Question 1

The EEOC laws regarding discrimination on the basis of genetic information would consider the _____ to be a component of genetic information.

Accepted Answer

A) family history of diabetes 
B) age of parents 
C) gender of siblings 
D) racial origin of parents 
E) age of siblings 
A) family history of diabetes 
B) age of parents 
C) gender of siblings 
D) racial origin of parents 
E) age of siblings

Question 2

Diversity leads to reduced profitability and lowered standards in customer service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true with regard to employment tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality tests cannot be administered as employment tests under any circumstances. 
B) Reasonable accommodation measures do not cover employment testing. 
C) Ideally,people of all cultures must be tested in English to evaluate their fluency. 
D) Credit checks are a compulsory component of employment testing. 
E) A test must be in direct relation to the job used in employment testing. 
A) Personality tests cannot be administered as employment tests under any circumstances. 
B) Reasonable accommodation measures do not cover employment testing. 
C) Ideally,people of all cultures must be tested in English to evaluate their fluency. 
D) Credit checks are a compulsory component of employment testing. 
E) A test must be in direct relation to the job used in employment testing.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ rule states that a selection...

Question 5

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 6

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act provides protection to employees:

Accepted Answer

A) who work in companies the EEOC covers irrespective of their age. 
B) who were favored over a younger worker. 
C) who face discrimination based on their disabilities. 
D) who face harassment based on their age. 
E) while they are in the process of being hired only. 
A) who work in companies the EEOC covers irrespective of their age. 
B) who were favored over a younger worker. 
C) who face discrimination based on their disabilities. 
D) who face harassment based on their age. 
E) while they are in the process of being hired only.

Question 7

Ray Schultz,a highly competent employee,had been overlooked for a promotion twice in the span of six months and he recently filed a claim for discrimination with the EEOC.Ever since he filed the discrimination suit,Ray has been suffering from hostility in the workplace.His schedules were changed without notifying him and he received an unfair performance review from his superiors.This is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The _____ is a federal agency charged with the task of enforcing federal employment discrimination laws.

Accepted Answer

Equal Empl

Question 9

Which of the following statements reflects the colorblind approach?

Accepted Answer

A) "No matter how hard we try,we will always notice color." 
B) "I examine the different needs,assets,and perspectives of the other race in relation to mine to avoid discriminating inadvertently." 
C) "I ensure that I avoid being treated preferentially owing to my color." 
D) "Racial discrimination does not exist anymore." 
E) "I make friends with people of another race based on their individual characteristics,not their physical features." 
A) "No matter how hard we try,we will always notice color." 
B) "I examine the different needs,assets,and perspectives of the other race in relation to mine to avoid discriminating inadvertently." 
C) "I ensure that I avoid being treated preferentially owing to my color." 
D) "Racial discrimination does not exist anymore." 
E) "I make friends with people of another race based on their individual characteristics,not their physical features."

Question 10

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 11

The _____ protects people who serve or have served in the Armed Forces,Reserves,National Guard,or other uniformed services.

Accepted Answer

Uniformed Services E

Question 12

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 13

What are the various reasons used to explain the role of gender in pay inequity?

Accepted Answer

Many studies have tried to determine a c

Question 14

If a company has more than 100 employees,a form called the _____ must be filled out yearly.

Accepted Answer

A) EEO-5 
B) EEO-1 
C) EEO-10 
D) EEO-9 
E) EEO-2 
A) EEO-5 
B) EEO-1 
C) EEO-10 
D) EEO-9 
E) EEO-2

Question 15

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

Question 16

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 17

An organization cannot retaliate against anyone who has filed a complaint with the EEOC or a discrimination lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are legal provisions against religious discrimination under the EEOC?

Accepted Answer

The EEOC says treating a person unfavora

Question 19

Organizations that have specific diversity plans in place tend to be able to facilitate changes more quickly than those companies which do not have diversity plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Martha Miller has a physical disability that requires an elevated seating arrangement.The HR manager noted this during her interview and had an elevated seat arranged for her from her first day at office.This special arrangement made for Martha is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) undue hardship 
B) retaliatory action 
C) reasonable accommodation 
D) reverse discrimination 
E) Bona fide occupational qualification 
A) undue hardship 
B) retaliatory action 
C) reasonable accommodation 
D) reverse discrimination 
E) Bona fide occupational qualification

The EEOC laws regarding discrimination on the basis of genetic information would consider the _____ to be a component of genetic information.

Diversity leads to reduced profitability and lowered standards in customer service.

Which of the following is true with regard to employment tests?

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

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

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act provides protection to employees:

The _____ is a federal agency charged with the task of enforcing federal employment discrimination laws.

Which of the following statements reflects the colorblind approach?

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

The _____ protects people who serve or have served in the Armed Forces,Reserves,National Guard,or other uniformed services.

What are the various reasons used to explain the role of gender in pay inequity?

If a company has more than 100 employees,a form called the _____ must be filled out yearly.

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.

An organization cannot retaliate against anyone who has filed a complaint with the EEOC or a discrimination lawsuit.

What are legal provisions against religious discrimination under the EEOC?

Organizations that have specific diversity plans in place tend to be able to facilitate changes more quickly than those companies which do not have diversity plans.

Martha Miller has a physical disability that requires an elevated seating arrangement.The HR manager noted this during her interview and had an elevated seat arranged for her from her first day at office.This special arrangement made for Martha is an example of ________.

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

The EEOC laws regarding discrimination on the basis of genetic information would consider the _____ to be a component of genetic information.

Diversity leads to reduced profitability and lowered standards in customer service.

Which of the following is true with regard to employment tests?

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

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

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act provides protection to employees:

The _____ is a federal agency charged with the task of enforcing federal employment discrimination laws.

Which of the following statements reflects the colorblind approach?

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

The _____ protects people who serve or have served in the Armed Forces,Reserves,National Guard,or other uniformed services.

What are the various reasons used to explain the role of gender in pay inequity?

If a company has more than 100 employees,a form called the _____ must be filled out yearly.

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.

An organization cannot retaliate against anyone who has filed a complaint with the EEOC or a discrimination lawsuit.

What are legal provisions against religious discrimination under the EEOC?

Organizations that have specific diversity plans in place tend to be able to facilitate changes more quickly than those companies which do not have diversity plans.

Martha Miller has a physical disability that requires an elevated seating arrangement.The HR manager noted this during her interview and had an elevated seat arranged for her from her first day at office.This special arrangement made for Martha is an example of ________.

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