Question 1

While processing a discrimination charge,if the charge is deemed litigation worthy,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)then:

Accepted Answer

A)  sends a conciliation agreement to the respondents. 
B)  offers a fact-finding mediation program to the charging party and respondents. 
C)  conducts an investigation of the charges. 
D)  files a lawsuit in the appropriate state or federal court. 
A)  sends a conciliation agreement to the respondents. 
B)  offers a fact-finding mediation program to the charging party and respondents. 
C)  conducts an investigation of the charges. 
D)  files a lawsuit in the appropriate state or federal court. D

Question 2

In determining whether discrimination against groups protected by the law has occurred,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)considers the relevant labor market to be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  geographical area within 30 miles of the employer. 
B)  nation in which the employer has his or her head office. 
C)  nations with which the employer trades. 
D)  geographical area from which the employer recruits. 
A)  geographical area within 30 miles of the employer. 
B)  nation in which the employer has his or her head office. 
C)  nations with which the employer trades. 
D)  geographical area from which the employer recruits. D

Question 3

The bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)permits employers to use religion,age,sex,or national origin as a factor in their employment practices when it is reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

During a preemployment interview,asking an applicant whether he or she is married is a permissible inquiry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sabrina has filed a discrimination charge against her employers with a representative of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).What are the steps involved in processing this discrimination charge?

Accepted Answer

The steps involved in processing a discr

Question 6

The U.S.Supreme Court determined HIV-positive status to be a:

Accepted Answer

A)  disability only after AIDS has resulted from the condition. 
B)  company-specific issue with no judicial influence. 
C)  disability entitled to the protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
D)  valid disqualifier for employment. 
A)  disability only after AIDS has resulted from the condition. 
B)  company-specific issue with no judicial influence. 
C)  disability entitled to the protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
D)  valid disqualifier for employment.

Question 7

If the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)does not file a lawsuit in a civil rights case,the person bringing the discrimination charge has no recourse and cannot prevail in the dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ____ theory refers to the idea that every job has a worth to the employer and society that can be measured and assigned a value.

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit worth 
B)  occupational worth 
C)  comparable worth 
D)  self-worth 
A)  implicit worth 
B)  occupational worth 
C)  comparable worth 
D)  self-worth

Question 9

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  intervene in private litigation. 
B)  issue procedural regulations to enforce the Equal Pay Act. 
C)  administer the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 
D)  initiate litigation. 
A)  intervene in private litigation. 
B)  issue procedural regulations to enforce the Equal Pay Act. 
C)  administer the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 
D)  initiate litigation.

Question 10

Explain the term business necessity with the help of an example.

Accepted Answer

Business necessity comes into play when

Question 11

Affirmative action plans are monitored by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define the term sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss

Question 13

Discuss the extent of protection against discrimination available to individuals with reference to their sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss

Question 14

Bona fide occupational qualification exception for sex can be justified:

Accepted Answer

A)  based on the societal assumption that men are not as sensitive or nurturing as women. 
B)  based on the stereotype that women are not as aggressive as men. 
C)  when customers' prefer to be served by women. 
D)  when it is necessary for the purpose of authenticity, as in the casting for a movie. 
A)  based on the societal assumption that men are not as sensitive or nurturing as women. 
B)  based on the stereotype that women are not as aggressive as men. 
C)  when customers' prefer to be served by women. 
D)  when it is necessary for the purpose of authenticity, as in the casting for a movie.

Question 15

Employers with 10 or more employees must annually file the Employer Information Report,EEO-1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Sarah has filed a discrimination charge against her employers.Prior to litigating the discrimination charge,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)would do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  file a Supreme Court appeal as soon as possible. 
B)  evaluate the charge and decide whether or not to proceed with it. 
C)  determine whether the gathered evidence will support a lawsuit. 
D)  propose a conciliation agreement to the respondents. 
A)  file a Supreme Court appeal as soon as possible. 
B)  evaluate the charge and decide whether or not to proceed with it. 
C)  determine whether the gathered evidence will support a lawsuit. 
D)  propose a conciliation agreement to the respondents.

