Question 1

Equal remuneration legislation requires:

Accepted Answer

Equal remuneration legislation encompasses all these aspects: preventing discrimination in recruitment based on gender, addressing legislative gaps regarding equal pay, and ensuring equal pay for the same or similar work regardless of gender.

Question 2

In what year did the United Nation's General Assembly adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

Accepted Answer

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nation's General Assembly on December 10, 1948.

Question 3

Employees who are treated unfairly are more likely to be less ___________ and less ____________.

Accepted Answer

All the options correctly describe potential impacts of unfair treatment on employees, including decreased motivation, creativity, dedication, productivity, and loyalty.

Question 4

In 2008, the headquarters for the Promotion of Gender Equality had formulated a Program for the Acceleration of Women's Social Participation. The program provides opportunities to assist women with:

Accepted Answer

The Program for the Acceleration of Women's Social Participation provides capacity-building opportunities, awareness-raising to boost women's participation in all fields, and achieving work-life balance opportunities and education for women. Therefore, option D, "All of the above," is the correct answer.

Question 5

Which country's constitution, adopted by royal decree of King Fahd in March 1992, includes no statement of equality related to gender, race, or ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia's constitution, adopted by royal decree of King Fahd in March 1992, includes no statement of equality related to gender, race, or ethnicity.

Question 6

The International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights entered into force on January 3, 1976. As of June 2012, the Covenant had been ratified or acceded to by how many states?

Accepted Answer

As of June 2012, the Covenant had been ratified or acceded to by 167 states.

Question 7

What country's relatively recent legislation provides a very broad protection from a wide variety of discrimination characteristics, including "race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language and birth?"

Accepted Answer

South Africa's constitution, which was adopted in 1996, includes a Bill of Rights that provides a very broad protection from discrimination based on the characteristics listed in the question. This includes protections for traditionally marginalized groups such as LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities.

Question 8

In ______________ countries, legislation and social policy stem from a value system that is shared by a people and thus represent their collective wish to enforce these values.

Accepted Answer

In democratic countries, legislation and social policy are typically derived from the collective values and wishes of the populace, as democracy emphasizes the role of the people in shaping their government and its policies.

Question 9

What guidelines did the Basic Law for Gender-Equal Society legislation, introduced April 1, 1999, include?

Accepted Answer

The Basic Law for Gender-Equal Society legislation, introduced on April 1, 1999, included guidelines that prohibited discriminatory advertisements in the hiring process, made it easier to start a mediation process, and forbid asking certain types of interview questions only to members of one gender.

Question 10

The Lilly Ledbetter Wage Bill was aimed at

Accepted Answer

The Lilly Ledbetter Wage Bill was aimed at closing a loophole in the U.S. legislation related to equal pay for equal work. It was named after Lilly Ledbetter, who discovered that she had been paid less than her male coworkers over the course of her career and took legal action, but was ultimately unsuccessful due to a statute of limitations. The bill aimed to extend the time period for employees to file pay discrimination claims.

Question 11

To practice in today's global economy, managers need a framework to understand:

Accepted Answer

In today's global economy, managers need to understand discrimination policies, legislative and business-related social policies, as well as international human rights. This knowledge will help them ensure that their businesses operate ethically and in compliance with both local and international laws and regulations. Therefore, the best choice is D: All of the above.

Question 12

An important evolution of the law now requires that the judge or jury see harassment through the eyes of the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of An important evolution of the law now...

Question 13

Often the obstacles for implementation are ___________ and long-existing __________ that are discriminatory

Accepted Answer

The sentence suggests that the obstacles for implementation are related to traditional and long-existing cultural practices that are discriminatory. None of the other options match the meaning of the sentence.

Question 14

The principles of secularism in the public arena (as in Turkey) and of freedom from religion (as in France) are used to justify:

Accepted Answer

The principle of secularism and freedom from religion is used to justify a ban on prominent religious attire in schools and in the workplace in order to maintain a neutral and unbiased environment where individuals do not feel pressured or discriminated against based on their religious beliefs or lack thereof. This allows for greater inclusion and respect for diversity within the public sphere. The ban on gender discrimination, different languages, and appropriate religious attire are not necessarily related to the principles of secularism and freedom from religion.

Question 15

According to Dothard and Rawlinson (1977), was the prison that turned down a woman because she did not meet the minimum height and weight requirements to become a prison guard in violation with the law?
A) Yes
B) No

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Dothard and Rawlinson (1977), was...

Question 16

The directive on the equal treatment of persons in the labor market, adopted by the EU Council of Ministers on June 7, 2000, and amended October 5, 2002, calls for all EU members to:

Accepted Answer

The directive on the equal treatment of persons in the labor market, which was adopted by the EU Council of Ministers on June 7, 2000, and amended October 5, 2002, calls for all EU members to adopt antiharassment programs, set up national bodies and civil remedies to ensure their enforcement, and encourage employers to take measures to combat all forms of sexual discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. Therefore, the correct answer is D, All of the above.

Question 17

Punitive damages entail a sum of money designed to punish the defendants and to deter others from repeating the offense. Which is the only country that allows punitive damages awards?

Accepted Answer

The United States is the only country that allows punitive damages awards. Other countries may have different forms of remedies for civil wrongs, but punitive damages are a unique feature of the US legal system.

Question 18

The 1986 Equal Employment Opportunity Act revised in 2006 encouraged companies to:

Accepted Answer

The 1986 Equal Employment Opportunity Act revised in 2006 aimed to eliminate existing gender gaps and discrimination in the workforce. It did not address the other options listed.

Question 19

Much less common in international legislation is protection based on __________.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation is still not widely recognized as a protected category in many countries and international human rights agreements. Age discrimination, race discrimination, and religious affiliation are more commonly protected categories.

Question 20

New developments included in the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) manual ________ discrimination by an American employer even when the employer is operating abroad

Accepted Answer

The word "included" suggests that the new developments are adding something to the EEOC manual. The new development prohibits discrimination by an American employer even when the employer is operating abroad. Therefore, the correct choice is "Prohibit".

Quiz 2: Diversity Legislation in a Global Perspective