Question 1

Discrimination is possible in the selection process.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination can occur in the selection process if decisions are made based on biases or prejudices related to race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics rather than qualifications or merit.

Question 2

An employer can be guilty of negligent hiring.

Accepted Answer

An employer can be guilty of negligent hiring if they fail to conduct proper background checks and hire someone who poses a risk to others, leading to harm or injury.

Question 3

Nepotism is not permissible.

Accepted Answer

Nepotism is generally considered unethical and is often discouraged, but it is not universally impermissible as it depends on the context and specific rules or laws of an organization or country.

Question 4

Promotions from within the company can not be considered discriminatory.

Accepted Answer

Promotions from within the company can be considered discriminatory if they disproportionately disadvantage certain groups or are based on biased criteria.

Question 5

Firms who recruit exclusively at predominantly white male schools may be practicing discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Recruiting exclusively at predominantly white male schools can lead to a lack of diversity and may be considered discriminatory if it results in unequal opportunities for individuals from different racial or gender backgrounds.

Question 6

An employer can specify &#34;recent college graduate&#34; only in an employment ad.

Accepted Answer

Specifying "recent college graduate" in an employment ad can be considered discriminatory based on age, as it may exclude older candidates who have recently graduated.

Question 7

An employment agency may use the language &#34;recent college graduates&#34; in an employment ad around the time of graduation.

Accepted Answer

Using the phrase "recent college graduates" is generally acceptable as it targets individuals who have recently completed their education, which is a legitimate criterion for certain entry-level positions. However, care should be taken to ensure that it does not imply age discrimination.

Question 8

Discrimination is not permissible based on education and communication skills.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination based on education and communication skills is often permissible, especially in employment contexts where specific qualifications and skills are necessary for the job.

Question 9

An employer has no right to investigate an employee's background for past criminal records.

Accepted Answer

Employers often have the right to conduct background checks, including criminal records, especially if it is relevant to the job position or required by law.

Question 10

Investigating past criminal records may be done upon a showing of a justifiable business necessity.

Accepted Answer

Employers may investigate past criminal records if they can demonstrate that it is necessary for the safety and security of the workplace or for other legitimate business reasons.

Question 11

In Stabolsky, if victim was not murdered, but rather injured in a car accident, employer would be liable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Stabolsky, if victim was not murdered,...

Question 12

The term selection procedure encompasses&#10;A) aptitude testing&#10;B) physical evaluation&#10;C) education&#10;D) b&c&#10;E) all

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term selection procedure encompasses&#10;A) aptitude testing&#10;B)...

Question 13

An employer can specify &#34;recent college graduates&#34; in employment ads&#10;A) at any time&#10;B) at graduation&#10;C) never&#10;D) it is unclear

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The answer of An employer can specify &#34;recent college graduates&#34;...

Question 14

Giant Department Store is hiring a security guard. Giant wishes to investigate applicants' criminal records. Which of the following convictions may they look into?&#10;A) robbery&#10;B) larceny&#10;C) rape&#10;D) a&b&#10;E) all

Accepted Answer

The answer of Giant Department Store is hiring a security...

Question 15

An applicant for a day care center may be questioned about&#10;A) marital status&#10;B) number of children&#10;C) ability to get along with others&#10;D) all&#10;E) none

Accepted Answer

The answer of An applicant for a day care center...

Question 16

Legitimate reasons why some groups are promoted less are&#10;A) travel requirements&#10;B) longer hours&#10;C) family commitments&#10;D) a&b&#10;E) all

Accepted Answer

The answer of Legitimate reasons why some groups are promoted...

Question 17

Jim Williams is the owner of a Red Hot pizza franchise. He hires Paul Stanton to deliver pizzas. Stanton does not have a criminal record. If Stanton robs a woman to whom he is delivering a pizza,&#10;A) Red Hot is liable&#10;B) Franchisee Williams is liable&#10;C) Both are liable&#10;D) Neither is liable

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jim Williams is the owner of a...

Question 18

The following acceptable class advertisements may be used by employment agencies&#10;A) &#34;returning vets&#34; after a war&#10;B) &#34;laid-off auto workers&#34;&#10;C) &#34;recent college graduates&#34; at graduation time&#10;D) none&#10;E) all

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following acceptable class advertisements may be...

Question 19

In Michael J. Stalbosky v. Belew and Three Rivers Trucking Company,Case Problem 5 Chapter 2 , A) employer was liable for the employee's actions B) employee's actions were outside the scope of employment C) victim was not a customer of the employer D) employer was liable for hiring a worker with a criminal past E) b& c

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Michael J. Stalbosky v. Belew and...

Question 20

In Human Resource Dilemma 2 on page 58,&#10;A) employer was liable for age discrimination&#10;B) employer was not liable for disability discrimination because the ability to hear is essential to the job&#10;C) both&#10;D) neither&#10;

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Human Resource Dilemma 2 on page...

Question 21

________ is the hiring of family members.

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The answer of ________ is the hiring of family members....

Question 22

If an employee is hired and causes injury to another, the employer may be guilty of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If an employee is hired and causes...

Question 23

________ was enacted in 1978 to provide council in the selection process to avoid infringement of Title VII.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ was enacted in 1978 to provide...

Question 24

Advertisements for &#34;recent college graduates&#34; are generally found to be in violation of ________ Act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Advertisements for &#34;recent college graduates&#34; are generally...

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