Summary Review Flashcards

1
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When was the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) which is the agency created by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 given authority to enforce the laws of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A

1972

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2
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Modern employment at-will guarantees all of the following except:

A

That employers can fire their employees for any reason

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3
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What is causing the employment at-will doctrine to erode away?

A

Wrongful discharge lawsuits

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4
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Title VII makes it illegal for employers to do many things. Which of the following is NOT illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

A

To not hire an individual because they are not qualified

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5
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Which of the following groups would NOT be included as part of an affirmative action plan?

A

Middle Eastern Americans

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6
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What does bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) mean?

A

Characteristic that is necessary to successfully perform the job

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7
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What is a main function of the United States Constitution?

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To provide fundamental rights to citizens

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8
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What is not an exception established by common law for the employment at-will doctrine?

A

Formal contract exception

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9
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The principle of employment-at-will states that employers can terminate

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For any (non-discriminatory) reason.

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10
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What was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 law intended to do?

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Curb societal beliefs that people are different based on their physical appearance

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True or False: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes it unlawful for an employer to pay someone less based on his/her religion.

A

True

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12
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An agreement created through the actions of the employer and employee is a(n) ________ contract.

A

Implied

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13
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Title VII is included in which piece of legislation?

A

Civil Rights Act

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14
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Title VII protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of:

A

Religion, sex, race, color, national origin

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15
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What are the ages of workers protected by the ADEA now?

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Ages 40 and above

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16
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As part of their mission the EEOC enforces which of the following?

A

Anti-discrimination statutes

17
Q

Which of the following are benefits of a diverse workforce (pick all that apply)?

A

Nurtures innovation; Increases creativity

18
Q

Birthplace is an example of what protected class?

A

National Origin

19
Q

All of the following conditions are required to constitute an incident of sexual harassment except:

A

The actions involve physical contact.

20
Q

Yes or No: If a disabled person has the necessary skills to perform the essential functions of the job, but his/her condition poses a direct threat to the safety of others, does the ADA consider this person qualified for the job?

A

No

21
Q

The effect of the ADA was to standardize and nationalize employment protections for the qualified disabled employee in both the public and private sectors. What organization has the enforcement power to back up the protections written in the ADA?

A

EEOC

22
Q

Which of the following is NOT a step in an organization’s affirmative action plan?

A

Reasonable quotas

23
Q

What is an affirmative action plan?

A

A plan for government contractors to make efforts to hire women and minorities

24
Q

Affirmative action is defined as:

A

Action taken by an employer to overcome discriminatory effects of past or current practices

25
Q

Cody, a black male employee, is performing below expectation in his job as manager. The company:

A

May face Title VII liability if it gives Cody a positive performance evaluation and then later terminates him for poor job performance.

26
Q

When employers are urged to make up for historical discrimination, they are exercising _______________.

A

Affirmative Action

27
Q

A company’s employee handbook with its description of policies and processes can be misconstrued as a(n) ____________.

A

Implied Contract

28
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As businesses become more global in nature, employing people with a variety of thinking styles, personalities, cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds is important. This workforce could be described as having _______________.

A

Diversity

29
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The EEOC acts as the enforcement agency for ____________ that protects people from discrimination based on sex, religion, race, national origin and color.

A

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

30
Q

Religious discrimination goes beyond considering only employees’ faith but also extends to protecting their __________.

A

closely held beliefs

31
Q

Employees may leave a company without giving a reason or notice under the ________________ doctrine.

A

Employment at will

32
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When an employee has informed a governmental agency of the company’s wrongdoing, the employer cannot (for this reason only) let the employee go. This exception to a rule is called the _________________.

A

Public policy exception

33
Q

Women, Asians, African Americans, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans/Alaskans, people with disabilities and ________________ are covered under affirmative action.

A

Veterans

34
Q

The Acme Widget Company strives to create an environment in which all employees feel they belong. The term for such a goal is __________________.

A

Inclusion

35
Q

A diverse workforce increases the company’s likelihood of success through creativity and _______________.

A

Innovation