Exam 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Pay equity is based on the principles of equal pay for equal work and equal pay for work of comparable worth.

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

The optimization of an organization's multicultural workforce in order to reach business objectives is known as diversity management.

Under the Canadian Human Rights Act,the Canadian Human Rights Commission is authorized to prohibit discrimination against members of the designated groups in the establishment of federally regulated businesses.

In 2002,women aged 15 and over who had employment income made 55 cents for every $1 earned by their male counterparts.

The federal pay equity legislation applies to all employees in Canada.

An effective sexual harassment policy includes all of the following EXCEPT which one?

Firms under provincial jurisdiction with 100 or more employees,wishing to bid for goods and services contracts with the federal government valued at $200 000 or more,must implement an employment equity plan.

Ross Metals Inc.is claiming that it would cost the organization more than half its revenues to build a ramp to accommodate one of its employees with a disability.What is likely the argument Ross Metals Inc.is making to seek exemption from the duty to accommodate?

Leadership is one of the key variables in a firm's ability to incorporate the value of diversity into its business strategy.

A religious organization is permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion.

Employment equity involves the implementation of special measures and reasonable accommodation.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)must accept all complaints except those not filed within a prescribed period of time.

What are some of the disadvantages in employment faced by the four designated groups in Canada?

Employment equity involves changing the composition of an organization's workforce to better reflect the workforce.

Women are underrepresented as technicians and semi-skilled professionals.

The four traditionally disadvantaged groups could be brought into the mainstream of Canada's labour force through employment equity.

What is a recent change in the Federal Contractors Program?

Which of the following recruiting methods is very susceptible to creating systemic discrimination?

ABC Inc.is experiencing problems with recruiting and retaining Aboriginals.Based on the research on cultural values exemplified by Aboriginals,which of the following managerial practices may help with its problems?