Chapter 03: Legislation
1. The Equal Pay Act of 1963
a.
is credited with helping to reduce the pay gap between men and women.
b.
is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
c.
has been improved by sex segregation and exceptions due to merit and seniority.
d.
has reduced the wage gap to about 10 cents.
Easy
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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2. Which of the following is true of discrimination claims and the EEOC?
a.
The EECO investigates claims of discrimination.
b.
Each year, claims filed are more likely to be resolved in favor of the charging party than the discriminatory
organization.
c.
The EEOC no longer issues guidelines to assist employers in interpreting and complying with laws.
d.
The EEOC no longer litigates discrimination allegations.
Easy
Multiple Choice
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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3. Under Title VII,
a.
employers are no longer required to reasonably accommodate employees’ sincerely held religious beliefs or
practices.
b.
people with no religious beliefs are provided protection from employment-related discrimination.
c.
women, but not men, are afforded protection from employment-related discrimination.
d.
sex discrimination is prohibited, but sexual harassment is acceptable if it is not blatant.
b
1
Multiple Choice
03.02 – Describe components and limitations of diversity legislation and discuss why
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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4. Which of the following is true of affirmative action programs?
a.
Employers are not required to have quotas for hiring certain groups.
b.
Affirmative action often requires quotas to help correct the under-utilization of certain groups.
c.
Affirmative action is near the end of its useful life.
d.
Affirmative action has not been helpful to its intended beneficiaries.
1
Multiple Choice
03.02 – Describe components and limitations of diversity legislation and discuss why
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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5. Which of the following is true of age discrimination in employment?
a.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits employment discrimination against persons
over the age of 40.
b.
Age discrimination is less of a concern now due to the millions of aging baby boomers in the United States.
c.
Retaliation against those who file claims of age-related discrimination is not illegal.
d.
Acting on stereotypes about someone’s ability based on their age is not prohibited under the ADEA;
stereotypes have a “grain of truth.”
1
Multiple Choice
False
03.02 – Describe components and limitations of diversity legislation and discuss why
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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6. Sexual harassment
a.
may be perpetrated by managers or peers, but not customers.
b.
may result from lack of professional behaviors at work.
c.
should be disciplined with an appropriate level of severity, depending on the nature or extent of the
harassment.
d.
must include specific behaviors described by the EEOC in order to be successful in a lawsuit.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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7. Terry, who is Jordan’s coworker, continually asks Jordan for a date. When Jordan refuses, Terry begins to spread lies
about Jordan’s sexual partners and leaving racy photos on Jordan’s desk. This is an example of
a.
same sex harassment.
b.
quid pro quo harassment and retaliation.
c.
hostile environment harassment.
d.
customers as harassers.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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8. Compliance with laws
a.
is one of many methods and means to pursue diversity.
b.
is less important than determining if discrimination is intentional or unintentional.
c.
can be troublesome, expensive, and costly, especially for medium-sized companies.
d.
will be more complex when the ADEA changes to protect workers over age 35.
Multiple Choice
the absence of legislation.
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9. If women are underutilized in an organization,
a.
standards should be lowered for the positions so more people, including women.
b.
the organization should implement hiring quotas for women.
c.
training or differential recruitment methods might be implemented to correct the underutilization.
d.
it is likely because women are not interested, so no action is required on the part of the organization.
Multiple Choice
the absence of legislation.
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10. In the United States, from 2000 to 2020,
a.
15-22% of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC resulted in a merit resolution.
b.
a large proportion of the claims result in the EEOC filing a lawsuit on behalf of the charging party.
c.
75% of EEOC charges resulted in a merit resolution.
d.
media attention to discrimination charges has been decreasing.
Multiple Choice
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11. Disparate treatment
a.
occurs when an apparently neutral policy has the effect of discriminating against certain groups.
b.
occurs when an employee or applicant is treated differently because of membership in a protected class.
c.
is easy for applicants or employees to recognize and prove in court.
d.
is most likely to occur in the organizations that do the most to avoid it.
Multiple Choice
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12. Disparate impact
a.
is always illegal, regardless of the workplace’s intent.
b.
results in employers having to pay punitive damages.
c.
occurs when an apparently neutral policy has a negative effect on the employment of people belonging to
protected classes.
d.
occurs when there is intentional discrimination such as refusing to hire men as childcare workers.
