Question 1

The development of an external workforce profile is an important tool in employment equity planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT normally done in implementing employment equity in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) collecting/analyzing data 
B) establishing a workplan 
C) ensuring pay equity 
D) getting senior management commitment 
A) collecting/analyzing data 
B) establishing a workplan 
C) ensuring pay equity 
D) getting senior management commitment

Question 3

Organization Z is planning a formal process of examining its workforce in terms of religion,personality,lifestyle,and education.The company plans to gain a strategic advantage by harnessing the differences that exist within the organization.What is Organization Z planning to do?

Accepted Answer

A) implement an employment equity program 
B) implement a pay equity program 
C) initiate a cultural assessment 
D) employ diversity management 
A) implement an employment equity program 
B) implement a pay equity program 
C) initiate a cultural assessment 
D) employ diversity management

Question 4

The Employment Equity Act stipulates that employers and Crown corporations with 200 employees or more,who are regulated under the Canada Labour Code,must implement employment equity and report on results attained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following requires large firms bidding on federal government contracts worth $1 million or more to have an employment equity plan?

Accepted Answer

A) the Canada Labour Code 
B) the Federal Contractors Program 
C) the Abella Commission 
D) the Pay Equity Act 
A) the Canada Labour Code 
B) the Federal Contractors Program 
C) the Abella Commission 
D) the Pay Equity Act

Question 6

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)may choose to act on its own if it feels there are sufficient grounds for a finding of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Once an employment equity program has been implemented,what is the most important thing to do?

Accepted Answer

A) evaluate and monitor it closely 
B) keep up to date on new developments and laws in employment equity 
C) inform the CHRA of progress 
D) limit revisions to the program to one per year 
A) evaluate and monitor it closely 
B) keep up to date on new developments and laws in employment equity 
C) inform the CHRA of progress 
D) limit revisions to the program to one per year

Question 8

Employers are permitted to discriminate if there is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the difference between pay equity and pay equality?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity is equal pay for work of comparable worth; equality is equal pay for equal work. 
B) Equality is equal pay for work of comparable worth; equity is equal pay for equal work. 
C) Equity is about fair pay for individual women employees; pay equality is required of all federally regulated employers. 
D) Equality is about fair pay for entire occupations; equity is required by law in every jurisdiction in Canada. 
A) Equity is equal pay for work of comparable worth; equality is equal pay for equal work. 
B) Equality is equal pay for work of comparable worth; equity is equal pay for equal work. 
C) Equity is about fair pay for individual women employees; pay equality is required of all federally regulated employers. 
D) Equality is about fair pay for entire occupations; equity is required by law in every jurisdiction in Canada.

Question 10

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.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) a systemic barrier 
B) the need for special measures 
C) lack of reasonable accommodation 
D) the duty to accommodate 
A) a systemic barrier 
B) the need for special measures 
C) lack of reasonable accommodation 
D) the duty to accommodate

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of labour force statistics in Canada today?

Accepted Answer

A) increased participations rates for women 
B) changing immigration patterns 
C) an aging population 
D) increasing proportion of Aboriginals 
A) increased participations rates for women 
B) changing immigration patterns 
C) an aging population 
D) increasing proportion of Aboriginals

Question 12

Employers that pay men and women a different salary for performing jobs of comparable value violate the Pay Equity Act (Ontario)only if the differences are based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) gender 
B) merit 
C) seniority 
D) incentive plans 
A) gender 
B) merit 
C) seniority 
D) incentive plans

Question 13

Which of the following people would be the best choice for an organizational employment equity representative?

Accepted Answer

A) Bill has belonged to the organization for 15 years,beginning on the shop floor,and is now a manager.He is well known and respected within the organization.Bill's sister,who lives with him,is disabled and uses a wheelchair. 
B) Sandeep is a member of a designated group,is new to the organization,and works in management.He is an active member of his religious group. 
C) Candy is a member of designated group and has been with the organization for 25 years as a telephone receptionist.She knows everyone and is very popular due to her friendliness and great memory. 
D) Antonia,who has been with the organization for 15 years,is very interested in becoming the employment equity representative because she is very organized and wants an opportunity to demonstrate this to management so she can be considered for a promotion. 
A) Bill has belonged to the organization for 15 years,beginning on the shop floor,and is now a manager.He is well known and respected within the organization.Bill's sister,who lives with him,is disabled and uses a wheelchair. 
B) Sandeep is a member of a designated group,is new to the organization,and works in management.He is an active member of his religious group. 
C) Candy is a member of designated group and has been with the organization for 25 years as a telephone receptionist.She knows everyone and is very popular due to her friendliness and great memory. 
D) Antonia,who has been with the organization for 15 years,is very interested in becoming the employment equity representative because she is very organized and wants an opportunity to demonstrate this to management so she can be considered for a promotion.

Question 14

What are the primary business reasons for diversity management?

Accepted Answer

A) acting in accordance with CHRA legislation; better utilization of talent; better teamwork; better marketplace understanding; better leadership 
B) enhanced creativity; better synergy; better utilization of talent; better leadership; better teamwork 
C) acting in accordance with CHRA legislation; better utilization of talent; better leadership; better work ethic; better marketplace understanding 
D) better utilization of talent; better marketplace understanding; enhanced creativity; better leadership; better teamwork 
A) acting in accordance with CHRA legislation; better utilization of talent; better teamwork; better marketplace understanding; better leadership 
B) enhanced creativity; better synergy; better utilization of talent; better leadership; better teamwork 
C) acting in accordance with CHRA legislation; better utilization of talent; better leadership; better work ethic; better marketplace understanding 
D) better utilization of talent; better marketplace understanding; enhanced creativity; better leadership; better teamwork

Question 15

How is the Canadian Human Rights Act typically enforced?

