Question 1

A hostile environment harassment is a type of sexual harassment in which employment outcomes are typically linked to the individual granting sexual favors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Accepted Answer

A)   It requires that employers show that there are instances of glass ceiling in their organizations.
B)   It requires employers to discourage the occurence of affirmative actions in the work place.
C)   It requires that employers show that an employment practice is job related for a position.
D)   It requires employers to avoid making status-blind employment decisions.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 requires that employers show that an employment practice is job related for the position and consistent with business necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 is applicable only to women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Provisions of the Affordable Care Act (2010) allow for break time and a private place for
nursing mothers to express breast milk for one year after the birth of a child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a major reason for the development of the pay equity idea?

Accepted Answer

A)   The uneven representation of ethnic minorities in the workforce
B)   The increasing number of racial discrimination lawsuits
C)   The continuing gap between the earnings of women and men
D)   The increasing number of women in the workforceE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, employees are required to notify their employers of military service obligations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   A supervisor can be held guilty of quid pro quo harassment if he or she tells jokes that are suggestive or sexual in nature.
B)   For proving charges of quid pro quo harassment, a plaintiff only needs to prove that the working condition at a workplace is hostile.
C)   A supervisor can be held guilty of quid pro quo harassment only if the victim refuses to grant the sexual favors.
D)   A company always bears liability for quid pro quo harassment as supervisors are agents of the company.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The original purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to address _____ in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   gender discrimination
B)   age discrimination
C)   racial discrimination
D)   disability discriminationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

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 11

Define the characteristics of a disabled person in the context of the latest Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.

Accepted Answer

A disabled person is someone who has a p...

Question 12

Which of the following advertisements for recruitment is most likely to be considered illegal?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Experienced writers required"
B)   "Enthusiastic radio jockeys needed"
C)   "Wanted: Professors with educational background in economics"
D)   "Young store executives needed"E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Affirmative action means that an employer takes proactive measures to:

Accepted Answer

A)   encourage the glass ceiling effect.
B)   reduce status-blind employment decisions.
C)   increase the number of women and minorities in the workforce.
D)   decrease instances of whistleblowing in the workplace.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The _____ prohibits discrimination in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment against all individuals of age 40 or older working for employers having 20 or more workers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Older Workers Benefit Protections Act
B)   Rehabilitation Act
C)   Civil Rights Act
D)   Age Discrimination in Employment ActE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is true of phased retirement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employees' workloads and pay levels are increased.
B)   Employees' workloads and pay levels are reduced.
C)   Employees' workloads are reduced and pay levels are increased.
D)   Employees' workloads are increased and pay levels are reduced.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

One of the most common means used to control instances of glassceiling in an organization is:

Accepted Answer

A)   avoiding status-blind employment decisions.
B)   establishing formal mentoring programs for minority groups.
C)   avoiding affirmative action.
D)   preventing employees from opting for alternative work arrangements.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers all state government employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain protected characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Protected characteristics is a...

Question 19

Discuss two acts that have been passed to control pregnancy discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) o...

Question 20

According to the _____ workers over the age of 40 are entitled to receive complete accurate information on the available benefits, a list of all workers impacted in a reduction, and several weeks to decide whether or not to accept severance benefits in exchange for a waiver to sue the employer.

Accepted Answer

A)   Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
B)   Age Discrimination in Employment Act
C)   Civil Rights Act
D)   Rehabilitation ActE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 3: Equal Employment Opportunity

Which of the following is true of phased retirement?

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One of the most common means used to control instances of glassceiling in an organization is:

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Which of the following advertisements for recruitment is most likely to be considered illegal?

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The _____ prohibits discrimination in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment against all individuals of age 40 or older working for employers having 20 or more workers.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 requires that employers show that an employment practice is job related for the position and consistent with business necessity.

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Which of the following is a major reason for the development of the pay equity idea?

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Provisions of the Affordable Care Act (2010) allow for break time and a private place for nursing mothers to express breast milk for one year after the birth of a child.

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Affirmative action means that an employer takes proactive measures to:

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Under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, employees are required to notify their employers of military service obligations.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers all state government employees.

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Define the characteristics of a disabled person in the context of the latest Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.

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A hostile environment harassment is a type of sexual harassment in which employment outcomes are typically linked to the individual granting sexual favors.

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According to the _____ workers over the age of 40 are entitled to receive complete accurate information on the available benefits, a list of all workers impacted in a reduction, and several weeks to decide whether or not to accept severance benefits in exchange for a waiver to sue the employer.

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

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Explain protected characteristics.

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The original purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to address _____ in the United States.

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 is applicable only to women.

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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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Which of the following is true of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

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Discuss two acts that have been passed to control pregnancy discrimination.

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