Question 1

Reasonable accommodation refers to the duty of an employer to adopt practices that do not discriminate on a prohibited ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What requirement must an employer fulfill so that an employee is not discriminated against on prohibited grounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable obligation 
B)  reasonable acceptance 
C)  duty to accommodation 
D)  duty to oblige 
A)  reasonable obligation 
B)  reasonable acceptance 
C)  duty to accommodation 
D)  duty to oblige

Question 3

If an organization was ordered by the Human Rights Commission to pay a fine for sexual harassment activities which happened at its location, what would that company be well advised to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  implement ethical codes of conduct 
B)  implement privacy policies and procedures 
C)  implement sexual harassment policies and procedures 
D)  consult the human rights commission about their dispute resolution process 
A)  implement ethical codes of conduct 
B)  implement privacy policies and procedures 
C)  implement sexual harassment policies and procedures 
D)  consult the human rights commission about their dispute resolution process

Question 4

Employment legislation (laws) in provincial/territorial jurisdictions cover employment standards, labour relations, public holidays and vacation pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Employment equity makes good business sense since it contributes to the bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) protects the employee's personal information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement best defines diversity management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity management is required by law for organizations with more than 100 employees. 
B)  By managing diversity, firms hope to gain strategic and competitive advantage. 
C)  The terms diversity management and employment equity can be used interchangeably. 
D)  Diversity management and inclusion can be used interchangeably. 
A)  Diversity management is required by law for organizations with more than 100 employees. 
B)  By managing diversity, firms hope to gain strategic and competitive advantage. 
C)  The terms diversity management and employment equity can be used interchangeably. 
D)  Diversity management and inclusion can be used interchangeably.

Question 8

The concept of employment equity is rooted in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and in federal and provincial human rights codes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Each province and territory has legislation, relatively similar to the federal employment laws, that provides certain rights and guarantees regarding employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

|Who is responsible for reinforcing health and safety training and being accountable for employee's understanding and behaviour regarding workplace health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  union representative 
B)  Workers' Compensation Board 
C)  manager 
D)  business owner 
A)  union representative 
B)  Workers' Compensation Board 
C)  manager 
D)  business owner

Question 11

Equal pay for equal work is regulated through which basic employment conditions legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human Rights Commission 
B)  Employment Standards Act 
C)  Human Rights Tribunal 
D)  Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
A)  Human Rights Commission 
B)  Employment Standards Act 
C)  Human Rights Tribunal 
D)  Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Question 12

What are two examples of non-discriminatory practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal job postings and promotion based on seniority 
B)  word-of-mouth and targeted recruitment 
C)  using both targeted and internal job postings 
D)  use of culturally neutral job qualifications and performance reviews using the same criteria for all employees 
A)  internal job postings and promotion based on seniority 
B)  word-of-mouth and targeted recruitment 
C)  using both targeted and internal job postings 
D)  use of culturally neutral job qualifications and performance reviews using the same criteria for all employees

Question 13

The Canadian Human Rights Commission deals with complains from businesses and employees covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss pay equity, including the purpose of pay equity legislation and the two principles on which it is based.

Accepted Answer

Pay equity legislation was enacted based

Question 15

Halifax and Vancouver have the largest visible minority communities in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is whistleblowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying weaknesses in an employee's performance 
B)  reporting unethical behaviour outside the organization 
C)  reporting unethical behaviour to your direct supervisor 
D)  reporting harassment of a co-worker to management 
A)  identifying weaknesses in an employee's performance 
B)  reporting unethical behaviour outside the organization 
C)  reporting unethical behaviour to your direct supervisor 
D)  reporting harassment of a co-worker to management

Question 17

When something unethical happens, employees will sometimes report an organization's unethical practices outside the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Reverse discrimination is allowed if the employer can demonstrate that they are living up to the spirit of the Employment Equity by attempting to correct past discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What step should managers take to avoid expensive and time-consuming litigation, resulting from not complying with human rights legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers should use supervisors to deal directly with employees. 
B)  Managers should take a human rights course to ensure they understand the laws thoroughly. 
C)  Managers should develop an awareness of their personal biases. 
D)  Unintentionally breaking human rights laws is not a punishable crime. 
A)  Managers should use supervisors to deal directly with employees. 
B)  Managers should take a human rights course to ensure they understand the laws thoroughly. 
C)  Managers should develop an awareness of their personal biases. 
D)  Unintentionally breaking human rights laws is not a punishable crime.

