Question 1

An example of systemic discrimination is

Accepted Answer

A)  internal or word-of-mouth hiring policies in workplaces that have embraced diversity. 
B)  job-related employment tests that do not have subgroup differences. 
C)  job evaluation systems that are not gender-neutral. 
D)  refusing to hire persons convicted of a crime in Canada. 
E)  refusing to hire persons of different ethnic origins. 
A)  internal or word-of-mouth hiring policies in workplaces that have embraced diversity. 
B)  job-related employment tests that do not have subgroup differences. 
C)  job evaluation systems that are not gender-neutral. 
D)  refusing to hire persons convicted of a crime in Canada. 
E)  refusing to hire persons of different ethnic origins.

Question 2

The primary objective of most employment legislation in Canada is to prevent employers from exploiting paid workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An employment equity program is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce effects of a toxic environment. 
B)  increase occupational segregation. 
C)  achieve a balanced representation of designated group members. 
D)  reduce harassment and related complaints. 
E)  reduce effects of a poisoned environment. 
A)  reduce effects of a toxic environment. 
B)  increase occupational segregation. 
C)  achieve a balanced representation of designated group members. 
D)  reduce harassment and related complaints. 
E)  reduce effects of a poisoned environment.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is accurate about reasonable accommodation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accommodation well short of the point of undue hardship to the employer is acceptable in certain circumstances. 
B)  An employer is only required to accommodate in the case of discrimination on the basis of gender. 
C)  Employers are expected to redesign a workstation to enable an individual with a physical disability to do a job. 
D)  Employers are not expected to adjust work schedules to accommodate religious beliefs. 
E)  Employers are not expected to adjust employment policies and practices if discrimination is found. 
A)  Accommodation well short of the point of undue hardship to the employer is acceptable in certain circumstances. 
B)  An employer is only required to accommodate in the case of discrimination on the basis of gender. 
C)  Employers are expected to redesign a workstation to enable an individual with a physical disability to do a job. 
D)  Employers are not expected to adjust work schedules to accommodate religious beliefs. 
E)  Employers are not expected to adjust employment policies and practices if discrimination is found.

Question 5

Employers are grappling with the problem of how to balance employee privacy rights with their need to monitor the use of technology-related tools because

Accepted Answer

A)  employers are trying to understand how to use technology to increase employee productivity. 
B)  employers want to enable employees to respond to work issues when they are at home and on weekends. 
C)  employers must maintain the ability to effectively manage their employees and prevent liability to the company, which can be held legally liable for the actions of its employees. 
D)  employers want employees to voluntarily maintain the organization's social media accounts. 
E)  employers fundamentally do not trust their employees. 
A)  employers are trying to understand how to use technology to increase employee productivity. 
B)  employers want to enable employees to respond to work issues when they are at home and on weekends. 
C)  employers must maintain the ability to effectively manage their employees and prevent liability to the company, which can be held legally liable for the actions of its employees. 
D)  employers want employees to voluntarily maintain the organization's social media accounts. 
E)  employers fundamentally do not trust their employees.

Question 6

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Accepted Answer

A)  is part of the Constitution Act of 1992. 
B)  is province/territory-level legislation. 
C)  is primarily judge-based law. 
D)  takes precedence over all other laws. 
E)  is fairly limited in scope. 
A)  is part of the Constitution Act of 1992. 
B)  is province/territory-level legislation. 
C)  is primarily judge-based law. 
D)  takes precedence over all other laws. 
E)  is fairly limited in scope.

Question 7

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act governs

Accepted Answer

A)  the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information across Canada. 
B)  systemic remedies for harassment. 
C)  reasonable accommodations for the functionally illiterate. 
D)  tort law provisions. 
E)  employment equity programs. 
A)  the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information across Canada. 
B)  systemic remedies for harassment. 
C)  reasonable accommodations for the functionally illiterate. 
D)  tort law provisions. 
E)  employment equity programs.

Question 8

Identify five prohibited grounds of discrimination and describe how ONE of the five you identify can be the source of constructive discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Any five of the prohibited gro

Question 9

ABC Company has installed video surveillance equipment throughout its premises,including in the employee washrooms,in order to prevent theft of company equipment and supplies.What would the likely result be if employees object?

