EO/Human Relations

Question 0

Air Force Equal Opportunity and Treatment (EOT) Policy—Military

Answer 0

• It is Air Force policy to conduct its affairs free from unlawful discrimination, according to United States laws, and to provide equal opportunity and treatment for all military members irrespective of their color, national origin, race, religion, or sex

Question 1

Define Human Relations:

Answer 1

• the relations between two or more people

Question 2

Air Force Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy—Civilian

Answer 2

• It is Air Force policy that personnel management be accomplished ―in a manner that is free from discrimination and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicapping condition.‖

Question 3

The Air Force Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) is designed to:

Answer 3

• facilitate opportunities for the employment and advancement of underrepresented groups in the work force, remove artificial barriers in personnel systems and practices, and eliminate discrimination by act or inference

Question 4

Unlawful Discrimination:

Answer 4

• discrimination based on color, national origin, race, religion, or sex that is not otherwise authorized by law or regulation

Question 5

Personal Discrimination:

Answer 5

• Individual actions taken to deprive a person or group of a right because of color, national origin, race, religion, or sex. Such discrimination can occur overtly, covertly, intentionally, or unintentionally

Question 6

Systemic Discrimination:

Answer 6

• The action by an institution (or system) that, through its policies or procedures, deprives a person or group of a right because of color, national origin, race, religion, or sex. Such discrimination can occur overtly, covertly, intentionally, or unintentionally

Question 7

Sexual Harrassment:

Answer 7

• a form of sex discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

Question 8

Complaint:

Answer 8

• An allegation of unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex

Question 9

Formal Complaint:

Answer 9

• Allegation of unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment that is submitted in writing on AF Form 1587-1 to the authority designated for receipt of such complaints

Question 10

Informal Complain:

Answer 10

• Allegation of unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment, made either orally or in writing on an AF Form 1587-1, that is not submitted as a formal complaint

Question 11

Equal Opportunity:

Answer 11

• The right of all persons to participate in, and benefit from, programs and activities for which they are qualified. These programs and activities shall be free from social, personal, or institutional barriers that prevent people from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible. Persons shall be evaluated on individual merit, fitness, and capability, regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.

Question 12

Human Relations Climate:

Answer 12

• The prevailing perceptions of individuals concerning interpersonal relationships within their working, living, and social environment

Question 13

Prejudice:

Answer 13

• A judgment against or an opinion contrary to anything without just grounds or sufficient knowledge

Question 14

Stereotype:

Answer 14

• Exaggerated belief about a category of people. It rationalizes our conduct toward that category

Question 15

Racism:

Answer 15

• Any attitude or action of a person or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of race

Question 16

Sexism:

Answer 16

• Attitudes and beliefs that one sex is superior to another

Question 17

Supervisors‘ responsibilities are to make sure the members of their workcenters:

Answer 17

1. Are able to present complaints in an atmosphere not conducive to retaliation;
2. Are encouraged to discuss problems and complaints;
3. Know the various channels and procedures for filing complaints or otherwise seeking outside assistance; and
4. Know that unlawful discrimination is illegal and will not be tolerated

Question 18

Supervisors must also:

Answer 18

1. Implement preventive measures to promote EOT in the workcenter
2. Take action to address allegations of discrimination