Question 1

As unionization continues to decline in Canada, which group of workers has the lowest rate of unionization?

Accepted Answer

A)  young workers 
B)  women 
C)  immigrants 
D)  aging workers 
A)  young workers 
B)  women 
C)  immigrants 
D)  aging workers

Question 2

The federal pay equity legislation applies to all employers in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following should be included in a workplace anti-harassment policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  specifications about when harassment should or shouldn't be reported 
B)  a statement that the company is committed to a harassment-free work environment 
C)  a list of provincial laws designed to help the victim of harassment 
D)  a description of the repercussions for those who are found guilty of harassment 
A)  specifications about when harassment should or shouldn't be reported 
B)  a statement that the company is committed to a harassment-free work environment 
C)  a list of provincial laws designed to help the victim of harassment 
D)  a description of the repercussions for those who are found guilty of harassment

Question 4

A crucial element of any diversity management initiative is proper training across the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is one characteristic of diversity management?

Accepted Answer

A)  It concerns only the four designated groups. 
B)  It is another term for employment equity. 
C)  It recognizes gender differences only. 
D)  It is broader and more inclusive in scope than employment equity. 
A)  It concerns only the four designated groups. 
B)  It is another term for employment equity. 
C)  It recognizes gender differences only. 
D)  It is broader and more inclusive in scope than employment equity.

Question 6

What is employment equity intended to promote?

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity management 
B)  equitable treatment in employment for members of the designated groups 
C)  equal pay for equal work 
D)  equal opportunity employers 
A)  diversity management 
B)  equitable treatment in employment for members of the designated groups 
C)  equal pay for equal work 
D)  equal opportunity employers

Question 7

Thirty-two percent of the Canadian population are identified as visible-minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The optimization of an organization's multicultural workforce in order to reach business objectives is known as employment equity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which legislation has the most far-reaching impact on employment conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic Non-Discrimination Act 
B)  Human Rights Act 
C)  Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
D)  Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPED
A)  
A)  Genetic Non-Discrimination Act 
B)  Human Rights Act 
C)  Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
D)  Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPED
A)

Question 10

Why is systemic discrimination difficult to prove?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's less understood than other forms of discrimination so people aren't aware. 
B)  Businesses may rationalize their actions by saying "we've always done it this way." 
C)  Many employment barriers are hidden and unintentional. 
D)  The people affected don't want to talk about it. 
A)  It's less understood than other forms of discrimination so people aren't aware. 
B)  Businesses may rationalize their actions by saying "we've always done it this way." 
C)  Many employment barriers are hidden and unintentional. 
D)  The people affected don't want to talk about it.

Question 11

Serious one-time incidents can sometimes be considered harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following might compound the employment barriers Aboriginal peoples face?

Accepted Answer

A)  a low desire to get post-secondary education 
B)  reluctance to leave the community in which they grew up 
C)  reluctance to work during traditional hunting periods 
D)  language and cultural barriers 
A)  a low desire to get post-secondary education 
B)  reluctance to leave the community in which they grew up 
C)  reluctance to work during traditional hunting periods 
D)  language and cultural barriers

Question 13

The hiring of only female prison guards in prisons for women in an example of bona fide occupational requirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Labour relations legislation regulates the minimum age of employment, hours of work, minimum wages, statutory holidays, etc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Pay equity is based on the principle of equal pay for equal work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the most recent Statistics Canada census, two percent of Canadians are Aboriginal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How is word-of-mouth recruiting an example of systemic discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not allow for women or visible minorities to apply for the job. 
B)  Companies may use it as an inexpensive way to grow the workforce. 
C)  People who are not part of a select demographic will not learn about the opening. 
D)  People must be part of the union before they can apply for the job. 
A)  It does not allow for women or visible minorities to apply for the job. 
B)  Companies may use it as an inexpensive way to grow the workforce. 
C)  People who are not part of a select demographic will not learn about the opening. 
D)  People must be part of the union before they can apply for the job.

Question 18

If a certain behaviour at work would be considered unacceptable by a "reasonable person," then the recipient of the behaviour can claim harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The four designated groups identified in the Employment Equity Act are women, First Nations peoples, persons with disabilities, and underemployed minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which provinces/territories have legislation that provides certain rights and guarantees regarding employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia 
B)  Ontario, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories 
C)  all provinces and territories 
D)  Quebec, Ontario, and Nova Scotia 
A)  Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia 
B)  Ontario, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories 
C)  all provinces and territories 
D)  Quebec, Ontario, and Nova Scotia

As unionization continues to decline in Canada, which group of workers has the lowest rate of unionization?

The federal pay equity legislation applies to all employers in Canada.

Which of the following should be included in a workplace anti-harassment policy?

A crucial element of any diversity management initiative is proper training across the organization.

What is one characteristic of diversity management?

What is employment equity intended to promote?

Thirty-two percent of the Canadian population are identified as visible-minorities.

The optimization of an organization's multicultural workforce in order to reach business objectives is known as employment equity.

Which legislation has the most far-reaching impact on employment conditions?

Why is systemic discrimination difficult to prove?

Serious one-time incidents can sometimes be considered harassment.

Which of the following might compound the employment barriers Aboriginal peoples face?

The hiring of only female prison guards in prisons for women in an example of bona fide occupational requirement.

Labour relations legislation regulates the minimum age of employment, hours of work, minimum wages, statutory holidays, etc.

Pay equity is based on the principle of equal pay for equal work.

According to the most recent Statistics Canada census, two percent of Canadians are Aboriginal.

How is word-of-mouth recruiting an example of systemic discrimination?

If a certain behaviour at work would be considered unacceptable by a "reasonable person," then the recipient of the behaviour can claim harassment.

The four designated groups identified in the Employment Equity Act are women, First Nations peoples, persons with disabilities, and underemployed minorities.

Which provinces/territories have legislation that provides certain rights and guarantees regarding employment?

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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

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Exam 2: Operating Within the Legal Framework

As unionization continues to decline in Canada, which group of workers has the lowest rate of unionization?

The federal pay equity legislation applies to all employers in Canada.

Which of the following should be included in a workplace anti-harassment policy?

A crucial element of any diversity management initiative is proper training across the organization.

What is one characteristic of diversity management?

What is employment equity intended to promote?

Thirty-two percent of the Canadian population are identified as visible-minorities.

The optimization of an organization's multicultural workforce in order to reach business objectives is known as employment equity.

Which legislation has the most far-reaching impact on employment conditions?

Why is systemic discrimination difficult to prove?

Serious one-time incidents can sometimes be considered harassment.

Which of the following might compound the employment barriers Aboriginal peoples face?

The hiring of only female prison guards in prisons for women in an example of bona fide occupational requirement.

Labour relations legislation regulates the minimum age of employment, hours of work, minimum wages, statutory holidays, etc.

Pay equity is based on the principle of equal pay for equal work.

According to the most recent Statistics Canada census, two percent of Canadians are Aboriginal.

How is word-of-mouth recruiting an example of systemic discrimination?

If a certain behaviour at work would be considered unacceptable by a "reasonable person," then the recipient of the behaviour can claim harassment.

The four designated groups identified in the Employment Equity Act are women, First Nations peoples, persons with disabilities, and underemployed minorities.

Which provinces/territories have legislation that provides certain rights and guarantees regarding employment?

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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