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1 Sarah is going for her first interview at Company A. Which one of the following is not recommended during an interview?
Comparing the candidate to another one
2 HR at Company A needs to hire a new customer service representative. They need to perform a background check of a potential hire. Which one of the following is a part of a background check of a candidate?
Criminal records
3 Marcia is a new HR manager and she’s not sure what she can use in a background check to hire someone. Which one of the following is NOT a part of a reference check of a candidate?
Psychological records
4 Ginger hires a new sales associate and she wants to make sure the new employee has a clear understanding of the job. The first thing to do when the new employee is hired is:
Orientate the employee into organization through introductions, safety reviews, rule reviews, paperwork
5 Henry lays off a long-term employee due to company budget cuts. When a layoff occurs, human resources should:
Assist with severance, vacation and outplacement services
6 Lacie has worked for Company A for a long time without a pay raise. She’s offered another job for double the pay. When an employee leaves for a better job, it is called:
Voluntary termination
7 Steve is from the US and he’s hired by a new company to work in the U.S.. He is a local national if:
His employer is from Japan and Steve works in the US.
8 Mark is from the US. His employer, Company A, is also from the US and sends Mark to India to expand the business sales platform. This means that:
John is an expatriate and the company is ethnocentric
9 Company A is an international business managed from any location. Therefore, Company A is referred to as:
Geocentric
10 Company A has a position that requires specific certification of studies for its job functions. What position is it?
Business Necessity
11 Workplace Strategic Planning requires certain things for it to function efficiently. What four things does it require?
Job specifications, job relatedness, business necessity, and bona fide occupational qualification
12 Job relatedness is essential in the workforce to ensure employees will have future success in their positions. It is defined as:
Content validity to prove job related, criteria to prove test valid indicator of successful future performance
13 Bona fide occupational qualification is vital to any workforce to make sure only the best qualified are employed. It is defined as:
Employer can exclude specific people because of the job requirements
14 Company A is hiring and they post an ad with very specific job specifications. They are defined as:
Credentials of requirements to successfully complete the job
15 Bills go through a process before becoming laws in the United States. What is this first step for a bill to become a law?
It is referred to a committee
16 In the US, a bill has to go through a legislative process before it becomes a law. What is this second step for a bill?
Committee Action
17 Senator Smith is presenting a bill to become law. What is this third step for a bill to become a law?
Subcommittee Review
18 A committee must review a bill before it becomes law. What is this fourth step for a bill to become a law?
Mark Up
19 Several things must happen to the bill before it becomes a law. What is this fifth step for a bill to become a law?
Committee Action to report a bill
20 Bills go through a legislative process to become a law in the U.S. What is this sixth step for a bill to become a law?
Written Report Publication
21 Bills go through a process before becoming laws. What is this seventh step for a bill to become a law?
Scheduling Floor Action
22 The Senate and House always discuss a bill before it becomes a law. What is this eighth step for a bill to become a law?
Debate
23 The Senate and House have a specific process to motion a bill to become a law. What is this ninth step for a bill to become a law?
Voting
24 Senator Smith has completed nine steps to pass his bill into a law. What is this tenth step for a bill to become a law?
Referred to other chamber
25 There’s a great amount of legislative review before a bill can become a law in the U.S. What is this eleventh step for a bill to become a law?
Conference Committee Action
26 A final authority must review a bill before it becomes a law. What is this twelfth step for a bill to become a law?
Bill is sent to the President
27 There’s a final important field that must be filled out on a bill before it can become a law. What is this thirteenth step for a bill to become a law?
Signature
28 Not everyone always agrees on a bill that’s about to become a law. What is this fourteenth step for a bill to become a law?
