Question 1

Which of the following are potential outcomes of having a large-sized, fit aerobics instructor in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employing organization can pay him or her lower wages with no negative outcomes. 
B)  Having such an employee may be viewed positively by many overweight people who may want to attend aerobics classes. 
C)  Because the U.S. population is increasing in size, having such an aerobics instructor may be a competitive advantage. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. 
A)  The employing organization can pay him or her lower wages with no negative outcomes. 
B)  Having such an employee may be viewed positively by many overweight people who may want to attend aerobics classes. 
C)  Because the U.S. population is increasing in size, having such an aerobics instructor may be a competitive advantage. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. E

Question 2

One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Similar to most other non-dominant group members, overweight people

Accepted Answer

A)  experience disparate treatment even when their qualifications are similar to those who are not overweight. 
B)  can use Title VII if they experience employment-related discrimination. 
C)  can change the aspect of their identity that results in unfair treatment. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  experience disparate treatment even when their qualifications are similar to those who are not overweight. 
B)  can use Title VII if they experience employment-related discrimination. 
C)  can change the aspect of their identity that results in unfair treatment. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. A

Question 4

The prevalence of overweight has increased due to

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in the design of work. 
B)  changes in transportation. 
C)  quantities and types of food consumed. 
D)  changes in leisure activities. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  changes in the design of work. 
B)  changes in transportation. 
C)  quantities and types of food consumed. 
D)  changes in leisure activities. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 5

In the Bonnie Cook case, in which Bonnie was denied employment at a State of Rhode Island agency:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bonnie had successfully worked for the organization twice before. 
B)  Bonnie had worked for the organization before but her unsatisfactory performance kept her from being rehired. 
C)  Bonnie sued under Rhode Island legislation prohibiting weight discrimination. 
D)  Bonnie failed the pre-hire medical examination. 
A)  Bonnie had successfully worked for the organization twice before. 
B)  Bonnie had worked for the organization before but her unsatisfactory performance kept her from being rehired. 
C)  Bonnie sued under Rhode Island legislation prohibiting weight discrimination. 
D)  Bonnie failed the pre-hire medical examination.

Question 6

A new employee with a physical deformity applied to work at a restaurant chain as a hostess. She had considerable experience as a hostess, and was hired. Although she worked as a hostess for a few weeks, she was soon assigned to work as a cook. The manager told her she would never be able to work as a hostess again because customers had complained about her appearance. Which of the following is true of this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a case of appearance discrimination related to a disability, and thus is illegal under the ADA. 
B)  This is the manager's prerogative; customers are always right. 
C)  Although this is an unfortunate situation, the manager had no choice. 
D)  B and C above only. 
A)  This is a case of appearance discrimination related to a disability, and thus is illegal under the ADA. 
B)  This is the manager's prerogative; customers are always right. 
C)  Although this is an unfortunate situation, the manager had no choice. 
D)  B and C above only.

Question 7

Obesity is not a problem in developing countries, as people there have fewer resources and food than in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Thin people may be in worse health than fat people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Because no Federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no recourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should encourage overweight people to lose weight. 
B)  They should refuse to hire overweight applicants. 
C)  They should require overweight applicants to take a medical exam to ensure their blood pressure is normal and that they do not have diabetes or other obesity-related health problems. 
D)  They should introduce wellness programs, focusing on health. 
A)  They should encourage overweight people to lose weight. 
B)  They should refuse to hire overweight applicants. 
C)  They should require overweight applicants to take a medical exam to ensure their blood pressure is normal and that they do not have diabetes or other obesity-related health problems. 
D)  They should introduce wellness programs, focusing on health.