Moderate
Multiple Choice
False
03.01 – Explain the historical background of and rationale behind specific diversity-related
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13. Which of the following groups are not covered in the prohibitions against discrimination found in Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964?
a.
People with disabilities
b.
Men
c.
Women
d.
Whites
1
Multiple Choice
False
03.02 – Describe components and limitations of diversity legislation and discuss why
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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8/25/2021 3:18 AM
14. In the United States, national origin discrimination
a.
is not prohibited by Title VII.
b.
does not include such things as “English–only” policies.
c.
may impact immigrants who have limited English proficiency and few employment options.
d.
still exists but is very rare.
1
Multiple Choice
False
03.02 – Describe components and limitations of diversity legislation and discuss why
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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7/12/2022 6:11 AM
15. Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQs)
a.
refer to situations in which an employer may legally require employees be of a certain sex, religion, or age.
b.
include such things as customers’ preference for employees of a certain race or of a certain sex.
c.
allow for women to be excluded from positions such as firefighters and warehouse workers.
d.
allow for men to be excluded from positions in day cares and preschools.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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16. Perceptions about affirmative action
a.
often include the idea that those hired under affirmative action are highly qualified.
b.
are affected by the media and politicians.
c.
are often a close match to the actual requirements of affirmative action.
d.
usually show a correct understanding of employment discrimination law.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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17. Which of the following is not true of workers under 40 years of age?
a.
They are not protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
b.
They are unlikely to experience age-related discrimination and harassment.
c.
Younger workers are protected in some countries outside the U.S.
d.
Younger workers are protected in some cities and states in the U.S.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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7/24/2021 2:38 AM
18. People with different religious beliefs are protected against employment discrimination. Which of the following is not
true about these protections?
a.
They can include flexible scheduling to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs.
b.
These protections are part of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
c.
They can include making job reassignments, but not lateral transfers, to accommodate religious beliefs.
d.
They require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious beliefs.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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8/25/2021 3:23 AM
19. Which of the following is true of sexual harassment?
a.
Sexual harassment results in physical and psychological damage for those who are harassed.
b.
When an investigation provides evidence of harassment, the harasser should be immediately terminated.
c.
About 40% of sexual harassment charges are filed by men against women.
d.
Quid pro quo harassment includes such things as jokes, comments, or sexually explicit posters.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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20. Sexual harassment of employees by customers
a.
has very little effect on employees.
b.
is not covered by sexual harassment laws.
c.
leads to lower productivity, stress, and turnover.
d.
is considered to be outside the control of the employer.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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21. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
a.
employers may ask applicants if a disability resulted from an accident or is genetic.
b.
employers may ask applicants about the severity of a disability.
c.
employers may only ask about applicants’ ability to perform specific job functions.
d.
employers may not ask job related questions but may ask the applicant to demonstrate their abilities.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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22. The Family and Medical Leave Act
a.
allows covered employees to take up to 6 months of unpaid leave in certain circumstances.
b.
allows covered employees to take unpaid leave to care for any family member.
c.
allows covered employees to take unpaid leave to care for an ailing grandparent.
d.
has been criticized for multiple reasons including the lack of paid leave.
Multiple Choice
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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23. To prevent sexual harassment,
a.
avoid proactive steps because they may yield negative reactions.
b.
a warning is never an appropriate disciplinary action.
c.
avoid wide dissemination of the organization’s policy on sexual harassment.
d.
there should be multiple ways to file a report if harassment occurs.
Easy
Multiple Choice
False
the absence of legislation.
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24. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
a.
emphasizes that the definition of a disability should be construed narrowly.
b.
states that an impairment that is episodic and in remission is not a disability.
c.
focuses on carefully defining a very limited number of disabilities.
d.
makes it easier for those seeking protection to establish the existence of a disability.
Easy
Multiple Choice
False
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25. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
a.
restored the pre-Ledbetter position of the EEOC that which each paycheck that is discriminatory, a new clock
starts.
b.
was enacted in 1964 right after the Equal Pay Act of 1963.
c.
requires that a claim must be filed within 60 days of a discriminatory pay decision.
d.
requires that a claim must be filed within 90 days of a discriminatory pay decision.