Veto Override
29 These laws protect certain classes of employees from discrimination when applying for jobs. This phrase is:
Equal Employment
30 Company A is hiring an employee for a new position. This new employee can be protected in one of these categories:
Race, sex, veteran status, and disability
31 Discrimination has a very clear legal definition in the US workplace. It is referred to as:
Distinctions made only on traits or characteristics that are unlawful
32 Intentional discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status which involves a negative impact on employees is called:
Adverse Treatment
33 Tracie applied for a position as a computer programmer in a mid-sized company. She later found out that she was not considered for the position because she was African American. This is a case of:
Discrimination
34 Physical, written, or verbal unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, verbal and physical sexual conduct that interferes with work is defined as:
Sexual Harassment
35 Company A’s accounting department has an offensive, intimidating work environment. This is the definition of:
Hostile Work Environment
36 Jackie is a CEO of Company B and she notices severe sexual harassment on the job. Who is responsible for preventing and stopping sexual harassment that occurs on the job?
Employer
37 Company A is dealing with a sexual harassment case. By law they must have an explicit policy for:
Sexual Harassment
38 Stacey filed a complaint of sexual harassment against Company B. By law, _____ must have a reasonable victim complaint, investigation, and solution process.
Employer
39 Employers have certain responsibilities towards their employees. What are they not responsible for providing?
A safety plan in-house
40 The Privacy Act of 1974 makes sure that private data isn’t used unnecessarily in the workplace. What does it protect against?
Unwarranted invasion of privacy
41 There is an act that states answers to questions should be based on Federal Law and used accordingly. What act says this?
Privacy Act of 1974
42 Company A is hiring a new employee and they have to follow the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when interviewing employees. What must they guarantee?
That an employer cannot discriminate against a person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
43 Mandi believes she has been discriminated against. A certain government institution investigates, mediates and, if necessary, files lawsuits on behalf of employees. What government institution might help Mandi?
EEOC
44 Laws exist to protect “unprotected classes.” Company B is now hiring a new staff. What laws must Company B follow?
Equal Employment Laws
45 Bills have to go through a lot to become a Law after it passes the Senate and House. It finally becomes Law when:
The President signs the Bill
46 Bills have to go through a lot to become a Law. It may also become Law if this does not happen in the White House:
There is no action by the President within 10 days while Congress in session
47 Members of Congress vote to make Bills into Laws in the U.S. How do they choose not to vote, for whatever reason?
By voting “present’
48 Company B has had a lot of different employees over the years, and they have never intentionally discriminated against anyone. Intentional discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability and veteran status is called:
Adverse Treatment
49 Company A is starting a new diversity program for its employees to appreciate differences in the workplace. They can do this by:
Implementing clear company policy, training, having an employee complaint process, and internal investigations
50 Company B cannot invade the privacy of their employees. What act protects their employees from this?
Privacy Act of 1974
51 One entity investigates, mediates and may file lawsuits on behalf of employees. Barbara feels she’s been discriminated against. What entity might help her?
EEOC
52 This act puts the burden of proof on the employer with respect to class discrimination. What act is referred to for this?
Civil Rights Act of 1991
53 Henry’s company is a federal contractor that makes over $10,000 in government business in one year. What order keeps him from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Executive Order 11246
54 Company C is required to have an Affirmative Action Plan. Which businesses are required to have one?
Both B & C - with $50,000 or more in government contracts; Businesses with more than 50 employees
55 Certain businesses are required to have a written Affirmative Action Plan. Which order defines the company’s required to have this?
Executive Order 11246
56 The Age Discrimination Act of 1967 protects older adults from adverse action due to age. It states that:
Discrimination against any employee age 40 or older
57 Rob is physically disabled, but a qualified employee. What act protects Rob’s rights from adverse action?
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
58 George is a Vietnam-era veteran who is advancing at Company B. One act requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment Vietnam-era veterans or disabled veterans. What act is this?
Vietnam Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974
59 Shelly is pregnant and can’t perform her job due to medical problems. She will be treated as a temporary disabled employee by modifying work tasks under this act:
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
60 Company B recently fired a pregnant employee due to medical absence. This is in direct violation of law. Under this Act, pregnant women:
Are treated as equal to other employees
61 Company C is not allowed to discriminate against protected classes of citizens when looking for new employees. The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures 1978 states that:
No protected class should be negatively affected by hiring procedures
62 Enrique cannot get a job in the US because he doesn’t possess lawful work papers. What act restricts his ability to get a job in the US?
