Exam 2: Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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

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

According to the guidelines of the ADA,all of the following are examples of reasonable accommodations EXCEPT ________.

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

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

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

The ________ prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities with regard to applications,hiring,discharge,compensation,advancement,training,or other terms,conditions,or privileges of employment.

Reverse discrimination refers to discriminating against ________ applicants and employees.

Which amendment to the U.S.Constitution states,"no person shall be deprived of life,liberty,or property,without due process of the law"?

The defense of ________ requires showing that there is an overriding business purpose for the discriminatory practice and that the practice is therefore acceptable.

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

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

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

In Griggs v.Duke Power Company,Griggs sued the power company because it required coal handlers to be high-school graduates.The case was decided in favor of Griggs because ________.

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.

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?

Intentional discrimination is also called ________.

U.S.employees of U.S.firms working abroad are covered by the guidelines of the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

Compare and contrast disparate treatment and disparate impact.

According to studies,which of the following groups experiences the most sexual harassment in the workplace?