Accepted Answer

A)  Courts would uphold the right of ABC company to install video surveillance equipment anywhere on its property. 
B)  Courts would deny the right of ABC company to install video surveillance equipment anywhere on its property because it is an invasion of employee privacy. 
C)  If the company could demonstrate evidence of widespread employee theft, then the surveillance system would be allowed. 
D)  Courts would refuse to rule because they are not involved in surveillance cases. 
E)  Courts would ask if there is a less invasive way to monitor employees and request other means to be used. 
A)  Courts would uphold the right of ABC company to install video surveillance equipment anywhere on its property. 
B)  Courts would deny the right of ABC company to install video surveillance equipment anywhere on its property because it is an invasion of employee privacy. 
C)  If the company could demonstrate evidence of widespread employee theft, then the surveillance system would be allowed. 
D)  Courts would refuse to rule because they are not involved in surveillance cases. 
E)  Courts would ask if there is a less invasive way to monitor employees and request other means to be used.

Question 10

XYZ is a technology company.In the lobby of its corporate office,it has a large-screen television that profiles employees who work at XYZ.Employees are asked to supply their name,business title,and their favourite hobby.The collection of employee information for this purpose

Accepted Answer

A)  is a violation of PIPEDA and would never be allowed. 
B)  can be made a mandatory condition of continued employment at XYZ. 
C)  is allowed as long as the hobby listed does not contain any information that is defamatory or would otherwise harm the image of the employer. 
D)  is allowed as long as everyone participates without discrimination based on age, race, or sex. 
E)  is allowed if employees give their consent. 
A)  is a violation of PIPEDA and would never be allowed. 
B)  can be made a mandatory condition of continued employment at XYZ. 
C)  is allowed as long as the hobby listed does not contain any information that is defamatory or would otherwise harm the image of the employer. 
D)  is allowed as long as everyone participates without discrimination based on age, race, or sex. 
E)  is allowed if employees give their consent.

Question 11

Kareem and his wife became first-time parents.Kareem's manager was going to promote him to Assistant Manager but since there would be travel involved,the manager promoted another employee who would not have as much responsibility at home.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constructive discrimination 
B)  Discrimination on the basis of association 
C)  Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation 
D)  Systemic discrimination 
E)  Reverse discrimination 
A)  Constructive discrimination 
B)  Discrimination on the basis of association 
C)  Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation 
D)  Systemic discrimination 
E)  Reverse discrimination

Question 12

A company has a job evaluation system that is not gender-neutral; that is,it undervalues traditional female-dominated jobs.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination on the basis of age. 
B)  unconstructive discrimination. 
C)  direct discrimination. 
D)  intentional discrimination. 
E)  systemic discrimination. 
A)  discrimination on the basis of age. 
B)  unconstructive discrimination. 
C)  direct discrimination. 
D)  intentional discrimination. 
E)  systemic discrimination.

Question 13

The Charter of Rights and Freedom applies to actions at which level(s)of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Municipal 
B)  Provincial 
C)  Federal 
D)  Territorial and municipal 
E)  Federal, provincial and territorial, and municipal 
A)  Municipal 
B)  Provincial 
C)  Federal 
D)  Territorial and municipal 
E)  Federal, provincial and territorial, and municipal

Question 14

Courts have generally decided that video surveillance is not reasonable and that other means could be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Deliberately refusing to hire,train,or promote an individual based on any of the prohibited grounds is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional discrimination. 
B)  proactive recruitment. 
C)  systemic discrimination. 
D)  unintentional discrimination. 
E)  a permissible employment practice. 
A)  intentional discrimination. 
B)  proactive recruitment. 
C)  systemic discrimination. 
D)  unintentional discrimination. 
E)  a permissible employment practice.

Question 16

According to the textbook,evidence of pervasive patterns of differential treatment against the designated groups specifically includes

Accepted Answer

A)  higher promotion rates. 
B)  higher voluntary turnover rates. 
C)  sexual harassment. 
D)  overemployment. 
E)  underemployment. 
A)  higher promotion rates. 
B)  higher voluntary turnover rates. 
C)  sexual harassment. 
D)  overemployment. 
E)  underemployment.

Question 17

The last step in the employment equity process is

Accepted Answer

A)  obtaining senior-management commitment and support. 
B)  diversity training. 
C)  implementation. 
D)  monitoring, evaluating, and revising the plan. 
E)  data collection and analysis. 
A)  obtaining senior-management commitment and support. 
B)  diversity training. 
C)  implementation. 
D)  monitoring, evaluating, and revising the plan. 
E)  data collection and analysis.

Question 18

The existence of certain occupations that have traditionally been performed by males and others that have been female dominated is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  gender concentration. 
B)  occupational segregation. 
C)  the glass ceiling. 
D)  underemployment. 
E)  underutilization. 
A)  gender concentration. 
B)  occupational segregation. 
C)  the glass ceiling. 
D)  underemployment. 
E)  underutilization.

