HRM Exam 2
for total effectiveness, under the hot-stove rule, discipline should be delayed until the periodic performance review between the employee and manager true or false
false
interestingly, other than for a good cause, an employer cannot terminate an employee under the terms of employment-at-will doctrine true or false
false
Fair Credit reporting act of 1971 allows to secretly check the credit history of job applicants true or false
false
A security company instituted a 6'0 height requirement as a condition of employment for security guards, such as height requirement is likely to create a)disparate treatment b)an advised impact c)a bona fide occupational impact d)a reverse discrimination effect e)a reverse treatment effect
b
Which of the following is NOT true regarding affirmative action plans? a) they are instituted by a company to correct past injustices in an employment process b)It means that a firm must always hire members of minority groups and women before it hires white males c)It means that a firm must take certain steps to show that it is not discriminating d)Over the past decade, there has been a backlash against affirmative action programs e)It is unlikey affirmative action programs disappear in the near future
b
which is the following is not true regarding title VII the civil rights act of 1964 a) Prohibits discrimination in hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment based on race, religion, sex, or national origin b)it protects employees 30-65 years of age from age discrimination c)it prohibits retaliation against an individual who opposes any unlawful practice d) it prohibits retaliation against an individual who files a charge of discrimination e) It specifies some compliance based on the number of employees in the organization
b
which of the following is true regarding Executive Order 12246 a)It prohibits employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex , or national origin for all private employees b) allows for punitive and compensatory damages through jury trials c)it prohibits discrimination on the basis race, religion, color, and national origin by federal agency as well as those working under federal contracts d)It covers all organizations with contracts of $4,000 or more with the federal government e)It protects employees 40-65 years of age from discrimination
c
Which of the following is NOT a protected category a)race b)sex c)National origin d)seniority e)religion
d
________include activities or modifications to the work environment that allow the qualified individual to preform the work a) seniority systems b)Affirmative c) Disparate treatment d) reasonable accommodations e)reverse discrimination
d
the drug free work place act of 1988 requires all the following EXCEPT a)mandatory drug testing for certain employees b) providing substance free awareness programs for employees c) a drug free work environment policy must be established d) mandatory dismissal for employees found in any violation of any part of the policy e) the policy must spell out employee expectations in terms of being substance free and infraction penalties
d
The family and medical leave act permits employees in organizations of 50 or more workers to take up 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family or medical reasons true or false
true
The private Act of 1974 requires federal government agencies to make agencies to make available information in an individuals personnel file. true or false
true
Title VII prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, dismissal, benefits, compensation, or any other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on race, religion, color, gender or national origin. true or false
true
two government agencies primarily responsible for enforcing equal employment opportunity commission and the office of federal contract compliance programs true or false
true
