Exam 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Which of the following is NOT true in relation to diversity management?

Proponents of diversity management contend that diversity-related initiatives can help Canada with enlarging its global markets.What is this argument an example of?

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the right to bargain collectively and to strike.

The main cost of sexual harassment in the workplace is legal settlements

Implementing a flexible work schedule is an example of which of the following?

A crucial element of any diversity management initiative is proper training across the organization.

Diversity initiatives should be directly linked to the business objectives of top management.

Diversity initiatives are most successful when they are perceived to be human resources programs.

Implementation of pay equity is based on comparing the work of female and male employees doing the same job.

"Phil's Antique Superstore" is hiring ten new customer service agents.All three of Phil's stores are housed in historic landmark buildings that are "heritage" sites and do not have wheelchair ramp access.Phil,the owner,has indicated that city bylaws will not allow him to renovate and add a wheelchair ramp to his buildings because of their heritage status.This fact makes the ability to "go upstairs" which of the following in relation to working at Phil's?

Which of the following is the best example of how an organization's leadership can demonstrate its commitment to an employment equity plan?

What is the most serious possible occurrence if an HR professional is dishonest in a human rights investigation?

Concentration occurs when the numbers of a protected class in a particular occupation or level are high relative to their numbers in the labour market.

What are two sources of the employer's duty to prevent sexual harassment?

Transforming an organizational culture into a culture that embraces diversity is relatively simple and can be done in a relatively short period of time.

The first step in the implementation of employment equity is data collection and analysis.

Employers covered by the federal Employment Equity Act are required to consult with designated employees' representatives or,in a unionized setting,with bargaining agents.

An example of a BFOQ for age is the argument that a younger employee will project a better,more energetic image to the public.

Recent statistics indicate that visible minorities are lacking in educational qualifications,which has resulted in their high unemployment rates.

The concepts of harassment in the workplace are being broadened to include which one of the following?