Question 20

Transforming an organizational culture into one that embraces diversity is relatively simple and can be done in a relatively short period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Reasonable accommodation refers to the duty of an employer to adopt practices that do not discriminate on a prohibited ground.

What requirement must an employer fulfill so that an employee is not discriminated against on prohibited grounds?

If an organization was ordered by the Human Rights Commission to pay a fine for sexual harassment activities which happened at its location, what would that company be well advised to do?

Employment legislation (laws) in provincial/territorial jurisdictions cover employment standards, labour relations, public holidays and vacation pay.

Employment equity makes good business sense since it contributes to the bottom line.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) protects the employee's personal information.

Which statement best defines diversity management?

The concept of employment equity is rooted in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and in federal and provincial human rights codes.

Each province and territory has legislation, relatively similar to the federal employment laws, that provides certain rights and guarantees regarding employment.

|Who is responsible for reinforcing health and safety training and being accountable for employee's understanding and behaviour regarding workplace health and safety?

Equal pay for equal work is regulated through which basic employment conditions legislation?

What are two examples of non-discriminatory practices?

The Canadian Human Rights Commission deals with complains from businesses and employees covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Discuss pay equity, including the purpose of pay equity legislation and the two principles on which it is based.

Halifax and Vancouver have the largest visible minority communities in Canada.

What is whistleblowing?

When something unethical happens, employees will sometimes report an organization's unethical practices outside the organization.

Reverse discrimination is allowed if the employer can demonstrate that they are living up to the spirit of the Employment Equity by attempting to correct past discrimination.

What step should managers take to avoid expensive and time-consuming litigation, resulting from not complying with human rights legislation?

Transforming an organizational culture into one that embraces diversity is relatively simple and can be done in a relatively short period of time.

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Creating a Culture of Well-Being

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

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Exam 2: Operating Within the Legal Framework

Reasonable accommodation refers to the duty of an employer to adopt practices that do not discriminate on a prohibited ground.

What requirement must an employer fulfill so that an employee is not discriminated against on prohibited grounds?

If an organization was ordered by the Human Rights Commission to pay a fine for sexual harassment activities which happened at its location, what would that company be well advised to do?

Employment legislation (laws) in provincial/territorial jurisdictions cover employment standards, labour relations, public holidays and vacation pay.

Employment equity makes good business sense since it contributes to the bottom line.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) protects the employee's personal information.

Which statement best defines diversity management?

The concept of employment equity is rooted in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and in federal and provincial human rights codes.

Each province and territory has legislation, relatively similar to the federal employment laws, that provides certain rights and guarantees regarding employment.

|Who is responsible for reinforcing health and safety training and being accountable for employee's understanding and behaviour regarding workplace health and safety?

Equal pay for equal work is regulated through which basic employment conditions legislation?

What are two examples of non-discriminatory practices?

The Canadian Human Rights Commission deals with complains from businesses and employees covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Discuss pay equity, including the purpose of pay equity legislation and the two principles on which it is based.

Halifax and Vancouver have the largest visible minority communities in Canada.

What is whistleblowing?

When something unethical happens, employees will sometimes report an organization's unethical practices outside the organization.

Reverse discrimination is allowed if the employer can demonstrate that they are living up to the spirit of the Employment Equity by attempting to correct past discrimination.

What step should managers take to avoid expensive and time-consuming litigation, resulting from not complying with human rights legislation?

Transforming an organizational culture into one that embraces diversity is relatively simple and can be done in a relatively short period of time.

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Creating a Culture of Well-Being

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

Filters