Exam 2: Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

What two defenses are available to employers defending themselves against discrimination charges?

Ruben files a lawsuit against his employer for intentional discrimination based on the Civil Rights Act of 1991.Ruben may sue for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Intentional discrimination is also called ________.

According to the U.S.Supreme Court,employers can require employment discrimination plaintiffs to arbitrate their claims when the employer ________.

According to Executive Order 11246,federal contractors and private firms must take affirmative action to improve employment opportunities for women and racial minorities.

In Faragher v.City of Boca Raton,the employee accused the employer of condoning a hostile working environment,and the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the employee.

Pictures and Promotions Modeling Studio seeks to hire male models for an upcoming fashion show featuring men's wear.The studio is using ________ as a justification for not considering women for the jobs.

Which Supreme Court case was used to define unfair discrimination in conjunction with EEO laws?

What is the primary goal of managing diversity in an organization?

What is the American with Disabilities Act? How does the ADA affect selection standards for employers?

According to the Civil Rights Act of 1991,an employment discrimination claim must be filed within 60 days after the alleged incident occurred,or a claim cannot be filed.

Prior to the ADA Amendments Act,why did employers win the majority of ADA cases?

T & N Enterprises wants to minimize sexual harassment claims.All of the following are ways that the firm can minimize its liability in sexual harassment claims EXCEPT by ________.

Sanders Sporting Goods,an international sporting goods chain,is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee.The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker.The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee. Which of the following,if true,would best support the plaintiff's argument that Sanders is liable for sexual harassment?

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act specifically prohibits discrimination based on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT ________.

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991,once a plaintiff shows disparate impact,who has the burden of proving that the challenged practice is job related?

According to the ADA Amendments Act of 2008,employees are considered disabled even if they are able to control their impairments with medical modifications.

According to federal laws,asking job candidates about their marital status is not illegal;however,a firm needs to be able to defend the practice as a BFOQ to avoid raising discrimination issues.

In a brief essay,discuss Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 and their effect on affirmative action programs.

Which of the following is most likely an example of a discriminatory selection standard?