Question 1

Leonard is putting a cover over the rotating belt of a sanding machine. This is to ensure new workers in particular do not accidentally injure themselves when turning off the sander since the switch is close to the belt. What role does Leonard fulfill for the company?

Accepted Answer

Leonard is fulfilling a role in workplace safety by covering the rotating belt to prevent accidental injuries.

Question 2

Which action should a company first take to ensure that sexual harassment laws are followed and not violated?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which federal law prohibits discrimination on a number of grounds?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Human Rights Act is the federal law that prohibits discrimination based on a number of grounds, including race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and pardoned criminal convictions. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is also a significant piece of legislation that protects a number of rights and freedoms, but it is not specifically focused on discrimination. The Canadian Labour Code and Employment Equity Legislation are more focused on ensuring fair treatment of workers and promoting equity in employment, but they do not have as broad a scope as the Canadian Human Rights Act in terms of protecting against discrimination.

Question 4

Under what legislation have the Human Rights Commissions in each province and territory been established?

Accepted Answer

The Human Rights Commissions in each province and territory have been established under the Canadian Human Rights Act, which provides protection against discrimination based on various grounds such as race, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, and religion. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Constitution Act of 1867 also contain provisions related to human rights, but they do not establish the Human Rights Commissions. The Canadian Labour Code is focused on regulating the federal labor relations, and does not relate to the establishment of Human Rights Commissions in the provinces and territories.

Question 5

The CEO opened the nationwide sales-force meeting with a crude,sexually explicit joke about Foreign Legion soldiers. What was this an example of?

Accepted Answer

The CEO's crude, sexually explicit joke is an example of sexual harassment. It creates a hostile work environment and is inappropriate behavior in the workplace.

Question 6

Former female employees of a national real-estate brokerage firm claimed that they were subjected to lewd remarks,unwanted groping,and sexual propositions by male coworkers. According to their attorney,"The firm created a frat-house culture and then failed to do anything about it." Which of the following would this suit claim the women were victims of?

Accepted Answer

The suit would claim that the women were victims of a hostile work environment, which arises when unwelcome conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive. The lewd remarks, unwanted groping, and sexual propositions described by the former employees reflect behavior that meets this standard. While gender discrimination may have also played a role, it is more specific to adverse treatment based on one's gender, and unintentional discrimination and quid pro quo sexual harassment are not applicable to the facts provided.

Question 7

What are the two most important results of a job analysis?

Accepted Answer

The two most important results of a job analysis are job descriptions and job specifications. Job descriptions provide an overview of the job including its main duties and responsibilities, while job specifications outline the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance in the role. These two outcomes are essential for effective recruitment and selection processes.

Question 8

The International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA)began in 1976. By the end of the 1980s,gay rodeos were being held in a number of Canadian and U.S. cities. But IGRA is not exempt from concerns about discrimination. Which type of claim is IGRA avoiding by allowing heterosexuals to participate in all IGRA events?

Accepted Answer

By allowing heterosexuals to participate in all IGRA events, IGRA avoids claims of intentional discrimination, which would involve deliberately excluding individuals from participation based on their sexual orientation.

Question 9

Pedra works in the HR department for a toy manufacturer. It is Pedra's responsibility to determine the amount of base pay for each position in the company and the range for which that pay can increase or decrease. Pedra is also responsible for putting in place the policies and procedures to be followed when employees leave the company. What role in the human resource management process is Pedra involved with?

Accepted Answer

Pedra's responsibilities are focused on retaining employees and managing their departure, which falls under the keeping qualified employees aspect of HR management.

Question 10

What is the Canadian legal system based on?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian legal system is based on the Constitution Act of 1867, which outlines the division of powers between the federal and provincial governments and establishes the framework for the country's legal system. While the British and French colonial laws have influenced certain aspects of Canadian law, they are not the foundation of the legal system. The Canadian Labour Code only governs the relationship between employers and employees in federally regulated industries.

