HRM Chapter Three

Which of the following cases is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?

Alicia is hearing impaired by birth and uses sign language to converse

An online questionnaire that counts employees sorted by job category, sex, ethnicity, and race is the _____.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Employer Information report

Which among the following is an effective way that can be used to defend against discrimination claims in the context of involuntary layoffs of older employees?

Establishing performance-related criteria for layoffs

Nadia and Fred execute the same roles and responsibilities at their organization. However, Nadia earns more than Fred. According to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which of the following will justify that the organization's decision to pay Nadia more than Fred is a legal decision?

Nadia's quality of work is higher than that of Fred.

(t/f) An employer who makes a punishment contingent on the rejection by an employee of any kind of sexual advance is engaging in quid pro quo harassment.

true

(t/f) State laws that require employers to provide employees with information about the health risks associated with exposure to substances considered hazardous are known as right-to-know laws.

true

The Seashell Hotel has to hire employees to fill 20 positions as part of its expansion plan. Out of 60 total applicants, 40 are black, and 20 are white. The hotel hires 8 of the black applicants and 12 of the white applicants. In this context, choose the most accurate from the following.

0.33<0.8; there is evidence of potential discrimination

What is the most accurate reason for the controversy surrounding affirmative action in the United States?

it often leads to reverse discrimination against majority

The provision for protection against reverse discrimination toward majority is implied under _____.

the Fourteenth Amendment

(t/f) The most comprehensive U.S. law regarding worker safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), was enacted by Congress in 1970.

true

_____ are directives issued solely by the president, without requiring congressional approval.

executive orders

(t/f) A software firm changing its work schedule to accommodate employees of certain religious faiths is an example of reasonable accommodation.

false

(t/f) A white man can sue his private employer under the Thirteenth Amendment against discrimination charges.

false

(t/f) Executive orders are directives, which are passed by Congress during emergencies.

false

(t/f) The safety promotion technique that involves breaking down a job into basic elements, then rating each element for its potential for harm or injury is known as technic of operations review.

false

(t/f) Though Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that an employer cannot use race as a basis for not hiring a candidate, classifying job applicants on a racial basis is allowed.

false

(t/f) Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, the stipulated time limit to apply for reemployment of service members ranges from 10 to 30 days.

false

What is the first step of the technic of operations review of an incident in the context of job hazards?

Establishing the basic facts surrounding an incident

Which of the following legal measures requires all federal contractors and subcontractors to engage in affirmative-action programs designed to hire and promote women and minorities?

Executive Order 11246

Which agency is responsible for conducting research to determine the criteria for specific operations or occupations and for training employers to comply with the corresponding act?

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

(t/f)As the first step of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection, a compliance officer conducts a "walk around" tour of an employer's premises, typically accompanied by a representative of the employer.

false