Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  national origin 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  color 
D)  religion 
A)  national origin 
B)  sexual orientation 
C)  color 
D)  religion

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA

Question 3

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991, a discrimination claim must be filed within ________ after the alleged incident took place.

Accepted Answer

A)  60 days 
B)  1 year 
C)  300 days 
D)  3 years 
A)  60 days 
B)  1 year 
C)  300 days 
D)  3 years

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ________ requires employers with federal contracts over $2,500 to take affirmative action in employing disabled persons.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
B)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
C)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
D)  Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs 
A)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
B)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
C)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
D)  Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Under executive orders that U.S. preside

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely NOT a discriminatory recruitment practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  spreading information about job openings through word-of-mouth among a firm's predominantly Hispanic workforce 
B)  providing misleading information to Asian and Indian job applicants 
C)  refusing to advise older applicants about work opportunities 
D)  posting job advertisements only in local newspapers 
A)  spreading information about job openings through word-of-mouth among a firm's predominantly Hispanic workforce 
B)  providing misleading information to Asian and Indian job applicants 
C)  refusing to advise older applicants about work opportunities 
D)  posting job advertisements only in local newspapers

Question 8

All of the following are likely to increase employee support to an affirmative action program EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transparent selection procedures 
B)  clear communication 
C)  effective tokenism 
D)  valid justifications 
A)  transparent selection procedures 
B)  clear communication 
C)  effective tokenism 
D)  valid justifications

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely characteristic of a firm effectively implementing a diversity management program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female and minority employees have access to international job assignments. 
B)  Diversity training requirements are only completed by minority and female workers. 
C)  Voluntary mediation occurs frequently among female and minority workers. 
D)  Female and minority employees report directly to low-level managers. 
A)  Female and minority employees have access to international job assignments. 
B)  Diversity training requirements are only completed by minority and female workers. 
C)  Voluntary mediation occurs frequently among female and minority workers. 
D)  Female and minority employees report directly to low-level managers.

Question 10

The EEOC consists of ________ members, and each member serves a term of ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  5; 3 
B)  5; 5 
C)  7; 4 
D)  7; 6 
A)  5; 3 
B)  5; 5 
C)  7; 4 
D)  7; 6

Question 11

Which of the following refers to the variety of demographic features that characterize a company's workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentricity 
B)  competency 
C)  diversity 
D)  mobility 
A)  ethnocentricity 
B)  competency 
C)  diversity 
D)  mobility

Question 12

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act treats pregnancy as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  disability 
B)  uncovered disease 
C)  unspecified condition 
D)  gender-specific condition 
A)  disability 
B)  uncovered disease 
C)  unspecified condition 
D)  gender-specific condition

Question 13

Which of the following allows an employer to claim that an employment practice is a bona fide occupational qualification for performing the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  1972 Equal Opportunity Act 
B)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
C)  Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 
D)  Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act 
A)  1972 Equal Opportunity Act 
B)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
C)  Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 
D)  Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Question 14

How can an employer defend itself against sexual harassment liability? Name two methods.

Accepted Answer

An employer must show that it exercised

Question 15

Under no circumstances may religion be used as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The greatest number of claims brought under the ADA is related to ________ disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  cosmetic 
B)  physical 
C)  mental 
D)  hearing 
A)  cosmetic 
B)  physical 
C)  mental 
D)  hearing

Question 17

According to GINA, health insurers and employers are prohibited from discriminating based on people's genetic information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 apply to which of the following employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  publicly traded firms 
B)  federal contractors 
C)  small businesses 
D)  private employers 
A)  publicly traded firms 
B)  federal contractors 
C)  small businesses 
D)  private employers

Question 19

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991, disparate impact claims require proof of discriminatory intent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  BFOQ and business necessity 
B)  EEO and business necessity 
C)  BFOQ and affirmative action 
D)  EEO and affirmative action 
A)  BFOQ and business necessity 
B)  EEO and business necessity 
C)  BFOQ and affirmative action 
D)  EEO and affirmative action

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

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

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991, a discrimination claim must be filed within ________ after the alleged incident took place.

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

The ________ requires employers with federal contracts over $2,500 to take affirmative action in employing disabled persons.

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

Which of the following is most likely NOT a discriminatory recruitment practice?

All of the following are likely to increase employee support to an affirmative action program EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is most likely characteristic of a firm effectively implementing a diversity management program?

The EEOC consists of members, and each member serves a term of years.

Which of the following refers to the variety of demographic features that characterize a company's workforce?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act treats pregnancy as a(n) ________.

Which of the following allows an employer to claim that an employment practice is a bona fide occupational qualification for performing the job?

How can an employer defend itself against sexual harassment liability? Name two methods.

Under no circumstances may religion be used as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

The greatest number of claims brought under the ADA is related to ________ disabilities.

According to GINA, health insurers and employers are prohibited from discriminating based on people's genetic information.

Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 apply to which of the following employers?

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991, disparate impact claims require proof of discriminatory intent.

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

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Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Ethics, Employee Relations, and Fair Treatment at Work

Working with Unions and Resolving Disputes

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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

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

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991, a discrimination claim must be filed within ________ after the alleged incident took place.

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

The ________ requires employers with federal contracts over $2,500 to take affirmative action in employing disabled persons.

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

Which of the following is most likely NOT a discriminatory recruitment practice?

All of the following are likely to increase employee support to an affirmative action program EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is most likely characteristic of a firm effectively implementing a diversity management program?

The EEOC consists of ________ members, and each member serves a term of ________ years.

Which of the following refers to the variety of demographic features that characterize a company's workforce?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act treats pregnancy as a(n) ________.

Which of the following allows an employer to claim that an employment practice is a bona fide occupational qualification for performing the job?

How can an employer defend itself against sexual harassment liability? Name two methods.

Under no circumstances may religion be used as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ).

The greatest number of claims brought under the ADA is related to ________ disabilities.

According to GINA, health insurers and employers are prohibited from discriminating based on people's genetic information.

Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 apply to which of the following employers?

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991, disparate impact claims require proof of discriminatory intent.

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

Managing Human Resources Today

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Ethics, Employee Relations, and Fair Treatment at Work

Working with Unions and Resolving Disputes

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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The EEOC consists of members, and each member serves a term of years.