C232 INTRO TO HR TOPIC 2 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Affirmative action is defined as: correct answer Action taken by an employer to
overcome discriminatory effects of past or current practices
All of the following conditions are required to constitute an incident of sexual
harassment except: correct answer The actions involve physical contact.
An agreement created through the actions of the employer and employee is a(n)
________ contract. correct answer Implied
An implied contract can be created by all of the following actions, except... correct
answer Through a formal contract negotiation and documentation
As part of their mission the EEOC enforces which of the following? correct answer
Anti-discrimination statutes
Birthplace is an example of what protected class? correct answer National Origin
Cody, a black male employee, is performing below expectation in his job as
manager. The company: correct answer May face Title VII liability if it gives Cody a
positive performance evaluation and then later terminates him for poor job
performance.
Define "employment at-will." correct answer Organizations can generally hire,
fire, or promote a person for any reason whatsoever
, Define the Covenant-of-Good-Faith exception. correct answer implied promise to
treat the other in good faith and fairness. When that covenant is broken, the
employee has a cause of action for wrongful termination
Define the term "religious discrimination." correct answer involves treating a
person unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs
Define the term and provide an example of "gender discrimination." correct
answer Julie Ann is being discriminated against because the farm manager is using
a gender stereotype to explain how a woman should act
Define the term diversity. correct answer refers to the similarities and differences
between individuals, accounting for numerous aspects of personality and
individual identity
Define the term inclusion. correct answer the extent to which each person in the
organization feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued as a team
member
Describe national origin employment discrimination. correct answer An adverse
employment decision against an individual because the individual or his or her
ancestor: 1) is from a certain country or place, 2) belongs to, or identifies with, a
national, cultural, or ethnic group, or 3) associates with a person from that group
How does the EEOC define "color"? correct answer Color is also commonly
understood to mean pigmentation, complexion, or skin shade or tone
How does the EEOC define "race"? correct answer is a local geographic or global
human population—a distinct group—that is evident by genetically transmitted
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Affirmative action is defined as: correct answer Action taken by an employer to
overcome discriminatory effects of past or current practices
All of the following conditions are required to constitute an incident of sexual
harassment except: correct answer The actions involve physical contact.
An agreement created through the actions of the employer and employee is a(n)
________ contract. correct answer Implied
An implied contract can be created by all of the following actions, except... correct
answer Through a formal contract negotiation and documentation
As part of their mission the EEOC enforces which of the following? correct answer
Anti-discrimination statutes
Birthplace is an example of what protected class? correct answer National Origin
Cody, a black male employee, is performing below expectation in his job as
manager. The company: correct answer May face Title VII liability if it gives Cody a
positive performance evaluation and then later terminates him for poor job
performance.
Define "employment at-will." correct answer Organizations can generally hire,
fire, or promote a person for any reason whatsoever
, Define the Covenant-of-Good-Faith exception. correct answer implied promise to
treat the other in good faith and fairness. When that covenant is broken, the
employee has a cause of action for wrongful termination
Define the term "religious discrimination." correct answer involves treating a
person unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs
Define the term and provide an example of "gender discrimination." correct
answer Julie Ann is being discriminated against because the farm manager is using
a gender stereotype to explain how a woman should act
Define the term diversity. correct answer refers to the similarities and differences
between individuals, accounting for numerous aspects of personality and
individual identity
Define the term inclusion. correct answer the extent to which each person in the
organization feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued as a team
member
Describe national origin employment discrimination. correct answer An adverse
employment decision against an individual because the individual or his or her
ancestor: 1) is from a certain country or place, 2) belongs to, or identifies with, a
national, cultural, or ethnic group, or 3) associates with a person from that group
How does the EEOC define "color"? correct answer Color is also commonly
understood to mean pigmentation, complexion, or skin shade or tone
How does the EEOC define "race"? correct answer is a local geographic or global
human population—a distinct group—that is evident by genetically transmitted