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
63 Company A has 100+ full-time employees and will be laying off employees soon. They must give notice to their employees. How many days notice must they give?
At least 60 days
64 A hurricane displaced several hundred workers from New Orleans. This act gives displaced workers time and resources to find new employment. What act is this?
Worker Adjustment Returning Notification (WARN) Act of 1988
65 A recent natural disaster caused many workers to miss several weeks of work. The Worker Adjustment Returning Notification Act of 1988 has some exceptions. These exceptions are:
Natural disasters and unseen business conditions
66 Janet is the hiring manager at Company A. A form must be completed within 72 hours of employment under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. What form must Janet get from new employees?
Form I-9
67 Even the government has special rules in regards to protections for US congressional workers and buildings. The Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 states that:
Applied several civil rights, labor, and workplace safety and health laws to the US Congress and associated agencies, requiring them to follow the same employment and workplace safety laws applied to businesses and the federal government
68 One of the court cases below emphasizes that discrimination is still unlawful even if its unintentional. Which court case reaffirmed this?
Griggs vs. Duke Power 1971
69 Availability analysis is a specialty that Larry, Company B’s HR manager, excels at when hiring new employees. What does availability analysis do?
Evaluates the availability of minorities and women based upon the availability of skilled workers and the internal promotion
70 Joe belongs to a historically disadvantaged group, whereas Eric belongs to a different historically disadvantaged group. If Joe is favored at the expense of Eric, it is:
Reverse discrimination
71 Company C sees to it that certain female workers cannot advance to high levels in management, effectively forming a glass ceiling. What does a glass ceiling do?
Sees to it that protected individuals do not rise to high levels
72 Company A makes sure that the same employees are promoted at a higher rate, and that some never progress past a certain point. What sort of glass ceiling is this?
Sees to it that nonrevenue functions and cannot transfer
73 Company A follows EEOC very carefully. As per record retention requirements according to the EEOC, how many years must they keep their payroll records?
3 years
74 Company A also follows the EEOC rules on keeping personnel employment records. How long must they keep these?
1 year
75 Company A involuntarily terminated Steve, a long term employee. As per record retention requirements according to the EEOC, how many years must Steve’s records be kept?
1 year from date of termination
76 Company A forecasts business recommendations from experts giving advice separately. What is this called?
Delphi Technique
77 Company B forecasts by analyzing changes in one variable to predict future events and can estimate uncertain events to happen over time. What is this called?
Trend Analysis
78 Company D’s method of forecasting involves management using their experience to predict outcomes. What is this called?
Management Forecasts
79 Company A also forecasts by involving examination of trends over time, uses 2 variables simultaneously, and establishes a base. What is this called?
Ratio Analysis
80 One method of forecasting is called simple linear regression. Simple linear regression is defined as:
Evaluates the relationship of one variable compared to another
81 Company B’s HR managers frequently use replacement charts and succession planning for future employee predictions. What do they use these tools for?
Forecasting the internal supply of candidates
82 Turnover analysis is essential if you want to run a smooth business when terminations and hiring occur. How do you analyze turnover/
# of terminations in time period / Average # of employees in workforce
83 Simone is a temporary seasonal worker. She is not a:
Permanent Employee
84 Amanda is an employee of Company A. She recommends her friend for a vacancy in the company. Her friend is given the job. What do you call this kind of recruitment?