Question 11

Like people with disabilities, fat people are more likely to be hired because employers know they have fewer employment options and are thus less likely to turn over.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is illegal in most states to fire someone because he or she is overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true of research results about weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preferences for thinner people have been found among adolescents, children, parents, and even those themselves who are fat. 
B)  Overweight children view social discrimination as the most immediate consequence of their weight. 
C)  In some cultures, overweight is desirable. 
D)  In one study, time spent watching television was associated with obesity. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Preferences for thinner people have been found among adolescents, children, parents, and even those themselves who are fat. 
B)  Overweight children view social discrimination as the most immediate consequence of their weight. 
C)  In some cultures, overweight is desirable. 
D)  In one study, time spent watching television was associated with obesity. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 14

The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research indicates that most nurses agree that obesity could be prevented by self-control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Regarding treatment of overweight people in organizations

Accepted Answer

A)  employers may make virtually any decision they desire. 
B)  assigning overweight people to jobs where they are not seen by customers or clients makes good business sense. 
C)  employers should make job-related decisions on the ability to perform the job. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  employers may make virtually any decision they desire. 
B)  assigning overweight people to jobs where they are not seen by customers or clients makes good business sense. 
C)  employers should make job-related decisions on the ability to perform the job. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 17

Mortality rates for extremely thin people are higher than those for other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In research, physical attractiveness was found to be positively related to hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion for women, but not men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When assessing appearance requirements, employers should consider which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether the applicant or employee is neat and clean. 
B)  Is the requirement necessary to the safe operation of the business? 
C)  Is resistance to the applicant or employee's appearance a situation of race, cultural, ethnic, or other bias? 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. 
A)  Whether the applicant or employee is neat and clean. 
B)  Is the requirement necessary to the safe operation of the business? 
C)  Is resistance to the applicant or employee's appearance a situation of race, cultural, ethnic, or other bias? 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above.

Question 20

Race-coded job channeling means that employers steer applicants to certain jobs according to employer preferences for Whites in certain positions and minorities in others based on the applicants' interests, skills, or experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following are potential outcomes of having a large-sized, fit aerobics instructor in San Francisco?

One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.

Similar to most other non-dominant group members, overweight people

The prevalence of overweight has increased due to

In the Bonnie Cook case, in which Bonnie was denied employment at a State of Rhode Island agency:

Obesity is not a problem in developing countries, as people there have fewer resources and food than in the U.S.

Thin people may be in worse health than fat people.

Because no Federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no recourse.

When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers?

Like people with disabilities, fat people are more likely to be hired because employers know they have fewer employment options and are thus less likely to turn over.

It is illegal in most states to fire someone because he or she is overweight.

Which of the following is true of research results about weight?

The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise.

Research indicates that most nurses agree that obesity could be prevented by self-control.

Regarding treatment of overweight people in organizations

Mortality rates for extremely thin people are higher than those for other people.

In research, physical attractiveness was found to be positively related to hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion for women, but not men.

When assessing appearance requirements, employers should consider which of the following?

Race-coded job channeling means that employers steer applicants to certain jobs according to employer preferences for Whites in certain positions and minorities in others based on the applicants' interests, skills, or experience.

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Exam 15: Weight and Appearance

Which of the following are potential outcomes of having a large-sized, fit aerobics instructor in San Francisco?

One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.

Similar to most other non-dominant group members, overweight people

The prevalence of overweight has increased due to

In the Bonnie Cook case, in which Bonnie was denied employment at a State of Rhode Island agency:

Obesity is not a problem in developing countries, as people there have fewer resources and food than in the U.S.

Thin people may be in worse health than fat people.

Because no Federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no recourse.

When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers?

Like people with disabilities, fat people are more likely to be hired because employers know they have fewer employment options and are thus less likely to turn over.

It is illegal in most states to fire someone because he or she is overweight.

Which of the following is true of research results about weight?

The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise.

Research indicates that most nurses agree that obesity could be prevented by self-control.

Regarding treatment of overweight people in organizations

Mortality rates for extremely thin people are higher than those for other people.

In research, physical attractiveness was found to be positively related to hiring, performance evaluations, and promotion for women, but not men.

When assessing appearance requirements, employers should consider which of the following?

Race-coded job channeling means that employers steer applicants to certain jobs according to employer preferences for Whites in certain positions and minorities in others based on the applicants' interests, skills, or experience.

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

Physical and Mental Ability

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters