Deck 7: Discrimination and Affirmative Action

Question 1

An employer can successfully defend a religious discrimination claim by .

A)showing that an accommodation request is unreasonable and would cause inconvenience to the employer
B)showing that an accommodation request is unreasonable and would cause undue hardship to the employer
C)showing that an accommodation request is unreasonable
D)showing that an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship to the employer

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Discrimination is widely considered unethical largely because it is .

A)unjust
B)illegal
C)harmful
D)merited

Answer 2

A

Question 3

It is not generally illegal to discriminate on the basis of .

A)sex
B)age
C)ability
D)nationality

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A utilitarian in opposition to discrimination would say that discrimination is wrong because .

A)it makes productivity suffer
B)it violates the right to privacy
C)it violates human dignity
D)it is unfair

Question 5

One who supports affirmative action on the basis of compensation would argue on the basis of .

A)fairness
B)justice
C)benefits
D)consequences

Question 6

A nonconsequentialist might argue against discrimination on the basis of .

A)the disadvantage it gives to minorities
B)the harm that it does to society
C)its damage to the economy
D)its being unjust

Question 7

When a superior uses the power of the position to grant or deny employment benefits unless a subordinate employee agrees to sexual favors,this is considered .

A)hostile working environment harassment
B)reasonable person harassment
C)quid pro quo harassment
D)economic loss harassment

Question 8

Employers can be found guilty of discrimination .

A)only if they intend to discriminate
B)any time an employee feels discriminated against
C)if the effects were just as though discrimination had occurred
D)even if they have not transgressed a particular law

Question 9

On what basis might one argue that affirmative action hurts those it is designed to help?

A)It ensures minorities,women,veterans,and the disabled are hired on a basis other than their qualifications.
B)People can always find ways to get around affirmative action policies.
C)Affirmative action programs could give minorities,women,veterans,and the disabled too many positions.
D)It is unjust to those who are qualified but not minorities or those who belong to other protected groups such as women,veterans,and the disabled.

Question 10

Sexual harassment can be a form of discrimination .

A)when it involves prejudice
B)only when it is a condition for employment
C)any time sex is not a qualification
D)when it involves a hostile work environment