Employee Referral
85 Company B uses a consistent format to collect potential job-related applicant data. What is this data called?
Employment Application
86 Company A uses a direct interview method to choose employees. What does this method entail?
The interviewer leads
87 Interviews are essential to Company C’s hiring process. Interviews provide them with this about potential hires:
Enough information to make a decision as to whether or not a candidate is qualified and other applicant facts
88 Jackie is interviewing a new employee candidate. While interviewing a candidate she should:
Avoid guaranteeing earnings and long-term employment
89 Company B’s HR managers must have verification of a candidate’s factual past employment and their education, financial, and driving records. This is part of the candidate’s:
Reference Check
90 Company A interviews Joe, a potential hire candidate. If a candidate fits into the job requirement and also fits in the culture of the company, then the Joe can be:
Selected
91 Company C uses a special program for new employees. They orient a new employee into the organization through introductions, safety reviews, rule reviews, and paperwork. This is called:
Onboarding
92 Jayme is an employee who receives pay and benefits when she leaves company A. This is called:
Severance
93 Company B wants to avoid laying off their employees due to a budget shortfall. Lay-offs can be avoided by:
Having legal early retirement options and a reduction in hours and new hires
94 Employees are sometimes coerced into resigning. Company A has to do this due to a budget shortfall and drop in sales. This is known as:
Constructive discharge
95 Company B is using a fast process to bring in foreign workers when no qualified local workers are available. This process is known as:
Program electronic review management
96 Company B has a lot of employees that are originally from another country and go to another country to work. These employees are known as:
Third country nationals
97 Company C can be managed from any location, and they have an international sales base. This company is:
Geocentric
98 According to EEOC requirements, for how long should personnel or employment records be retained for legal purposes?
One year
99 Fred is an HR manager and just received an EEOC complaint. In case of EEOC complaint, what should the employer do?
Internally investigate complaint claims, cooperate with the EEOC
100 When random experts give recommendations separately, it's called:
Delphi Technique
101 When experts work together for recommendation to a Company’s long term business plan, it is called:
Nominal Group Technique
102 In Company A, no experts were used for forecasting. This means that this process took place:
Management forecasts
103 Company A is looking for a relationship between sales and number of employees. Which one of the following evaluates the relationship of one variable compared to another?
Simple linear regression
104 Candidates must know the scope of a potential job before they apply so they know they are qualified. What does the scope of the job include?
All of the above – All responsibilities and essential functions; Required knowledge & skills; Physical demands
105 Company D published an ad on its website to attract new jobseekers. This is called:
External recruiting
106 Amanda lets the employee candidate lead the interview. She is practicing this type of interview:
Direct interview
107 Paul has to give an interview in a few days. Which one of the following is not recommended for him during an interview?
Comparing the candidate to another one
108 Employers must protect their current employees. Which one of the following is a legal acceptable part of a background check of a candidate?
Criminal records
109 Employers cannot use certain things from a candidate’s past for hiring. Which one of the following is NOT a part of a reference check of a candidate?
Psychological records
110 The most crucial time for employee development is in the first few weeks on the job. The first thing to do when the new employee is hired is:
Orientate the employee into organization through introductions, safety reviews, rule reviews, paperwork
111 Layoffs add stress to a company’s morale and ability to produce efficient products. When a layoff occurs, human resources should:
Assist with severance, vacation and outplacement services
112 Companies have to be competitive in a work force that grants more to well qualified employees. When an employee leaves for a better job, it is called:
Voluntary termination
113 Steve is from the US but he works for a company that’s not originally from the U.S. He is a local national if:
His employer is from Japan and Steve works in the US.
114 John is from the US. His employer, InoTech, is also from the US and sends John to South Korea to expand the business. This means that:
John is an expatriate and the company is ethnocentric
115 Company B has the unique ability to be managed from anywhere and they lack a physical location. Therefore, Company B is:
Geocentric
116 This position requires specific certification of studies to perform its job functions (i.e. PhD). What position is this?
