Chapter 14: Physical and Mental Ability
1. Under the ADA,
a.
people with intellectual disabilities are not protected.
b.
people with mental illnesses are not protected.
c.
specific learning disabilities are not protected.
d.
job applicants or employees who have, or have a history of, impairments are covered.
Multiple Choice
with disabilities.
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2. _________ of the civilian noninstitutionalized population have a disability.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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implications for diversity in organizations.
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3. Undue hardship
a.
is when it cost an employer less than $1000 to implement a reasonable accommodation.
b.
may be required by employers to accommodate employees with disabilities.
c.
varies based on the resources of the employer.
d.
always occur when employers offer reasonable accommodations to employees.
Multiple Choice
with disabilities.
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4. A person is qualified is one
a.
who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
b.
who can perform both the essential functions and the marginal functions with or without a reasonable
accommodation.
c.
who can perform both the essential functions and the marginal functions without an accommodation.
d.
who can perform the essential functions without an accommodation and the marginal functions with an
accommodation.
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Multiple Choice
14.02 – Explain the purposes and provisions of legislation related to employment of people
with disabilities.
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5. When people with disabilities require accommodations,
a.
the accommodations are often the same as those for people without disabilities .
b.
such accommodations are often burdensome and expensive for employers.
c.
the accommodations often create problems for those who do not have accommodations.
d.
they are required to pay for those accommodations.
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Multiple Choice
14.02 – Explain the purposes and provisions of legislation related to employment of people
with disabilities.
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6. For people with disabilities,
a.
their education levels are higher than those of the general population.
b.
about 25% have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
c.
higher average education levels reflect subsidies provided for people with disabilities.
d.
education levels are lower than the education levels of people without disabilities.
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Multiple Choice
14.03 – Discuss earnings and employment experiences of people with disabilities.
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7. In the DuPont study of performance ratings of people with disabilities,
a.
people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of performance, attendance, and safety.
b.
people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of attendance and safety, but below average
ratings of performance.
c.
people with disabilities had average or above average ratings of attendance only.
d.
people with disabilities had unsatisfactory ratings of attendance, safety, and performance.
Multiple Choice
14.04 – Compare perceptions about people with disabilities to their actual work performance.
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8. Having and using a valid job description,
a.
often results in discrimination against people with disabilities.
b.
can reduce biases that might occur during the selection process.
c.
creates problems for all phases of the human resources process.
d.
job descriptions are seldom valid but are simply an arbitrary standard.
Multiple Choice
improve working conditions for them and for other workers as well.
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9. Which of the following is true of disabilities and the job selection process?
a.
Tests should be related to successful job performance.
b.
Tests should be required of applicants with visible disabilities.
c.
Before making an offer, a medical exam can be required of applicants with disabilities.
d.
Medical exams can be required of all applicants for any or no reason.
Multiple Choice
14.02 – Explain the purposes and provisions of legislation related to employment of people
with disabilities.
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10. Which of the following is true of disabilities and the performance evaluation process?
a.
People with disabilities should not be held to the same standards for the essential job functions.
b.
Vague performance standards may disadvantage people with disabilities.
c.
Vague performance standards may help organizations avoid liability.
d.
People with disabilities should not be provided negative feedback.
Multiple Choice
14.04 – Compare perceptions about people with disabilities to their actual work performance.
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11. Undue hardship
a.
cannot be measured by comparing profits to the number of employees.
b.
refers to significant difficulty or expense relative to the employer’s size, financial resources, and/or nature and
structure of the organization.
c.
occurs with accommodations that are over 5% of revenues.
d.
is a common occurrence when providing accommodations.
Multiple Choice
with disabilities.
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12. Which of the following is true of the employment of people with disabilities?
a.
The ADA has had a positive effect on the employment of people with disabilities.
b.
There is very little unemployment among people with disabilities.
c.
Most claims filed under the ADA are deemed to have a reasonable cause.
d.
Employment of people with disabilities rarely pays off for either the employer or employee.
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Multiple Choice
14.03 – Discuss earnings and employment experiences of people with disabilities.
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13. Which of the following is true of the employment of people with and without disabilities?
a.
People with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed, and when employed, they have lower earnings than
people without disabilities.
b.
People with disabilities are less likely to be employed and less likely to be underemployed than people without
disabilities.
c.
People with disabilities are more likely to be employed but less likely to be underemployed than people
without disabilities.
d.
People with disabilities are more likely to be employed than people without disabilities due to legislation
saying they can be paid less.
