Chapter 3- BUS 330

Which of the following is NOT a protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Select one: a. national origin b. age c. race d. religion

b. age

Adverse impact means that: Select one: a. men are paid less than women. b. employment decisions reject a higher percentage of a protected class than a nonprotected class. c. efforts are made to recruit a larger percentage of minorities. d. bona fide occupational qualification on religion is permitted at the workplace

b. employment decisions reject a higher percentage of a protected class than a nonprotected class.

The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from discrimination in pay based on: Select one: a. race. b. gender. c. religion. d. age.

b. gender.

Which of the following is NOT a basis for age discrimination? Select one: a. excluding older workers from important work activities b. offering older employees early retirement c. selecting young applicants over better-qualified older applicants d. reducing job duties and responsibilities of older employee

b. offering older employees early retirement

Which of the following are the two forms of sexual harassment recognized by the EEOC: Select one: a. traditional and work environment. b. quid pro quo and hostile environment. c. on the job and off the job. d. good intentions and discriminatory.

b. quid pro quo and hostile environment.

An employee alleging discrimination can sue both the manager (or supervisor) of a company and the company itself because: Select one: a. the company provided EEO training to the manager b. the manager or supervisor perform their job as agents of the company c. EEO law provides for it d. the employee can sue the company, but not the manager or supervisor

b. the manager or supervisor perform their job as agents of the company

The employment of individuals in a fair and non biased manner is called: Select one: a. reasonable accommodation. b. civil rights policy. c. equal employment opportunity. d. diversity management.

c. equal employment opportunity.

Employers that pay men and women a different salary are violating the Equal Pay Act only if the pay difference is a result of: Select one: a. seniority. b. merit. c. performing work of similar skill effort and responsibility under similar conditions. d. incentive plans.

c. performing work of similar skill effort and responsibility under similar conditions.

Reverse discrimination occurs when: Select one: a. men are favored over women. b. whites are favored over blacks. c. protected classes are favored to the extent that unprotected individuals believe they are suffering discrimination. d. affirmative action goals are set.

c. protected classes are favored to the extent that unprotected individuals believe they are suffering discrimination.

Basic steps in developing an effective affirmative action plan include all of the following except: Select one: a. issue a written EEO policy and affirmative action statement. b. survey present minority and female employment by department and job classification. c. establish an internal audit and reporting program to evaluate progress. d. establish a quota system and timetable for hiring

d. establish a quota system and timetable for hiring