Question 1

Having a disability is a strong predictor of unemployment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For people with work disabilities,

Accepted Answer

A)  education levels are higher than the education levels of the general population. 
B)  about 25% have a bachelor's degree or more. 
C)  higher average education levels reflect education-related subsidies provided for people with disabilities. 
D)  education levels are lower than the education levels of the general population without a work disability. 
A)  education levels are higher than the education levels of the general population. 
B)  about 25% have a bachelor's degree or more. 
C)  higher average education levels reflect education-related subsidies provided for people with disabilities. 
D)  education levels are lower than the education levels of the general population without a work disability.

Question 3

Discerning whether a person has a disability is fairly easy upon meeting him or her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tests should be related to successful job performance. 
B)  Tests should be required of applicants with visible disabilities. 
C)  Before making any offers, medical exams can be required of applicants with visible disabilities. 
D)  Medical exams can be required of all applicants for any or no reason. 
A)  Tests should be related to successful job performance. 
B)  Tests should be required of applicants with visible disabilities. 
C)  Before making any offers, medical exams can be required of applicants with visible disabilities. 
D)  Medical exams can be required of all applicants for any or no reason.

Question 5

Walmart Corporation has consistently been a leader in employment and treatment of people with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Statistics about disabilities indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate of disability in the U.S. population is nearly 30%. 
B)  for those participating in workforce, the unemployment rate for disabled people is 14.5% compared to 9% for those without a disability. 
C)  unemployment rates for people with disabilities do not vary by race and ethnicity. 
D)  men are more likely to have a disability then women. 
A)  the rate of disability in the U.S. population is nearly 30%. 
B)  for those participating in workforce, the unemployment rate for disabled people is 14.5% compared to 9% for those without a disability. 
C)  unemployment rates for people with disabilities do not vary by race and ethnicity. 
D)  men are more likely to have a disability then women.

Question 7

Absenteeism of people with disabilities is sometimes lower than those of people without disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Under the ADA,

Accepted Answer

A)  people with mental retardation are protected. 
B)  people with a mental illness are not protected. 
C)  specific learning disabilities are not protected. 
D)  people who are perceived to be unable to perform the job because of a disability are not protected. 
E)  none of the above groups is protected. 
A)  people with mental retardation are protected. 
B)  people with a mental illness are not protected. 
C)  specific learning disabilities are not protected. 
D)  people who are perceived to be unable to perform the job because of a disability are not protected. 
E)  none of the above groups is protected.

Question 9

Marginal functions are those

Accepted Answer

A)  that are performed outside the margins, or boundaries of the place of employment. 
B)  that are secondary to the function of the job. 
C)  that, if not performed, the job would cease to exist. 
D)  that are used to focus recruitment and selection efforts. 
A)  that are performed outside the margins, or boundaries of the place of employment. 
B)  that are secondary to the function of the job. 
C)  that, if not performed, the job would cease to exist. 
D)  that are used to focus recruitment and selection efforts.

Question 10

Michael had a severe hearing impairment and worked as the supervisor of a fast food restaurant. Michael's manager and the human resources manager repeatedly mocked him in front of other employees and said things like "read my lips," "have you got your ears on?" even when he seemed to have no trouble hearing. Michael finally resigned as a result of the mocking and harassment. This is a situation of

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination. 
B)  constructive discharge. 
C)  a failure to value a potentially valuable worker. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above. 
A)  discrimination. 
B)  constructive discharge. 
C)  a failure to value a potentially valuable worker. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the performance evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with disabilities should not be held to the same standards for the essential job functions. 
B)  Vague performance standards may disadvantage people with disabilities. 
C)  Vague performance standards may help organizations avoid liability. 
D)  People with disabilities should not be provided negative feedback as this may reduce their motivation. 
A)  People with disabilities should not be held to the same standards for the essential job functions. 
B)  Vague performance standards may disadvantage people with disabilities. 
C)  Vague performance standards may help organizations avoid liability. 
D)  People with disabilities should not be provided negative feedback as this may reduce their motivation.

Question 12

In terms of marketing efforts for customers with disabilities

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations have long recognized the market potential of customers with disabilities. 
B)  making stores more accessible could benefit customers with or without disabilities. 
C)  the disabled population is so varied that marketing efforts would be too costly. 
D)  the government provides tax incentives for improving accessibility for employees but not customers. 
A)  organizations have long recognized the market potential of customers with disabilities. 
B)  making stores more accessible could benefit customers with or without disabilities. 
C)  the disabled population is so varied that marketing efforts would be too costly. 
D)  the government provides tax incentives for improving accessibility for employees but not customers.

Question 13

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person is qualified if

Accepted Answer

A)  he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
B)  he or she can perform both the essential functions and the marginal functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
C)  he or she can perform both the essential functions and the marginal functions without an accommodation. 
D)  he or she can perform the essential functions without an accommodation and the marginal functions with or without an accommodation. 
A)  he or she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
B)  he or she can perform both the essential functions and the marginal functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
C)  he or she can perform both the essential functions and the marginal functions without an accommodation. 
D)  he or she can perform the essential functions without an accommodation and the marginal functions with or without an accommodation.

Question 14

Undue hardship

Accepted Answer

A)  can be measured by comparing profits to number of employees. 
B)  refers to significant difficulty or expense relative to the attributes of the employer. 
C)  occurs with accommodations that are between 2 to 5% of revenues. 
D)  is a common occurrence when providing accommodations. 
A)  can be measured by comparing profits to number of employees. 
B)  refers to significant difficulty or expense relative to the attributes of the employer. 
C)  occurs with accommodations that are between 2 to 5% of revenues. 
D)  is a common occurrence when providing accommodations.

Having a disability is a strong predictor of unemployment.

For people with work disabilities,

Discerning whether a person has a disability is fairly easy upon meeting him or her.

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the selection process?

Walmart Corporation has consistently been a leader in employment and treatment of people with disabilities.

Statistics about disabilities indicate that

Absenteeism of people with disabilities is sometimes lower than those of people without disabilities.

Under the ADA,

Marginal functions are those

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the performance evaluation process?

In terms of marketing efforts for customers with disabilities

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person is qualified if

Undue hardship

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Exam 14: Physical and Mental Ability

Having a disability is a strong predictor of unemployment.

For people with work disabilities,

Discerning whether a person has a disability is fairly easy upon meeting him or her.

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the selection process?

Walmart Corporation has consistently been a leader in employment and treatment of people with disabilities.

Statistics about disabilities indicate that

Absenteeism of people with disabilities is sometimes lower than those of people without disabilities.

Under the ADA,

Marginal functions are those

Which of the following is true of disabilities and the performance evaluation process?

In terms of marketing efforts for customers with disabilities

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person is qualified if

Undue hardship

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whites/European Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters