Exam 3: Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment

Which of the following best describes affirmative action in countries other than the United States?

What changes did the Civil Rights Act of 1991 bring to the EEO environment?

The rights of individuals who must take short leaves from their private-sector employers to perform military service are protected by:

The landmark civil rights case that placed the burden of proof on employers in employment discrimination cases was Griggs vs.Duke Power.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 resembles Executive Order 11246 in what way?

The Supreme Court has ruled that an employer must accommodate a disabled job applicant or employee for both essential and marginal job functions.

Theresa Gomez has brought discrimination charges against Paper Makers,Inc.and has established a prima facie case based on the four-fifths rule.What most likely happens next?

Which of the following is a characteristic of adverse impact?

A helpful strategy for minimizing EEO complaints is to be honest with employees regarding their poor job performance.

Which legislation would most likely protect an individual from reverse discrimination?

In order to decide whether verbal and other nonphysical behavior of a sexual nature create a hostile work environment,which of the following is LEAST important to consider?

When handling a sexual harassment investigation,managers should most likely do all of the following to minimize liability EXCEPT:

The establishment of an affirmation action plan has three steps.The first is to:

Adverse impact occurs when an employer treats an employee differently because of his or her protected-class status.

Cody is a middle manager with Corwell Corporation.When on a business trip with other middle managers,Cody is required to fly coach while the other middle managers fly first class.Cody is Hispanic,while his boss and the other managers are African-American.This is most likely an example of:

Booker International keeps employee records,including their national origin and gender,because the firm has overseas customers who are concerned about these issues.This practice by Booker International is a violation of which law?

Reasonable accommodations provided for disabled employees may include modifying work schedules or reassigning job duties.

Ralph is wheelchair-bound.After a construction injury,he attended vocational school and was trained to be a telemarketer.He has an interview for a telephone marketing position for which he is fully qualified.When he arrives,he realizes that the interview office is located on the third floor of a building without an elevator.He calls and explains his problem,but the interviewer refuses to change the appointment or location.Has management made a decision that makes the firm legally liable for discrimination under the ADA?