Question 1

Explain the difference between diversity and multiculturalism. Why do you think it is important to address both in HR?

Accepted Answer

Diversity often refers to the difference

Question 2

The EEOC regulations require an employer to provide _____ to an employee or applicant with a disability, unless this action would cause significant difficulty or expense for the employer.

Accepted Answer

A)  retaliatory action 
B)  reasonable accommodation 
C)  monetary compensation 
D)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
E)  adverse action 
A)  retaliatory action 
B)  reasonable accommodation 
C)  monetary compensation 
D)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
E)  adverse action

Question 3

A system of advantages based on race, gender, and sexual orientation is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  power and privilege 
B)  equal opportunity 
C)  equality of outcome 
D)  egalitarianism 
E)  social equality 
A)  power and privilege 
B)  equal opportunity 
C)  equality of outcome 
D)  egalitarianism 
E)  social equality

Question 4

What is the EEOC? What are the three requirements that the EEOC has from companies under its purview?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss

Question 5

Michelle Cairns is in a dilemma about attending the impending alumni meeting at her graduate school. While she would like to meet her old professors and friends, she is apprehensive about taking her lesbian partner to the gathering. This scenario reflects the _____ privilege that Michelle does not enjoy.

Accepted Answer

A)  race 
B)  class 
C)  sexual orientation 
D)  personal 
E)  gender 
A)  race 
B)  class 
C)  sexual orientation 
D)  personal 
E)  gender

Question 6

The EEOC regulations ensure that people who have served in the armed forces are reemployed in their civilian jobs upon return to service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _____ gives 12 weeks unpaid leave to give birth, adopt, or take care of sick family members.

Accepted Answer

A)  Family and Medical Leave Act (FML
A)  
B)  Americans with Disabilities Act (AD
A)  
C)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
D)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADE
A)  
E)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
A)  Family and Medical Leave Act (FML
A)  
B)  Americans with Disabilities Act (AD
A)  
C)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
D)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADE
A)  
E)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Question 8

Assessment of diversity is the first step in creating a diversity plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is defined as the differences between people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Universality 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Unity 
D)  Homogeneity 
E)  Conformity 
A)  Universality 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Unity 
D)  Homogeneity 
E)  Conformity

Question 10

A(n) _____ is a quality or attribute employers are allowed to consider when making decisions during the selection process.

Accepted Answer

A)  retaliation 
B)  reasonable accommodation 
C)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
D)  discrimination suit 
E)  undue hardship 
A)  retaliation 
B)  reasonable accommodation 
C)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
D)  discrimination suit 
E)  undue hardship

Question 11

Which of the following is a feature of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity at the workplace is clearly defined and understood. 
B)  Diversity is detrimental to an organization's profitability. 
C)  Diversity in the workplace has a minimal focus on compliance. 
D)  Diversity in the workplace revolves around age discrimination predominantly. 
E)  Diversity focuses on the "otherness" or differences between individuals. 
A)  Diversity at the workplace is clearly defined and understood. 
B)  Diversity is detrimental to an organization's profitability. 
C)  Diversity in the workplace has a minimal focus on compliance. 
D)  Diversity in the workplace revolves around age discrimination predominantly. 
E)  Diversity focuses on the "otherness" or differences between individuals.

Question 12

_____ privilege refers to the power and privilege that one may have but not recognize.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ privilege refers to the power and...

Question 13

The ability to talk about differences and expectations can be a key ingredient in training focused on multiculturalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The number of male and female candidates who applied for jobs as nurses at County General Hospital was 100 and 400 respectively. The final selection process led to 30 male nurses and 200 female nurses being selected. The ratio of the male-to-female selection rate is _____ and indicates a likelihood of adverse impact against male nurses.

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  20% 
C)  50% 
D)  30% 
E)  60% 
A)  40% 
B)  20% 
C)  50% 
D)  30% 
E)  60%

Question 15

The EEOC covers age discrimination for companies with at least _____ employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  100 
E)  60 
A)  50 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  100 
E)  60

Question 16

_____ refers to the real or perceived differences between individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the real or perceived...

