Workplace Discrimination Controversy Quiz

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What is the primary consideration when hiring according to the text?

The company's culture

The company's reputation

The individual's skills and ability (correct)

The company's profits

What action was taken after a controversial post was made?

An apology was issued (correct)

The post was promoted

The post was edited

A second look in hiring practices

Which of the following is NOT listed as a criterion for creating a non-discriminatory environment?

Applying employment practices differently to different classes of persons (correct)

Having employees with similar workloads receive equal wages

Negatively impacting individuals belonging to protected groups

Proving practices as a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

What is a common outcome of companies not following non-discriminatory practices?

Employee lawsuits Signup and view all the answers

In cases related to dress, how do courts typically rule?

In favor of employers Signup and view all the answers

What can companies advise their employees regarding dress?

To dress conservatively Signup and view all the answers

What practice do many employers adopt to avoid legal issues with discrimination claims?

Requiring employees to agree to arbitration for discrimination claims Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for the arbitrator in cases of arbitration for discrimination claims?

Remaining neutral and unbiased Signup and view all the answers

Why are many employers striving to achieve demographic balance in their workforce?

Due to legal obligations and self-interest Signup and view all the answers

What major shift is occurring in the conventional paradigms of equal employment laws according to the text?

A challenge to the dominance of white males in the labor force Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of managing diversity in the workplace according to the text?

Ensuring demographic balance out of self-interest Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor contributing to the increasing diversity in many workplaces in the United States?

Convergence of globalization and demographic changes Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about hiring doctors for a cosmetic surgery clinic?

They should have an inclination and specialization in plastic surgery. Signup and view all the answers

Why are good intentions not a valid excuse for discriminatory practices?

Good intentions do not make discriminatory procedures fair or relevant to job capability assessment. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the priority of laws concerning equal employment opportunity and collective bargaining agreements?

Equal employment opportunity laws always take precedence over union agreements. Signup and view all the answers

What option is available to an employer beyond preparing a strong defense in a discriminatory case?

Offering compensation to the complainant Signup and view all the answers

How are regulations in the context of pre-employment screening different now compared to the past, based on the text?

Regulations now aim to prevent applicants from feeling disrespected. Signup and view all the answers

Why should companies follow specific considerations related to pre-employment screening according to the text?

To protect applicants from feeling disrespected. Signup and view all the answers