Question 1

The legal definitions of sexual harassment and the protections provided under the law are similar from one country to the next.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Sociologist émile Durkheim, predicted almost a century ago that a society that loses its organic solidarity-an internal compass for what is right and wrong-must turn to the courts for relief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The principles of secularism in the public arena (as in Turkey) and of freedom from religion (as in France) are used to justify:

Accepted Answer

A)  A ban on gender discrimination in schools and in the workplace 
B)  A ban on different languages in schools and in the workplace 
C)  A ban on prominent religious attire in schools and in the workplace 
D)  Appropriate religious attire in schools and the workplace 
A)  A ban on gender discrimination in schools and in the workplace 
B)  A ban on different languages in schools and in the workplace 
C)  A ban on prominent religious attire in schools and in the workplace 
D)  Appropriate religious attire in schools and the workplace C

Question 4

Much more common in international legislation is protection based on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In ______________ countries, legislation and social policy stem from a value system that is shared by a people and thus represent their collective wish to enforce these values.

Accepted Answer

A)  Undeveloped 
B)  Developing 
C)  Conservative 
D)  Democratic 
A)  Undeveloped 
B)  Developing 
C)  Conservative 
D)  Democratic

Question 6

An important evolution of the law now requires that the judge or jury see harassment through the eyes of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Attorney 
B)  Reasonable Person 
C)  Victim 
D)  Prosecutor 
A)  Attorney 
B)  Reasonable Person 
C)  Victim 
D)  Prosecutor

Question 7

Equal remuneration legislation requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  No discrimination to be made while recruiting men and women workers 
B)  Closing the loophole in the U.S. legislation related to equal pay for work 
C)  Work organizations to pay men and women workers equally for the same work or work of similar nature 
D)  All of the above 
A)  No discrimination to be made while recruiting men and women workers 
B)  Closing the loophole in the U.S. legislation related to equal pay for work 
C)  Work organizations to pay men and women workers equally for the same work or work of similar nature 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

The Lilly Ledbetter Wage Bill was aimed at

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing a tax break for returning jobs back to the United States 
B)  Banning job discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity 
C)  Closing a loophole in the U.S. legislation related to equal pay for equal work 
D)  Providing jobs for immigrant workers in the United States 
A)  Providing a tax break for returning jobs back to the United States 
B)  Banning job discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity 
C)  Closing a loophole in the U.S. legislation related to equal pay for equal work 
D)  Providing jobs for immigrant workers in the United States

Question 9

The scope of protections against sexual harassment varies minimally among countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Often the obstacles for implementation are ___________ and long-existing __________ that are discriminatory

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-traditional; theories 
B)  Superficial; problems 
C)  Traditional; cultural practices 
D)  Simple; cultural practices 
A)  Non-traditional; theories 
B)  Superficial; problems 
C)  Traditional; cultural practices 
D)  Simple; cultural practices

Question 11

What guidelines did the Basic Law for Gender-Equal Society legislation, introduced April 1, 1999, include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prohibiting discriminatory advertisements in the hiring process 
B)  Making it easier to start a mediation process 
C)  Asking certain types of interview questions only to members of one gender is forbidden 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Prohibiting discriminatory advertisements in the hiring process 
B)  Making it easier to start a mediation process 
C)  Asking certain types of interview questions only to members of one gender is forbidden 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

The directive on the equal treatment of persons in the labor market, adopted by the EU Council of Ministers on June 7, 2000, and amended October 5, 2002, calls for all EU members to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adopt antiharassment programs 
B)  Set up national bodies and civil remedies to ensure their enforcement 
C)  Encourage employers to take measures to combat all forms of sexual discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Adopt antiharassment programs 
B)  Set up national bodies and civil remedies to ensure their enforcement 
C)  Encourage employers to take measures to combat all forms of sexual discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

What country's relatively recent legislation provides a very broad protection from a wide variety of discrimination characteristics, including "race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth?"

Accepted Answer

A)  South Africa 
B)  Canada 
C)  United States 
D)  Europe 
A)  South Africa 
B)  Canada 
C)  United States 
D)  Europe

Question 14

Many countries around the world do not have adequate discrimination legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A survey conducted by the Committee on Asian Women (CAW) examined the legal provision for protection and prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace among a select number of Asian countries. Describe their findings. Were provisions existent? Were the provisions the same among the selected Asian countries?

Accepted Answer

The findings indicate that the legislati

Question 16

To practice in today's global economy, managers need a framework to understand:

Accepted Answer

A)  Discrimination policies 
B)  Legislative and business-related social policies 
C)  International human rights 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Discrimination policies 
B)  Legislative and business-related social policies 
C)  International human rights 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

In 2008, the headquarters for the Promotion of Gender Equality had formulated a Program for the Acceleration of Women's Social Participation. The program provides opportunities to assist women with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Capacity-building opportunities 
B)  Awareness-raising to boost women's participation in all fields 
C)  Achieving work-life balance opportunities and education for women 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Capacity-building opportunities 
B)  Awareness-raising to boost women's participation in all fields 
C)  Achieving work-life balance opportunities and education for women 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

What are the two philosophical principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

Accepted Answer

(a) the right to liberty and equality is

Question 19

Punitive damages entail a sum of money designed to punish the defendants and to deter others from repeating the offense. Which is the only country that allows punitive damages awards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saudi Arabia 
B)  Vietnam 
C)  China 
D)  United States 
A)  Saudi Arabia 
B)  Vietnam 
C)  China 
D)  United States

Question 20

Which country's constitution, adopted by royal decree of King Fahd in March 1992, includes no statement of equality related to gender, race, or ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Luxemburg 
B)  Thailand 
C)  England 
D)  Saudi Arabia 
A)  Luxemburg 
B)  Thailand 
C)  England 
D)  Saudi Arabia

The legal definitions of sexual harassment and the protections provided under the law are similar from one country to the next.

