Question 1

Most EEOC charges are settled through a no-fault settlement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is one important reason why millions of working-age women continue to experience sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  human nature 
B)  many countries do not have laws that prohibit sexual harassment 
C)  many countries with sexual harassment laws do not enforce them 
D)  age discrimination is a far more serious issue than sexual harassment 
A)  human nature 
B)  many countries do not have laws that prohibit sexual harassment 
C)  many countries with sexual harassment laws do not enforce them 
D)  age discrimination is a far more serious issue than sexual harassment

Question 3

Polls in the U.S.A.show that the public is evenly divided on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  equal rights for gay people 
B)  same-sex marriage 
C)  advancement opportunities for gays in the workplace 
D)  overturning "don't ask, don't tell" 
A)  equal rights for gay people 
B)  same-sex marriage 
C)  advancement opportunities for gays in the workplace 
D)  overturning "don't ask, don't tell"

Question 4

During 2010,400 people were hired for a particular job.Of the total,300 were white and 100 were black.There were 1,500 applicants for these jobs,of whom 1,000 were white and 500 were black.Compute for adverse impact.Does adverse impact exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  .76, Yes 
B)  .85, No 
C)  .66, Yes 
D)  .89, No 
A)  .76, Yes 
B)  .85, No 
C)  .66, Yes 
D)  .89, No

Question 5

The Uniform Guidelines provide a single set of principles to assist employers in complying with federal prohibitions against discriminatory employment practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The H-1B employment visa allows U.S.citizens the opportunity to work for companies located outside the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In today's workplace,the definition of diversity is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focused on affirmative action 
B)  constantly changing and expanding 
C)  understood by everyone in the workplace 
D)  all about equal employment opportunity 
A)  focused on affirmative action 
B)  constantly changing and expanding 
C)  understood by everyone in the workplace 
D)  all about equal employment opportunity

Question 8

What is multigenerational diversity? How does it affect the contemporary workplace?

Accepted Answer

Four generations are now participating i

Question 9

All of the following are provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  employers that hire illegal aliens could face criminal charges 
B)  illegal aliens denied employment visas for at least 180 days 
C)  illegal aliens denied federally funded welfare benefits 
D)  employment eligibility must be verified 
A)  employers that hire illegal aliens could face criminal charges 
B)  illegal aliens denied employment visas for at least 180 days 
C)  illegal aliens denied federally funded welfare benefits 
D)  employment eligibility must be verified

Question 10

The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)established criminal and civil sanctions against employers who knowingly hire unauthorized aliens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibited employers from discriminating against individuals who were 40 to 50 years old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tom is a pilot for Southwest Airlines.According to court rulings,at what age must Tom retire from his job as a commercial pilot?

Accepted Answer

A)  55 
B)  60 
C)  65 
D)  70 
A)  55 
B)  60 
C)  65 
D)  70

Question 13

Which of the following occurs if women and minorities are not hired at the rate of at least 80% of the best achieving group of applicants?

Accepted Answer

A)  disparate treatment 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  geocentric staffing 
D)  adverse impact 
A)  disparate treatment 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  geocentric staffing 
D)  adverse impact

Question 14

Diversity management requires managers to ensure that factors are in place to encourage the continued development of a diverse workforce by melding any differences among workers in order to achieve maximum productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In today's workplace,diversity is primarily concerned with race and gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hannigan Lumber employs 155 workers.One of the firm's former employees used the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to file and win a discrimination lawsuit against Hannigan Lumber.What is the maximum amount of punitive damages that the former employee could receive?

Accepted Answer

A)  $50,000 
B)  $100,000 
C)  $200,000 
D)  $300,000 
A)  $50,000 
B)  $100,000 
C)  $200,000 
D)  $300,000

Question 17

Holly,an IT specialist at a bank,is eight months pregnant and experiencing some medical complications.As a result,Holly's doctor has ordered Holly to remain home on bed rest for the last month of her pregnancy.According to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,Holly is entitled to receive ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  disability benefits 
B)  flexible benefits 
C)  scheduling options 
D)  early retirement 
A)  disability benefits 
B)  flexible benefits 
C)  scheduling options 
D)  early retirement

Question 18

Assuming that adverse impact is shown,what are the two avenues available to employers if they still desire to use a particular selection standard?

