Question 1

Between 1979 and 2006, the pay difference between equally trained males and females has:

Accepted Answer

Between 1979 and 2006, the pay difference between equally trained males and females has decreased slightly, reflecting gradual progress towards gender pay equality, though disparities still exist.

Question 2

Which BEST exemplifies career plateauing?

Accepted Answer

Career plateauing occurs when an individual decides not to pursue further advancement or feels that they have reached a point in their career where further progression is unlikely. Option D, deciding not to seek a promotion after many years at the same job, directly reflects this situation.

Question 3

Assistant Manager Tina just found out that she earns $10,000 per year less than Jeff, another assistant manager with the same educational background and experience. Tina is a victim of:

Accepted Answer

Tina is experiencing pay inequity, which refers to the unfair difference in pay for employees performing the same or similar jobs, in this case, based on potentially discriminatory factors rather than merit or performance.

Question 4

Which statement BEST describes the research on pay equity?

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that women tend to earn less than men for the same jobs, regardless of whether those jobs are in traditionally male-dominated fields. This pay gap is observed across various occupations and industries.

Question 5

Sexual harassment tends to occur when there is a(n) ____ difference between two people.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment often occurs in situations where there is a power imbalance between two people, allowing the person with more power to exploit or abuse their position.

Question 6

Martin, a middle-aged man, quit his job with benefits at Lawrence and Short, Inc. and later was rehired as a contract worker, Martin is a:

Accepted Answer

Boomerang employees are individuals who leave an organization and then return to work for the same organization at a later date. In Martin's case, after quitting his job at Lawrence and Short, Inc., he was rehired as a contract worker, fitting the definition of a boomerang employee.

Question 7

A manufacturing company wants 55-year-old Neema to retire from her job, but she refuses. In response, the company changes her job so that instead of having to stack 80 20-pound packages an hour, she now has to stack 20 eight-pound packages. This best exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

The company's actions toward Neema, based on her age, exemplify age discrimination. They are attempting to push her into retirement by altering her job conditions due to her age, rather than her performance or qualifications.

Question 8

Pay equity specifically involves equal pay for:

Accepted Answer

Pay equity specifically involves equal pay for equivalent jobs.

Question 9

Troy is a 55-year-old worker who, despite having a very good work record, has been passed up for promotion many times in favor of younger workers with lesser records. Troy is most likely a victim of:

Accepted Answer

Troy's situation, where he is overlooked for promotions in favor of younger workers despite having a better work record, is indicative of age discrimination. This is when an employee or job applicant receives less favorable treatment because of their age.

Question 10

Jeremy has worked for the same marketing company for several years. Because he has not really put an effort into keeping his computer skills up to date, he really has no chance at advancing beyond his present position. Which term BEST describes what Jeremy is experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Career plateauing occurs when an individual's career progression stalls due to various factors, such as lack of skill development, as in Jeremy's case. Unlike the glass ceiling, which refers to unseen barriers preventing certain groups from advancing, or alienation, which involves feeling disconnected from one's work, career plateauing specifically addresses the halt in career advancement due to internal or external factors. Job satisfaction is unrelated to the concept of career progression stalling.

Question 11

According to Kolb, Williams, and Frohlinger (2010), which of these is NOT something women need to focus on when being assertive in getting their rightful place at the table in the effort to eliminate the glass ceiling?

Accepted Answer

Kolb, Williams, and Frohlinger (2010) emphasize the importance of women drilling deep into the organization for informed decisions, securing necessary resources, and getting buy-in as strategies to assertively claim their place and combat the glass ceiling. Making stronger relationship connections, while beneficial in many contexts, is not specifically highlighted as a focus in their framework for addressing the glass ceiling issue.

Question 12

Which action BEST exemplifies the concept of self-initiated occupational change?

Accepted Answer

Quitting a job to take on a more challenging job is a self-initiated action reflecting a proactive approach to career development, aligning with the concept of self-initiated occupational change.

Question 13

Sexual harassment complaints are filed most often by women, but about _____ of workplace cases are filed by men.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 17% of workplace sexual harassment complaints are filed by men, highlighting that while women are more frequently the complainants, men also experience and report such incidents.

Question 14

Career plateauing would LEAST likely be the result of:

Accepted Answer

Career plateauing refers to a situation where there is no further growth or advancement in one's career path due to various reasons. Losing one's job due to downsizing is not considered plateauing, as it involves termination of employment rather than a stagnation or halt in career progression.

Question 15

Who of these is NOT likely to be a negative effect of being sexually harassed at work?

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment at work typically leads to negative outcomes such as depression, health problems, and a decrease in job performance. However, job security might not directly be a negative effect; in fact, concerns about losing one's job might prevent individuals from reporting harassment.

Question 16

Robert and Julia are employed in the same occupation. If pay for the two follows the pattern for the average American female and male, for every $100 earned by Robert, Julia could expect to earn:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Robert and Julia are employed in the...

Question 17

Although she is well-liked within the organization and in no danger of losing her job, Tammy has not been promoted for some time due to the fact that she has not kept up with the technological advances in her field. Tammy is most likely experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Tammy is experiencing a career plateau, which occurs when an employee has reached a point in their career where the likelihood of additional hierarchical promotion is very low. This situation is often due to a lack of updating skills or advancements, such as not keeping up with technological changes in her field, rather than external barriers or a lack of desire to progress.

Question 18

Getting a more extensive education is one benefit of:

Accepted Answer

Changing occupations often involves acquiring new skills or knowledge, which can lead to a more extensive education. This can be through formal education, on-the-job training, or self-directed learning to meet the demands of the new occupation.

Question 19

Who has just reached the age at which he would receive protection under the U.S. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1986?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. Therefore, Luther, who is 40, has just reached the age at which he would receive protection under the ADEA.

Question 20

Individuals who terminate employment at one point in time but return to work in the same organization at a future time are called ____ employees.

Accepted Answer

Boomerang employees are those who leave an organization and then return to work for the same organization at a later date. This term reflects the idea of a boomerang returning to the point from which it was thrown.

Quiz 12: Work, Leisure, and Retirement