Staffing Questions Chapter 3

Comparing the percentage of applicants hired from different subgroups to determine if they are significantly different from each other is an example of a:

Flow statistic.

The WARN Act relates to which of the following?

Layoffs.

If a company makes promises to a recruit that it does not intend to keep, it could be found guilty of

fraudulent recruitment.

A company fails to do a background check that would have revealed that a person it hires has the potential to harm others. The employee then physically harms a customer during a disagreement. The company could be found guilty of

negligent hiring.

What is the purpose of staffing laws?

Prohibit unfair discrimination in employment.

Which of the following is NOT protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?

Sexual orientation.

"All men are strong" is an example of which type of bias?

Stereotyping

Comparing the percentage of men, women, or minorities employed in a job category with their availability in the relevant population of qualified people interested in the position is an example of a:

Stock statistic.

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

ensures that members of the uniformed services can return to their civilian employment after their service ends.

The WARN act of 1988 requires employers of at least 100 full-time workers to

give employees at least 60 days notice of closing or major layoffs.

When a competing hospital calls for an employee referral, a hospital manager fails to disclose negative information about a previous employee who was discharged for improper and reckless behavior toward a patient. This could be an example of

negligent referral.

Not hiring Max because of his religion is a violation of

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

A BFOQ is a(n):

Characteristic thats essential to successful performance of a relevant employment function.

Comparing the percentages of men, women, or minorities in various job categories to see if men, women, or minorities are concentrated in certain workforce categories is an example of a

Concentration statistic.

A manager only hires Hispanic females as secretaries. This is an example of:

Disparate treatment.

Which of the following is NOT an exception to employment-at-will?

High job performance.

Employment-at will is:

The ability of either the employee or employer to terminate the employment relationship at any time.

When Mary hires someone because they share the same interests, which of the following has occurred?

The like me bias.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects people

40 years of age or older.

In a closed shop:

Employees must be union members at the time they are hired.

If 33% of Hispanics are hired, 42% of Whites are hired, and 50% of Blacks are hired, disparate impact has occurred against:

Hispanics.

If 24% of Blacks are hired, 44% of Whites are hired, and 50% of Hispanics are hired, there is evidence that disparate treatment has occurred against:

No one.

Affirmative action means that:

Proactive efforts are being taken to ensure nondiscriminatory results in employment practices.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of independent contractors?

They have a continuous relationship with the employer.

Affirmative action plans are:

Written plans for recruiting and hiring females and minorities.