Question 1

The CHRC has the authority to fine any party that obstructs an investigation and/or fails to comply with the terms of a settlement ordered by the commission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify and briefly discuss the steps used by the CHRC to resolve human rights complaints.

Accepted Answer

The steps are as follows:
1-Inquiry-Indi

Question 3

What is the federal legislation called that has the responsibility for the health and safety of employees?

Accepted Answer

A) The Worker's Health and Compensation Act 
B) The Canadian Health,Safety and Environmental Protection Act 
C) The Health and Safety Act 
D) The Workers Compensation Act 
A) The Worker's Health and Compensation Act 
B) The Canadian Health,Safety and Environmental Protection Act 
C) The Health and Safety Act 
D) The Workers Compensation Act

Question 4

What defines employment equity?

Accepted Answer

A) the basic equal opportunity obligations of employers 
B) expected equity and fairness standards 
C) employment of individuals in a fair and unbiased manner 
D) optimal use of an organization's multicultural workforce to realize business goals 
A) the basic equal opportunity obligations of employers 
B) expected equity and fairness standards 
C) employment of individuals in a fair and unbiased manner 
D) optimal use of an organization's multicultural workforce to realize business goals

Question 5

Which agency usually administers Canadian union collective agreements?

Accepted Answer

A) The Human Rights Commission 
B) Canadian Labour Congress 
C) Workers' Compensation Board 
D) The Labour Relations Board 
A) The Human Rights Commission 
B) Canadian Labour Congress 
C) Workers' Compensation Board 
D) The Labour Relations Board

Question 6

What best defines diversity management?

Accepted Answer

A) the basic equal opportunity obligations of employers 
B) employment of individuals in a fair and unbiased manner 
C) organizational practices that encourage employee differences in order to reach business objectives 
D) fairness in such areas as race,religion and gender 
A) the basic equal opportunity obligations of employers 
B) employment of individuals in a fair and unbiased manner 
C) organizational practices that encourage employee differences in order to reach business objectives 
D) fairness in such areas as race,religion and gender

Question 7

Employers are guilty of sexual harassment if they permit their customers to sexually harass their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a valid reason for valuing diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) visible minority group members have a stronger work ethic 
B) ethnic group members may have expert knowledge of both national and international cultures and business practices 
C) visible minority group members have more spending power 
D) visible minority group members often have natural trading links with overseas markets that can be useful in capturing new market share 
A) visible minority group members have a stronger work ethic 
B) ethnic group members may have expert knowledge of both national and international cultures and business practices 
C) visible minority group members have more spending power 
D) visible minority group members often have natural trading links with overseas markets that can be useful in capturing new market share

Question 9

Scenario 2.1: Workplace Relationships
Ms.Aslani,a young woman who immigrated from Tehran,had a past relationship with her senior manager,Mr.McKinnon.She held a low paying administrative support position with a local private manufacturing company.During the relationship,they would frequently text each other with sexual messages.The relationship ended after two months,but the texting by Mr.McKinnon continued.The employee both verbally and by text said that the texting made her uncomfortable and requested that the senior manager stop texting.The texts did not stop,and Ms.Aslani became stressed and took a leave of absence.After several months,when the texting continued despite the employee's threats to contact the police,Ms.Aslani left the company.The company did not have a policy on employees' social use of communication technologies while at work.
-Please refer to Scenario 2.1.If Ms.Aslani decided to file an internal company complaint,what legally protected grounds might be in violation in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) sex 
B) sexual assault 
C) ethnic origin 
D) race 
A) sex 
B) sexual assault 
C) ethnic origin 
D) race

Question 10

By definition,pay equity means equal pay for equal work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The human rights commission ordered back pay of $15,000 plus damages of $12,500 and costs of $2,900 to a woman who had been sexually harassed in her workplace.What would the company be well advised to do?

Accepted Answer

A) implement ethical codes of conduct 
B) implement privacy policies and procedures 
C) implement sexual harassment policies and procedures 
D) consult the human rights commission about their dispute resolution process 
A) implement ethical codes of conduct 
B) implement privacy policies and procedures 
C) implement sexual harassment policies and procedures 
D) consult the human rights commission about their dispute resolution process

Question 12

Which factor is NOT encompassed in managing diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) lifestyle 
B) bilingualism 
C) education 
D) personality 
A) lifestyle 
B) bilingualism 
C) education 
D) personality

Question 13

The best way to deal with complaints regarding sexual harassment is to develop,communicate,and enforce sexual harassment policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What does Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) both affect all employers and employees 
B) both are quite limited in scope 
C) both prohibit intentional discrimination 
D) both are the most significant employment laws affecting HRM activities 
A) both affect all employers and employees 
B) both are quite limited in scope 
C) both prohibit intentional discrimination 
D) both are the most significant employment laws affecting HRM activities

Question 15

Scenario 2.4.Ontario School District
Mr.Smith,a public elementary school custodian,is a Seventh Day Adventist.His religious beliefs prevent him from working from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday.The work schedule,which requires him to work a Friday shift from 3 p.m.to 11 p.m.is set out in the collective agreement between his employer and his union.Accommodating Mr.Smith's religious beliefs would require allowing him to work hours different from those specified.The employer and the union can't agree on a means of accommodating Mr.Smith.As a result,he is dismissed from his job.This school,part of the largest school district in Ontario,recently developed programs to promote employment equity and diversity.
-Please refer to Scenario 2.4.Which of the following is a reason why the school district values diversity management?