Sociologist émile Durkheim, predicted almost a century ago that a society that loses its organic solidarity-an internal compass for what is right and wrong-must turn to the courts for relief.

The principles of secularism in the public arena (as in Turkey) and of freedom from religion (as in France) are used to justify:

Much more common in international legislation is protection based on sexual orientation.

In ______________ countries, legislation and social policy stem from a value system that is shared by a people and thus represent their collective wish to enforce these values.

An important evolution of the law now requires that the judge or jury see harassment through the eyes of the:

Equal remuneration legislation requires:

The Lilly Ledbetter Wage Bill was aimed at

The scope of protections against sexual harassment varies minimally among countries.

Often the obstacles for implementation are _ and long-existing that are discriminatory

What guidelines did the Basic Law for Gender-Equal Society legislation, introduced April 1, 1999, include?

The directive on the equal treatment of persons in the labor market, adopted by the EU Council of Ministers on June 7, 2000, and amended October 5, 2002, calls for all EU members to:

Many countries around the world do not have adequate discrimination legislation.

To practice in today's global economy, managers need a framework to understand:

In 2008, the headquarters for the Promotion of Gender Equality had formulated a Program for the Acceleration of Women's Social Participation. The program provides opportunities to assist women with:

What are the two philosophical principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

Punitive damages entail a sum of money designed to punish the defendants and to deter others from repeating the offense. Which is the only country that allows punitive damages awards?

Which country's constitution, adopted by royal decree of King Fahd in March 1992, includes no statement of equality related to gender, race, or ethnicity?

Introduction and Conceptual Framework

Discrimination, Equality and Fairness in Employment: Social Policies and Affirmativepositive Action Programs

Global Demographic Trends: Impact on Workforce Diversity

Socioeconomic Transitions: the New Realities of the Global Workforce

Defining Diversity in a Global Context: Prejudice and Discrimination

Vive La Difference Theoretical Perspectives on Diversity and Exclusion in the Workplace

Culture and Communication in the Global Workplace

Interpersonal Relationships in a Global Work Context

Diversity Management and Leadership: Paradigms, Rationale, and Key Elements

An Overview of the Inclusive Workplace Model: Managing the Globalized Workforce Diversity

The Inclusive Workplace: Level 1: Inclusion Through Diversity Within the Work Organization

The Inclusive Workplace: Level II: Inclusion Through Corporate-Community Collaborations

The Inclusive Workplace: Level III: Inclusion Through Statenational Collaborations

The Inclusive Workplace: Level Iv: Inclusion Through International Collaborations

Toward a Globally Inclusive Workplace: Putting the Pieces Together

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Exam 2: Diversity Legislation in a Global Perspective

The legal definitions of sexual harassment and the protections provided under the law are similar from one country to the next.

Sociologist émile Durkheim, predicted almost a century ago that a society that loses its organic solidarity-an internal compass for what is right and wrong-must turn to the courts for relief.

The principles of secularism in the public arena (as in Turkey) and of freedom from religion (as in France) are used to justify:

Much more common in international legislation is protection based on sexual orientation.

In ______________ countries, legislation and social policy stem from a value system that is shared by a people and thus represent their collective wish to enforce these values.

An important evolution of the law now requires that the judge or jury see harassment through the eyes of the:

Equal remuneration legislation requires:

The Lilly Ledbetter Wage Bill was aimed at

The scope of protections against sexual harassment varies minimally among countries.

Often the obstacles for implementation are ___________ and long-existing __________ that are discriminatory

What guidelines did the Basic Law for Gender-Equal Society legislation, introduced April 1, 1999, include?

The directive on the equal treatment of persons in the labor market, adopted by the EU Council of Ministers on June 7, 2000, and amended October 5, 2002, calls for all EU members to:

Many countries around the world do not have adequate discrimination legislation.

To practice in today's global economy, managers need a framework to understand:

In 2008, the headquarters for the Promotion of Gender Equality had formulated a Program for the Acceleration of Women's Social Participation. The program provides opportunities to assist women with:

What are the two philosophical principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

Punitive damages entail a sum of money designed to punish the defendants and to deter others from repeating the offense. Which is the only country that allows punitive damages awards?

Which country's constitution, adopted by royal decree of King Fahd in March 1992, includes no statement of equality related to gender, race, or ethnicity?

Introduction and Conceptual Framework

Discrimination, Equality and Fairness in Employment: Social Policies and Affirmativepositive Action Programs

Global Demographic Trends: Impact on Workforce Diversity

Socioeconomic Transitions: the New Realities of the Global Workforce

Defining Diversity in a Global Context: Prejudice and Discrimination

Vive La Difference Theoretical Perspectives on Diversity and Exclusion in the Workplace

Culture and Communication in the Global Workplace

Interpersonal Relationships in a Global Work Context

Diversity Management and Leadership: Paradigms, Rationale, and Key Elements

An Overview of the Inclusive Workplace Model: Managing the Globalized Workforce Diversity

The Inclusive Workplace: Level 1: Inclusion Through Diversity Within the Work Organization

The Inclusive Workplace: Level II: Inclusion Through Corporate-Community Collaborations

The Inclusive Workplace: Level III: Inclusion Through Statenational Collaborations

The Inclusive Workplace: Level Iv: Inclusion Through International Collaborations

Toward a Globally Inclusive Workplace: Putting the Pieces Together

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Often the obstacles for implementation are _ and long-existing that are discriminatory