Question 1

The one exemption to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is

Accepted Answer

A)  legally mandated retirement ages for some executives or public safety employees. 
B)  child labor laws. 
C)  hiring a younger member of the protected age group instead of an older member. 
D)  age as the "essence" of the business. 
A)  legally mandated retirement ages for some executives or public safety employees. 
B)  child labor laws. 
C)  hiring a younger member of the protected age group instead of an older member. 
D)  age as the "essence" of the business.

Question 2

What are the major provisions of the Equal Pay Act? What are its shortcomings?

Accepted Answer

The major provisions of the Equal Pay Ac

Question 3

Give one advantage and one disadvantage to using laws to alter behavior.

Accepted Answer

One advantage of using laws to alter beh

Question 4

What is the "diversity paradox"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working to emphasize diversity may result in reverse discrimination suits. 
B)  Too few areas of diversity are covered by law, thus some aspects of diversity will be left open to discrimination. 
C)  Covering only specific employers (e.g., those with a minimum number of employees) creates an issue of potentially permanent diversity deficits for small employers because there are no repercussions for discrimination. 
D)  Legal remedies rely upon defining a protected class based on demographic distinctions which diversity efforts often try to de-emphasize. 
A)  Working to emphasize diversity may result in reverse discrimination suits. 
B)  Too few areas of diversity are covered by law, thus some aspects of diversity will be left open to discrimination. 
C)  Covering only specific employers (e.g., those with a minimum number of employees) creates an issue of potentially permanent diversity deficits for small employers because there are no repercussions for discrimination. 
D)  Legal remedies rely upon defining a protected class based on demographic distinctions which diversity efforts often try to de-emphasize.

Question 5

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 prohibited which practice that had previously been used to try to avoid adverse impact?

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A)  eliminating test scores 
B)  creation of AA plans without government approval 
C)  banding 
D)  subgroup norming 
A)  eliminating test scores 
B)  creation of AA plans without government approval 
C)  banding 
D)  subgroup norming

Question 6

Janie, a 25-year-old accountant, is being paid less than her male coworkers in similar positions in the organization. Under which federal law might she file a claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executive Order 11246 
B)  ADEA 
C)  ADA 
D)  The Equal Pay Act of 1963 
A)  Executive Order 11246 
B)  ADEA 
C)  ADA 
D)  The Equal Pay Act of 1963

Question 7

How long is the leave required by the FMLA?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 weeks 
B)  12 weeks 
C)  6 months 
D)  1 year 
A)  4 weeks 
B)  12 weeks 
C)  6 months 
D)  1 year

Question 8

What are the two major types of judicial scenarios for cases under Title VII?

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A)  intentional and accidental discrimination 
B)  disparate treatment and adverse impact 
C)  private and public scenarios 
D)  terms & conditions and retaliation 
A)  intentional and accidental discrimination 
B)  disparate treatment and adverse impact 
C)  private and public scenarios 
D)  terms & conditions and retaliation

Question 9

What age group does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) cover?

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A)  All ages are covered. 
B)  30+ 
C)  40+ 
D)  50+ 
A)  All ages are covered. 
B)  30+ 
C)  40+ 
D)  50+

Question 10

What is sexual harassment as defined by the EEOC Guidelines? Are these Guidelines laws?

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment, as defined by the U.S

Question 11

Clara's boss has told her that if she expects a promotion, she should sleep with him. Clara is experiencing what kind of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile work environment 
B)  adverse impact 
C)  quid pro quo 
D)  BFOQ 
A)  hostile work environment 
B)  adverse impact 
C)  quid pro quo 
D)  BFOQ

Question 12

What is the main regulatory agency that enforces federal anti-discrimination laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  SIOP 
B)  SHRM 
C)  EEOC 
D)  EAP 
A)  SIOP 
B)  SHRM 
C)  EEOC 
D)  EAP

Question 13

Which protected class cannot be used as BFOQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  religion 
C)  age 
D)  race 
A)  sex 
B)  religion 
C)  age 
D)  race

Question 14

What is the most well-known executive order related to employment and what does it cover?

Accepted Answer

A)  EO 12564; Equal Pay 
B)  EO 11246; Affirmative Action 
C)  EO 12564; Drug-free federal workplace 
D)  EO 11246; Title VII 
A)  EO 12564; Equal Pay 
B)  EO 11246; Affirmative Action 
C)  EO 12564; Drug-free federal workplace 
D)  EO 11246; Title VII

Question 15

What is "Title 7" and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Title 7 refers to Title VII of the Civil

Question 16

What is the primary difference between disparate treatment and adverse impact?

