Question 1

Which of the following is responsible for implementing Johnson administration Executive Orders 11246 and 11375?

Accepted Answer

A) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B) Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation 
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
D) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs 
A) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B) Pension Benefits Guarantee Corporation 
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
D) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Question 2

The restricted policy approach involves demonstrating that an employer's hiring practices either intentionally or unintentionally exclude members of a protected group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following will be the most likely result of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees will find it easier to prove that their disabilities are limiting. 
B) The number of major life activities considered disabilities will be narrowed. 
C) Employers will be required to make fewer accommodations for workers with disabilities. 
D) Employers will be required to hire a specific percentage of disabled workers to be in compliance. 
A) Employees will find it easier to prove that their disabilities are limiting. 
B) The number of major life activities considered disabilities will be narrowed. 
C) Employers will be required to make fewer accommodations for workers with disabilities. 
D) Employers will be required to hire a specific percentage of disabled workers to be in compliance.

Question 4

What are the two primary arguments available to employers when defending against sexual harassment liability? What two defenses are available to employers fighting discriminatory practice allegations?

Accepted Answer

An employer must show that it exercised

Question 5

Alternative dispute resolution is a grievance procedure that provides for non-binding arbitration in employment discrimination claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are principles established by Griggs v. Duke Power Company EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) burden of proof is on the employer 
B) performance standards should be unambiguous 
C) business necessity is a defense for an existing program 
D) discrimination does not have to be overt to be illegal 
A) burden of proof is on the employer 
B) performance standards should be unambiguous 
C) business necessity is a defense for an existing program 
D) discrimination does not have to be overt to be illegal

Question 7

All of the following are ways that an employer can minimize liability in sexual harassment claims EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) having an informal policy for dealing with sexual harassment 
B) taking all complaints about harassment seriously 
C) establishing a management response system that includes an immediate reaction and investigation 
D) training supervisors and managers to increase their awareness of the issues 
A) having an informal policy for dealing with sexual harassment 
B) taking all complaints about harassment seriously 
C) establishing a management response system that includes an immediate reaction and investigation 
D) training supervisors and managers to increase their awareness of the issues

Question 8

According to the ADA, firms must employ all disabled individuals who apply for positions and provide them with job training when necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the methods an applicant or employee can use to show that an employer's procedures (such as a selection test)have an adverse impact on a protected group?

Accepted Answer

In practice, an applicant or employee ca

Question 10

Paul is a 49-year-old American of Anglo-Saxon descent. What legislation is most likely intended to protect Paul from discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) Executive Order 11375 
B) Equal Pay Act of 1963 
C) Executive Order 11246 
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 
A) Executive Order 11375 
B) Equal Pay Act of 1963 
C) Executive Order 11246 
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

Which of the following is responsible for implementing Johnson administration Executive Orders 11246 and 11375?

The restricted policy approach involves demonstrating that an employer's hiring practices either intentionally or unintentionally exclude members of a protected group.

Which of the following will be the most likely result of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008?

What are the two primary arguments available to employers when defending against sexual harassment liability? What two defenses are available to employers fighting discriminatory practice allegations?

Alternative dispute resolution is a grievance procedure that provides for non-binding arbitration in employment discrimination claims.

All of the following are principles established by Griggs v. Duke Power Company EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are ways that an employer can minimize liability in sexual harassment claims EXCEPT ________.

According to the ADA, firms must employ all disabled individuals who apply for positions and provide them with job training when necessary.

What are the methods an applicant or employee can use to show that an employer's procedures (such as a selection test)have an adverse impact on a protected group?

Paul is a 49-year-old American of Anglo-Saxon descent. What legislation is most likely intended to protect Paul from discrimination?

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Training and Developing Employees

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Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

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Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

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Exam 2: Equal Opportunity and the Law

Which of the following is responsible for implementing Johnson administration Executive Orders 11246 and 11375?

The restricted policy approach involves demonstrating that an employer's hiring practices either intentionally or unintentionally exclude members of a protected group.

Which of the following will be the most likely result of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008?

What are the two primary arguments available to employers when defending against sexual harassment liability? What two defenses are available to employers fighting discriminatory practice allegations?

Alternative dispute resolution is a grievance procedure that provides for non-binding arbitration in employment discrimination claims.

All of the following are principles established by Griggs v. Duke Power Company EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are ways that an employer can minimize liability in sexual harassment claims EXCEPT ________.

According to the ADA, firms must employ all disabled individuals who apply for positions and provide them with job training when necessary.

What are the methods an applicant or employee can use to show that an employer's procedures (such as a selection test)have an adverse impact on a protected group?

Paul is a 49-year-old American of Anglo-Saxon descent. What legislation is most likely intended to protect Paul from discrimination?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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