Question 1

Employers must consider internal candidates who are qualified for any new postings before advertising outside the company.

Accepted Answer

There is no universal legal requirement for employers to consider internal candidates before external ones, though some companies may have policies that encourage or require this practice.

Question 2

Orientation and training programs differ by organization.

Accepted Answer

The structure and content of orientation and training programs can vary significantly between organizations due to differences in company culture, industry requirements, and specific job roles.

Question 3

An employer must accommodate all religious practices of employees if employees state their needs are not being met.

Accepted Answer

Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices unless it causes undue hardship on the business. Not all requests must be accommodated if they impose significant difficulty or expense.

Question 4

No one law encompasses all of the rights afforded to an employee.

Accepted Answer

There are multiple laws at federal, state, and local levels that collectively cover various aspects of employee rights, such as wages, discrimination, and workplace safety.

Question 5

Childbirth leave or pregnancy-related conditions are not covered under sexual discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy-related conditions and childbirth leave are covered under sexual discrimination laws, as they pertain to discrimination based on sex and gender.

Question 6

Involuntary separation is when the employee decides to resign without proper notice.

Accepted Answer

Involuntary separation occurs when the employer decides to terminate the employment, not when the employee resigns.

Question 7

An employee has applied for a position as a Customer Service Representative but does not speak English fluently. The employer requires fluency in English for this position. This is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

Requiring fluency in English for a position where it is necessary for job performance does not violate Title VII, as long as the requirement is applied equally to all candidates and is a business necessity.

Question 8

Unions are still quite prevalent in the blue-collar industry, but they have yet to make inroads into the health care industry.

Accepted Answer

Unions have made significant inroads into the healthcare industry, with many healthcare workers being unionized.

Question 9

Both the full-time and part-time employees have rights to the benefits offered by the company.

Accepted Answer

The eligibility for benefits often depends on the company's policies and the employment contract, with full-time employees typically having more access to benefits than part-time employees.

Question 10

Disability refers to both physical or mental impairments.

Accepted Answer

Disability encompasses a wide range of conditions, including both physical and mental impairments, that can limit a person's ability to perform certain activities or interact with the world around them.

Question 11

All individuals who work with businesses and organizations can be classified as employees.

Accepted Answer

Not all individuals working with businesses are employees; some may be independent contractors, freelancers, or consultants.

Question 12

Two foreign-born employees are discussing an issue at work in their native tongue. As an employee, you have the right to demand they speak in English so you can understand the discussion too.

Accepted Answer

Employees generally do not have the right to demand others speak a specific language unless it is required for business purposes or company policy. Language use policies must comply with anti-discrimination laws.

Question 13

Staffing is the process of assigning workers to all positions in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Staffing involves recruiting, selecting, and assigning employees to various roles within an organization to ensure all positions are filled with suitable candidates.

Question 14

An employee who files a grievance cannot be penalized or prejudiced for doing so.

Accepted Answer

Employees are generally protected from retaliation when they file a grievance, as it is a right to report unfair treatment or violations without fear of penalty.

Question 15

Sexual discrimination also encompasses sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Sexual discrimination includes unfair treatment based on sex, and sexual harassment is a form of such discrimination, involving unwanted sexual advances or behavior.

Question 16

At one time, employers used the term "permanent employee" interchangeably with regular employee.

Accepted Answer

Historically, "permanent employee" was often used to describe employees with ongoing, indefinite employment, similar to "regular employee," distinguishing them from temporary or contract workers.

Question 17

Selection tests are fraught with legal and ethical concerns and have been subject to great criticism and scrutiny.

Accepted Answer

Selection tests can lead to discrimination, bias, and invasion of privacy, raising legal and ethical issues.

Question 18

Disability discrimination is only covered under the Rehabilitation Act.

Accepted Answer

Disability discrimination is also covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), not just the Rehabilitation Act.

Question 19

Sexual harassment can be between either the same sex or opposite sex employees.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment can occur between individuals of any gender, including same-sex or opposite-sex interactions.

Question 20

An independent contractor is sometimes referred to as a temporary employee.

Accepted Answer

An independent contractor is self-employed and provides services under a contract, whereas a temporary employee is hired for a short-term position and is considered an employee of the company.

Quiz 14: Human Resource Management