Chapter 9

True or false: An agency may be terminated by an agreement of the parties.

True

True or false: Quid pro quo sexual harassment can only occur when the harasser has authority or apparent authority over an employee.

True

Which of the following would not likely constitute hostile work environment sexual harassment in and of itself? Following a coworker home and taking pictures of him or her Repeatedly asking a coworker out on dates Disseminating pornography Offensive touching

Repeatedly asking a coworker out on dates

The ADA applies to firms with _____ or more employees 20 15 25 4

15

A justifiable reason for age discrimination in employment would typically be a(n) __________. ADEA-endorsed job reassignment Business judgment rule Reasonable person standard Bona fide occupational qualification

Bona fide occupational qualification

Kulligher's Fine Winery is subjected to a lawsuit after one of its plant managers, Greyson, sexually harasses one of the plant workers. Which of the following statements is most likely true of this situation? A. If Kulligher's can prove that it took reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, it can avoid being held liable. B. If Kulligher's can show that the plant worker didn't complain immediately after the harassment occurred, it can avoid being held liable. C. Kulligher's cannot be sued, since Greyson himself is the perpetrator of the sexual harassment. Both A and B

If Kulligher's can prove that it took reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, it can avoid being held liable.

Which of the following statements is true? If an employer has a choice between two qualified job applicants and one has a disability, the employer may not reject the person with a disability just because of the need for an accommodation. Employers are required to select persons with disabilities for employment, even if another candidate without a disability is more highly qualified. Only public sector employers are required to follow ADA regulations and restrictions. If a potential employee's disability constitutes a threat to others' safety, the employer may still hire him or her but must provide extra training.

If an employer has a choice between two qualified job applicants and one has a disability, the employer may not reject the person with a disability just because of the need for an accommodation.

An agency may be terminated by all actions by an agent except which of the following? Death Renunciation Illness Bankruptcy

Illness

True or false: Affirmative Action law only applies to ethnic minorities and women.

False

True or false: If an agency is terminated by death, neither the agent nor the principal is obligated to the surviving party under the agency.

False

President John F. Kennedy began the process of creating civil rights legislation in the year __________. 1866 1964 1963 1984

1963

Which of the following is part of the definition of a person with a disability? A person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities A person who is perceived as having a physical or mental impairment A person who has a record of past disability All of the above define a person with a disability.

All of the above define a person with a disability.

Which of the following is true? The type of work involved has no impact on an employer's obligation to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If an employer is capable of making an accommodation for an employee with a disability, it is required to do so. An employer can legally make a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability even if the employee prefers a different accommodation. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are required for assisting with physical, but not mental, disabilities.

An employer can legally make a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability even if the employee prefers a different accommodation.

Which of the following is a true statement? The ADEA protects workers between ages 40 and 65. Claims of age discrimination are only legitimate when a worker who is over 40 years old is treated less favorable than a worker who is under 40 years old. The ADEA applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Employers can use a BFOQ to defend an employment choice which is discriminatory against a worker who is over 40 years old.

Employers can use a BFOQ to defend an employment choice which is discriminatory against a worker who is over 40 years old.

For several months, Janet has been harassing her coworker Jayme by leaving provocative media on Jayme's computer, making lewd comments toward Jayme, and constantly touching her. Which of the following is likely true of this situation? Jayme likely has a case for hostile work environment sexual harassment. Jayme has no case because Janet has not attempted to solicit sexual behavior. Jayme likely has a case for quid pro quo sexual harassment. Jayme has no case for sexual harassment, since Janet is also a woman.

Jayme likely has a case for hostile work environment sexual harassment.

An agency may be terminated by all actions by a principal except which of the following? Bankruptcy Incapacity Renunciation Death

Renunciation

Which of the following is not a way that an agency may be terminated? Revocation by an agent Death of an agent Impossibility of the purpose Lapse of time agreed by the parties

Revocation by an agent

The positive or negative outcome an employee may be subjected to after agreeing to or rejecting sexual advances from a superior is known as __________. Tangible job action Affirmative job outcome Quid pro quo Harassment objective

Tangible job action