Accepted Answer

A)  intentionality 
B)  types of practices covered 
C)  Disparate treatment is class action and adverse impact is not. 
D)  job-relatedness 
A)  intentionality 
B)  types of practices covered 
C)  Disparate treatment is class action and adverse impact is not. 
D)  job-relatedness

Question 17

Distinguish between affirmative action and the use of quotas. Who is required to use each?

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action and the use of quotas

Question 18

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 covers what protected class with regard to wage discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  disability 
A)  sex 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  disability

Question 19

What are the major provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1991? Why was it passed?

Accepted Answer

The major provisions of the Civil Rights

Question 20

Explain the difference between protecting rights by the Constitution vs. by statute.

Accepted Answer

Protecting rights by the Constitution ve

The one exemption to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is

What are the major provisions of the Equal Pay Act? What are its shortcomings?

Give one advantage and one disadvantage to using laws to alter behavior.

What is the "diversity paradox"?

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 prohibited which practice that had previously been used to try to avoid adverse impact?

Janie, a 25-year-old accountant, is being paid less than her male coworkers in similar positions in the organization. Under which federal law might she file a claim?

How long is the leave required by the FMLA?

What are the two major types of judicial scenarios for cases under Title VII?

What age group does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) cover?

What is sexual harassment as defined by the EEOC Guidelines? Are these Guidelines laws?

Clara's boss has told her that if she expects a promotion, she should sleep with him. Clara is experiencing what kind of sexual harassment?

What is the main regulatory agency that enforces federal anti-discrimination laws?

Which protected class cannot be used as BFOQ?

What is the most well-known executive order related to employment and what does it cover?

What is "Title 7" and why is it important?

What is the primary difference between disparate treatment and adverse impact?

Distinguish between affirmative action and the use of quotas. Who is required to use each?

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 covers what protected class with regard to wage discrimination?

What are the major provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1991? Why was it passed?

Explain the difference between protecting rights by the Constitution vs. by statute.

Basic Concepts

Conceptualizing and Measuring Difference

Privilege, Social Construction, Attribution, and Fairness

Organizational Structure and the Problem of Pay In-Equity

Identities: Who We Are and Why That Matters

The Big Three: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Making the Most of Diversity in Teams

Sex, Gender, and Work

Race, Ethnicity, and Work

Sexual Orientation and Work

Religion, Age, Ability, Appearance, Weight, Social Class, and Work

Building Diversity Competence for Individuals

Building Organizational Diversity Competence Through Organizational Development

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Exam 7: Diversity, Inclusion, and the Law

The one exemption to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is

What are the major provisions of the Equal Pay Act? What are its shortcomings?

Give one advantage and one disadvantage to using laws to alter behavior.

What is the "diversity paradox"?

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 prohibited which practice that had previously been used to try to avoid adverse impact?

Janie, a 25-year-old accountant, is being paid less than her male coworkers in similar positions in the organization. Under which federal law might she file a claim?

How long is the leave required by the FMLA?

What are the two major types of judicial scenarios for cases under Title VII?

What age group does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) cover?

What is sexual harassment as defined by the EEOC Guidelines? Are these Guidelines laws?

Clara's boss has told her that if she expects a promotion, she should sleep with him. Clara is experiencing what kind of sexual harassment?

What is the main regulatory agency that enforces federal anti-discrimination laws?

Which protected class cannot be used as BFOQ?

What is the most well-known executive order related to employment and what does it cover?

What is "Title 7" and why is it important?

What is the primary difference between disparate treatment and adverse impact?

Distinguish between affirmative action and the use of quotas. Who is required to use each?

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 covers what protected class with regard to wage discrimination?

What are the major provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1991? Why was it passed?

Explain the difference between protecting rights by the Constitution vs. by statute.

Basic Concepts

Conceptualizing and Measuring Difference

Privilege, Social Construction, Attribution, and Fairness

Organizational Structure and the Problem of Pay In-Equity

Identities: Who We Are and Why That Matters

The Big Three: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Making the Most of Diversity in Teams

Sex, Gender, and Work

Race, Ethnicity, and Work

Sexual Orientation and Work

Religion, Age, Ability, Appearance, Weight, Social Class, and Work

Building Diversity Competence for Individuals

Building Organizational Diversity Competence Through Organizational Development

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