Human Resources Management Chapter 3
What does EEO stand for?
Equal employment opportunity
What is NOT the responsibility of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
Evaluating discriminatory practices
A condition in which employment practices seem neutral but disproportionately exclude a protected group from employment opportunities is called _____.
disparate impact
Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, employers must reemploy workers who left jobs to fulfill military duties for up to _____.
five years
Select all that apply Which of the following describe the Employee Information Report? It is a document that applicants submit to companies during job interviews. It is completed online. It breaks down the groups by gender. It lists the number of employees by job category.
It is completed online. It breaks down the groups by gender. It lists the number of employees by job category.
Select all that apply Which of the following are true of affirmative action in the United States? (Check all that apply.) . It is the least popular when it uses quotas. It remains controversial. It increases the proportion of white or male candidates hired or promoted. It is almost universally approved.
It is the least popular when it uses quotas. It remains controversial.
What condition is not covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Obesity
The ______ Act has raised the level of awareness of occupational safety. Multiple choice question.
Occupational Safety and Health
Which agency is responsible for enforcing executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government? Multiple choice question.
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Which branch of the federal government is responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress?
The executive branch
If the EEOC believes a complaint is not valid or fails to complete its investigation in the proper time frame, what is the next step for the person who filed the complaint?
The individual has the right to sue in federal court.
When an employee wants to file a complaint based on the Lilly Ledbetter Act, what point in time is NOT used to determine whether the complaint falls within the parameters of the legislation?
When the employee started a job with the company in question
Within how many days does an individual have to file a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
Within 180 days of the incident
The purpose of _______________ is to increase the representation of minorities within an organization.
affirmative action
The term that describes an organization's active effort to find opportunities to hire or promote people in a particular group is known as _____.
affirmative action
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities is known as a _____.
disability
The four-fifths rule is used to find evidence of potential _____ in hiring practices.
discrimination
A company hires men who have school-age children but fails to hire women with school-age children claiming the women will be absent frequently because their children could be sick and out of school. This scenario demonstrates the concept of _____.
disparate treatment
The condition in which all individuals have an equal chance for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin is called _____.
equal employment opportunity
Presidential Executive Order 11246 prohibits discrimination on the part of _____.
federal contractors
Under Executive Order 11478, the federal government is required to base all its employment policies on merit and _____.
fitness
Linda has decided to look for a new job. She is totally uncomfortable at her current job because her manager, Stefan, constantly tells sex-related jokes and makes suggestive remarks about her appearance. Stefan has created a(n) _____.
hostile work environment
When Kelly called to inquire about the restaurant hostess job, the human resource director mentioned that the uniform only fit women up to size 8 and if Kelly was bigger than that she would not be eligible to apply. This exemplifies the idea of disparate _____.
impact
The form that chemical manufacturers use to identify hazards of their chemicals is called a _____data sheet.
Blank 1: material Blank 2: safety
A -- law requires employers to provide employees with information regarding health risks associated with exposure to possibly hazardous materials.
Blank 1: right Blank 2: to Blank 3: know
Businesses that have government contracts for more than $50,000 may not discriminate in hiring employees and _____.
must have written affirmative-action plans on file
Businesses that have government contracts for more than $50,000 may not discriminate in hiring employees and _____. Multiple choice question.
must have written affirmative-action plans on file
Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, employers _____.
must make reasonable accommodations for military workers returning to the company
Under the general-duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees have a right to a place of employment that is free from _____.
recognized hazards
The federal government's executive branch includes _____, which can affect human resource management.
regulatory agencies overseen by the president
To ensure safe workplace behaviors, employers should not only define how to work safely but also _____.
reinforce the desired employee behavior
Belinda's boss Max has told her several times that she would be promoted to manager if she slept with him. This situation is an example of _____.
sexual harassment
Select all that apply What are the three basic components of an affirmative-action plan for contracts with the federal government for more than $50,000? Action steps Goals and timetables Competitor analysis Utilization analysis
Action steps Goals and timetables Utilization analysis
Select all that apply Affirmative action efforts include which of the following? Advertising in minority-oriented publications Recruiting minorities on college campuses Providing educational opportunities to minorities Providing minorities with extra health benefits
Advertising in minority-oriented publications Recruiting minorities on college campuses Providing educational opportunities to minorities
The EEOC requires certain organizations to file a(n) _____ so that it can monitor hiring practices.
Employer Information Report
The EEOC requires certain organizations to file a(n) _____ so that it can monitor hiring practices. Multiple choice question.
Employer Information Report
Which type of business would use material safety data sheets? Multiple choice question.
Chemical manufacturer
Which federal legislation furthers the Thirteenth Amendment's goal of abolishing slavery?
Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1871
Why do many employees fail to report safety concerns at work?
Employees believe that companies often ignore reports about unsafe conditions.
What is the commonly used rule that provides evidence of potential discrimination based on a company's hiring rate for a majority group?
