WGU C202 Pre-Assessment - Managing
Human Capital study guide With Answers
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1. Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma?:
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, Why is this permitted under an at-
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9. Which event should be covered under workers' compensation?
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Human Capital study guide With Answers
Graded A+ Latest 2025/2026
1. Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma?:
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Ans Being asked to directly supervise a family member g g g g g g
2. A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated o
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r punished for refusing to follow an illegal request made by a supervisor.
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Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma?
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Ans: Rights Stan-
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3. What is the goal of affirmative action?
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Ans: By seeking to remedy past practices th
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, 4. A female employer is accused of having an employment practice that negati
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vely impacts women. The employer responds that she has the same requireme
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Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact?:
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5. Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Exec-
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6. An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting less e
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, Why is this permitted under an at-
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will employment relationship?:
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Ans An employer can terminate an employee for an imm oral reason.
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7. Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the bi
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The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
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8. What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
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9. Which event should be covered under workers' compensation?
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Ans: Breaking an a rm while at work
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10. How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organi-
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