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?

    <p>Employee lawsuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In favor of employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can companies advise their employees regarding dress?

    <p>To dress conservatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Requiring employees to agree to arbitration for discrimination claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Remaining neutral and unbiased</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Due to legal obligations and self-interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Ensuring demographic balance out of self-interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Convergence of globalization and demographic changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Offering compensation to the complainant</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>To protect applicants from feeling disrespected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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