1
Multiple Choice
03.01 – Explain the historical background of and rationale behind specific diversity-related
legislation.
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7/12/2022 6:13 AM
26. In the research on the effects of diversity among judges on judicial decisions, researchers found that
a.
about 60% of all federal and state judges are White.
b.
White judges make different rulings in racial harassment cases than minority judges.
c.
male judges were more likely than female judges to rule for the complaining party in sex discrimination cases.
d.
White judges were more likely than Black judges to rule in favor of the employee in racial harassment cases.
b
1
Moderate
Multiple Choice
False
making in discrimination and harassment claims.
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7/12/2022 6:15 AM
27. Sex segregation increases the effectiveness of the Equal Pay Act.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
legislation.
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28. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has been construed to include prohibitions against employment discrimination on the
basis of sexual orientation.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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29. Charges of discrimination returned to normal ranges of 73,000 to 89,000 after reaching a peak of nearly 100,000 in
2010.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
False
legislation.
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30. Affirmative action programs are only for minorities.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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31. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act requires employers to provide maternity leave and benefits for pregnant women.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Moderate
True / False
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
7/23/2021 10:44 AM
7/23/2021 10:45 AM
32. Up to 75% of working women have experienced or will experience sexual harassment at some point during their
working lives.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
legislation.
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7/23/2021 10:47 AM
33. Of all the sexual harassment claims filed with the EEOC, most charges are filed by women.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
legislation.
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34. Most accommodations for workers with disabilities cost less than $100.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
legislation.
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35. Overt employment discrimination was rampant at the time Title VII was passed.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
03.01 – Explain the historical background of and rationale behind specific diversity-related
legislation.
7/23/2021 10:53 AM
7/12/2022 6:20 AM
36. Changing recruiting venues or methods may allow people from diverse backgrounds to have more opportunities to
compete for job openings.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
the absence of legislation.
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7/23/2021 10:59 AM
37. In June 2020, the U. S. Supreme Court made clear that gender identity is covered under Title VII’s prohibitions of
discrimination on the basis of sex.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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38. Since Title VII has been in existence for decades, disparate treatment is now extremely rare in organizations.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Moderate
True / False
False
legislation.
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39. Disparate impact is intentional discrimination.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
03.01 – Explain the historical background of and rationale behind specific diversity-related
legislation.
7/23/2021 11:13 AM
7/23/2021 11:15 AM
40. When dealing with discrimination cases in organizations, the EEOC often targets multiple acts of discrimination.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
03.02 – Describe components and limitations of diversity legislation and discuss why
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
7/23/2021 11:15 AM
7/23/2021 11:19 AM
41. There is no federal legislation prohibiting age discrimination against younger workers.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
03.02 – Describe components and limitations of diversity legislation and discuss why
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
7/23/2021 11:20 AM
7/12/2022 6:21 AM
42. One aspect of gender role socialization is that the process socializes people to consider jobs outside of the traditional
careers for men and for women.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Moderate
True / False
False
the absence of legislation.
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7/23/2021 11:24 AM
43. Non-marital partners parenting their partner’s children are not currently covered under the FMLA.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Moderate
True / False
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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7/23/2021 11:26 AM
44. Affirmative action programs require employers to have hiring quotas if women and minorities are under-utilized.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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7/12/2022 6:22 AM
45. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 greatly narrows the definition of a disability.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Moderate
True / False
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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7/23/2021 11:30 AM
46. In some U.S. states, employment discrimination based on any age is illegal.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
the absence of legislation.
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7/12/2022 6:23 AM
47. When no Federal acts prohibit discrimination, other ordinances (e.g., state, local) may do so.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
the absence of legislation.
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7/12/2022 6:23 AM
48. To be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person must be qualified to perform the job’s essential
functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
True / False
False
complying with laws is an important aspect of a diversity program.
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49. One reason for many complaints to the EEOC not resulting in settlements or judgments for the plaintiffs is a lack of
diversity in the judiciary.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
making in discrimination and harassment claims.
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7/12/2022 6:24 AM
50. Researchers have found that female judges are no more likely than male judges to rule for the plaintiffs in sex
discrimination cases.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Moderate
True / False
False
making in discrimination and harassment claims.
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8/25/2021 3:35 AM