Question 1

The_____ granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens,as well as the right to enter into and enforce contracts.

Accepted Answer

A)   Thirteenth Amendment
B)   Fourteenth Amendment
C)   Civil Rights Act of 1866
D)   Title VII of CRA
E)   Executive Order 11246F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Alyona Carolls thinks that her company is discriminating against a particular group of employees by denying them seniority or promotions.She expresses her concern to a senior HR manager.This method of expressing concern about an instance of illegal employment through proper channels is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   opposition
B)   retaliation
C)   participation in a proceeding
D)   discrimination
E)   affirmative actionF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

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) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following individuals will NOT be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   An individual with a history of heart disease
B)   An individual with a history of mental illness
C)   An individual with cancer in remission
D)   An individual who is deaf and blind
E)   An individual who is subject to substance abuseF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following amendments to the constitution abolished slavery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Third Amendment
B)   Fourth Amendment
C)   Thirteenth Amendment
D)   Fourteenth Amendment
E)   Tenth AmendmentF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The _____ is primarily responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress.

Accepted Answer

A)   U.S. House of Representatives
B)   U.S. Senate
C)   executive branch of the government
D)   legislative branch of the government
E)   U.S. CabinetF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Executive Order 11478 requires the federal government to base all its employment policies on national origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jennifer Carter,a marketing executive in her late thirties,had been working at a reputed marketing firm for the past three years.However,she was fired from the company without any prior notice when she collapsed at work with an epileptic attack.Following this,Jennifer sued the company under the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Executive Order 11246
B)   Rehabilitation Act of 1973
C)   Americans with Disabilities Act
D)   Occupational Safety and Health Act
E)   Executive Order 11478F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following can be categorized as an act of participation in a proceeding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Removing a whistleblower from employment
B)   Implementing affirmative action measures
C)   Expressing dissatisfaction over employment casually
D)   Retaliating against a whistleblower
E)   Testifying in an investigationF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

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 11

In which of the following instances is disparate treatment considered legal?

Accepted Answer

A)   In a particular retail outlet, male workers are employed to handle the sales.
B)   In an electrical company, male workers are exclusively employed to work as electricians.
C)   In a vehicle manufacturing company, male workers are exclusively employed in all departments.
D)   In a certain shopping mall, female workers are exclusively employed to clean the ladies restroom.
E)   In a particular hospital, only female nurses are appointed.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of reasonable accommodation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reasonable accommodation is the same as reverse discrimination.
B)   Reasonable accommodation exclusively compensates for poor educational background that hampers the progress of employees.
C)   Reasonable accommodation is typically provided in situations involving individuals with disabilities or different religious needs.
D)   Reasonable accommodation is provided on a homogeneous basis without the provisions being tailored to the individual needs of employees.
E)   Reasonable accommodation is provided by the organization even if the requisite changes create undue hardship on the organization.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 was partly designed to overturn Supreme Court decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define sexual harassment.

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Question 15

Under the job hazard analysis technique,if a single job element has high hazard potential,the entire job is laid off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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 E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

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 B)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to all organizations irrespective of its size or number of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

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The_____ granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens,as well as the right to enter into and enforce contracts.

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