Deck 7: Ethics and Discrimination

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Love contracts require two employees who wish to become romantically involved to submit paperwork to their employer first.
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Using DNA data to deny an employee health insurance is a type of discrimination prohibited by federal law.
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How can a company minimize its chances of losing hostile work environment lawsuits?

A)create a legitimate policy that encourages internal investigation of complaints
B)legitimately investigate all complaints
C)register with the appropriate federal agency
D)both a and b
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Which is not a specific type of discrimination prohibited by federal law?

A)national origin
B)ideology
C)disabilities
D)age
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The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity is the federal entity that enforces antidiscrimination laws and investigates allegations of job discrimination.
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A typical affirmative action policy

A)promises to hire and promote without discriminating.
B)promises to refrain from discriminating in compensation, layoffs, and special programs.
C)is the same as an anti-harassment policy.
D)both a and b
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Sofia's supervisor constantly berates, bullies, and humiliates her. She believes she has a hostile work environment case. Her first step should be to

A)file a complaint with the appropriate federal agency.
B)follow her company's internal policy.
C)confront her supervisor.
D)all of the above
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Under federal law, men can be victims of sexual harassment.
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A supervisor threatens an employee's job unless the employee grants him sexual favors. This amounts to _____ sexual harassment.

A)quid pro quo
B)hostile work environment
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b
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Match between columns
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
discrimination
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
reverse discrimination
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
quid pro quo
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
boycott
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
sexual harassment
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
affirmative action
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
diversity
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
hostile work environment
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
discrimination
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
reverse discrimination
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
quid pro quo
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
boycott
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
sexual harassment
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
affirmative action
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
diversity
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
hostile work environment
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
discrimination
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
reverse discrimination
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
quid pro quo
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
boycott
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
sexual harassment
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
affirmative action
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
diversity
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
hostile work environment
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
discrimination
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
reverse discrimination
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
quid pro quo
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
boycott
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
sexual harassment
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
affirmative action
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
diversity
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
hostile work environment
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
discrimination
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
reverse discrimination
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
quid pro quo
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
boycott
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
sexual harassment
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
affirmative action
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
diversity
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
hostile work environment
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
discrimination
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
reverse discrimination
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
quid pro quo
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
boycott
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
sexual harassment
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
affirmative action
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
diversity
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
hostile work environment
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
discrimination
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
reverse discrimination
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
quid pro quo
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
boycott
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
sexual harassment
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
affirmative action
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
diversity
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
hostile work environment
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
discrimination
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
reverse discrimination
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
quid pro quo
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
boycott
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
sexual harassment
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
affirmative action
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
diversity
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
hostile work environment
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
discrimination
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
reverse discrimination
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
quid pro quo
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
boycott
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
sexual harassment
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
affirmative action
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
diversity
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
hostile work environment
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If a company has a culture that condones sexual harassment, the culture can often be changed by creating a strongly worded policy and vigorously enforcing it.
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Diversity programs are usually legally required.
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At a company, employees post sexually oriented pictures and tell inappropriate jokes even though some employees have reported being offended. This amounts to _____ harassment.

A)quid pro quo
B)hostile work environment
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b
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Doug is the best-qualified candidate for a sales representative's job. Last year, he was in an accident that left his face scarred. Miriam does not want to hire him because she thinks customers will be put off by his appearance. Her refusal is illegal.
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A company policy that bans supervisors from dating subordinates under pain of being fired is legal.
Question
Which is not a specific type of discrimination prohibited by federal law?

A)race or color
B)gender
C)religious beliefs
D)sexual orientation
Question
Research shows that diversity programs can

A)help companies retain quality workers.
B)open access to new markets.
C)improve customer satisfaction.
D)all of the above
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Deck 7: Ethics and Discrimination
1
Love contracts require two employees who wish to become romantically involved to submit paperwork to their employer first.
True
2
Using DNA data to deny an employee health insurance is a type of discrimination prohibited by federal law.
True
3
How can a company minimize its chances of losing hostile work environment lawsuits?

A)create a legitimate policy that encourages internal investigation of complaints
B)legitimately investigate all complaints
C)register with the appropriate federal agency
D)both a and b
D
4
Which is not a specific type of discrimination prohibited by federal law?

A)national origin
B)ideology
C)disabilities
D)age
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The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity is the federal entity that enforces antidiscrimination laws and investigates allegations of job discrimination.
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A typical affirmative action policy

A)promises to hire and promote without discriminating.
B)promises to refrain from discriminating in compensation, layoffs, and special programs.
C)is the same as an anti-harassment policy.
D)both a and b
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Sofia's supervisor constantly berates, bullies, and humiliates her. She believes she has a hostile work environment case. Her first step should be to

A)file a complaint with the appropriate federal agency.
B)follow her company's internal policy.
C)confront her supervisor.
D)all of the above
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Under federal law, men can be victims of sexual harassment.
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A supervisor threatens an employee's job unless the employee grants him sexual favors. This amounts to _____ sexual harassment.

A)quid pro quo
B)hostile work environment
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b
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Match between columns
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
discrimination
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
reverse discrimination
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
quid pro quo
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
boycott
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
sexual harassment
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
affirmative action
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
diversity
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Illegal treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
hostile work environment
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
discrimination
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
reverse discrimination
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
quid pro quo
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
boycott
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
sexual harassment
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
affirmative action
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
diversity
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The inclusion in a company workforce of people who differ in culture, background, personality, and other ways
hostile work environment
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
discrimination
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
reverse discrimination
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
quid pro quo
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
boycott
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
sexual harassment
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
affirmative action
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
diversity
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The practice of taking active measures to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and advancement decisions
hostile work environment
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
discrimination
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
reverse discrimination
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
quid pro quo
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
boycott
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
sexual harassment
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
affirmative action
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
diversity
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A type of harassment in which sexual demands are directly tied to a person's keeping his or her job or receiving a promotion or other job benefit
hostile work environment
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
discrimination
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
reverse discrimination
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
quid pro quo
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
boycott
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
sexual harassment
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
affirmative action
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
diversity
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A type of harassment in which supervisors or coworkers use embarrassment, humiliation, or fear to create a negative climate that interferes with the ability of others to perform their jobs
hostile work environment
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
discrimination
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
reverse discrimination
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
quid pro quo
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
boycott
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
sexual harassment
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
affirmative action
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
diversity
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Unwelcome physical or verbal behavior directed at employees because of their sex
hostile work environment
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
discrimination
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
reverse discrimination
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
quid pro quo
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
boycott
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
sexual harassment
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
affirmative action
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
diversity
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The alleged practice of giving jobs and promotions to minority applicants at the expense of better-qualified members of majority groups
hostile work environment
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
discrimination
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
reverse discrimination
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
quid pro quo
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
boycott
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
sexual harassment
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
affirmative action
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
diversity
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A law that prohibits discrimination based on race or color, gender, religious beliefs, and national origin
hostile work environment
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
discrimination
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
reverse discrimination
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
quid pro quo
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
boycott
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
sexual harassment
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
affirmative action
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
diversity
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A group agreement not to buy products or conduct business with a certain company to protest a perceived injustice
hostile work environment
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If a company has a culture that condones sexual harassment, the culture can often be changed by creating a strongly worded policy and vigorously enforcing it.
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Diversity programs are usually legally required.
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At a company, employees post sexually oriented pictures and tell inappropriate jokes even though some employees have reported being offended. This amounts to _____ harassment.

A)quid pro quo
B)hostile work environment
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b
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Doug is the best-qualified candidate for a sales representative's job. Last year, he was in an accident that left his face scarred. Miriam does not want to hire him because she thinks customers will be put off by his appearance. Her refusal is illegal.
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A company policy that bans supervisors from dating subordinates under pain of being fired is legal.
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Which is not a specific type of discrimination prohibited by federal law?

A)race or color
B)gender
C)religious beliefs
D)sexual orientation
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Research shows that diversity programs can

A)help companies retain quality workers.
B)open access to new markets.
C)improve customer satisfaction.
D)all of the above
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