Four-fifths rule
Select all that apply Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees have the right to which of the following? Have dangerous substances identified Bring lawsuits against sexual harassers Be informed about exposure to hazards Travel freely within the country of origin
Have dangerous substances identified Be informed about exposure to hazards
The major law regulating equal employment opportunity in the United States resulted directly from the _____.
civil rights movement
One potential sign of _____ is disparate treatment, differing treatment of individuals where the differences are based on the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or other factors.
discrimination
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination against workers who are over the age of _____.
40
What is the term used to describe a necessary but not merely preferred qualification for performing a job?
A bona fide occupational qualification
Which of the following demonstrates quid pro quo harassment?
A department head makes a benefit contingent on an employee submitting to sexual advances.
Which scenario describes a bona fide occupational qualification?
A female employee handing out towels in a women's locker room.
Select all that apply After the EEOC verifies an allegation of discrimination, what are the most common outcomes? A settlement between the EEOC and the organization that is accused of discrimination A "right to sue" letter from the EEOC to the alleged victim Dismissal of the charges and a countersuit against the alleged victim A federal lawsuit against the organization that is accused of discrimination
A settlement between the EEOC and the organization that is accused of discrimination A "right to sue" letter from the EEOC to the alleged victim A federal lawsuit against the organization that is accused of discrimination
Which branch of the federal government plays an important role in creating a legal environment for human resource management? Multiple choice question.
All three branches
What legislation prohibits discrimination based on disability?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Select all that apply What are two areas where reasonable accommodation most often comes into play in many businesses? Individuals with disabilities Religious practices Health care Continuing education
Individuals with disabilities Religious practices
What does the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution address?
It abolished slavery.
What does the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution address?
It ensures due process of law.
What is the process of breaking down each job into basic elements and rating each element for its potential for harm or injury?
Job hazard analysis technique
The Occupational Safety and Health Act divided enforcement responsibilities between the Department of Labor and the Department of Health. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is housed within the Department of
Labor
Which category of employees is NOT covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Older workers
What differences among countries often make it more difficult for a company to promote safety in its international operations?
Political climate Cultural variances Legal systems
Which of the following is NOT a major component of an OSHA workplace inspection?
Posting OSHA citations at site of violation
The _____Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and childbirth.
Pregnancy
Which act prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and childbirth?
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
What is the term for an employer's obligation to do something to enable an otherwise qualified person to perform a job?
Reasonable accommodation
Which type of charge is the most frequently filed complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
Retaliation
What accusation can be lodged against a company that favors minority or female job applicants over white and/or male applicants? Multiple choice question.
Reverse discrimination
Patrick has been hired by a chemical plant to test water samples for contamination. He was told that his work might expose him to potentially disease-carrying organisms, and he would be required to wear hazardous material clothing while working. What type of law required the employer to disclose this information to Patrick?
Right-to-know
_____ refers to workplace conduct of a sexual nature, including sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other contact of a sexual nature, whether verbal or physical.
Sexual harassment
When a U.S.-based employer implemented a new standardized safety policy, its Argentinian affiliate balked because it felt that safety should be controlled by the employees doing the work. What obstacle is the U.S. affiliate encountering?
culture
Name a method of promoting safety by determining which specific element of a job led to a past accident.
Technique of operations review
Which law granted all citizens the right to enter into and enforce contracts, including employment contracts? Multiple choice question.
The Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is enforced by which governmental agency?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Which law allows for reasons why men and women performing the same job might be paid differently? Multiple choice question.
The Equal Pay Act of 1963
After the Supreme Court overturned an EEOC policy that defined the time frame when employees may file a complaint, what legislation was enacted in response? Multiple choice question.
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
What is the most comprehensive U.S. law regarding worker safety?
The Occupational Safety and Health Act
What institution is head of the U.S. judicial branch, which influences employment law?
The U.S. Supreme Court
Harrison's manager asked if he knew anyone looking for work because the company needed to hire six new sales people. Harrison referred several of his friends. Nisha, who works with Harrison, is frustrated by this because all of his friends are white, wealthy and well-educated and don't represent some of the underserved groups of her company. This scenario demonstrates a_______impact.
disparate
A condition in which employment practices seem neutral but disproportionately exclude a protected group from employment opportunities is called _____
disparate impact
True or false: The ADA definition of disability does NOT include individuals who have a history of a disability, such as someone who has had cancer but is currently in remission.
false
True or false: Under the requirements of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an employer with 15 or more employees may use genetic information in making decisions related to conditions of work.
false
An OSHA inspection has ____ major components.
four
GINA is the acronym for legislation that prohibits employers from considering an employee's _____ when making decisions related to the person's job.
genetic history
The OSH Act of 1970 establishes standards for worker _____.
safety
The Vocational Rehabilitation Act was the precursor to affirmative action and focused on providing enhanced employment opportunities for _____.
the disabled
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is responsible for enforcing orders that cover companies doing business with _____.
the federal government
Disparate __________(impact/treatment) must be proven in court by showing that the employer intended the action
treatment
True or false: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, since 1990 the rate of injuries and illnesses in the workplace has shown a steady downward trend. True false question.
true
True or false: Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, men and women must be paid the same amount if they do equal work.
true