Question 19

A company that is ready to launch its operations to other countries purposely passes over some employees for related management positions,feeling their ethnic background would hinder the development of relationships and sales.This is a direct violation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Citizen Rights Act. 
B)  Employment Standards Act. 
C)  human rights legislation of the applicable province or territory. 
D)  employment equity legislation of the applicable province or territory. 
E)  health and safety legislation of the applicable province or territory. 
A)  Citizen Rights Act. 
B)  Employment Standards Act. 
C)  human rights legislation of the applicable province or territory. 
D)  employment equity legislation of the applicable province or territory. 
E)  health and safety legislation of the applicable province or territory.

Question 20

Making derogatory comments implying sexual unattractiveness can constitute sexual harassment if the person making such comments continues to do so after being asked to stop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An example of systemic discrimination is

The primary objective of most employment legislation in Canada is to prevent employers from exploiting paid workers.

An employment equity program is designed to

Which of the following statements is accurate about reasonable accommodation?

Employers are grappling with the problem of how to balance employee privacy rights with their need to monitor the use of technology-related tools because

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act governs

Identify five prohibited grounds of discrimination and describe how ONE of the five you identify can be the source of constructive discrimination.

ABC Company has installed video surveillance equipment throughout its premises,including in the employee washrooms,in order to prevent theft of company equipment and supplies.What would the likely result be if employees object?

XYZ is a technology company.In the lobby of its corporate office,it has a large-screen television that profiles employees who work at XYZ.Employees are asked to supply their name,business title,and their favourite hobby.The collection of employee information for this purpose

Kareem and his wife became first-time parents.Kareem's manager was going to promote him to Assistant Manager but since there would be travel involved,the manager promoted another employee who would not have as much responsibility at home.What is this an example of?

A company has a job evaluation system that is not gender-neutral; that is,it undervalues traditional female-dominated jobs.This is an example of

The Charter of Rights and Freedom applies to actions at which level(s)of government?

Courts have generally decided that video surveillance is not reasonable and that other means could be used.

Deliberately refusing to hire,train,or promote an individual based on any of the prohibited grounds is an example of

According to the textbook,evidence of pervasive patterns of differential treatment against the designated groups specifically includes

The last step in the employment equity process is

The existence of certain occupations that have traditionally been performed by males and others that have been female dominated is known as

A company that is ready to launch its operations to other countries purposely passes over some employees for related management positions,feeling their ethnic background would hinder the development of relationships and sales.This is a direct violation of the

Making derogatory comments implying sexual unattractiveness can constitute sexual harassment if the person making such comments continues to do so after being asked to stop.

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

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Exam 2: The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

An example of systemic discrimination is

The primary objective of most employment legislation in Canada is to prevent employers from exploiting paid workers.

An employment equity program is designed to

Which of the following statements is accurate about reasonable accommodation?

Employers are grappling with the problem of how to balance employee privacy rights with their need to monitor the use of technology-related tools because

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act governs

Identify five prohibited grounds of discrimination and describe how ONE of the five you identify can be the source of constructive discrimination.

ABC Company has installed video surveillance equipment throughout its premises,including in the employee washrooms,in order to prevent theft of company equipment and supplies.What would the likely result be if employees object?

XYZ is a technology company.In the lobby of its corporate office,it has a large-screen television that profiles employees who work at XYZ.Employees are asked to supply their name,business title,and their favourite hobby.The collection of employee information for this purpose

Kareem and his wife became first-time parents.Kareem's manager was going to promote him to Assistant Manager but since there would be travel involved,the manager promoted another employee who would not have as much responsibility at home.What is this an example of?

A company has a job evaluation system that is not gender-neutral; that is,it undervalues traditional female-dominated jobs.This is an example of

The Charter of Rights and Freedom applies to actions at which level(s)of government?

Courts have generally decided that video surveillance is not reasonable and that other means could be used.

Deliberately refusing to hire,train,or promote an individual based on any of the prohibited grounds is an example of

According to the textbook,evidence of pervasive patterns of differential treatment against the designated groups specifically includes

The last step in the employment equity process is

The existence of certain occupations that have traditionally been performed by males and others that have been female dominated is known as

A company that is ready to launch its operations to other countries purposely passes over some employees for related management positions,feeling their ethnic background would hinder the development of relationships and sales.This is a direct violation of the

Making derogatory comments implying sexual unattractiveness can constitute sexual harassment if the person making such comments continues to do so after being asked to stop.

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Onboarding and Training

Career and Management Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-For-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Turnover, Communication, and Employee Engagement

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

Filters