B)  acid-test rule. 
C)  ratio rule. 
D)  four-fifths rule. 
A)  two-thirds rule. 
B)  acid-test rule. 
C)  ratio rule. 
D)  four-fifths rule.

Question 11

Reverse discrimination occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  men are favored over women. 
B)  whites are favored over blacks. 
C)  protected classes are favored to the extent that unprotected individuals believe they are suffering discrimination. 
D)  affirmative action goals are set. 
A)  men are favored over women. 
B)  whites are favored over blacks. 
C)  protected classes are favored to the extent that unprotected individuals believe they are suffering discrimination. 
D)  affirmative action goals are set.

Question 12

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires employers to verify the legal right of applicants to work in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Organizations subject to Title VII are required to post:

Accepted Answer

A)  all job openings. 
B)  their application blank. 
C)  selected equal employment opportunity notices. 
D)  affirmative action goals. 
A)  all job openings. 
B)  their application blank. 
C)  selected equal employment opportunity notices. 
D)  affirmative action goals.

Question 15

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission consists of one commissioner from each state and a general counsel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The courts have defined business necessity as a practice that is necessary to the safe and efficient operation of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In which Supreme Court decision involving an invalidated employment test for firemen did the court state: "once the process has been established and employers have made clear their selection criteria,they may not then invalidate the test results,thus upsetting a employee's legitimate expectation not to be judged on the basis of race."

Accepted Answer

A)  Ricci v.DeStefano 
B)  Albermarle Paper Co.v Moody 
C)  University of California Regents v Bakke 
D)  United Steelworkers of America v Weber 
A)  Ricci v.DeStefano 
B)  Albermarle Paper Co.v Moody 
C)  University of California Regents v Bakke 
D)  United Steelworkers of America v Weber

Question 18

When pursuing an adverse impact claim,an individual is alleging:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unintentional discrimination against an individual. 
B)  Intentional discrimination against an individual. 
C)  Unintentional discrimination against a protected class. 
D)  Intentional discrimination against a protected class. 
A)  Unintentional discrimination against an individual. 
B)  Intentional discrimination against an individual. 
C)  Unintentional discrimination against a protected class. 
D)  Intentional discrimination against a protected class.

Question 19

The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from discrimination in pay based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  race. 
B)  gender. 
C)  religion. 
D)  age. 
A)  race. 
B)  gender. 
C)  religion. 
D)  age.

Question 20

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act provides for exemptions to discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,or sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Early nondiscrimination laws failed to give enforcement power to the agencies charged with upholding them.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 provides that employees who are sent abroad to work for U.S.-based companies are protected by U.S.antidiscrimination legislation governing age and disability and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures were designed to help employers,labor organizations,employment agencies,and licensing boards with the requirements of federal discrimination law.

A disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be defined by all of the following except:

Which of the following employers are covered under the Civil Rights Act?

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act,employers must submit all completed Form I-9s to Immigration and Naturalization officers for approval.

Which of the following is NOT a basis for age discrimination?

The Glass Ceiling Act:

A factor that appears to have influenced the growth of EEO legislation is:

According to the Uniform Guidelines,a rule of thumb that identifies selection practices that favor a disproportionate number of nonprotected class members is the:

Reverse discrimination occurs when:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires employers to verify the legal right of applicants to work in the U.S.

Organizations subject to Title VII are required to post:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission consists of one commissioner from each state and a general counsel.

The courts have defined business necessity as a practice that is necessary to the safe and efficient operation of the organization.

When pursuing an adverse impact claim,an individual is alleging:

The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from discrimination in pay based on:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act provides for exemptions to discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,or sex.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding 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 Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

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Exam 3: Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Early nondiscrimination laws failed to give enforcement power to the agencies charged with upholding them.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 provides that employees who are sent abroad to work for U.S.-based companies are protected by U.S.antidiscrimination legislation governing age and disability and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures were designed to help employers,labor organizations,employment agencies,and licensing boards with the requirements of federal discrimination law.

A disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be defined by all of the following except:

Which of the following employers are covered under the Civil Rights Act?

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act,employers must submit all completed Form I-9s to Immigration and Naturalization officers for approval.

Which of the following is NOT a basis for age discrimination?

The Glass Ceiling Act:

A factor that appears to have influenced the growth of EEO legislation is:

According to the Uniform Guidelines,a rule of thumb that identifies selection practices that favor a disproportionate number of nonprotected class members is the:

Reverse discrimination occurs when:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires employers to verify the legal right of applicants to work in the U.S.

Organizations subject to Title VII are required to post:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission consists of one commissioner from each state and a general counsel.

The courts have defined business necessity as a practice that is necessary to the safe and efficient operation of the organization.

When pursuing an adverse impact claim,an individual is alleging:

The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from discrimination in pay based on:

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act provides for exemptions to discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,or sex.

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding 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 Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

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