Easy
Multiple Choice
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14. Marginal functions are those
a.
that are performed outside the margins of the place of employment.
b.
that are secondary to the function of the job.
c.
that, if not performed, would critically impair the performance of the job.
d.
that are used to focus recruitment and selection efforts.
b
Easy
Multiple Choice
14.02 – Explain the purposes and provisions of legislation related to employment of people
with disabilities.
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15. Statistics about disabilities indicate that
a.
the rate of disability in the U.S. population is nearly 30%.
b.
the employment rate for people with disabilities is considerably less than the rate for people without
disabilities.
c.
the unemployment rate is higher for people without disabilities than people with disabilitites.
d.
people with disabilities are more likely to be employed than people without disabilities.
Easy
Multiple Choice
False
implications for diversity in organizations.
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16. In terms of marketing efforts for customers with disabilities,
a.
organizations have long recognized the market potential of customers with disabilities.
b.
making stores more accessible could benefit customers with and without disabilities.
c.
the disabled population is so varied that marketing efforts would be too costly.
d.
the government provides tax incentives for improving accessibility for employees but not customers.
Easy
Multiple Choice
False
improve working conditions for them and for other workers as well.
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17. When an employee acquires a disability while they are employed, employers should
a.
replace the individual if necessary because the ADA is only relevant to new hires.
b.
make accommodations only if they want because the disability was acquired after the person was hired.
c.
make reasonable accommodations for the employee.
d.
do nothing.
Easy
Multiple Choice
False
with disabilities.
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18. Anil had a severe hearing impairment and worked as the supervisor of a fast-food restaurant, having worked his way
up. Anil’s manager and the human resources manager repeatedly mocked him in front of other employees and customers,
saying things like “read my lips,” “have you got your ears on?”. Anil finally resigned because of the mocking and
harassment. This is a situation of
a.
Anil being too sensitive and not having a good sense of humor.
b.
a hostile work environment and constructive discharge.
c.
giving up rather than first standing up to the boss as required by law.
d.
retaliation.
b
1
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Multiple Choice
False
14.03 – Discuss earnings and employment experiences of people with disabilities.
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19. There are strict guidelines prohibiting employers from asking about a job applicant’s medical condition and disability
prior to hiring them.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
with disabilities.
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20. The fear of incurring future costs can result in some employers’ illegal actions against people with disabilities.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
with disabilities.
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21. People with disabilities prefer to collect disability checks than to work.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
14.03 – Discuss earnings and employment experiences of people with disabilities.
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22. Younger workers are more likely to have a disability than older workers.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
14.04 – Compare perceptions about people with disabilities to their actual work performance.
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23. Having a disability is a weak predictor of unemployment.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
implications for diversity in organizations.
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24. People with disabilities have similar performance to people without disabilities.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
14.04 – Compare perceptions about people with disabilities to their actual work performance.
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25. As the U.S. population ages, the proportion of people with a disability in the population is likely to decline.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
implications for diversity in organizations.
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26. A component of a stigma that affects individuals with disabilities is the onset controllability of the disability.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
14.03 – Discuss earnings and employment experiences of people with disabilities.
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27. In internalized ableism, people with disabilities reject negative messages about their self-worth.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
14.03 – Discuss earnings and employment experiences of people with disabilities.
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28. Federal tax incentives are often available to employers to fund accommodations.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
improve working conditions for them and for other workers as well.
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29. The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 emphasizes that the definition of disabilities should be
construed broadly and should not require extensive examination.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
with disabilities.
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30. Marriott International has consistently been a leader in the employment and treatment of people with disabilities.
a.
True
b.
False
True
Easy
True / False
False
14.05 – Describe selected cases involving disability discrimination.
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31. A person erroneously perceived as having a disability is not covered under the ADA.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
with disabilities.
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32. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was a precursor to the ADA.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
with disabilities.
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33. People with disabilities, like women, seem to experience the glass ceiling and job segregation.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
14.03 – Discuss earnings and employment experiences of people with disabilities.
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34. At any time, anyone can join the category of having a disability.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
implications for diversity in organizations.
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35. Group awareness for people with disabilities is affected by the variety in types of disabilities.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
14.03 – Discuss earnings and employment experiences of people with disabilities.
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36. People with disabilities make less reasonable requests for accommodations than people without disabilities.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
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37. Many retailers and marketing groups are now recognizing the market potential of customers with disabilities.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
False
implications for diversity in organizations.