Business Necessity
117 Workplace Strategic Planning requires four things. What four things does it require?
Job specifications, job relatedness, business necessity, and bona fide occupational qualification
118 Job relatedness is essential in any workforce to make sure the best qualified can perform the job with the correct tools. Job relatedness is:
Content validity to prove job related, criteria to prove test valid indicator of successful future performance
119 Company C is going through a pool of applicants and they exclude a certain set. They are using the bona fide qualification process which states:
Employer can exclude specific people because of the job requirements
120 Jill has a Master’s of Science in Astrophysics and she applies for a job as a professor. She has the job specifications to effectively teach. Job specifications are:
Credentials of requirements to successfully complete the job
121 This bill is currently being debated on the floor. What is this step for a bill to become a law?
First
122 This bill was ignored by a committee and died on the floor. What is this step for a bill to become a law?
Second
123 Bills go through a hearing on record on views of the bill. What is this third step for a bill to become a law?
Subcommittee Review
124 Bills must go through changes and amendments before becoming law. What is this fourth step for a bill to become a law?
Mark Up
125 Bills must have further research in order to be voted on. What is this fifth step for a bill to become a law?
Committee Action to report a bill
126 Bills must have intent and scope impact before they become law. What is this sixth step for a bill to become a law?
Written Report Publication
127 Bills must be placed on the calendar. What is this seventh step for a bill to become a law?
Scheduling Floor Action
128 Bills are voiced on the floor where members give their case why or why they don’t support the bill. What is this eighth step for a bill to become a law?
Debate
129 Company A discriminated against a worker, unintentionally. What court case are they violating?
Griggs vs. Duke Power 1971
130 Henry makes sure that the availability of skilled workers matches that of minorities and women. What does availability analysis do?
Evaluates the availability of minorities and women based upon the availability of skilled workers and the internal promotion
131 Simone belongs to a historically disadvantaged group, whereas Gloria belongs to a different historically disadvantaged group. If Simone is favored at the expense of Gloria, it this sort of discrimination:
Reverse discrimination
132 Glass ceilings bring down company morale and damage the diversity in a company. What does a glass ceiling effectively prevent?
Sees to it that protected individuals do not rise to high levels
133 Glass ceilings exist in private business, but also in public service and volunteer work. What do glass walls do in such settings?
Sees to it that nonrevenue functions and cannot transfer
134 The EEOC is requested payroll records from Company A. As per record retention requirements according to the EEOC, how many years must payroll records be kept?
3 years
135 The EEOC is requesting personnel records from Company C. As per record retention requirements according to the EEOC, how many years must personnel or employee records be kept?
1 year
136 The EEOC is investigating an unlawful termination claim. As per record retention requirements according to the EEOC, how many years must an employee’s records be kept if they were involuntarily terminated?
1 year from date of termination
137 One method of forecasting involves random experts giving recommendations separately. What is this process of company plan writing called?
Delphi Technique
138 One method of forecasting involves analyzing changes in one variable to predict future events and can estimate uncertain events to happen over time. What is this analytical process called?
Trend Analysis
139 One method of forecasting involves management using their experience to predict outcomes. What is this business planning process referred to called?
Management Forecasts
140 One method of forecasting involves examination of trends over time, uses 2 variables simultaneously, and establishes a base. What is this analytical process called?
Ratio Analysis
141 One method of forecasting is called simple linear regression. Simple linear regression is a mathematical value that:
Evaluates the relationship of one variable compared to another
142 HR managers must frequently use PowerPoint charts and regression maps to demonstrate business planning. What do they use these tools for?
Forecasting the internal supply of candidates
143 Company A is suffering from a high number of employees quitting, costing them time and money. How do they analyze turnover?
# of terminations in time period / Average # of employees in workforce
144 A temporary working under contract for a fixed period or specific project, is not considered a:
Permanent Employee
145 Susan is an employee of Company A. Her friend is found to be a great candidate for a new job there and is given the job. What do you call this kind of recruitment?
Employee Referral
146 There is a consistent format to collect potential job-related applicant data to standardize how the applicants stack against one another. What is this form called?