Question 17

Which of the following is true with regard to the EEOC regulations relating to equal pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  This law specifically addresses race-related pay differences. 
B)  Under this law, job content is used to determine if the job is the same work. 
C)  Overtime pay, bonus, and stock options are not considered under this law. 
D)  If inequality in pay is found, the employer has to reduce the wages of either sex to equalize the pay. 
E)  To file an equal pay charge, employees have to go through the EEOC. 
A)  This law specifically addresses race-related pay differences. 
B)  Under this law, job content is used to determine if the job is the same work. 
C)  Overtime pay, bonus, and stock options are not considered under this law. 
D)  If inequality in pay is found, the employer has to reduce the wages of either sex to equalize the pay. 
E)  To file an equal pay charge, employees have to go through the EEOC.

Question 18

Legal compliance is the only reason why companies must promote a multicultural work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The _____ states that a selection rate for any race, sex, or ethnic group which is less than 80% of the rate for the group with the highest rate could be regarded as adverse impact.

Accepted Answer

A)  colorblind approach 
B)  four-fifths rule 
C)  admissible decision rule 
D)  set pay schedule 
E)  burden-shifting formula 
A)  colorblind approach 
B)  four-fifths rule 
C)  admissible decision rule 
D)  set pay schedule 
E)  burden-shifting formula

Question 20

At the stage of _____, employee satisfaction surveys, discussions, and open forums are used to gain insight into the challenges and obstacles to diversity in the organization.

Accepted Answer

assessment

Explain the difference between diversity and multiculturalism. Why do you think it is important to address both in HR?

The EEOC regulations require an employer to provide _____ to an employee or applicant with a disability, unless this action would cause significant difficulty or expense for the employer.

A system of advantages based on race, gender, and sexual orientation is called _____.

What is the EEOC? What are the three requirements that the EEOC has from companies under its purview?

The EEOC regulations ensure that people who have served in the armed forces are reemployed in their civilian jobs upon return to service.

The _____ gives 12 weeks unpaid leave to give birth, adopt, or take care of sick family members.

Assessment of diversity is the first step in creating a diversity plan.

_____ is defined as the differences between people.

A(n) _____ is a quality or attribute employers are allowed to consider when making decisions during the selection process.

Which of the following is a feature of diversity?

_____ privilege refers to the power and privilege that one may have but not recognize.

The ability to talk about differences and expectations can be a key ingredient in training focused on multiculturalism.

The EEOC covers age discrimination for companies with at least _____ employees.

_____ refers to the real or perceived differences between individuals.

Which of the following is true with regard to the EEOC regulations relating to equal pay?

Legal compliance is the only reason why companies must promote a multicultural work environment.

The _____ states that a selection rate for any race, sex, or ethnic group which is less than 80% of the rate for the group with the highest rate could be regarded as adverse impact.

At the stage of _____, employee satisfaction surveys, discussions, and open forums are used to gain insight into the challenges and obstacles to diversity in the organization.

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

Recruitment

Selection

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Working With Labor Unions

Safety and Health at Work

International Hrm

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Exam 3: Diversity and Multiculturalism

Explain the difference between diversity and multiculturalism. Why do you think it is important to address both in HR?

The EEOC regulations require an employer to provide _____ to an employee or applicant with a disability, unless this action would cause significant difficulty or expense for the employer.

A system of advantages based on race, gender, and sexual orientation is called _____.

What is the EEOC? What are the three requirements that the EEOC has from companies under its purview?

The EEOC regulations ensure that people who have served in the armed forces are reemployed in their civilian jobs upon return to service.

The _____ gives 12 weeks unpaid leave to give birth, adopt, or take care of sick family members.

Assessment of diversity is the first step in creating a diversity plan.

_____ is defined as the differences between people.

A(n) _____ is a quality or attribute employers are allowed to consider when making decisions during the selection process.

Which of the following is a feature of diversity?

_____ privilege refers to the power and privilege that one may have but not recognize.

The ability to talk about differences and expectations can be a key ingredient in training focused on multiculturalism.

The EEOC covers age discrimination for companies with at least _____ employees.

_____ refers to the real or perceived differences between individuals.

Which of the following is true with regard to the EEOC regulations relating to equal pay?

Legal compliance is the only reason why companies must promote a multicultural work environment.

The _____ states that a selection rate for any race, sex, or ethnic group which is less than 80% of the rate for the group with the highest rate could be regarded as adverse impact.

At the stage of _____, employee satisfaction surveys, discussions, and open forums are used to gain insight into the challenges and obstacles to diversity in the organization.

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

Recruitment

Selection

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Working With Labor Unions

Safety and Health at Work

International Hrm

Filters