Question 1

The Age Discrimination Act differs from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in that it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provides for a trial by jury 
B)  does not cover exempt employees 
C)  is administered by the EEOC 
D)  does not pertain to employment agencies 
A)  provides for a trial by jury 
B)  does not cover exempt employees 
C)  is administered by the EEOC 
D)  does not pertain to employment agencies

Question 2

In 2008,the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  excluded millions of people from the ADA's protection 
B)  narrowed the ADA's definition of "disability" 
C)  left the ADA's definition of "disability" unchanged 
D)  brought millions more people within the ADA's protection 
A)  excluded millions of people from the ADA's protection 
B)  narrowed the ADA's definition of "disability" 
C)  left the ADA's definition of "disability" unchanged 
D)  brought millions more people within the ADA's protection

Question 3

The most common complaint brought to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)are charges of discrimination based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  disability 
A)  sex 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  disability

Question 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 limits the definition of "disability," so that fewer applicants and employees are eligible for reasonable accommodations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The invisible barrier in organizations which prevents many women and minorities from achieving top level management positions is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glass ceiling 
B)  marble mantle 
C)  stone staircase 
D)  granite hurdle 
A)  glass ceiling 
B)  marble mantle 
C)  stone staircase 
D)  granite hurdle

Question 6

In a brief essay,explain the concepts of disparate treatment and adverse impact.

Accepted Answer

Unlawful employment discrimination,as es

Question 7

When EEOC regulations conflict with state or local civil rights regulations,which will be followed?

Accepted Answer

A)  federal laws 
B)  state laws 
C)  local laws 
D)  the law that favors women and minorities 
A)  federal laws 
B)  state laws 
C)  local laws 
D)  the law that favors women and minorities

Question 8

The challenge for managers in the coming decades will be to recognize that people with common,but different characteristics from the mainstream,often think,act,learn,and communicate differently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One or more jobs that have similar content,wage rates,and opportunities is known as a job group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Title I of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)makes it unlawful to determine employee eligibility for participation in a company's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  training programs 
B)  group health plan 
C)  incentive pay system 
D)  all of the above 
A)  training programs 
B)  group health plan 
C)  incentive pay system 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

The number of single-parent households in the United States has decreased primarily because the number of marriages ending in divorce has dropped sharply in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Equal Pay Act permits pay distinctions to be made based on certain factors.Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  merit system 
C)  seniority system 
D)  production quality 
A)  gender 
B)  merit system 
C)  seniority system 
D)  production quality

Question 13

The Uniform Guidelines adopted a ________ approach in assessing whether a firm's employment practices are discriminatory.

Accepted Answer

A)  process fairness 
B)  bottom-line 
C)  distributive fairness 
D)  compensatory 
A)  process fairness 
B)  bottom-line 
C)  distributive fairness 
D)  compensatory

Question 14

Managers at Quick Communications have noticed that the firm frequently loses talented female employees after they have children.Which of the following would most likely help the firm retain these female employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  offering job rotation opportunities 
B)  expanding healthcare benefits 
C)  offering flexible schedules 
D)  emphasizing diversity 
A)  offering job rotation opportunities 
B)  expanding healthcare benefits 
C)  offering flexible schedules 
D)  emphasizing diversity

Question 15

Lisa believes she has been discriminated against by her employer and intends to file charges with the EEOC.Lisa must file the discrimination charges within ________ days of the alleged act; however,the time is extended to ________ days if a state or local agency becomes involved in the case.

Accepted Answer

A)  50; 100 
B)  100; 200 
C)  150; 300 
D)  180; 300 
A)  50; 100 
B)  100; 200 
C)  150; 300 
D)  180; 300

Question 16

Tanya and Jack are married and have two children.Tanya works as a nurse at a local hospital,and Jack is an accountant.Which term best describes Tanya and Jack?

Accepted Answer

A)  dual-career family 
B)  multi-career couple 
C)  baby boomer couple 
D)  diverse family 
A)  dual-career family 
B)  multi-career couple 
C)  baby boomer couple 
D)  diverse family

Question 17

The concept of "multigenerational diversity" has gained increasing recognition as a workplace issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the Supreme Court's decision in TWA v Hardison,employers have an obligation to accommodate sincerely held religious practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

President Bill Clinton amended Executive Order 11478 by adding ________ to the list of protected classes.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  disabilities 
D)  genetic predisposition for disabilities 
A)  age 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  disabilities 
D)  genetic predisposition for disabilities

Question 20

Approximately 70 percent of mothers with school-age children are in the workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Age Discrimination Act differs from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in that it ________.