Accepted Answer

A) by specially designated police officers 
B) through proactive measures by the RCMP 
C) through complaints by individuals 
D) by human rights organizations 
A) by specially designated police officers 
B) through proactive measures by the RCMP 
C) through complaints by individuals 
D) by human rights organizations

Question 16

Prohibited grounds of discrimination in employment include race,religion,sex,age,national or ethnic origin,disability,and marital status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An example of sexual harassment is having to listen to comments made by co-workers about their sexual conquests every Monday morning even when you have told them that their remarks make you extremely uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As an HR professional,if you lie or are otherwise involved in obstructing an investigation by the Canadian Human Rights Commission,you can serve jail time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Once a complaint has been accepted by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC),an investigator is assigned the task of fact finding from both the complainant and the accused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which statement best describes the enforcement of provincial human rights laws?

Accepted Answer

A) Provincial laws are enforced in a similar manner except there is no court prosecution permitted. 
B) Provincially regulated employers tend to be larger and more sophisticated. 
C) HR professionals in provincially regulated firms tend to be very knowledgeable about human rights legislation. 
D) Independent boards of inquiry have similar powers as a federal tribunal. 
A) Provincial laws are enforced in a similar manner except there is no court prosecution permitted. 
B) Provincially regulated employers tend to be larger and more sophisticated. 
C) HR professionals in provincially regulated firms tend to be very knowledgeable about human rights legislation. 
D) Independent boards of inquiry have similar powers as a federal tribunal.

The development of an external workforce profile is an important tool in employment equity planning.

Which of the following is NOT normally done in implementing employment equity in organizations?

Organization Z is planning a formal process of examining its workforce in terms of religion,personality,lifestyle,and education.The company plans to gain a strategic advantage by harnessing the differences that exist within the organization.What is Organization Z planning to do?

The Employment Equity Act stipulates that employers and Crown corporations with 200 employees or more,who are regulated under the Canada Labour Code,must implement employment equity and report on results attained.

Which of the following requires large firms bidding on federal government contracts worth $1 million or more to have an employment equity plan?

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)may choose to act on its own if it feels there are sufficient grounds for a finding of discrimination.

Once an employment equity program has been implemented,what is the most important thing to do?

Employers are permitted to discriminate if there is a bona fide occupational qualification.

What is the difference between pay equity and pay equality?

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.What is this an example of?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of labour force statistics in Canada today?

Employers that pay men and women a different salary for performing jobs of comparable value violate the Pay Equity Act (Ontario)only if the differences are based on which of the following?

Which of the following people would be the best choice for an organizational employment equity representative?

What are the primary business reasons for diversity management?

How is the Canadian Human Rights Act typically enforced?

Prohibited grounds of discrimination in employment include race,religion,sex,age,national or ethnic origin,disability,and marital status.

An example of sexual harassment is having to listen to comments made by co-workers about their sexual conquests every Monday morning even when you have told them that their remarks make you extremely uncomfortable.

As an HR professional,if you lie or are otherwise involved in obstructing an investigation by the Canadian Human Rights Commission,you can serve jail time.

Once a complaint has been accepted by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC),an investigator is assigned the task of fact finding from both the complainant and the accused.

Which statement best describes the enforcement of provincial human rights laws?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

The development of an external workforce profile is an important tool in employment equity planning.

Which of the following is NOT normally done in implementing employment equity in organizations?

Organization Z is planning a formal process of examining its workforce in terms of religion,personality,lifestyle,and education.The company plans to gain a strategic advantage by harnessing the differences that exist within the organization.What is Organization Z planning to do?

The Employment Equity Act stipulates that employers and Crown corporations with 200 employees or more,who are regulated under the Canada Labour Code,must implement employment equity and report on results attained.

Which of the following requires large firms bidding on federal government contracts worth $1 million or more to have an employment equity plan?

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)may choose to act on its own if it feels there are sufficient grounds for a finding of discrimination.

Once an employment equity program has been implemented,what is the most important thing to do?

Employers are permitted to discriminate if there is a bona fide occupational qualification.

What is the difference between pay equity and pay equality?

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.What is this an example of?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of labour force statistics in Canada today?

Employers that pay men and women a different salary for performing jobs of comparable value violate the Pay Equity Act (Ontario)only if the differences are based on which of the following?

Which of the following people would be the best choice for an organizational employment equity representative?

What are the primary business reasons for diversity management?

How is the Canadian Human Rights Act typically enforced?

Prohibited grounds of discrimination in employment include race,religion,sex,age,national or ethnic origin,disability,and marital status.

An example of sexual harassment is having to listen to comments made by co-workers about their sexual conquests every Monday morning even when you have told them that their remarks make you extremely uncomfortable.

As an HR professional,if you lie or are otherwise involved in obstructing an investigation by the Canadian Human Rights Commission,you can serve jail time.

Once a complaint has been accepted by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC),an investigator is assigned the task of fact finding from both the complainant and the accused.

Which statement best describes the enforcement of provincial human rights laws?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Work Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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