Exam 2: Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

According to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, an employer may pay workers differently for all of the following reasons EXCEPT for ________.

Which legislation makes it unlawful to discriminate in pay on the basis of sex when jobs involve equal work; require equivalent skills, effort, and responsibility; and are performed under similar working conditions?

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

________ refers to the total employment process that results in a significantly higher percentage of a protected group in the candidate population being rejected for employment, placement, or promotion.

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 ________.

Judy was up for a promotion at Swensen Consulting when her supervisor, Will, encouraged her to develop a sexual relationship with him. He suggested that her promotion would be a sure thing if they were involved. When Judy declined his advances, Will fired her. Which of the following would Judy most likely be able to prove in court if she decided to sue Swensen Consulting?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits the use of age as a BFOQ for any type of employment.

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

What are the three forms of sexual harassment? Name and describe each one.

Gender-role stereotyping is best defined as the tendency to ________.

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 of the following terms refers to the tendency to view members of other social groups less favorably than one's own?

Sally is known as a big flirt around the office. She often makes sexual innuendos to men at work-both co-workers and her subordinates. What form of sexual harassment is this an example of?

If an employer offers its employees disability coverage, then it must treat pregnancy and childbirth like any other disability and include it in the plan as a covered condition.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following is considered a disability?

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 ________.

Rollins and Associates is making an extra effort to promote and hire under-represented, protected individuals. Rollins and Associates is most likely participating in ________.

Steven is a 55-year-old American of Anglo-Saxon descent. What legislation is intended to protect Steven from discrimination?

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.

Managers serve a significant role in establishing the environment of a workplace. How can managers discourage sexual harassment? How can managers encourage inclusion in a diverse workforce?