Exam 4: Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Describe who is protected by the ADA.What must employers do to comply with the ADA?

Diversity management has become an area of vital importance to a firm's long-term success.

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals younger than 25 and older than 50.

"Reasonable accommodation" simply means making buildings more accessible by building ramps.

Supervisors normally should refer workforce compliance questions to a _____.

What is reverse discrimination?

Protected group employees are classes of employees who have been afforded protection by supervisory management.

Which of the following situations would probably NOT be a case of sexual harassment?

A qualified disabled individual under the Americans with Disabilities Act is someone with a disability who can perform the essential components of a job with reasonable accommodation.

When A2B Inc.hired its first disabled employee who is confined to a wheelchair,the company installed ramps and railings at all entrances.A2B is _____ to help the disabled employee.

Manuel is a supervisor at a quick-service restaurant where employees exhibit excessive tardiness.If workers are tardy three times in one month,they receive a disciplinary written warning.Manuel gives the same warning to every employee who is late three times in one month,regardless of whether the employee is in a protected group category.This example demonstrates that Manuel is using _____.

Comparable worth is the concept that jobs should be paid at the same level if they require similar skills and/or abilities.

Differences in ethnic/cultural backgrounds do not contribute to prejudicial attitudes and treatment of minority employees.

Which of the following situations would a court or enforcement agency MOST likely consider illegal discrimination against non-English-speaking individuals?

What is the best way for supervisors to manage all employees in their departments?

Supervisors of integrated racial groups may be reluctant to discipline anyone to avoid charges of discrimination.

Describe some of the barriers that minorities face in terms of workforce integration.

When an employee is nearing retirement,the supervisor should be all of the following EXCEPT _____.

The Americans with Disabilities Act excludes people with _____ from its list of people with physical impairments who shall receive protection from employment discrimination.

The philosophy behind affirmative-action plans is to overcome the impact of past discrimination and to provide greater opportunities for underrepresented groups to participate in the workforce at large.