Question 17

Employment parity occurs when the proportion of minorities and women employed by an organization is greater than their representation in the relevant labor market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Courts have uniformly held that adverse action against individuals who undergo or announce an intention to undergo sex-change surgery violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Employer Information Report,EEO-1,requires a breakdown of the employer's workforce in specified job categories by race,sex,and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  social status 
B)  age 
C)  religion 
D)  national origin 
A)  social status 
B)  age 
C)  religion 
D)  national origin

Question 20

The practice of having fewer minorities or women in a particular job category than their corresponding numbers in the relevant labor market is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  underutilization 
B)  occupational parity 
C)  concentration 
D)  employment parity 
A)  underutilization 
B)  occupational parity 
C)  concentration 
D)  employment parity

While processing a discrimination charge,if the charge is deemed litigation worthy,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)then:

In determining whether discrimination against groups protected by the law has occurred,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)considers the relevant labor market to be the:

The bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)permits employers to use religion,age,sex,or national origin as a factor in their employment practices when it is reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business.

During a preemployment interview,asking an applicant whether he or she is married is a permissible inquiry.

Sabrina has filed a discrimination charge against her employers with a representative of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).What are the steps involved in processing this discrimination charge?

The U.S.Supreme Court determined HIV-positive status to be a:

If the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)does not file a lawsuit in a civil rights case,the person bringing the discrimination charge has no recourse and cannot prevail in the dispute.

The ____ theory refers to the idea that every job has a worth to the employer and society that can be measured and assigned a value.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain the term business necessity with the help of an example.

Affirmative action plans are monitored by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Define the term sexual harassment.

Discuss the extent of protection against discrimination available to individuals with reference to their sexual orientation.

Bona fide occupational qualification exception for sex can be justified:

Employers with 10 or more employees must annually file the Employer Information Report,EEO-1.

Sarah has filed a discrimination charge against her employers.Prior to litigating the discrimination charge,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)would do all of the following EXCEPT:

Employment parity occurs when the proportion of minorities and women employed by an organization is greater than their representation in the relevant labor market.

Courts have uniformly held that adverse action against individuals who undergo or announce an intention to undergo sex-change surgery violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Employer Information Report,EEO-1,requires a breakdown of the employer's workforce in specified job categories by race,sex,and ____.

The practice of having fewer minorities or women in a particular job category than their corresponding numbers in the relevant labor market is referred to as ____.

Human Resource Management: a Strategic Function

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Legal Environment

Job Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning

Recruiting Employees

Selecting Employees

Orientation and Employee Training

Management and Organizational Development

Career Development

Performance Management Systems

The Organizational Reward System

Base Wage and Salary Systems

Incentive Pay Systems

Employee Benefits

Employee Safety and Health

Employee Relations

The Legal Environment and Structure of Labor Unions

Union Organizing Campaigns and Collective Bargaining

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Exam 3: Implementing Equal Employment Opportunity

While processing a discrimination charge,if the charge is deemed litigation worthy,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)then:

In determining whether discrimination against groups protected by the law has occurred,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)considers the relevant labor market to be the:

The bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)permits employers to use religion,age,sex,or national origin as a factor in their employment practices when it is reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular business.

During a preemployment interview,asking an applicant whether he or she is married is a permissible inquiry.

Sabrina has filed a discrimination charge against her employers with a representative of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).What are the steps involved in processing this discrimination charge?

The U.S.Supreme Court determined HIV-positive status to be a:

If the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)does not file a lawsuit in a civil rights case,the person bringing the discrimination charge has no recourse and cannot prevail in the dispute.

The ____ theory refers to the idea that every job has a worth to the employer and society that can be measured and assigned a value.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)has the power to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Explain the term business necessity with the help of an example.

Affirmative action plans are monitored by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Define the term sexual harassment.

Discuss the extent of protection against discrimination available to individuals with reference to their sexual orientation.

Bona fide occupational qualification exception for sex can be justified:

Employers with 10 or more employees must annually file the Employer Information Report,EEO-1.

Sarah has filed a discrimination charge against her employers.Prior to litigating the discrimination charge,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)would do all of the following EXCEPT:

Employment parity occurs when the proportion of minorities and women employed by an organization is greater than their representation in the relevant labor market.

Courts have uniformly held that adverse action against individuals who undergo or announce an intention to undergo sex-change surgery violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Employer Information Report,EEO-1,requires a breakdown of the employer's workforce in specified job categories by race,sex,and ____.

The practice of having fewer minorities or women in a particular job category than their corresponding numbers in the relevant labor market is referred to as ____.

Human Resource Management: a Strategic Function

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Legal Environment

Job Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning

Recruiting Employees

Selecting Employees

Orientation and Employee Training

Management and Organizational Development

Career Development

Performance Management Systems

The Organizational Reward System

Base Wage and Salary Systems

Incentive Pay Systems

Employee Benefits

Employee Safety and Health

Employee Relations

The Legal Environment and Structure of Labor Unions

Union Organizing Campaigns and Collective Bargaining

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