In 2008,the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ________.

The most common complaint brought to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)are charges of discrimination based on ________.

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 limits the definition of "disability," so that fewer applicants and employees are eligible for reasonable accommodations.

The invisible barrier in organizations which prevents many women and minorities from achieving top level management positions is called the ________.

In a brief essay,explain the concepts of disparate treatment and adverse impact.

When EEOC regulations conflict with state or local civil rights regulations,which will be followed?

The challenge for managers in the coming decades will be to recognize that people with common,but different characteristics from the mainstream,often think,act,learn,and communicate differently.

One or more jobs that have similar content,wage rates,and opportunities is known as a job group.

Title I of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)makes it unlawful to determine employee eligibility for participation in a company's ________.

The number of single-parent households in the United States has decreased primarily because the number of marriages ending in divorce has dropped sharply in recent years.

The Equal Pay Act permits pay distinctions to be made based on certain factors.Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

The Uniform Guidelines adopted a ________ approach in assessing whether a firm's employment practices are discriminatory.

Managers at Quick Communications have noticed that the firm frequently loses talented female employees after they have children.Which of the following would most likely help the firm retain these female employees?

Lisa believes she has been discriminated against by her employer and intends to file charges with the EEOC.Lisa must file the discrimination charges within days of the alleged act; however,the time is extended to days if a state or local agency becomes involved in the case.

Tanya and Jack are married and have two children.Tanya works as a nurse at a local hospital,and Jack is an accountant.Which term best describes Tanya and Jack?

The concept of "multigenerational diversity" has gained increasing recognition as a workplace issue.

According to the Supreme Court's decision in TWA v Hardison,employers have an obligation to accommodate sincerely held religious practices.

President Bill Clinton amended Executive Order 11478 by adding ________ to the list of protected classes.

Approximately 70 percent of mothers with school-age children are in the workforce.

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

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

The Age Discrimination Act differs from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in that it ________.

In 2008,the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ________.

The most common complaint brought to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)are charges of discrimination based on ________.

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 limits the definition of "disability," so that fewer applicants and employees are eligible for reasonable accommodations.

The invisible barrier in organizations which prevents many women and minorities from achieving top level management positions is called the ________.

In a brief essay,explain the concepts of disparate treatment and adverse impact.

When EEOC regulations conflict with state or local civil rights regulations,which will be followed?

The challenge for managers in the coming decades will be to recognize that people with common,but different characteristics from the mainstream,often think,act,learn,and communicate differently.

One or more jobs that have similar content,wage rates,and opportunities is known as a job group.

Title I of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)makes it unlawful to determine employee eligibility for participation in a company's ________.

The number of single-parent households in the United States has decreased primarily because the number of marriages ending in divorce has dropped sharply in recent years.

The Equal Pay Act permits pay distinctions to be made based on certain factors.Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

The Uniform Guidelines adopted a ________ approach in assessing whether a firm's employment practices are discriminatory.

Managers at Quick Communications have noticed that the firm frequently loses talented female employees after they have children.Which of the following would most likely help the firm retain these female employees?

Lisa believes she has been discriminated against by her employer and intends to file charges with the EEOC.Lisa must file the discrimination charges within ________ days of the alleged act; however,the time is extended to ________ days if a state or local agency becomes involved in the case.

Tanya and Jack are married and have two children.Tanya works as a nurse at a local hospital,and Jack is an accountant.Which term best describes Tanya and Jack?

The concept of "multigenerational diversity" has gained increasing recognition as a workplace issue.

According to the Supreme Court's decision in TWA v Hardison,employers have an obligation to accommodate sincerely held religious practices.

President Bill Clinton amended Executive Order 11478 by adding ________ to the list of protected classes.

Approximately 70 percent of mothers with school-age children are in the workforce.

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

Lisa believes she has been discriminated against by her employer and intends to file charges with the EEOC.Lisa must file the discrimination charges within days of the alleged act; however,the time is extended to days if a state or local agency becomes involved in the case.