Employment Application
147 Company A uses direct interviewing to identify applicants good for their job. In the case of a direct interview:
The interviewer leads
148 Interviews are essential. Interviews provide the employer with:
Enough information to make a decision as to whether or not a candidate is qualified and other applicant facts
149 Charles is trying to master his interviewing skills. While interviewing a candidate:
Avoid guaranteeing earnings and long-term employment
150 As HR manager, Rachael must have verification of a candidate’s factual past employment and their education, financial, and driving records. This is part of the candidate’s:
Reference Check
151 If a candidate fits into the job requirement and also fits in the culture of the company, then the candidate is probably a good fit for a job. They can be:
Selected
152 Orienting a new employee into the organization through introductions, safety reviews, rule reviews, and paperwork is a part of this first step of employment:
Onboarding
153 Some employees receive pay and benefits when they leave a company as part of their package. This keeps company morale high and motivated. This is called:
Severance
154 Lay-offs usually occur due to poor planning and sudden budget shortfalls due to economic problems. Lay-offs can be avoided by:
Having legal early retirement options and a reduction in hours and new hires
155 Employees are sometimes coerced into resigning if they have to leave but have been around too long to simply fire or let go. This is known as:
Constructive discharge
156 There is a fast process to bring in foreign workers when no qualified local workers are available. This process is known as:
Program electronic review management
157 James is originally from another country and goes to another country to work. These employees are identified as:
Third country nationals
158 Some international companies can be managed from any location due to their virtual sales management. These companies are identified as:
Geocentric
159 Company A is being investigated for personnel discrimination. According to EEOC requirements, for how long should personnel or employment records be retained?
One year
160 The EEOC investigates claims of discrimination. In case of EEOC complaint, what should the employer first complete to make sure they have legally done everything correct?
Internally investigate complaint claims, cooperate with the EEOC
161 When random experts give recommendations separately, there’s more chance of different outcomes and variations on a business plan. This is called:
Delphi Technique
162 When experts work together for recommendation, the solution is more likely to be well developed but less varied. This can be both a strength and a weakness. This process is called:
Nominal Group Technique
163 In Company A, no experts were used for forecasting. This provides an unqualified business plan that is most familiar to the employees but lacks statistical data. What process took place?
Management forecasts
164 This gives a simple relationship ratio when examining two variables that may or may not be related to one another. Which one of the following evaluates the relationship of one variable compared to another?
Simple linear regression
165 Barbara describes the responsibilities of a job she’s trying to find a new employee for. What does the scope of the job include?
All of the above - A. All responsibilities and essential functions; Required knowledge & skills; Physical demands
166 Company A published an ad on its website to attract new potential employees qualified to hold the position. This recruiting is called:
External recruiting
167 This is an intentional interview method where an employer gives a potential hire the power during an interview. This process is called:
Direct interview
168 During an interview, John is obviously nervous and he bites his nails. Which one of the following is also not recommended during an interview?
Comparing the candidate to another one
169 Employers must follow legal guidelines when hiring new employees and conducting background checks. Which one of the following is a part of a background check of a candidate?
Criminal records
170 Employer A used a Facebook profile as part of a potential hire’s background check. Which one of the following is also NOT a part of a reference check of a candidate?
Psychological records
171 New employees must get to know the job before they begin. The first thing to do when a new employee is brought on board is:
Orientate the employee into organization through introductions, safety reviews, rule reviews, paperwork
172 Human resources has to follow a certain set of rules when laying off their employees to avoid unlawful termination suits. When a layoff occurs, human resources has to:
Assist with severance, vacation and outplacement services
173 Company A could not offer a competitive benefits package, and so many of their well qualified employees went to Company B. When an employee leaves for a better job, it is known as:
Voluntary termination
174 Sam is from the US and is defined as a local national by his company. This means:
His employer is from France and Fred works in the US.
175 When Company A sends an employee who works in their company to another country to begin a new sales shop, they risk lower morale and corporate stress. What is that employee classified as?
Jerry is an expatriate and the company is ethnocentric
176 An international business can be managed from any location and offers many advantages over nno-globalized businesses in America. What sort of business is this?
