Chapter 15: Weight and Appearance
1. Which of the following is true of overweight and obesity at work?
a.
Overweight people have higher absence rates than people who are not overweight.
b.
Overweight people strongly resist discrimination at work by boycotting.
c.
Overweight is correctly associated with negative personal attributes.
d.
Overweight people are not likely to be discriminated against at work.
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Multiple Choice
15.03 – Explain how weight and appearance are relevant aspects of diversity.
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2. People are often assumed to be lack discipline due to which of the following conditions?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Multiple Choice
False
15.03 – Explain how weight and appearance are relevant aspects of diversity.
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3. The prevalence of overweight has increased in part due to
a.
more people building muscle.
b.
increased consumption of water.
c.
weight being measured more frequently for more people.
d.
changes in leisure activities.
d
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False
the world.
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4. Like most other non-dominant group members, overweight people
a.
experience disparate treatment even when their qualifications are similar to those who are not overweight.
b.
can use Title VII if they experience employment-related discrimination.
c.
can change the aspects of their identity that results in unfair treatment.
d.
can often hide their condition or minimize it by choosing clothes that do not call attention to their weight.
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the world.
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5. Which of the following is true of research about weight?
a.
Preferences for thinner people also exist among those who are fat.
b.
Overweight children view social discrimination as a distant consequence of their weight.
c.
In all cultures, overweight is undesirable.
d.
In all studies, there was no relationship between time spent watching television and obesity.
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Multiple Choice
False
15.03 – Explain how weight and appearance are relevant aspects of diversity.
Bloom’s: Remember
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6. In the Bonnie Cook case, she was denied employment at a State of Rhode Island agency:
a.
Bonnie had unsuccessfully worked for the organization twice before.
b.
Bonnie had worked for the organization before, but her unsatisfactory performance kept her from being
rehired.
c.
Bonnie’s employer engaged in costly discrimination.
d.
Bonnie failed the pre-hire medical examination because of her weight.
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Multiple Choice
False
15.02 – Discuss legislation relevant to discrimination on the basis of weight and appearance.
Bloom’s: Remember
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7. Which of the following is true regarding the treatment of overweight people in organizations?
a.
Employers may make virtually any decision they desire since weight is not directly covered under legislation.
b.
Assigning overweight people to jobs where they are not seen by customers makes good business sense.
c.
Employers engaging in weight discrimination may experience costs of lost business and potential employees.
d.
Employers need to first think of an excuse and then get rid of them.
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Multiple Choice
False
dimensions and appearance, with or without legislation.
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8. Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that
a.
overweight people are less likely to receive preventive care than others.
b.
medical professionals do not hold the same negative perceptions that employers hold about those who are
overweight.
c.
most nurses understand that obesity can be easily prevented by self-control.
d.
the attitude of medical students toward obese patients changed in a positive direction after working with obese
patients.
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Multiple Choice
False
15.04 – Discuss legitimate health consequences of obesity and employers’ concerns about
increased healthcare and other costs associated with obesity.
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9. A new employee with a visible disability applied to work at a restaurant as a hostess. She had experience as a hostess
and was hired. She worked as a hostess for a few weeks but was soon assigned to work as a cook. The manager told her
she would not be able to work as a hostess because customers had complained about her appearance. Which of the
following is true about this situation?
a.
This is a case of appearance discrimination related to a disability and is illegal under the ADA.
b.
This is the manager’s prerogative because customers are always right.
c.
Although this is an unfortunate situation, the manager had no choice.
d.
The manager did the right thing but the wrong way. The manager needed to find a better excuse.
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15.02 – Discuss legislation relevant to discrimination on the basis of weight and appearance.
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10. Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including
a.
selling merchandise that did not perpetuate stereotypes about Hispanics.
b.
favoring Filipinos in hiring practices.
c.
engaging in race-coded job channeling.
d.
only employing those who are obese.
Multiple Choice
15.02 – Discuss legislation relevant to discrimination on the basis of weight and appearance.
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11. If overweight employees experience discrimination,
a.
costs related to turnovers and absences could exceed costs related to having overweight workers.
b.
they have no legal recourse because laws do not protect overweight employees.
c.
they should attempt to reduce the discrimination by losing weight.
d.
tell them to not be so sensitive and simply ignore the situation.
Multiple Choice
15.06 – Develop methods that can be used to increase acceptance of people of varying
dimensions and appearance, with or without legislation.
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12. Which of the following are potential outcomes of being overweight and having an overweight but fit aerobics
instructor?
a.
The employing organization can pay the instructor lower wages with no negative outcomes.
b.
Having such an employee may be viewed negatively by many overweight people who want someone who is
an example of they want to become.
c.
Having an overweight but fit aerobics instructor may make an overweight person feel comfortable and
confident in class.
d.
Having an overweight but fit aerobics instructor may enable an overweight person not to work out as hard in
class.
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False
illegal discrimination.
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13. When attempting to reduce benefits costs, which is the best solution for employers?
a.
They should encourage overweight people to lose weight.
b.
They should refuse to hire overweight applicants.
c.
They should require overweight applicants to take a medical exam to ensure they have no health problems.
d.
They should introduce wellness programs, focusing on health.
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Multiple Choice
False
dimensions and appearance, with or without legislation.
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14. When assessing appearance requirements, employers should consider which of the following?
a.
If the applicant or employee puts too much emphasis on being neat and clean.
b.
If the requirement has the potential to cause various types of discrimination.
c.
If the appearance requirements are easy to implement.
d.
If employers have a right to inconsistently apply appearance requirements.
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False
illegal discrimination.
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15. One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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True / False
False
the world.
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16. Obesity is also a problem in developing countries, even though people there have fewer resources and food than in the
United States.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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False
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17. Thin people are always in better health than fat people.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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False
increased healthcare and other costs associated with obesity.
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18. It is not illegal to fire someone because their weight, except in specific states where laws prohibit doing so.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
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True / False
False
15.02 – Discuss legislation relevant to discrimination on the basis of weight and appearance.
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19. Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
illegal discrimination.
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20. Genetics play a limited role in a person’s propensity to be overweight or obese.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
the world.
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21. Weight discrimination can also result in discrimination against racial and ethnic minorities.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
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True / False
False
15.02 – Discuss legislation relevant to discrimination on the basis of weight and appearance.
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22. Overweight women earn about 20% more than women who are not overweight.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
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True / False
False
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23. In research, physical attractiveness was found to be positively related to hiring, performance evaluations, and
promotion for women and men.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
15.03 – Explain how weight and appearance are relevant aspects of diversity.
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24. Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
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25. Even though overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment
discrimination against them is still not a good idea.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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True / False
False
increased healthcare and other costs associated with obesity.
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26. Employers who assume fat applicants are unqualified and refuse to consider them can limit their ability to select from
most of the population.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
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True / False
False
increased healthcare and other costs associated with obesity.
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27. Race-coded job channeling means that employers steer applicants to certain jobs according to employer preferences
for Whites in certain positions and minorities in others based on the applicants’ interests, skills, or experience.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
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28. Like other discrimination, perceived weight discrimination is related to negative health among those who experience
it.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
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29. The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
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30. Because no federal laws strictly prohibit appearance discrimination, those who are unattractive or overweight have no
recourse.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
15.02 – Discuss legislation relevant to discrimination on the basis of weight and appearance.
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