Question 1

People with disabilities, unlike women, do not seem to experience the glass ceiling and job segregation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was a precursor to the ADA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When employees acquire a disability, employers need to

Accepted Answer

A)  replace the individual if necessary because the ADA is not relevant in these situations. 
B)  make accommodations only if they wish because the disability was acquired after the person was hired. 
C)  make accommodations only if the disability is serious. 
D)  make reasonable accommodations if needed. 
E)  reduce the individual's pay based on the severity of the disability. 
A)  replace the individual if necessary because the ADA is not relevant in these situations. 
B)  make accommodations only if they wish because the disability was acquired after the person was hired. 
C)  make accommodations only if the disability is serious. 
D)  make reasonable accommodations if needed. 
E)  reduce the individual's pay based on the severity of the disability. D

Question 4

When people with disabilities require accommodations,

Accepted Answer

A)  most of those accommodations cost $500 or less. 
B)  such accommodations are often troublesome and expensive for employers. 
C)  many accommodations are also beneficial for those who were not originally targeted by the accommodation. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above. 
A)  most of those accommodations cost $500 or less. 
B)  such accommodations are often troublesome and expensive for employers. 
C)  many accommodations are also beneficial for those who were not originally targeted by the accommodation. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of employment of people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ADA appears to be having a positive effect on the employment of people with disabilities. 
B)  There is persistent unemployment of people with disabilities. 
C)  The majority of claims filed under the ADA are deemed to have no reasonable cause. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. 
A)  The ADA appears to be having a positive effect on the employment of people with disabilities. 
B)  There is persistent unemployment of people with disabilities. 
C)  The majority of claims filed under the ADA are deemed to have no reasonable cause. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above.

Question 6

Reasonable accommodations

Accepted Answer

A)  are those that cost between $50 to $500. 
B)  should be made for people with disabilities without regard to qualifications. 
C)  vary by employer. 
D)  unduly burden employers. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  are those that cost between $50 to $500. 
B)  should be made for people with disabilities without regard to qualifications. 
C)  vary by employer. 
D)  unduly burden employers. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 7

If someone is perceived as having a disability, regardless of whether this perception is accurate, that person is covered under the ADA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As the U.S. population ages, the proportion of people with a disability in the population is likely to grow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the DuPont study of performance ratings of people with disabilities,

Accepted Answer

A)  people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of performance, attendance, and safety. 
B)  people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of attendance and safety, but below average ratings of performance. 
C)  people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of attendance only. 
D)  people with disabilities had unsatisfactory ratings of attendance, safety, and performance. 
A)  people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of performance, attendance, and safety. 
B)  people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of attendance and safety, but below average ratings of performance. 
C)  people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of attendance only. 
D)  people with disabilities had unsatisfactory ratings of attendance, safety, and performance.

Question 10

Of those participating in the workforce (working or looking for work), unemployment rates for people with disabilities are three times greater than the unemployment rates of people without disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

For some employers, the fear of incurring future costs by hiring a disabled person results in the employers taking illegal actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The proportion of people in the U.S. with a disability is:

Accepted Answer

A)  about 5%. 
B)  about 10%. 
C)  about 20% 
D)  about 30% 
E)  about 35% 
A)  about 5%. 
B)  about 10%. 
C)  about 20% 
D)  about 30% 
E)  about 35%

Question 13

Having and using a valid job description,

Accepted Answer

A)  is helpful in avoiding discrimination against people with disabilities. 
B)  can reduce biases that might occur during the selection process. 
C)  is useful for all phases of the human resources process. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and B only above. 
A)  is helpful in avoiding discrimination against people with disabilities. 
B)  can reduce biases that might occur during the selection process. 
C)  is useful for all phases of the human resources process. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and B only above.

Question 14

Many disabilities have no effect on job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People with work disabilities who have a college degree earn about 50% less than people without work disabilities who have a college degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

People with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed but less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Federal tax incentives are often available to employers to fund accommodations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true of employment of people with and without disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with disabilities are more likely to be employed and more likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. 
B)  People with disabilities are less likely to be employed and less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. 
C)  People with disabilities are more likely to be employed but less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. 
D)  People with disabilities are less likely to be employed than people without disabilities. 
E)  People with disabilities have nearly the same rates of employment and unemployment as people without disabilities. 
A)  People with disabilities are more likely to be employed and more likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. 
B)  People with disabilities are less likely to be employed and less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. 
C)  People with disabilities are more likely to be employed but less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities. 
D)  People with disabilities are less likely to be employed than people without disabilities. 
E)  People with disabilities have nearly the same rates of employment and unemployment as people without disabilities.

Question 19

The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 emphasizes that the definition of disabilities should be more narrowly defined than the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most workers with disabilities require no accommodations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

People with disabilities, unlike women, do not seem to experience the glass ceiling and job segregation.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was a precursor to the ADA.

When employees acquire a disability, employers need to

When people with disabilities require accommodations,

Which of the following is true of employment of people with disabilities?

Reasonable accommodations

If someone is perceived as having a disability, regardless of whether this perception is accurate, that person is covered under the ADA.

As the U.S. population ages, the proportion of people with a disability in the population is likely to grow.

In the DuPont study of performance ratings of people with disabilities,

Of those participating in the workforce (working or looking for work), unemployment rates for people with disabilities are three times greater than the unemployment rates of people without disabilities.

For some employers, the fear of incurring future costs by hiring a disabled person results in the employers taking illegal actions.

The proportion of people in the U.S. with a disability is:

Having and using a valid job description,

Many disabilities have no effect on job performance.

People with work disabilities who have a college degree earn about 50% less than people without work disabilities who have a college degree.

People with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed but less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities.

Federal tax incentives are often available to employers to fund accommodations.

Which of the following is true of employment of people with and without disabilities?

The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 emphasizes that the definition of disabilities should be more narrowly defined than the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Most workers with disabilities require no accommodations.

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People with disabilities, unlike women, do not seem to experience the glass ceiling and job segregation.

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was a precursor to the ADA.

When employees acquire a disability, employers need to

When people with disabilities require accommodations,

Which of the following is true of employment of people with disabilities?

Reasonable accommodations

If someone is perceived as having a disability, regardless of whether this perception is accurate, that person is covered under the ADA.

As the U.S. population ages, the proportion of people with a disability in the population is likely to grow.

In the DuPont study of performance ratings of people with disabilities,

Of those participating in the workforce (working or looking for work), unemployment rates for people with disabilities are three times greater than the unemployment rates of people without disabilities.

For some employers, the fear of incurring future costs by hiring a disabled person results in the employers taking illegal actions.

The proportion of people in the U.S. with a disability is:

Having and using a valid job description,

Many disabilities have no effect on job performance.

People with work disabilities who have a college degree earn about 50% less than people without work disabilities who have a college degree.

People with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed but less likely to be underemployed than people without disabilities.

Federal tax incentives are often available to employers to fund accommodations.

Which of the following is true of employment of people with and without disabilities?

The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 emphasizes that the definition of disabilities should be more narrowly defined than the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Most workers with disabilities require no accommodations.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whites/European Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters