Question 1

The legislative branch of the U.S.government is responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A person fired by a private employer can sue under the Fourteenth amendment on charges of racial discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Under the _____,the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for inspecting employers,applying safety and health standards,and levying fines for violation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Department of Health
B)   Department of Commerce
C)   Department of Trade
D)   Department of Labor
E)   Department of DevelopmentF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is true about enforcement of the OSH Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   In the closing conference, all the findings of the inspection are kept confidential with the officers.
B)   OSHA compliance officers do not entertain any kind of input or complaints from the employees during the inspection.
C)   OSHA compliance officers notify the employers a month in advance before the inspection.
D)   The OSHA compliance officer will seek a restraining order from the U.S. District Court, even if the inspection reveals that the problem is minor.
E)   If an OSHA violation results in citations, the employer must post each citation in a prominent place near the location of the violation.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

_____ refers to an agreement between the EEOC and an organization that the organization will cease certain discriminatory practices and possibly institute additional affirmative-action practices to rectify its history of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)   Trust agreement
B)   Good faith bargaining
C)   Consent decree
D)   Letter of indemnity
E)   Judicial estoppelF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Differing conduct toward individuals,where the differences are clearly based on the individuals' race,color,religion,sex,national origin,age,or disability status is termed as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   disparate impact
B)   affirmative action
C)   disparate treatment
D)   reasonable accommodation
E)   reverse discriminationF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following refers to an employer's obligation to do something to enable an otherwise qualified person to perform a job?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reverse discrimination.
B)   Reasonable accommodation
C)   Disparate impact
D)   Adverse action
E)   Reverse discriminationF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 allows pay differences between men and women performing the same job if the difference arises from any factor other than sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Procedures is the agency responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cellant Solar Energy,Inc.is a company that produces solar panels for domestic use.It has 800 permanent employees working in different departments.Suppose Cellant gets involved in a case of intentional employee discrimination,what will be the maximum punitive damage that it will have to pay under the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Accepted Answer

A)   $50,000
B)   $100,000
C)   $200,000
D)   $250,000
E)   $300,000F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Define sexual harassment.

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Question 12

Nathan Williams,a blind man in his early twenties,was recently appointed as a radio jockey at the local radio station in Florida.He was given permission by his manager to bring his guide dog to work.In this instance,Nathan's employer makes a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   disparate impact
B)   disparate treatment
C)   reverse discrimination
D)   reasonable accommodation
E)   undue hardshipF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

If an individual's behavior in the workplace creates an environment in which it is difficult for someone of a particular sex to work,it cannot be regarded as sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which one of the following cases would most likely be filed under the theory of disparate impact?

Accepted Answer

A)   Majority of the applicants with high test scores are rejected due to an affirmative action plan.
B)   A majority applicant is rejected on the grounds that the company only hires individuals from the minority group.
C)   Minority applicants are being disproportionately rejected relative to majority applicants by a paper-and-pencil test.
D)   A minority employee is fired for testifying in a discrimination suit filed against an employer.
E)   At a particular organization, employees belonging to the minority group are given more privileges and benefits compared to employees belonging to the majority group.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following is true of quid pro quo harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves mocking an individual's sexual orientation.
B)   It refers to an individual gaining benefit in return for a sexual favor.
C)   It involves making hiring decisions based on the gender of the applicant.
D)   It involves harassment against people based exclusively on the factor of age.
E)   It provides preferential treatment for the minority gender at the workplace.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

What are the amendments to U.S.Constitution that have implications for human resources management? Explain their impact.

Accepted Answer

The two amendments to the U.S.Constituti...

Question 17

Which of the following statements reflects a violation of Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   Older employees are permitted to work even after attaining the retirement age.
B)   Employees over the age of 40 are asked to retire as a part of a company's downsizing program.
C)   An employee is denied employment because of the fact that he is a minor.
D)   Older workers in an organization are compensated higher than the younger workers.
E)   An employee avails voluntary retirement before attaining the retirement age.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT regarded as reasonable accommodation?

Accepted Answer

A)   A firm modifies its examinations and selection procedures to enable applicants of the minority community to fare better.
B)   A software firm changes its work schedule to accommodate employees of certain religious faiths.
C)   An employee is granted leave on a certain date to perform religious activities.
D)   A medium-sized firm changes a job assignment so that an employee with disability can work with ease.
E)   A small firm changes the design and structure of the building to allow access to wheelchairs.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Organizations that are government contractors or subcontractors must file an Employer Information Report with the EEOC every year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A bona fide occupational qualification _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   is considered illegal by the court
B)   is a necessary qualification for the job
C)   is strictly prohibited by organizations
D)   is a preferred qualification for the job
E)   is used to deem disparate treatment illegalF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 3: Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Which one of the following cases would most likely be filed under the theory of disparate impact?

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 allows pay differences between men and women performing the same job if the difference arises from any factor other than sex.

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The legislative branch of the U.S.government is responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress.

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What are the amendments to U.S.Constitution that have implications for human resources management? Explain their impact.

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_____ refers to an agreement between the EEOC and an organization that the organization will cease certain discriminatory practices and possibly institute additional affirmative-action practices to rectify its history of discrimination.

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Which of the following is NOT regarded as reasonable accommodation?

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Which of the following statements reflects a violation of Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

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Which of the following is true of quid pro quo harassment?

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A bona fide occupational qualification _____.

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Nathan Williams,a blind man in his early twenties,was recently appointed as a radio jockey at the local radio station in Florida.He was given permission by his manager to bring his guide dog to work.In this instance,Nathan's employer makes a _____.

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A person fired by a private employer can sue under the Fourteenth amendment on charges of racial discrimination.

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Define sexual harassment.

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If an individual's behavior in the workplace creates an environment in which it is difficult for someone of a particular sex to work,it cannot be regarded as sexual harassment.

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Organizations that are government contractors or subcontractors must file an Employer Information Report with the EEOC every year.

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Under the _____,the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for inspecting employers,applying safety and health standards,and levying fines for violation.

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Procedures is the agency responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government.

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Which of the following refers to an employer's obligation to do something to enable an otherwise qualified person to perform a job?

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Differing conduct toward individuals,where the differences are clearly based on the individuals' race,color,religion,sex,national origin,age,or disability status is termed as _____.

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Which of the following is true about enforcement of the OSH Act?

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Which one of the following cases would most likely be filed under the theory of disparate impact?

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 allows pay differences between men and women performing the same job if the difference arises from any factor other than sex.

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The legislative branch of the U.S.government is responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress.

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What are the amendments to U.S.Constitution that have implications for human resources management? Explain their impact.

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_____ refers to an agreement between the EEOC and an organization that the organization will cease certain discriminatory practices and possibly institute additional affirmative-action practices to rectify its history of discrimination.

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Which of the following is NOT regarded as reasonable accommodation?

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Which of the following statements reflects a violation of Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

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Which of the following is true of quid pro quo harassment?

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A bona fide occupational qualification _____.

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A person fired by a private employer can sue under the Fourteenth amendment on charges of racial discrimination.

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Define sexual harassment.

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If an individual's behavior in the workplace creates an environment in which it is difficult for someone of a particular sex to work,it cannot be regarded as sexual harassment.

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Organizations that are government contractors or subcontractors must file an Employer Information Report with the EEOC every year.

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Which of the following refers to an employer's obligation to do something to enable an otherwise qualified person to perform a job?

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Differing conduct toward individuals,where the differences are clearly based on the individuals' race,color,religion,sex,national origin,age,or disability status is termed as _____.

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