Question 1

Suppose you are a human resource executive,supporting strategy.Executives in your industry are concluding that a certain HR-related law no longer seems relevant in the Internet age.To which government branch would it be most effective to turn for addressing the need for a change in the legal environment?

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A)   the executive branch,requesting it not enforce the existing law
B)   the executive branch,requesting a new law in this area
C)   the judicial branch,requesting a new law in this area
D)   the legislative branch,requesting a new law in this area
E)   the legislative branch,requesting it not enforce the existing lawF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Why is disparate impact considered a sign of discrimination despite being a condition in which a company's employment practices lack obvious discriminatory content? Substantiate this with examples.How is it different from disparate treatment? How is it related to the four-fifths rule?

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Question 3

A vehicle manufacturing company decides to hire 35 employees for its new servicing branch located in Texas.A total of 90 eligible applicants apply for the job,of which 40 are black and 50 are white.Assuming that the company decides to hire 10 blacks and 25 whites,what can be inferred using the four-fifths rule?

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A)   0.5 
B)   2 > 0.8;this indicates that there is evidence of discrimination.
C)   The hiring rate for blacks is equal to four-fifth the hiring rate of whites;hence,there is no evidence of discrimination.
D)   0.5 
E)   2 > 0.8;this indicates that there is no evidence of discrimination.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Select the case that would most likely be filed under disparate impact.

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A)   Hakeem is not permitted to train on a new manufacturing machine because he has not yet completed his company's mandatory workplace safety training course.
B)   Betsy's coworker,Candice,is up for a promotion.Both were hired at the same time for the same entry-level accounting positions,and both have the same level of education.However Candice consistently seeks to take on additional responsibilities,while Betsy barely turns her own work in on time.
C)   Chantel wants to be part of her local police force.Both men and women are encouraged to apply,but Chantel discovers the force has a minimum height requirement of 5'10''.She is 5'6''.
D)   Ralph is reviewing applications for an open position at his company.One step in the hiring process requires him to investigate conviction records for all of the job applicants.
E)   Heather,an HR employee at a university,is putting together a job listing for an open faculty position.Her listing specifies that interested applicants must have a doctoral degree.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

If an attempt at a settlement fails,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)may issue a "right to sue" letter to the alleged victim.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Emma,a 24-year-old Hispanic woman,pressed charges of sexual harassment against Jonathan,a politician.The case became sensational because the accused was one of the strongest candidates in the upcoming elections.In the case's final stage,the United States Supreme Court issued a verdict that cleared Jonathan of all charges on the grounds of lack of evidence.The ruling spurred angry protests from many interest groups,especially Hispanic women,and they wanted the verdict reversed.According to the prevalent system,which among the following would overturn the verdict in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)   a mass petition from the public
B)   an appeal from the minority population
C)   a law passed by Congress
D)   a ruling by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
E)   a petition from the United States Women Rights CouncilF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

After a large fire at Rowen Mills Inc. ,the company called the employees together at the facility to investigate the incident.Management began by asking each of the employees to describe their understanding of what happened.Once all employees had given their views individually,they discussed the situation until they could agree on the single systemic failure that caused the fire.Which of the following methods is Rowen Mills using?

Accepted Answer

A)   operations cycle review
B)   standard protocol review
C)   technic of operations review
D)   job hazard analysis technique
E)   utilization analysisF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Select the statement that characterizes the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

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A)   It limits damage claims to attorney's fees and costs.
B)   It requires violators to pay punitive damages that specifically cover emotional pain and suffering.
C)   It prohibits violators from paying compensatory damages.
D)   It limits the maximum punitive damages allowed depending on the size of an organization.
E)   It limits the maximum punitive damages to $50,000 for all organizations even if the discrimination was intentional.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 9

When an individual is promised a positive outcome for submission to sex,or threatened with a negative outcome for failure to submit to sex,this is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   adverse impact
B)   disparate impact
C)   reverse discrimination
D)   undue hardship
E)   quid pro quo harassmentF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE of a bona fide occupational qualification?

Accepted Answer

A)   it is considered illegal by a court
B)   it is a necessary qualification for a job
C)   it is strictly prohibited by organizations
D)   it is a preferred qualification for the job
E)   it is used to deem disparate treatment illegalF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The legislative branch of the U.S.government is responsible for enforcing the laws passed by Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following actions associated with an OSHA inspection can result in criminal charges?

Accepted Answer

A)   missing the walkaround
B)   falsifying records subject to the inspection
C)   allowing conditions that lead to an employee's injury
D)   failing to notify the employer of an upcoming inspection
E)   seeking a restraining order from a U.S.District CourtF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The practice of valuing diversity has been written into law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the method that breaks down jobs into basic elements to rate them for their potential for harm or injury.

Accepted Answer

A)   job hazard analysis technique
B)   utilization analysis
C)   technic of operations review
D)   action plan analysis
E)   diversity planF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Alyssa thinks that her company is discriminating against a particular group of employees by denying them seniority or promotions.She expresses her concern to a senior human resources manager.This method of expressing concern about an instance of illegal employment through proper channels is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   opposition
B)   retaliation
C)   participation in a proceeding
D)   discrimination
E)   affirmative actionF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Dakota is the human resource manager at a poultry-processing facility with 75 employees.He just received a call saying that an OSHA inspector has arrived at the facility.What can Dakota expect the company will need to do first?

Accepted Answer

A)   send the employees home for the day
B)   provide the inspector with records of any deaths,injuries,and illnesses
C)   lead the inspector on a tour of the premises
D)   make the inspection officer aware of any health or safety problems
E)   temporarily halt all poultry processing until the inspection is overF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

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 _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)   five
B)   eight
C)   six
D)   seven
E)   nineF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act's Hazard Communication Standard,organizations must have _____ for chemicals that employees are exposed to.

Accepted Answer

A)   EEO-1 forms
B)   white papers
C)   material safety data sheets
D)   standard operating protocols
E)   action reportsF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

When Nicole started working for Brawny Construction,two of her coworkers made a point of telling sex-related jokes around her,and they occasionally ran their fingers through her hair and suggested meeting up after work.Nicole feels uncomfortable.What grounds would she have for complaining to the human resource department about her coworkers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Their behavior violates Executive Order 11246.
B)   Their behavior violates the Thirteenth Amendment.
C)   Their behavior probably violates the OSH Act.
D)   Their behavior could be considered quid pro quo harassment.
E)   Their behavior could be considered creation of a hostile working environment.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1871?

Accepted Answer

A)   They denied plaintiffs any form of compensatory and punitive damages.
B)   They restricted the rights of entering into and enforcing contracts to white citizens only.
C)   They denied individuals the right to sue in federal court.
D)   They excluded other individuals from having the same property rights as white citizens.
E)   They were passed to further the Thirteenth Amendment's goal of abolishing slavery.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

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If an attempt at a settlement fails,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)may issue a "right to sue" letter to the alleged victim.

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