Question 1

Describe the concepts of equal employment opportunity (EEO).

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Court decisions and administrative rulin...

Question 2

Which of the following is true of a glass ceiling?

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A)   It refers to a set of proactive employment practices to compensate for historical discrimination against women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
B)   It refers to a set of workplace guidelines to eliminate discriminatory and unethical practices such as summary dismissal and positive and negative discrimination.
C)   It refers to a modification to a job or work environment that gives a qualified individual an equal employment opportunity to perform.
D)   It refers to discriminatory practices that have prevented women and other minority status employees from advancing to executive-level jobs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the Family and Medical Leave Act?

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A)   It applies exclusively to women in cases of childbirth.
B)   It grants leaves to adoptive parents only if the adopted child is under five months old.
C)   It requires that qualified individuals be given up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave.
D)   It requires that qualified individuals be given 20 weeks of unpaid family leave.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 4

The Department Head of the supply chain unit of MacX Inc. issued a memo stating that all male employees must work in the evening shift for the next two months. This best exemplifies _____.

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A)   disparate treatment
B)   unjustifiable dismissal
C)   a nepotistic decision
D)   a status-blind employment decisionE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Affirmative action means that an employer takes proactive measures to _____.

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A)   reduce both negative and positive discrimination in the organization
B)   minimize status-blind employment decisions
C)   increase the number of women and minorities in the workforce
D)   decrease instances of whistle-blowing in the workplaceE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Allison, an HR Executive at BigMind Inc., must recruit suitable candidates from a list of 50 job applicants. Which of the following is a legally permissible criterion that Allison can use to make a hiring decision?

Accepted Answer

A)   Education
B)   Gender
C)   Age
D)   National originE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act is enforced by the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Department of Labor
B)   National Labor Relations Board
C)   Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
D)   Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

Discuss the relevance of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

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The United States is home to many millions of foreign-born residents, including people from Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. The influx of immigrants has led to extensive political, social, and employment-related debates. In particular, some immigration reform proposals have focused on tightening border security, reducing the number of legal permanent resident permits (or green cards) issued, encouraging better enforcement in companies, and verifying individuals' employability; audits, visits to worksites, and raids are also expected to increase in an effort to support existing legislation.
The IRCA, enacted in 1986, requires that employers verify the employment eligibility status of all employees, while not discriminating because of national origin or ethnic background. Regardless of company size, every employer must comply with the provisions of the act and may not knowingly hire unauthorized workers for employment in the United States.
Within the first three days of employment, each employee must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (commonly called an I-9) form and provide documents proving that he or she is legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer is required to inspect the documents and maintain records for all new hires. The E-Verify federal database instantly verifies the employment eligibility of employees. Federal contractors are required to use the system, as are employers in a number of states where it has been mandated. Other employers may use the system to check and verify employees' legal status.
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Question 9

Discuss the important laws relating to age discrimination.

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Some important laws relating to age disc...

Question 10

The primary objective of affirmative action plans is to identify the most common areas of workplace discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the critical clauses stated in the Equal Pay Act of 1963? Why was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act enacted in 2009?

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires emplo...

Question 12

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires employers to pay similar wage rates for similar work without regard to gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The _____ protects employees who sign liability waivers for age discrimination in exchange for severance packages during reductions in force.

Accepted Answer

A)   Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
B)   Workforce Age Discrimination Act
C)   Civil Rights Act
D)   Rehabilitation ActE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Differences in pay between men and women in the same jobs are permitted when there is a difference in the quality of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Executive Orders 11246, 11375, and 11478 prevent employers and federal contractors from taking affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a criticism of the use of criminal background checks in the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is likely to cause disparate impact directed at underrepresented groups.
B)   It leads to an increase in the number of status-blind employment decisions.
C)   It is merely an indicator of the past and not a predictor of the future.
D)   It reduces negative discrimination but increases positive discrimination.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Equal employment opportunity is a broad-reaching concept that essentially requires employers to make _____ employment decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   status-blind
B)   nepotistic
C)   egocentric
D)   means-endE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Congress passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act to limit health insurance plans' use of genetic information and to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of this information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Chemfi Inc. has been experiencing high attrition rates among its female employees. Most of them cited poor work-life balance as the reason for their resignation. Which of the following can Chemfi Inc. use to ensure that its employees have a good work-life balance?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can provide employees with on-site cafeterias and fitness centers.
B)   It can provide employees with incentives for extra work hours.
C)   It can offer advancement options based on employee productivity.
D)   It can use featherbedding practices.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 20

In June, Alexa's Army Reserve unit was called to active duty. To comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, her employer must _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   provide up to five years of active duty service leave
B)   promote her to a higher position when she returns
C)   pay her a salary and a bonus amount for her military service
D)   pay her salary to the military branch in which she servesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Allison, an HR Executive at BigMind Inc., must recruit suitable candidates from a list of 50 job applicants. Which of the following is a legally permissible criterion that Allison can use to make a hiring decision?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act is enforced by the _____.

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires employers to pay similar wage rates for similar work without regard to gender.

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Differences in pay between men and women in the same jobs are permitted when there is a difference in the quality of work.

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Executive Orders 11246, 11375, and 11478 prevent employers and federal contractors from taking affirmative action.

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