Question 1

Which of the following is not true about occupational segregation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It concentrates women in traditionally female-dominated jobs. 
B)  The pay gap in American businesses persists, in part, because of it. 
C)  It means that women cannot get the jobs that could break the cycle of relatively low pay. 
D)  The large pay gap for Hispanic workers partly reflects their concentration in several high-paying occupations. 
A)  It concentrates women in traditionally female-dominated jobs. 
B)  The pay gap in American businesses persists, in part, because of it. 
C)  It means that women cannot get the jobs that could break the cycle of relatively low pay. 
D)  The large pay gap for Hispanic workers partly reflects their concentration in several high-paying occupations.

Question 2

Which of the following government rules on equal treatment of employees does not apply to businesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age is prohibited in all employment practices. 
B)  Government contractors must have written positive affirmative action plans to overcome the past and present effects of discrimination in their work force. 
C)  Women and men must receive equal pay for performing equal work. 
D)  Affirmative action plans must be permanent. 
A)  Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age is prohibited in all employment practices. 
B)  Government contractors must have written positive affirmative action plans to overcome the past and present effects of discrimination in their work force. 
C)  Women and men must receive equal pay for performing equal work. 
D)  Affirmative action plans must be permanent.

Question 3

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1932. 
B)  1964. 
C)  1972. 
D)  1990. 
A)  1932. 
B)  1964. 
C)  1972. 
D)  1990.

Question 4

In 2011 only 14 percent of chief executive officers of the Fortune 500 companies were women.What factor best explains this fact: women's education and job experience,discrimination against women by companies,preferences of women employees,different family roles and responsibilities between women and men,or something else? Why do you think so?

Accepted Answer

The factor that best explains the low pe

Question 5

Which of the following is not true about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is charged with enforcing federal equal employment opportunity laws and executive orders. 
B)  It was created in 1964. 
C)  It monitors foreign governments' employment practices. 
D)  It was given added enforcement powers in 1972 and 1990. 
A)  It is charged with enforcing federal equal employment opportunity laws and executive orders. 
B)  It was created in 1964. 
C)  It monitors foreign governments' employment practices. 
D)  It was given added enforcement powers in 1972 and 1990.

Question 6

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),passed in 1993:

Accepted Answer

A)  Companies that employ 100 or more people must grant unpaid, job protected leaves of up to 12 weeks to employees faced with serious family needs. 
B)  Companies that employ 50 or more people must grant unpaid, job protected leaves of up to 36 weeks to employees faced with serious family needs. 
C)  Companies that employ 50 or more people must grant unpaid, job protected leaves of up to 12 weeks to employees faced with serious family needs. 
D)  Companies that employ 50 or less people are required to do more for expectant and new parents. 
A)  Companies that employ 100 or more people must grant unpaid, job protected leaves of up to 12 weeks to employees faced with serious family needs. 
B)  Companies that employ 50 or more people must grant unpaid, job protected leaves of up to 36 weeks to employees faced with serious family needs. 
C)  Companies that employ 50 or more people must grant unpaid, job protected leaves of up to 12 weeks to employees faced with serious family needs. 
D)  Companies that employ 50 or less people are required to do more for expectant and new parents.

Question 7

The major agency charged with enforcing equal opportunity laws and executive orders in the United States is the Americans with Disabilities Council (ADC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Women have entered the workforce:

Accepted Answer

A)  To earn income to support their families. 
B)  Due to the inadequacies of retirement plans and health care programs. 
C)  To sustain an accustomed standard of living. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  To earn income to support their families. 
B)  Due to the inadequacies of retirement plans and health care programs. 
C)  To sustain an accustomed standard of living. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

In 2011,what percentage of corporate officers of the Fortune 500 companies were women?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 percent. 
B)  25 percent. 
C)  45 percent. 
D)  69 percent. 
A)  14 percent. 
B)  25 percent. 
C)  45 percent. 
D)  69 percent.

Question 10

What steps have companies been taking to support their Lesbian,gay,bisexual,and transgender employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adopted written antidiscrimination policies. 
B)  Provided management training on sexual diversity issues. 
C)  Provided health benefits to same-sex partners. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Adopted written antidiscrimination policies. 
B)  Provided management training on sexual diversity issues. 
C)  Provided health benefits to same-sex partners. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

When a mother or father is granted time off when children are born or adopted and during the early months of a child's development,this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  The parent track. 
B)  Baby care. 
C)  Parental leave. 
D)  Family leave. 
A)  The parent track. 
B)  Baby care. 
C)  Parental leave. 
D)  Family leave.

Question 12

Who do you believe should be primarily responsible for the advancement of minorities in the workplace: the individual,the government,or businesses? Why?

Accepted Answer

The advancement of minorities in the wor

Which of the following is not true about occupational segregation?

Which of the following government rules on equal treatment of employees does not apply to businesses?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created in:

Which of the following is not true about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),passed in 1993:

The major agency charged with enforcing equal opportunity laws and executive orders in the United States is the Americans with Disabilities Council (ADC).

Women have entered the workforce:

In 2011,what percentage of corporate officers of the Fortune 500 companies were women?

What steps have companies been taking to support their Lesbian,gay,bisexual,and transgender employees?

When a mother or father is granted time off when children are born or adopted and during the early months of a child's development,this is called:

Who do you believe should be primarily responsible for the advancement of minorities in the workplace: the individual,the government,or businesses? Why?

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Organizational Ethics and the Law

The Challenges of Globalization

Global Corporate Citizenship

Business-Government Relations

Influencing the Political Environment

Sustainable Development and Global Business

Managing Environmental Issues

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Exam 17: Managing a Diverse Workforce

Which of the following is not true about occupational segregation?

Which of the following government rules on equal treatment of employees does not apply to businesses?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was created in:

Which of the following is not true about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),passed in 1993:

The major agency charged with enforcing equal opportunity laws and executive orders in the United States is the Americans with Disabilities Council (ADC).

Women have entered the workforce:

In 2011,what percentage of corporate officers of the Fortune 500 companies were women?

What steps have companies been taking to support their Lesbian,gay,bisexual,and transgender employees?

When a mother or father is granted time off when children are born or adopted and during the early months of a child's development,this is called:

Who do you believe should be primarily responsible for the advancement of minorities in the workplace: the individual,the government,or businesses? Why?

The Corporation and Its Stakeholders

Managing Public Issues and Stakeholder Relationships

The Corporations Social Responsibilities

Ethics and Ethical Reasoning

Organizational Ethics and the Law

The Challenges of Globalization

Global Corporate Citizenship

Business-Government Relations

Influencing the Political Environment

Sustainable Development and Global Business

Managing Environmental Issues

Technology,Organizations,and Society

Managing Technology and Innovation

Stockholder Rights and Corporate Governance

Consumer Protection

Employees and the Corporation

The Community and the Corporation

Managing Public Relations

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