Exam 2: Equal Opportunity and the Law

Utilization analysis compares the percentage of minority employees at a firm with the number of similarly trained minorities available in the relevant labor market.

The formula used by federal agencies to determine disparate rejection rates is based on a selection rate for any racial, ethnic, or sex group less than ________ percent of the rate for the group with the highest rate.

An employer that uses a screen-reading program to meet the needs of a blind employee is most likely ________.

Managing diversity means maximizing diversity's potential benefits while minimizing the potential problems of diversity that can undermine a firm's performance.

Which type of disability accounts for the greatest number of ADA claims?

Describe how the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 affects both employers and employees.

In which of the following jobs would gender most likely be appropriate to use as a BFOQ?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following would NOT be considered a disability?

Which of the following does NOT participate in the issuance of uniform guidelines?

The application requirements for Western Airlines pilot positions require candidates to have logged at least 200 hours piloting an aircraft within the previous 36 months. In addition, applicants must have 2,500 hours of experience in the air with at least 1,000 hours as the commanding pilot of a commercial airplane. A four-year college degree is also required. Jeff Sanchez, who is Hispanic, applied for a position as a pilot and was rejected because he has a degree from a 2-year college and only 2,000 hours of flight experience. Jeff is suing Western Airlines for discriminatory hiring practices. Which of the following, if true, best supports Western Airlines' defense?

The ________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawed slavery, and courts have held that it bars racial discrimination.

What were the three crucial guidelines affecting equal employment legislation that Chief Justice Burger identified in his written opinion on Griggs v. Duke Power Company?

Pictures and Promotions Modeling Studio seeks to hire male models for an upcoming fashion show featuring men's wear. The studio is using ________ as a justification for not considering women for the jobs.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 makes it more difficult for plaintiffs to sue for monetary damages in cases of disparate treatment.

The application requirements for Western Airlines pilot positions require candidates to have logged at least 200 hours piloting an aircraft within the previous 36 months. In addition, applicants must have 2,500 hours of experience in the air with at least 1,000 hours as the commanding pilot of a commercial airplane. A four-year college degree is also required. Wallace Roberts, who is African-American, applied for a position as a pilot and was rejected because he has a degree from a 2-year college and only 2,000 hours of flight experience. Jeff is suing Western Airlines for discriminatory hiring practices. Which of the following statements is most likely relevant to this court case against Western Airlines?

Mental disabilities, such as depression and anxiety disorders, account for the greatest number of claims brought under the ADA.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits the use of age as a BFOQ for any type of employment.

The ________ gives all persons the same right to make and enforce contracts and to benefit from the laws of the land.

Which of the following refers to the overall effect of employer practices that result in significantly higher percentages of members of protected groups being rejected for employment, placement, or promotion?

Compare and contrast disparate treatment and disparate impact.