Exam 2: Equal Opportunity and the Law

Which of the following tests for adverse impact and involves demonstrating that the employer's policy either intentionally or unintentionally excludes members of a protected group?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act,which of the following would be considered a disability?

Which of the following refers to the overall effect of employer practices that result in significantly higher percentages of members of protected groups being rejected for employment,placement,or promotion?

Which of the following best explains why employers win the majority of ADA cases?

The ________ requires certain federal contractors to take affirmative action for disabled persons.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 makes it more difficult for plaintiffs to sue for monetary damages in cases of disparate treatment.

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991,disparate impact claims require proof of discriminatory intent.

Which legislation was responsible for the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

Sanders Sporting Goods,an international sporting goods chain,is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee.The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker.The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee. -Which of the following,if true,would most likely undermine the plaintiff's claim that Sanders is liable for the male employee's conduct?

Pictures and Promotions Modeling Studio seeks to hire male models for an upcoming fashion show featuring men's wear.The studio is using ________ as a justification for not considering women for the jobs.

Alternative dispute resolution is a grievance procedure that provides for binding arbitration as the last step in employment discrimination claims.

Which type of disability accounts for the greatest number of ADA claims?

What are the three primary ways that an individual can prove sexual harassment? Name and describe each one in a brief essay.

Paul is a 49-year-old American of Anglo-Saxon descent.What legislation is most likely intended to protect Paul from discrimination?

The application requirements for Western Airlines pilot positions require candidates to have logged at least 200 hours piloting an aircraft within the previous 36 months.In addition,applicants must have 2,500 hours of experience in the air with at least 1,000 hours as the commanding pilot of a commercial airplane.A four-year college degree is also required.Jeff Sanchez,who is Hispanic,applied for a position as a pilot and was rejected because he has a degree from a 2-year college and only 2,000 hours of flight experience.Jeff is suing Western Airlines for discriminatory hiring practices. -Which of the following statements is most likely relevant to this court case against Western Airlines?

Which of the following requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees?

The ________ Amendment to the U.S.Constitution outlawed slavery,and courts have held that it bars racial discrimination.

All of the following are ways that an employer can minimize liability in sexual harassment claims EXCEPT ________.

According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967,it is unlawful to ________.

Managing diversity means maximizing diversity's potential advantages while minimizing the potential hindrances of diversity that can undermine a firm's performance.