Chapter 4

Question 1

EEO stands for __________ It represents a set of laws which assures all employees in the workplace equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, physical/mental function, military experience or ________ affiliation.

Answer 1

• Equal Employment Opportunity

- Religious

Question 2

There are several state/federal EEO laws. Two of them by name are____________.

Answer 2

• Equal Pay Act and Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 3

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes Title VII which assures equality in the hiring of employees and is enforced by the________.

Answer 3

• EEO Commission

Question 4

The practice of hiring persons with a specific skill or gender for the good of the company is called ________.

Answer 4

• Business Necessity

Question 5

At the “point of hire” an employer may make inquiries which are unlawful prior to hire such as a request for a __________.

Answer 5

• Medical Exam Forms

Question 6

The two types of sexual harassment which violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are ________ which links employment outcomes to sexual favors and ________ linked to offensive working conditions.

Answer 6

• Quid Pro Quo

- Hostile Environment

Question 7

Discrimination against persons with disabilities is unlawful under the ______ It mandates that modifications to the work environment are required and known as ___________.

Answer 7

• ADA

- Reasonable Accommodation

Question 8

The EEO policy should be publicly displayed throughout the work environment and once approved by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission employees must be made aware of its recognition upon approval that it is an ___________.

Answer 8

-Equal Opportunity Employer

Question 9

Two things regarding EEO complaints an employer can do to avoid expense and negative publicity are to _______ all discrimination complaints immediately and follow through on them and then develop an efficient internal ________ system.

Answer 9

• Review

- Response