Geocentric
177 In order to apply for this job, an applicant needs A, B and C certifications. What sort of position is it?
Business Necessity
178 Company A uses Workplace Strategic planning to plan its business outlook and sales plan. What four things does it require?
Job specifications, job relatedness, business necessity, and bona fide occupational qualification
179 Job relatedness is indispensable in the workforce because it can predict future success and the ability to continue business beyond the near term goals. It is defined as:
Content validity to prove job related, criteria to prove test valid indicator of successful future performance
180 Bona fide occupational qualification is imperative to any workforce when an employer is trying to hire new professionals. It is defined as:
Employer can exclude specific people because of the job requirements
181 Job specifications are important to any workforce because they predict the success of any job completion. They are defined as:
Credentials of requirements to successfully complete the job
182 Under Equal Employment Law, there are four protected classes. Company A needs to find out which four features they cannot use to find new employees. They are:
Race, sex, veteran status, and disability
183 Discrimination has been legally defined because it brings down the entire workforce and takes advantage of innocent people. It is defined as:
Distinctions made only on traits or characteristics that are unlawful
184 Company A is intentionally discriminating against its employees. This is based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status. What treatment is this?
Adverse Treatment
185 Robert applied for a position as a videographer in a large company. He later found out that he was not considered for the position because he was a veteran. This is a case of:
Discrimination
186 Marcia at Company A receives a sexually perverted note from a fellow coworker. The advance is unwanted and interferes with work. This is defining:
Sexual Harassment
187 An offensive, intimidating work environment pervasive enough to alter the conditions or work. This is defining _____________, and can occur to anyone at work regardless of rank, age, gender or race:
Hostile Work Environment
188 Only one entity is responsible for preventing and stopping sexual harassment that occurs on the job. What is this entity designed to protect the others at work?
Employer
189 Employers must have an explicit policy to deal with this or else they risk severe legal consequences. As employers they are obligated to protect their employees from this:
Sexual Harassment
190 _____ has to have a reasonable victim complaint, investigation, and solution process. As this, they are entitled to ensure a safe and comfortable working environment for those under them.
Employer
191 Employers have many responsibilities, and when they are fulfilled morale is high and efficiency is constant in a company. What are employers not responsible for?
A safety plan in-house
192 The Privacy Act of 1974 did much for the population of the United States. Stacy noticed that someone went through her desk while she was away at lunch. What does this act protect against?
Unwarranted invasion of privacy
193 On an application potential hires must answer questions truthfully and to the best of their knowledge. An act passed that states that answers to questions should be based on Federal Law. What act is this?
Privacy Act of 1974
194 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did much for the population of the United States. It diversified the workplace and made sure employers did not take advantage of their workers who simply wanted a job to sustain a living standard. What does it guarantee?
That an employer cannot discriminate against a person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
195 A certain government institution investigates, mediates and, if necessary, may even file lawsuits on behalf of employees. What government institution is this?
EEOC
196 There are laws to protect “unprotected classes.” A company must respect these classes just as much as the protected classes. This keeps company morale high and establishes an environment of respect within a company. These laws are:
Equal Employment Laws
197 Members of Congress vote to make Bills into Laws, and they can choose not to vote on a particular bill for whatever reason. How do Congressmen and Congresswomen choose not to vote?
By voting “present’
198 Company C fires Adam due to his religion and veteran status. Intentional discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability and veteran status is known as:
Adverse Treatment
199 Employers should prevent harassment at all costs. When employees feel threatened, productivity drops and many choose to quit. Employers can do this by:
Implementing clear company policy, training, having an employee complaint process, and internal investigations
200 There is an act that protects the rights of individuals against unwarranted invasions of their privacy, specifically from their employers. It keeps private data private. What act is this?
Privacy Act of 1974
201 Sandy needs someone to file a suit on her behalf since she was discriminated against due to her gender. This entity is:
EEOC
202 Company A must defend itself in a discrimination lawsuit. This act puts the burden of proof on the employer with respect to class discrimination. This act is the:
Civil Rights Act of 1991
203 Government contractors who earn more than $10,000 from the government cannot discriminate much in the same way a private company cannot discriminate. What order is this?
