Question 1

Naomi,a white female applicant,is refused a job at a state university in favor of a less qualified minority applicant.She could consider suing the university on charges of reverse discrimination against her under the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Thirteenth Amendment
B)   Fourteenth Amendment
C)   Twenty-Second Amendment
D)   Civil Rights Act of 1866
E)   Occupational Safety and Health ActF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Identify the correct statement regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) .

Accepted Answer

A)   In a closing conference,all the findings of the inspection are kept confidential with the concerned officers.
B)   OSHA compliance officers do not entertain any kind of input or complaints from employees during the inspection.
C)   OSHA compliance officers notify employers a month in advance before the inspection.
D)   The OSHA compliance officer will seek a restraining order from the U.S.District Court,even if the inspection reveals that the problem is minor.
E)   If an OSHA violation results in citations,an employer must post each citation in a prominent place near the location of the violation.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Forward Fuels is a chemicals manufacturer with a large research and development team searching for new alternatives to gasoline.Because it develops new chemicals and is constantly innovating,the Department of Labor cannot possibly keep up with specific safety and health standards for its workplace.Some of the managers are asking Destiny,the human resource manager,if that means they don't have to bother trying to comply with all the OSHA regulations.What should Destiny recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)   ask NIOSH to anticipate all possible hazards that could occur
B)   focus on planning for emergency responses when injuries do occur
C)   under the general-duty clause,the company is exempt from specific regulations
D)   simply focus on the health and safety risks that are widely known
E)   be constantly alert for potential sources of harm and correct themF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs audits government contractors to ensure they are actively pursuing the goals in their plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Valuing diversity,especially in support of an organization's mission and strategy,need not be limited to the categories protected by law.Reflect on this statement with examples.

Accepted Answer

The practice of valuing diversity has no...

Question 6

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was introduced to enhance employment opportunity for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   women
B)   minors
C)   older employees
D)   individuals with disabilities
E)   minoritiesF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following is true about avoiding discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)   A bona fide occupational qualification is a merely preferred qualification for performing a job.
B)   Proving disparate impact in court requires showing an employer's intent.
C)   Proving disparate treatment in court does not require the plaintiff showing an employer's intent.
D)   Reasonable accommodation is provided subject to the condition of undue hardship.
E)   If the four-fifths rule is satisfied,substantial evidence of discrimination exists.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Given that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has published numerous standards,what is the significance of the OSH Act's general-duty clause?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is extremely significant,because NIOSH standards are for government workers only.
B)   It is very significant,because NIOSH cannot anticipate all possible hazards.
C)   It is somewhat significant,because companies may not understand the NIOSH standards.
D)   It is slightly significant,because eventually the NIOSH standards may replace the general-duty clause.
E)   It is not at all significant,because the NIOSH standards have taken the place of the general-duty clause.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 9

Disparate treatment is considered a sign of discrimination.Why is this so? Can it ever be legal? If so,in what kind of situations? Substantiate your answer with examples.

Accepted Answer

Disparate treatment is differing treatme...

Question 10

According to the affirmative-action plan required by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs,_____ refer(s) to a plan identifying the ways in which an organization will meet its diversity goals.

Accepted Answer

A)   action steps
B)   utilization analysis
C)   diversification
D)   affirmative action
E)   disparate impactF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

After filing a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or other governmental agency,how long will an individual have to wait before having the right to sue in federal court?

Accepted Answer

A)   30 days
B)   60 days
C)   10 days
D)   20 days
E)   40 daysF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of quid pro quo harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves mocking an individual's sexual orientation.
B)   It refers to an individual gaining benefit in return for a sexual favor.
C)   It involves making hiring decisions based on the gender of the applicant.
D)   It involves harassment against people based exclusively on the factor of age.
E)   It provides preferential treatment for the minority gender at the workplace.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The general-duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act states that it is each employer's duty to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

In employment law,reasonable accommodation refers to an employee's obligation to adjust and make compromises on their personal beliefs and practices,including completely disregarding them,if they conflict with an organization's policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

_____ granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens,as well as the right to enter into and enforce contracts.

Accepted Answer

A)   The Thirteenth Amendment
B)   The Fourteenth Amendment
C)   The Civil Rights Act of 1866
D)   Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
E)   Executive Order 11246F) A) and D)
G) A) and C) C

Question 16

An automobile painting facility experienced a breakdown in one of its ventilation fans,causing a buildup of fumes.What must the facility do in this situation to meet the employee rights under the OSH Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   request an OSHA inspection
B)   provide an employee representative for an OSHA inspection
C)   promptly inform the affected employees about their exposure to hazards
D)   follow the steps in OSHA's "Compliance Assistance Quick Start"
E)   levy fines for safety violationsF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

An employer's refusal to hire a pregnant woman is acceptable by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the name of the agency that is responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
B)   the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
C)   the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
D)   the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
E)   the Federal Department of Employment and Workplace RelationsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Differing conduct toward individuals,where the differences are clearly based on the individuals' race,color,religion,sex,national origin,age,or disability status is termed as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexual discrimination
B)   affirmative action
C)   disparate treatment
D)   reasonable accommodation
E)   reverse discriminationF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 was partly designed to overturn Supreme Court decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe Workplace

Naomi,a white female applicant,is refused a job at a state university in favor of a less qualified minority applicant.She could consider suing the university on charges of reverse discrimination against her under the _____.

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Identify the correct statement regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) .

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs audits government contractors to ensure they are actively pursuing the goals in their plans.

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Valuing diversity,especially in support of an organization's mission and strategy,need not be limited to the categories protected by law.Reflect on this statement with examples.

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The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was introduced to enhance employment opportunity for _____.

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Disparate treatment is considered a sign of discrimination.Why is this so? Can it ever be legal? If so,in what kind of situations? Substantiate your answer with examples.

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According to the affirmative-action plan required by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs,_____ refer(s) to a plan identifying the ways in which an organization will meet its diversity goals.

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After filing a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or other governmental agency,how long will an individual have to wait before having the right to sue in federal court?

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Which of the following is TRUE of quid pro quo harassment?

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The general-duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act states that it is each employer's duty to furnish a place of employment free from recognized hazards.

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In employment law,reasonable accommodation refers to an employee's obligation to adjust and make compromises on their personal beliefs and practices,including completely disregarding them,if they conflict with an organization's policies.

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An automobile painting facility experienced a breakdown in one of its ventilation fans,causing a buildup of fumes.What must the facility do in this situation to meet the employee rights under the OSH Act?

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An employer's refusal to hire a pregnant woman is acceptable by law.

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What is the name of the agency that is responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government?

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Differing conduct toward individuals,where the differences are clearly based on the individuals' race,color,religion,sex,national origin,age,or disability status is termed as _____.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 was partly designed to overturn Supreme Court decisions.

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