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LDR 535 Wk 2 – Practice: Diversity in Hiring
Which of the following sources of diversity is NOT covered by U.S. federal law or regulation?
Multiple Choice
socioeconomic background
ethnicity
sexual orientation
age
gender
Which of the following situations represents quid pro quo sexual harassment?
Multiple Choice
An employee is in jeopardy of losing their job.
An employee experiences offensive working conditions.
None of these answers are .
An employee experiences suggestive remarks.
All of these answers are .
In order to make up for past discrimination in employment, some companies have used ________ plans to actively find, hire, and develop the talents of people from groups traditionally discriminated against. Steps include active recruitment, elimination of prejudicial questions in interviews, and establishment of minority hiring goals.
Multiple Choice
- affirmative action
- employee assistance
- allies
- collective bargaining
- reverse discrimination
The ____________ prohibits discrimination of race, religion, sex, or national origin and allows for the awarding of punitive and compensatory damages in addition to back pay in cases of intentional discrimination.
Multiple Choice
- Equal Pay Act of 1963
- Family Medical and Leave Act of 1993
- Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Civil Rights Act of 1991
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
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Manager’s Hot Seat: Diversity in Hiring
Manager’s Hot Seat: Diversity in Hiring
Human resource management consists of the key activities managers perform to plan for, attract, develop, and retain an effective workforce. One of these key activities is recruiting and selection. Recruiting and selecting involves the process of locating and attracting qualified applicants for jobs open in the organization. It is very important to attract the right people to fill the needs of the organization. In order to avoid exposure to legal liabilities, human resource managers need to be aware of federal laws and regulations protecting employees such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.
Attracting and selecting the right people is crucial for the success of your organization. In addition, human resource managers need to understand and uphold the U.S. laws and regulations that protect workers such as the Equal Pay Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. This legislation aims to reduce discrimination in employment based on racial, ethnic, religious bigotry, and gender stereotypes. In the video case, two equally qualified applicants are interviewed for a sales job. Although the applicants are equally qualified, race and discrimination becomes a major issue in determining who to hire. Should race be a consideration when hiring applicants?
Click the ► button to watch the video. Then, answer the questions that follow.
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- The two managers are interested…
The two managers are interested in hiring one of the applicants for the position. The process by which the managers determine the relative qualifications of job applicants and their potential for performing well in a particular job is known as __________________.
Multiple Choice
performance appraisal
development
recruiting
training
selecting
- In this situation, the applicants…
In this situation, the applicants were externally recruited to the company from sources outside the organization. Which of the following is an advantage of external recruiting?
Multiple Choice
risks are higher since the applicant is less known
encourages longevity among current employees
limits the pool of fresh talent
applicants may have fresh viewpoints
longer recruitment process
- The topic of race and ethnicity…
The topic of race and ethnicity becomes an issue in the discussion of the two applicants. According to the Wheel of Diversity, race and ethnicity represent _________ dimensions of diversity.
Multiple Choice
internal
neutral
external
medium
organizational
- In determining which applicant…
In determining which applicant to offer the position to, race continues to be an issue. According to which U.S. federal law and regulation is discrimination by race, color, religion, national origin, or sex prohibited?
Multiple Choice
Privacy Act
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act
Equal Pay Act
Title VII Civil Rights Act
Fair Minimum Wage Act
- During this discussion, one…
During this discussion, one manager feels this has become an ethical issue. In order to choose an applicant, they should be selected by respect for impartial standards of fairness and equity. This means of deciding an ethical dilemma is known as the ________ approach.
Multiple Choice
moral rights
individual
justice
neutral
utilitarian
MC Qu. 01 Which U.S. federal law and regulation requires…
Which U.S. federal law and regulation requires men and women to be paid equally for performing equal work?
Multiple Choice
- Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970
- Civil Rights Act, Amended 1972
- Equal Pay Act of 1963
- none of these
- Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007