Question 11

Diana works for a hospital. Her day started with placing an ad for X-Ray technicians. She then reviewed the progress of a training program she organized for volunteers in the emergency department. Later in the day she will meet with the vice president of operations to determine which administrative employee should be promoted to a new management position that was created. What is Diana's role with the hospital?

Accepted Answer

Diana's tasks include recruiting new X-Ray technicians, organizing a training program for volunteers, and deciding which administrative employee should be promoted. These responsibilities fall under the umbrella of human resource management, which involves recruiting, training, and developing employees to meet the needs of an organization.

Question 12

In which of the following would bona fide occupational qualifications most likely be included?

Accepted Answer

Bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs) are specific job requirements that may permit an employer to discriminate based on factors such as sex, religion, or national origin. BFOQs are most commonly included in job specifications, which outline the qualifications necessary to perform a particular job.

Question 13

What is the term for the form of workplace harassment in which employment outcomes,such as hiring,promotion,or simply keeping one's job,depend on whether an individual submits to sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment encompasses various forms of unwanted sexual attention or behavior in the workplace, including when employment decisions are contingent upon the acceptance of such behavior, fitting the description provided.

Question 14

What are the two kinds of sexual harassment,from a legal perspective?

Accepted Answer

The two kinds of sexual harassment, from a legal perspective, are sexual harassment and hostile work environment. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Hostile work environment refers to an environment that is created or tolerated by the employer that is intimidating, hostile, or offensive to an employee because of their sex.

Question 15

Engineered Fabrics makes bladders for airplane gas tanks. In the event of a puncture,the bladder will prevent the tank from exploding. The bladders must be defect-free. To check the bladders,company employees must be able to crawl into a 46 cm (18-inch)diameter hole in the bladder side and look for light leaks. Why is it legal to limit the weight and height of individuals working in quality control at this company?

Accepted Answer

Bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs) allow for employers to discriminate based on certain physical requirements if they are necessary for the job. In this case, the ability to crawl into a small hole in the bladder is necessary to check for defects, and therefore the company can limit the weight and height of individuals working in quality control.

Question 16

Karen has created a step-by-step routine to follow to complete her job properly. Karen first observes each job function. She then records how each job affects other functions. Karen then compares her information to industry statistics about that job. What role does Karen fulfill for her company?

Accepted Answer

Karen is performing a job analysis, which involves observing job functions, recording how they affect other functions, and comparing information to industry statistics. This process is done to gain a comprehensive understanding of the job and its requirements.

Question 17

Darlene worked for nearly 20 years in a casino sports bar. She was an outstanding employee but was passed over for promotions because the manager of the bar wanted male workers to have higher positions. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of discrimination based on gender as Darlene was passed over for promotions solely because she was a woman and the manager preferred male workers to have higher positions.

Question 18

For which of the following reasons is it legal to NOT hire a 45-kg job candidate as a dock worker to move 30 kg boxes of produce?

Accepted Answer

Bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs) allow for certain job requirements, such as physical abilities, gender, or age, if they are essential to the job. A 45-kg job candidate may not have the necessary physical ability to move 30 kg boxes of produce, so it is legal to not hire them based on this BFOQ. The four-fifths rule, adverse impact rulings, and gender selectivity do not apply in this situation.

Question 19

Pedro comes from a culture where people are shorter than most nations. Pedro was not selected for a job by a security firm and feels the firm is against hiring people from his culture. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Unintentional discrimination occurs when an employer has a policy or practice that appears to be neutral but has a disparate impact on a protected group. In this case, the security firm's height requirement may have a disparate impact on people from Pedro's culture, who are typically shorter than people from other cultures.

Question 20

Timothy is suing the company he worked for. His manager criticized his work and made unrealistic demands. It was clear the manager wanted Tim to leave the company. What did Tim experience at this company?

Accepted Answer

Timothy experienced workplace harassment from his manager who criticized his work and made unrealistic demands in order to force him to leave the company.

Quiz 10: Managing Human Resource Systems