Exam 2: Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Which of the following would prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity?

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.

What is a BFOQ? How do BFOQs affect recruitment practices?

Which term refers to taking specific actions toward or against the person based on the person's group?

Under the principles established by Griggs v. Duke Power Company, ________ may be used as a defense for any existing program that has an adverse impact on members of a protected class.

Which of the following is NOT considered sexual harassment?

Mental disabilities, such as depression and anxiety disorders, account for the greatest number of claims brought under the ADA.

What were the three crucial guidelines affecting equal employment legislation that Chief Justice Burger identified in his written opinion on Griggs v. Duke Power Company?

Compare and contrast disparate treatment and disparate impact.

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

Hayworth Hotels employs a small group of women and minorities in high-profile positions, but few women and minorities hold significant positions in other areas of the firm. Which of the following best describes the situation at Hayworth Hotels?

According to the EEOC, the first step an employer should take in establishing an affirmative action program is to survey current minority and female employees to assess their goals for a program.

All of the following are useful in minimizing employer liability for sexual harassment EXCEPT ________.

Intentional discrimination is also called ________.

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

Which of the following does NOT participate in the issuance of uniform guidelines?

One of Kara's male co-workers has been making sexually suggestive comments to Kara about her clothing and her appearance, which makes Kara feel uncomfortable at work. What is the first step Kara should take to address the problem?

After a discrimination charge has been filed, the EEOC has ________ days to serve an employer with notice of the charge.

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. All of the following are most likely relevant questions to address in this court case EXCEPT ________.

The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 does not list specific disabilities but provides impairment guidelines instead.