Accepted Answer

A) ethnic group members have knowledge of foreign cultures and languages 
B) ethnic group members must be fairly represented and not adversely impacted in the workplace 
C) to eliminate systemic discrimination 
D) designated group members usually have a stronger work ethic 
A) ethnic group members have knowledge of foreign cultures and languages 
B) ethnic group members must be fairly represented and not adversely impacted in the workplace 
C) to eliminate systemic discrimination 
D) designated group members usually have a stronger work ethic

Question 16

For which of the following issues does Employment Standards legislation specify the minimum obligation of employers?

Accepted Answer

A) incentive pay systems 
B) hours of work 
C) vacation scheduling 
D) certification of trades workers 
A) incentive pay systems 
B) hours of work 
C) vacation scheduling 
D) certification of trades workers

Question 17

What is the first step in the Canadian Human Rights Commission's Dispute Resolution process?

Accepted Answer

A) investigation 
B) filing a complaint 
C) preliminary assessment 
D) inquiry 
A) investigation 
B) filing a complaint 
C) preliminary assessment 
D) inquiry

Question 18

What are three specific employment legislations?

Accepted Answer

A) health and safety,employment standards,and labour relations 
B) common,constitutional,and human rights 
C) privacy,contract,and labour relations 
D) contract,constitutional,and criminal 
A) health and safety,employment standards,and labour relations 
B) common,constitutional,and human rights 
C) privacy,contract,and labour relations 
D) contract,constitutional,and criminal

Question 19

Alberta and British Columbia do not have pay equity legislation and therefore,any pay equity adjustments are the decision of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What two distinct sets of laws govern Canadians?

Accepted Answer

A) national and local 
B) provincial and territorial 
C) federal and provincial 
D) national and international 
A) national and local 
B) provincial and territorial 
C) federal and provincial 
D) national and international

The CHRC has the authority to fine any party that obstructs an investigation and/or fails to comply with the terms of a settlement ordered by the commission.

Identify and briefly discuss the steps used by the CHRC to resolve human rights complaints.

What is the federal legislation called that has the responsibility for the health and safety of employees?

What defines employment equity?

Which agency usually administers Canadian union collective agreements?

What best defines diversity management?

Employers are guilty of sexual harassment if they permit their customers to sexually harass their employees.

What is a valid reason for valuing diversity?

By definition,pay equity means equal pay for equal work.

The human rights commission ordered back pay of $15,000 plus damages of $12,500 and costs of $2,900 to a woman who had been sexually harassed in her workplace.What would the company be well advised to do?

Which factor is NOT encompassed in managing diversity?

The best way to deal with complaints regarding sexual harassment is to develop,communicate,and enforce sexual harassment policies.

What does Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan have in common?

For which of the following issues does Employment Standards legislation specify the minimum obligation of employers?

What is the first step in the Canadian Human Rights Commission's Dispute Resolution process?

What are three specific employment legislations?

Alberta and British Columbia do not have pay equity legislation and therefore,any pay equity adjustments are the decision of the organization.

What two distinct sets of laws govern Canadians?

The Challenges of Hrm

Defining and Designing the Work

Human Resource Planning, recruitment, and Selection

Orientation, training, and Development

Managing Performance

Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Management Rights, employee Rights, and Discipline

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 2: The Legal Framework of Hrm

The CHRC has the authority to fine any party that obstructs an investigation and/or fails to comply with the terms of a settlement ordered by the commission.

Identify and briefly discuss the steps used by the CHRC to resolve human rights complaints.

What is the federal legislation called that has the responsibility for the health and safety of employees?

What defines employment equity?

Which agency usually administers Canadian union collective agreements?

What best defines diversity management?

Employers are guilty of sexual harassment if they permit their customers to sexually harass their employees.

What is a valid reason for valuing diversity?

By definition,pay equity means equal pay for equal work.

The human rights commission ordered back pay of $15,000 plus damages of $12,500 and costs of $2,900 to a woman who had been sexually harassed in her workplace.What would the company be well advised to do?

Which factor is NOT encompassed in managing diversity?

The best way to deal with complaints regarding sexual harassment is to develop,communicate,and enforce sexual harassment policies.

What does Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan have in common?

For which of the following issues does Employment Standards legislation specify the minimum obligation of employers?

What is the first step in the Canadian Human Rights Commission's Dispute Resolution process?

What are three specific employment legislations?

Alberta and British Columbia do not have pay equity legislation and therefore,any pay equity adjustments are the decision of the organization.

What two distinct sets of laws govern Canadians?

The Challenges of Hrm

Defining and Designing the Work

Human Resource Planning, recruitment, and Selection

Orientation, training, and Development

Managing Performance

Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Management Rights, employee Rights, and Discipline

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

International Human Resources Management

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