Executive Order 11246
204 Certain businesses are required to have a written Affirmative Action Plan. This ensures certain classes of individuals are given as much chance to succeed as any other advantaged population. Which businesses must have one?
Both B & C
205 Company A is required to have an Affirmative Action Plan. What order is Company A following by writing this since they fit the credentials?
Executive Order 11246
206 The Age Discrimination Act of 1967 protects these citizens over a certain age. This ensures diversity in the workplace and also allows experience to remain in the workforce. It states that:
Discrimination against any employee age 40 or older
207 Rebecca is physically disabled, but a qualified employee. What act protects her rights to gain and maintain a job?
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
208 One act requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment Vietnam-era veterans or disabled veterans. This allows veterans to gain and maintain employment just as non-veterans. This act is the:
Vietnam Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974
209 Maxine is pregnant and can’t perform her normal job duties, but she is well qualified for desk work. She will be treated as a temporary disabled employee by modifying tasks under which act?
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
210 Martha is pregnant and she demands that she is treated as equal to other employees. She is protected by The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978. Under this Act, pregnant women:
Are treated as equal to other employees
211 Company B has job applications available in both English and Spanish. According to the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures 1978, they are asserting this act by ensuring:
No protected class should be negatively affected by hiring procedures
212 Jack cannot get a job in the US because he doesn’t possess green papers. Technically, he’s an illegal immigrant. What act restricts Jack’s ability to get a job in the US?
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
213 Employers with 100+ full-time employees must notify their employees of a coming mass layoff or plant closing. This ensures employees have ample time to prepare for impending wage loss. How many days notice must they give?
At least 60 days
214 One act gave displaced workers time and resources to find new employment. What act was this that assured displaced workers could adjust their schedule and wage requirements after a disaster?
Worker Adjustment Returning Notification (WARN) Act of 1988
215 The Worker Adjustment Returning Notification Act of 1988 does have a few exceptions. Displaced workers are some of those that fall under such exceptions. These exceptions are:
Natural disasters and unseen business conditions
216 Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, a form must be completed within 72 hours of employment. This ensures illegal immigrants do not gain jobs in America and are deported if they try. What form is this?
Form I-9
217 Government is held liable to the same discrimination laws as private industry. What did the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 do?
Applied several civil rights, labor, and workplace safety and health laws to the US Congress and associated agencies, requiring them to follow the same employment and workplace safety laws applied to businesses and the federal government
218 Even when its unintentional, discrimination is wrong and destroys a company’s reputation and devotion to customer service and excellence. Which court case reaffirms this?
Griggs vs. Duke Power 1971
219 Availability analysis ensures that a company is well balanced and represents the overall customer base in diversity and attitude. What does availability analysis do?
Evaluates the availability of minorities and women based upon the availability of skilled workers and the internal promotion
220 Another type of discrimination occurs if managers take affirmative action or straight discrimination too far, and they favor the disadvantaged group over the advantaged group at all times. This is known as:
Reverse discrimination
221 Company A never promotes it women to high levels in the business. What are they trying to accomplish by doing this?
Sees to it that protected individuals do not rise to high levels
222 Company A never lets any of their accounting professionals move to another comparable department in their company. What is Company A trying to accomplish?
Sees to it that nonrevenue functions and cannot transfer
223 James is a manager who always chooses to promote the women in his company. He does this even when there’s a male eligible for promotion and is well qualified. This is known as:
Reverse discrimination
224 Company B never promotes it African American employees to high levels in their business. What are they trying to accomplish by doing this?
Sees to it that protected individuals do not rise to high levels
225 Mandi is a successful sale representative who wants to transfer to a much more profitable sales region. She has earned the promotion but cannot get transferred. Instead a younger less experienced male representative is sent to the higher profit area. What is her company establishing with this glass wall?
Sees to it that nonrevenue functions and cannot transfer