Accepted Answer

A)  validation of a selection test, establishing a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) 
B)  validation of a selection test, establishing that the employer did not intend to illegally discriminate against employees 
C)  validation of a selection test, establishing business necessity 
D)  none of the above 
A)  validation of a selection test, establishing a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) 
B)  validation of a selection test, establishing that the employer did not intend to illegally discriminate against employees 
C)  validation of a selection test, establishing business necessity 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true about the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  provides for a trial by jury 
B)  applies to anyone age 40 or older 
C)  carries a criminal penalty provision 
D)  applies to firms with at least 10 employees 
A)  provides for a trial by jury 
B)  applies to anyone age 40 or older 
C)  carries a criminal penalty provision 
D)  applies to firms with at least 10 employees

Question 20

What Supreme Court case ruled that discrimination charges must be filed within 180 days of the allegedly discriminatory pay decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ledbetter v Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc. 
B)  Espinoza v Farah Manufacturing Company 
C)  Weber v Kaiser Aluminum Corporation 
D)  Albemarle Paper Company v Moody 
A)  Ledbetter v Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Inc. 
B)  Espinoza v Farah Manufacturing Company 
C)  Weber v Kaiser Aluminum Corporation 
D)  Albemarle Paper Company v Moody

Most EEOC charges are settled through a no-fault settlement.

What is one important reason why millions of working-age women continue to experience sexual harassment?

Polls in the U.S.A.show that the public is evenly divided on ________.

During 2010,400 people were hired for a particular job.Of the total,300 were white and 100 were black.There were 1,500 applicants for these jobs,of whom 1,000 were white and 500 were black.Compute for adverse impact.Does adverse impact exist?

The Uniform Guidelines provide a single set of principles to assist employers in complying with federal prohibitions against discriminatory employment practices.

The H-1B employment visa allows U.S.citizens the opportunity to work for companies located outside the United States.

In today's workplace,the definition of diversity is ________.

What is multigenerational diversity? How does it affect the contemporary workplace?

All of the following are provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 EXCEPT ________.

The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)established criminal and civil sanctions against employers who knowingly hire unauthorized aliens.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibited employers from discriminating against individuals who were 40 to 50 years old.

Tom is a pilot for Southwest Airlines.According to court rulings,at what age must Tom retire from his job as a commercial pilot?

Which of the following occurs if women and minorities are not hired at the rate of at least 80% of the best achieving group of applicants?

Diversity management requires managers to ensure that factors are in place to encourage the continued development of a diverse workforce by melding any differences among workers in order to achieve maximum productivity.

In today's workplace,diversity is primarily concerned with race and gender.

Hannigan Lumber employs 155 workers.One of the firm's former employees used the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to file and win a discrimination lawsuit against Hannigan Lumber.What is the maximum amount of punitive damages that the former employee could receive?

Holly,an IT specialist at a bank,is eight months pregnant and experiencing some medical complications.As a result,Holly's doctor has ordered Holly to remain home on bed rest for the last month of her pregnancy.According to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,Holly is entitled to receive ________.

Assuming that adverse impact is shown,what are the two avenues available to employers if they still desire to use a particular selection standard?

Which of the following is NOT true about the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

What Supreme Court case ruled that discrimination charges must be filed within 180 days of the allegedly discriminatory pay decision?

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

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Exam 3: Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Most EEOC charges are settled through a no-fault settlement.

What is one important reason why millions of working-age women continue to experience sexual harassment?

Polls in the U.S.A.show that the public is evenly divided on ________.

During 2010,400 people were hired for a particular job.Of the total,300 were white and 100 were black.There were 1,500 applicants for these jobs,of whom 1,000 were white and 500 were black.Compute for adverse impact.Does adverse impact exist?

The Uniform Guidelines provide a single set of principles to assist employers in complying with federal prohibitions against discriminatory employment practices.

The H-1B employment visa allows U.S.citizens the opportunity to work for companies located outside the United States.

In today's workplace,the definition of diversity is ________.

What is multigenerational diversity? How does it affect the contemporary workplace?

All of the following are provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 EXCEPT ________.

The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)established criminal and civil sanctions against employers who knowingly hire unauthorized aliens.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibited employers from discriminating against individuals who were 40 to 50 years old.

Tom is a pilot for Southwest Airlines.According to court rulings,at what age must Tom retire from his job as a commercial pilot?

Which of the following occurs if women and minorities are not hired at the rate of at least 80% of the best achieving group of applicants?

Diversity management requires managers to ensure that factors are in place to encourage the continued development of a diverse workforce by melding any differences among workers in order to achieve maximum productivity.

In today's workplace,diversity is primarily concerned with race and gender.

Hannigan Lumber employs 155 workers.One of the firm's former employees used the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to file and win a discrimination lawsuit against Hannigan Lumber.What is the maximum amount of punitive damages that the former employee could receive?

Holly,an IT specialist at a bank,is eight months pregnant and experiencing some medical complications.As a result,Holly's doctor has ordered Holly to remain home on bed rest for the last month of her pregnancy.According to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,Holly is entitled to receive ________.

Assuming that adverse impact is shown,what are the two avenues available to employers if they still desire to use a particular selection standard?

Which of the following is NOT true about the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

What Supreme Court case ruled that discrimination charges must be filed within 180 days of the allegedly discriminatory pay decision?

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

Filters