Question 1

Comparable worth is the concept that jobs should be paid at the same level if they require similar skills and/or abilities.

Accepted Answer

Comparable worth is the principle that jobs with comparable skill requirements, educational and training level, and work responsibilities should receive comparable salaries, regardless of the sex or race of the employees who hold the jobs.

Question 2

Most companies can still require their employees to retire at age 65, but not sooner.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits most employers from requiring their employees to retire at a specific age, including age 65. Employers can still establish retirement policies, but they must be based on non-age factors such as job performance or position requirements.

Question 3

Employees of the same race or gender as the supervisor may be more likely to take advantage of the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as "favoritism" or "in-group bias" and occurs when the supervisor feels more comfortable and familiar with employees of the same race or gender, leading to potential preferential treatment, which can be taken advantage of by the employees.

Question 4

As long as a pregnant employee reports to work, she must fulfill all job responsibilities without special accommodations.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Pregnant employees may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Americans with Disabilities Act, depending on the nature of their job and the impact of the pregnancy on their ability to work.

Question 5

"Reasonable accommodation" simply means making buildings more accessible by building ramps.

Accepted Answer

While making buildings more accessible by building ramps is one example of a reasonable accommodation, it is not the sole definition. Reasonable accommodation refers to any modification or adjustment to a job, workplace, or environment that enables a qualified individual with a disability to have the same employment opportunities as someone without a disability. This can include things like modifying work schedules, providing sign language interpreters, or providing adjustable desks.

Question 6

Female supervisors are often tougher on their female subordinates than they are on male employees in order to avoid charges of favoritism.

Accepted Answer

This is a common phenomenon known as the "queen bee syndrome," where female supervisors feel threatened by the success of other women in the workplace and may try to undermine them to maintain their own power and authority.

Question 7

Because of the Equal Pay Act and other equal employment opportunity legislation, women and men receive almost the same pay in the United States.

Accepted Answer

While the Equal Pay Act and other equal employment opportunity legislation aim to eliminate gender-based wage discrimination, studies have shown that women still earn less than men on average in the United States. The gender pay gap persists, particularly for women of color and those in certain industries or occupations.

Question 8

Supervisors should encourage recent retirees to attend company social functions in order to aid the transition to retirement.

Accepted Answer

Encouraging retirees to attend social functions can help them maintain social connections and a sense of belonging after retirement, which can aid their transition to this new phase of life.

Question 9

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals younger than 25 and older than 50.

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination In Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment for individuals who are 40 years of age or older. It does not protect individuals younger than 25.

Question 10

The ADA attempts to change the way employers view disabled employees, not just the employers' actions.

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) aims to change employer attitudes towards disabled employees, as well as their behaviors and policies towards them.

Question 11

The Rison Company requires all job applicants to submit to a drug test. This violates the provisions of the ADA.

Accepted Answer

The ADA allows employers to conduct drug tests as long as they are not used to discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

Question 12

A qualified disabled individual under the Americans with Disabilities Act is someone with a disability who can perform the essential components of a job with reasonable accommodation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Employers do not have to make reasonable accommodations for employees with differing religious beliefs.

Accepted Answer

It is illegal for employers to discriminate based on religion, and making reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious practices may be required under the law. This is covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Question 14

Reverse discrimination is often charged when a more senior or qualified person is denied a promotion because preference was given to a protected-group individual who may be less qualified or more junior.

Accepted Answer

This statement correctly defines reverse discrimination as the denial of a promotion to a more qualified or senior person in favor of a protected-group individual who may be less qualified or junior.

Question 15

Leaving pamphlets at co-workers' desks warning them of the dire consequences of not belonging to a certain church is acceptable of the Civil Rights Act that protect an employee's freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

Accepted Answer

While the Civil Rights Act protects an employee's freedom of speech and freedom of religion, leaving pamphlets at co-workers' desks warning them of the dire consequences of not belonging to a certain church can potentially create a hostile work environment and be considered harassment. It is not an acceptable behavior and violates the Civil Rights Act's prohibition on religious discrimination in the workplace.

Question 16

Women supervisors face much skepticism that rarely goes away, even after they have proven their competence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Most courts have ruled that the hiring of part-time or temporary help or the scheduling of extra overtime to accommodate a pregnant employee constitutes an unreasonable burden for employers.

Accepted Answer

Most courts have actually ruled that employers may have an obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees, including hiring part-time or temporary help or scheduling extra overtime. Failing to do so may be considered discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

Question 18

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

Accepted Answer

There are several legislations in place like the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that prohibit discrimination in pay on the basis of gender. Despite this, a pay gap still exists due to various factors such as occupational segregation, unconscious bias, and lack of negotiation skills among women.

Question 19

Supervisors of integrated racial groups may be reluctant to discipline anyone to avoid charges of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Supervisors of integrated racial groups may feel pressure to avoid disciplinary action in order to avoid any potential accusations of discrimination or favoritism towards a particular group. This is sometimes referred to as the "racial tightrope" that supervisors must walk in order to maintain a harmonious and inclusive workplace.

Question 20

There are no exclusions from the coverage of the Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act, particularly in its most famous form as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, does have exclusions and limitations. For example, it primarily addresses discrimination in public accommodations, employment, and government services but does not cover all possible scenarios of discrimination or all private conduct.

Quiz 12: Supervising a Diverse Workforce