MGMT 365 CH3 Connect

____________ exists when individuals in similar situations are treated differently and the different treatment is based on the individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability status.

Disparate treatment

__________ granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens. Section 1981 granted other rights, including the right to enter into and enforce contracts.

Section 1982

A subtle, and possibly more pervasive, form of sexual harassment is a "__________________." This occurs when someone's behavior in the workplace creates an environment that makes it difficult for someone of a particular sex to work.

hostile working environment

Nariko complains that her male colleagues often make sexist jokes and consider her a less productive worker just because she is a woman. This is an example of _____.

hostile working environment

To eliminate discrimination in the workplace, many organizations have _____ programs to increase minority representation.

affirmative action

Executive Order 11478 requires the federal government to

base all its employment policies on merit and fitness.

A local church hires only Christians as pastors. This is an example of _____.

bona fide occupational qualification

Which of the following is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act? a.Lefthandedness b.Eye and hair color c.Heart disease d.Substance abuse e.Obesity

c.Heart disease

If neither party is satisfied with the National Labor Relations Board's decision, the parties can take the case to the _____ for review.

court of appeals

__________harassment occurs when some kind of benefit (or punishment) is made contingent on the employee's submitting (or not submitting) to sexual advances.

"Quid pro quo"

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, what is the damage limit for a firm that employs 14 to 100 employees?

$50,000

The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to keep records of deaths, injuries, and illnesses if the employers have _____ or more full-time or part-time employees.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act assigned the responsibility for inspecting employers, applying the standards, and levying fines to the _____.

Department of Labor

President Richard Nixon issued _________________, which requires the federal government to base all its employment policies on merit and fitness and specifies that race, color, sex, religion, and national origin should not be considered.

Executive Order 11478

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is in charge of ______________. The order extends to all contractors and subcontractors doing $10,000 worth of business with the federal government.

Executive Order 11478

The main provision under the _____ states that each employer has a general duty to furnish each employee a place of employment free from recognized hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Executive Order 11246, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, is enforced by the

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

_____ places a special obligation on an employer to affirmatively do something to suit an individual's disability or religion.

Reasonable accommodation

__________________________ is the major legislation regulating equal employment opportunity in the United States. The act applies to organizations with 15 or more employees working 20 or more weeks a year that are involved in interstate commerce, as well as state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor organizations.

The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Robert, a Caucasian candidate, and Santiago, a Hispanic candidate, have similar educational qualifications and work profiles. They apply for the post of security guard at a private firm. Robert is hired but Santiago is not. There are two positions, and the company is looking for other candidates to fill the remaining vacant position. This is an example of _____.

disparate treatment

Adam is the CEO of a company who forces his female secretary to perform sexual favors in exchange for increasing her salary. This is an example of _____.

quid pro quo harassment

Due to a recent spike in crimes against women in Newtown, Bloom Inc. has decided to allow its female employees in Newtown to choose not to work the night shifts. This is an example of _____.

reasonable accommodation

Section 1982 of the Civil Rights Act passed in 1886 granted all persons the _____.

same property rights as white citizens