Question 1

When fostering inter-group cooperation, it is essential to work towards achieving common goals. Goals that are considered important to both groups are referred to as _____ goals.

Accepted Answer

A)   equal-status contact
B)   cooperative
C)   superordinate
D)   norming C

Question 2

Reasonable accommodations are required from employers to permit their employees to work effectively despite their disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are required to be made:

Accepted Answer

A)   in all situations.
B)   only if somebody is available to enforce them.
C)   unless such accommodations cause undue hardship to the employer's business.
D)   only for those disabilities that are included in a special addendum to ADA. C

Question 3

In studies examining racial biases in hiring decisions, all of the following findings have emerged, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Discrimination is very subtle and only evident when black and white applicants are in the mid-range of their qualifications.
B)   Among job applicants with identical qualifications and comparable interpersonal characteristics, white applicants receive callbacks or job offers at over twice the rate of black applicants.
C)   Subtle forms of racism are especially strong in work environments where the majority of employees are black.
D)   Members of the white majority often doubt the competence of the first minority hires thinking they were hired for the sake of diversity rather than on their own merits. C

Question 4

Studies show some clear signs that modern forms of racism do exist. For example, a study by Vanman and his colleagues (1990) finds that subjects report liking black people _____ than liking white people, and their facial muscles reveal that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   slightly less; this is actually the case
B)   slightly more; the opposite is true
C)   slightly more; they like blacks significantly more than they report
D)   much less; the opposite is true

Question 5

Close to _____ of females and about _____ of males have reported being sexually harassed in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)   one tenth; 1%
B)   one half; a quarter
C)   one half; 15%
D)   one quarter; a half

Question 6

Ginger had been victimized by sexual harassment from her supervisor for over six months. She tried to appease the harasser, attempted to avoid him, but eventually filed an internal complaint. Her form of coping is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   projection.
B)   transference.
C)   internally focused coping.
D)   externally focused coping.

Question 7

Research studies have found that several conditions are crucial for reducing stereotyping and prejudice. These conditions include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   promoting one-on-one interactions between members of different groups.
B)   encouraging increased competition between members of different groups.
C)   fostering cooperation between members of different groups in reaching superordinate goals.
D)   supporting workplace social norms that favor inter-group contact and equal treatment.

Question 8

When a man is harassed by a woman at work, which one of the following phrases is most likely to be directed at him?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Stop acting like a pussy!"
B)   "Hey handsome, let's meet after work!"
C)   "Men only have one thing on their mind!"
D)   "Who is free to work overtime this weekend?"

Question 9

Courts have emphasized that employers have a responsibility to assure harassment is not part of their overall environment. This means that employers need to:

Accepted Answer

A)   accept harassment as a norm.
B)   undergo a special training focused on harassment.
C)   prevent and correct harassment.
D)   avoid situations of conflict.

Question 10

Studies show that jurors focus on a few key factors when they decide on an outcome of a sexual harassment case. The factors include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   the victim's character.
B)   the consequences suffered by the victim.
C)   how the company responded to the situation.
D)   whether the head of the company is a man or a woman.

Question 11

Studies show that females experience workplace harassment _____ often than males, and harassment rates in the military are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   more; higher for males than females
B)   more; higher for both genders
C)   less; higher for males than females
D)   less; higher for females than males

Question 12

Laws against discrimination are _____ in fighting overt discrimination, _____ subtle forms of racism.

Accepted Answer

A)   powerful; but it is much harder to change
B)   powerful; and they are just as effective in dealing with
C)   powerless; and they can do nothing against
D)   powerless; but they can effectively address

Question 13

The majority of harassment cases are _____ make it to court. Of those that go forward to court and are litigated, only about _____ of decisions are made in favor of the plaintiff, or the alleged victim.

Accepted Answer

A)   reported and about half; 1%
B)   reported and about half; a third
C)   not reported and do not; 1%
D)   not reported and do not; a third

Question 14

Judges that have been appointed by a Democratic president tend to support _____ in sexual harassment cases.

Accepted Answer

A)   defendants
B)   corporations
C)   plaintiffs
D)   small businesses

Question 15

On the basis of their studies, Fiske and Glick made several recommendations for reducing the incidence of harassment. Which of the following is NOT included in their recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Creating clear standards for what is appropriate and not appropriate in professional settings.
B)   Eliminating sexually explicit materials in the workplace.
C)   Ensuring gender neutrality in promotion and hiring decisions.
D)   Posting the rules of conduct prominently in several locations in the workplace.

Question 16

Research has identified two basic forms of coping for victims of sexual harassment. One form of coping entails a victim either ignoring the harassment or blaming herself for bringing it on. This type of coping is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   projection.
B)   transference.
C)   internally focused coping.
D)   externally focused coping.

Question 17

Plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases must prove that the unwelcome verbal or physical behaviors against them _____ their job performance, and that the employer ____ about the harassing conduct.

Accepted Answer

A)   unreasonably interfered with; knew but did nothing
B)   unreasonably interfered with; tried to do something
C)   have improved; knew but did nothing
D)   have improved; tried to do something

Question 18

Even if a plaintiff in a sexual harassment case can prove that he has been consistently subjected to unpleasant and offensive remarks, gestures, and touching from male colleagues, he must have also:

Accepted Answer

A)   warned his bullies that the lawsuit is coming.
B)   reported these problems to the employer.
C)   tried to reason with the offensive co-workers.
D)   physically assaulted his abusers to prove he was offended.

Question 19

In which of the following schemes for dividing up resources does everybody get the same rewards?

Accepted Answer

A)   The principle of need.
B)   Equality.
C)   Equity.
D)   Forbearance.

Question 20

"You'll have to sleep with me if you want to be promoted" is an example of which type of sexual harassment, as identified by Catharine MacKinnon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quid pro quo harassment.
B)   Sexual discrimination.
C)   Hostile work environment.
D)   Sexual categorical remarks.

Exam 14: Workplace Law: Harassment, Discrimination, and Fairness

When fostering inter-group cooperation, it is essential to work towards achieving common goals. Goals that are considered important to both groups are referred to as _____ goals.

Reasonable accommodations are required from employers to permit their employees to work effectively despite their disabilities. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , reasonable accommodations are required to be made:

In studies examining racial biases in hiring decisions, all of the following findings have emerged, EXCEPT:

Studies show some clear signs that modern forms of racism do exist. For example, a study by Vanman and his colleagues (1990) finds that subjects report liking black people _ than liking white people, and their facial muscles reveal that _.

Close to _ of females and about _ of males have reported being sexually harassed in the workplace.