Question 1

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 2

Which of the following is a measure that can reduce the pay inequity that women face?

Accepted Answer

A) Set pay schedule 
B) Retaliatory practices 
C) Adverse impact 
D) Male bias 
E) Disparate treatment 
A) Set pay schedule 
B) Retaliatory practices 
C) Adverse impact 
D) Male bias 
E) Disparate treatment

Question 3

Nadine Roberts,a highly qualified and experienced HR specialist,was due for a promotion to the next level in the company she had worked for six years.However,another colleague with significantly less experience was promoted to the post.The management cited Nadine's pregnancy to be the reason for their decision as it would leave her unable to fulfill the job requirements.Which of the following would be the appropriate legal measure for her situation?

Accepted Answer

A) The Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 
C) Americans with Disabilities Act (AD
A)  
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADE
A)  
E) Family and Medical Leave Act (FML
A)  
A) The Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B) The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 
C) Americans with Disabilities Act (AD
A)  
D) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADE
A)  
E) Family and Medical Leave Act (FML
A)

Question 4

The _____ says it is illegal to publish a job advertisement that shows a preference for or discourages someone from applying for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEO
C)  
B) Bureau of International Labor Affairs 
C) Employees' Compensation Appeals Board 
D) Employee Benefits Security Administration 
E) Division of Labor-Management Standards 
A) Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEO
C)  
B) Bureau of International Labor Affairs 
C) Employees' Compensation Appeals Board 
D) Employee Benefits Security Administration 
E) Division of Labor-Management Standards

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the colorblind approach?

Accepted Answer

A) It actively promotes discrimination on the basis of color. 
B) It fails to acknowledge power and privilege on the basis of color. 
C) It fulfills the individual responsibility of eliminating discrimination. 
D) It truly values all people equally irrespective of their color. 
E) It gives due regard to needs,assets,and perspectives that create diversity. 
A) It actively promotes discrimination on the basis of color. 
B) It fails to acknowledge power and privilege on the basis of color. 
C) It fulfills the individual responsibility of eliminating discrimination. 
D) It truly values all people equally irrespective of their color. 
E) It gives due regard to needs,assets,and perspectives that create diversity.

Question 7

Which of the following is true with regard to retaliation?

Accepted Answer

A) Firing or demoting employees who have filed discrimination suits is retaliation. 
B) It is an action on the part of the employee to revolt against discriminatory practices of the employer. 
C) It involves retaliatory actions like strikes and lockouts. 
D) It is an action undertaken by the EEOC to penalize defaulting employers. 
E) It is an action to change organizational practices to benefit the minority group. 
A) Firing or demoting employees who have filed discrimination suits is retaliation. 
B) It is an action on the part of the employee to revolt against discriminatory practices of the employer. 
C) It involves retaliatory actions like strikes and lockouts. 
D) It is an action undertaken by the EEOC to penalize defaulting employers. 
E) It is an action to change organizational practices to benefit the minority group.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

The _____,passed in 1964 and enforced by the EEOC,covers age,race,sex,and several other areas of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
B) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADE
A)  
C) Family Medical Leave Act (FML
A) of 1993 
D) Americans with Disabilities Act (AD
A)  
E) Equal Pay Act 
A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
B) Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADE
A)  
C) Family Medical Leave Act (FML
A) of 1993 
D) Americans with Disabilities Act (AD
A)  
E) Equal Pay Act

Question 11

_____ focuses on inclusiveness,understanding,and respect,and also looks at unequal power in society.

Accepted Answer

A) Racism 
B) Power 
C) Multiculturalism 
D) Privilege 
E) Ageism 
A) Racism 
B) Power 
C) Multiculturalism 
D) Privilege 
E) Ageism

Question 12

_____ refers to the real or perceived differences between individuals.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

_____ refers to employment practices which may appear to be neutral but have a discriminatory effect on a protected group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to employment practices which may...

Question 14

Most companies only have an unspoken understanding of their diversity policy which is often not formalized and written down.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A _____ is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities.

Accepted Answer

reasonable

Question 16

_____ refers to employment practices which may appear neutral but have a discriminatory effect on a protected group.

Accepted Answer

A) Retaliation 
B) Reasonable accommodation 
C) Adverse impact 
D) Disparate treatment 
E) Reverse discrimination 
A) Retaliation 
B) Reasonable accommodation 
C) Adverse impact 
D) Disparate treatment 
E) Reverse discrimination

Question 17

Invisible privilege refers to the power and privilege one may experience but not be aware of.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A maximum age limit for airline pilots for safety reasons is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) age discrimination 
B) adverse action 
C) pay inequity 
D) retaliation 
E) Bona fide occupational qualification 
A) age discrimination 
B) adverse action 
C) pay inequity 
D) retaliation 
E) Bona fide occupational qualification

Question 19

The EEOC laws about religious discrimination consider dress and grooming as factors under the purview of reasonable accommodation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ focuses on inclusiveness,understanding,and respect,and looks at unequal power in society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ focuses on inclusiveness,understanding,and respect,and looks at...

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

Which of the following is a measure that can reduce the pay inequity that women face?

The _____ says it is illegal to publish a job advertisement that shows a preference for or discourages someone from applying for a job.

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

Which of the following is true of the colorblind approach?

Which of the following is true with regard to retaliation?

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

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.

The _____,passed in 1964 and enforced by the EEOC,covers age,race,sex,and several other areas of discrimination.

_____ focuses on inclusiveness,understanding,and respect,and also looks at unequal power in society.

_____ refers to the real or perceived differences between individuals.

_____ refers to employment practices which may appear to be neutral but have a discriminatory effect on a protected group.

Most companies only have an unspoken understanding of their diversity policy which is often not formalized and written down.

A _____ is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities.

_____ refers to employment practices which may appear neutral but have a discriminatory effect on a protected group.

Invisible privilege refers to the power and privilege one may experience but not be aware of.

A maximum age limit for airline pilots for safety reasons is an example of _____.

The EEOC laws about religious discrimination consider dress and grooming as factors under the purview of reasonable accommodation.

_____ focuses on inclusiveness,understanding,and respect,and looks at unequal power in society.

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing HRM Strategic 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

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

Which of the following is a measure that can reduce the pay inequity that women face?

The _____ says it is illegal to publish a job advertisement that shows a preference for or discourages someone from applying for a job.

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

Which of the following is true of the colorblind approach?

Which of the following is true with regard to retaliation?

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

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.

The _____,passed in 1964 and enforced by the EEOC,covers age,race,sex,and several other areas of discrimination.

_____ focuses on inclusiveness,understanding,and respect,and also looks at unequal power in society.

_____ refers to the real or perceived differences between individuals.

_____ refers to employment practices which may appear to be neutral but have a discriminatory effect on a protected group.

Most companies only have an unspoken understanding of their diversity policy which is often not formalized and written down.

A _____ is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities.

_____ refers to employment practices which may appear neutral but have a discriminatory effect on a protected group.

Invisible privilege refers to the power and privilege one may experience but not be aware of.

A maximum age limit for airline pilots for safety reasons is an example of _____.

The EEOC laws about religious discrimination consider dress and grooming as factors under the purview of reasonable accommodation.

_____ focuses on inclusiveness,understanding,and respect,and looks at unequal power in society.

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing HRM Strategic 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