Exam 2: Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Under the principles established by Griggs v. Duke Power Company, ________ can be used as a defense for any existing program that has adverse impact.

________ means that an employer engages in an employment practice or policy that has a greater adverse effect on the members of a protected group under Title VII than on other employees, regardless of intent.

In the absence of formal harassment policies, what is the first step an employee should take to address a problem of sexual harassment?

The ADA prohibits discrimination against ________, those who can carry out the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

In order for discrimination to exist, an employer's intent to discriminate must be established.

Liability in sexual harassment lawsuits can be minimized by doing which of the following?

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.

Who has the heaviest burden when it comes to the burden of proof in discrimination cases?

Making an extra effort to promote and hire under-represented protected individuals is called ________.

The EEOC describes a ________ as an informal process in which a neutral third party assists the opposing parties to reach a voluntary, negotiated resolution of a charge of discrimination.

What was the name of the landmark case the Supreme Court used to define unfair discrimination?

Diversity programs can lead to increases in business.

Under the Federal Agency Uniform guidelines, it may be ________ to discriminate against persons even within the 40+ age bracket.

The most direct way to prove sexual harassment is showing a tangible employment action is dependent on sexual favors.

The ADA requires employers to have job descriptions in order to document the essential functions of each position.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects workers who are ________ and older.

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on all of the following characteristics except:

What are the five sets of voluntary organizational activities that support the success of a diversity management program?

When companies utilize ________, they take steps to eliminate the present effects of past discrimination.

In Farragher v. City of Boca Raton the employee accused the employer of condoning a hostile working environment.