Question 1

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ADA applies to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations with 15 or more employees. 
B)  Organizations with fewer than 15 employees. 
C)  All organizations regardless of the number of employees. 
D)  Only organizations that are not incorporated. 
A)  Organizations with 15 or more employees. 
B)  Organizations with fewer than 15 employees. 
C)  All organizations regardless of the number of employees. 
D)  Only organizations that are not incorporated.

Question 3

Comparable worth is the concept that jobs should be paid at the same level if they require similar skills and/or abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning the supervision of protected-group employees is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protected-group members cannot be discharged or disciplined because of government regulations protecting them. 
B)  Supervisors need knowledge about protected groups and the various laws, rules, and regulations, but they need not change their supervisory practices. 
C)  Supervisory actions need to be objective, uniformly and consistently applied, and related to the job at all times. 
D)  Supervisors need not document their actions regarding protected-group employees. 
A)  Protected-group members cannot be discharged or disciplined because of government regulations protecting them. 
B)  Supervisors need knowledge about protected groups and the various laws, rules, and regulations, but they need not change their supervisory practices. 
C)  Supervisory actions need to be objective, uniformly and consistently applied, and related to the job at all times. 
D)  Supervisors need not document their actions regarding protected-group employees.

Question 5

Harold tells William that he hopes the new researcher will be a man, because according to him, "women don't have the analysis skills that men do". William responds to Harold telling him that there are no differences between men and women in terms of analysis skills. In this example, Harold is susceptable to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Sexual harassment 
C)  Sexual stereotyping 
D)  Gender discrimination 
A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Sexual harassment 
C)  Sexual stereotyping 
D)  Gender discrimination

Question 6

When A2B Inc. hired its first disabled employee who is confined to a wheelchair, the company installed ramps and railings at all entrances. These workplace modifications are a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable accommodation 
B)  Undue hardship 
C)  Rehabilitation distribution 
D)  Affirmative action 
A)  Reasonable accommodation 
B)  Undue hardship 
C)  Rehabilitation distribution 
D)  Affirmative action

Question 7

Describe who is protected by the ADA. What must employers do to comply with the ADA?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act cove

Question 8

In what ways is the workforce becoming more diverse?

Accepted Answer

Workers 55 and older are the f

Question 9

The most common area of tension in the workplace continues to be between:

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans and Hispanics. 
B)  African Americans and Caucasians. 
C)  Caucasians and Hispanics. 
D)  Native Americans and Asians. 
A)  African Americans and Hispanics. 
B)  African Americans and Caucasians. 
C)  Caucasians and Hispanics. 
D)  Native Americans and Asians.

Question 10

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals younger than 25 and older than 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Protected group employees are classes of employees who have been afforded protection by supervisory management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers must provide up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave to female employees. 
B)  Employers give pregnant employees easier job assignments. 
C)  Pregnancy be treated no differently from illnesses or health disabilities if an employer has medical benefits or a disability plan. 
D)  All of the above are True. 
A)  Employers must provide up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave to female employees. 
B)  Employers give pregnant employees easier job assignments. 
C)  Pregnancy be treated no differently from illnesses or health disabilities if an employer has medical benefits or a disability plan. 
D)  All of the above are True.

Question 13

Use of demeaning language or judgments, usually by men toward women, is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual stereotyping 
B)  Gender discrimination 
C)  Sexual harassment 
D)  Reverse discrimination 
A)  Sexual stereotyping 
B)  Gender discrimination 
C)  Sexual harassment 
D)  Reverse discrimination

Question 14

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that equal pay be given to:

Accepted Answer

A)  All employees regardless of job or level. 
B)  Union and nonunion workers performing the same job. 
C)  Employees of all races/ethnic backgrounds who are performing the same job. 
D)  Men and women performing equal work. 
A)  All employees regardless of job or level. 
B)  Union and nonunion workers performing the same job. 
C)  Employees of all races/ethnic backgrounds who are performing the same job. 
D)  Men and women performing equal work.

Question 15

Stephan is a white male who has 12 years of experience in advertising. He was recently turned down for a mid-level position with an advertising agency, and he later found out that the company hired an Asian-American with 3 years of experience in advertising. Stephan may be able to argue a case of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inequity 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Reverse discrimination 
D)  Harassment 
A)  Inequity 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Reverse discrimination 
D)  Harassment

Question 16

What is the best way for supervisors to manage all employees in their departments?

Accepted Answer

Supervisors should consistentl

Question 17

Employees of the same race or gender as the supervisor may be more likely to take advantage of the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is a reality that certain categories of employees cannot be disciplined or discharged because of government regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sexual harassment is only applied to situations in which the male is harassing the female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Differences in ethnic/cultural backgrounds do not contribute to prejudicial attitudes and treatment of minority employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

The ADA applies to:

Comparable worth is the concept that jobs should be paid at the same level if they require similar skills and/or abilities.

Which of the following statements concerning the supervision of protected-group employees is CORRECT?

When A2B Inc. hired its first disabled employee who is confined to a wheelchair, the company installed ramps and railings at all entrances. These workplace modifications are a result of:

Describe who is protected by the ADA. What must employers do to comply with the ADA?

In what ways is the workforce becoming more diverse?

The most common area of tension in the workplace continues to be between:

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals younger than 25 and older than 50.

Protected group employees are classes of employees who have been afforded protection by supervisory management.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

Use of demeaning language or judgments, usually by men toward women, is referred to as:

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that equal pay be given to:

Stephan is a white male who has 12 years of experience in advertising. He was recently turned down for a mid-level position with an advertising agency, and he later found out that the company hired an Asian-American with 3 years of experience in advertising. Stephan may be able to argue a case of:

What is the best way for supervisors to manage all employees in their departments?

Employees of the same race or gender as the supervisor may be more likely to take advantage of the supervisor.

It is a reality that certain categories of employees cannot be disciplined or discharged because of government regulations.

Sexual harassment is only applied to situations in which the male is harassing the female.

Differences in ethnic/cultural backgrounds do not contribute to prejudicial attitudes and treatment of minority employees.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Principles of Motivation

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 12: Supervising a Diverse Workforce

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

The ADA applies to:

Comparable worth is the concept that jobs should be paid at the same level if they require similar skills and/or abilities.

Which of the following statements concerning the supervision of protected-group employees is CORRECT?

When A2B Inc. hired its first disabled employee who is confined to a wheelchair, the company installed ramps and railings at all entrances. These workplace modifications are a result of:

Describe who is protected by the ADA. What must employers do to comply with the ADA?

In what ways is the workforce becoming more diverse?

The most common area of tension in the workplace continues to be between:

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals younger than 25 and older than 50.

Protected group employees are classes of employees who have been afforded protection by supervisory management.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

Use of demeaning language or judgments, usually by men toward women, is referred to as:

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires that equal pay be given to:

Stephan is a white male who has 12 years of experience in advertising. He was recently turned down for a mid-level position with an advertising agency, and he later found out that the company hired an Asian-American with 3 years of experience in advertising. Stephan may be able to argue a case of:

What is the best way for supervisors to manage all employees in their departments?

Employees of the same race or gender as the supervisor may be more likely to take advantage of the supervisor.

It is a reality that certain categories of employees cannot be disciplined or discharged because of government regulations.

Sexual harassment is only applied to situations in which the male is harassing the female.

Differences in ethnic/cultural backgrounds do not contribute to prejudicial attitudes and treatment of minority employees.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Principles of Motivation

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Filters