Question 1

Government regulations ban both sexual and racial harassment.Discuss both kinds of harassment and why they are a concern to employers.What can companies do to combat sexual and racial harassment?

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Question 2

A company can increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce by:

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Accommodating family needs outside of work shows that the company values the diverse needs of its employees, which can foster a more inclusive work environment. Moving operations overseas and hiring only foreign-born managers may increase diversity in terms of nationality, but it does not necessarily promote inclusion for employees of all backgrounds. Showing foreign films weekly may be a way to expose employees to different cultures, but it does not address larger issues of diversity and inclusion within the company.

Question 3

Do you believe that support programs for work and family primarily benefit women employees,men employees,or both equally? Explain.

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Question 4

Over time the workforce will continue to change.How do you see the face of the workforce in 20 years? In what ways will continued diversity create competitive advantages for companies? Discuss based on the material in the textbook.

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Question 5

In 2015 only 5 percent of chief executive officers of the S&P 500 companies were women.What factor best explains this fact: women's education and job experience,discrimination against women by companies,preferences of women employees,different family roles and responsibilities between women and men,or something else? Why do you think so?

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Question 6

What is the role of government in the area of equal employment opportunity? Discuss from a historical perspective.

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Question 7

Which of the following is (are)true about child care assistance in the workplace?

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All of the above options are true about child care assistance in the workplace. Providing child care assistance helps to reduce employee absenteeism and tardiness, aids in recruiting workers by making the company more attractive to parents, and helps to retain talented employees who may otherwise leave their jobs due to childcare-related issues.

Question 8

Who do you believe should be primarily responsible for the advancement of minorities in the workplace: the individual,the government,or businesses? Why?

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Question 9

The current trend in the United States of firms' eliminating domestic partner benefits is largely due to:

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The legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 has led many firms to reconsider the need for domestic partner benefits, as couples, regardless of sexual orientation, now have the option to marry and receive spousal benefits.

Question 10

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),passed in 1993:

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The correct statement is that companies that employ 50 or more people must grant unpaid, job protected leaves of up to 12 weeks to employees faced with serious family needs. Option A is incorrect because it applies to companies with 100 or more employees. Option B is incorrect because it incorrectly states that the leave can be up to 36 weeks instead of 12 weeks. Option D is also incorrect because it provides no accurate information regarding the requirements of the FMLA.

Question 11

When a mother or father is granted time off when children are born or adopted and during the early months of a child's development,this is called:

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Parental leave is the specific term used to describe the time off granted to a parent after the birth or adoption of a child. This time is meant to allow parents to care for and bond with their new child during the early stages of development. The other options may be related, but do not specifically describe this type of leave.

Question 12

Do you believe companies are ever justified in treating women or minority employees differently,with respect to wages,benefits,job assignments,or promotions? If not,why not? If so,under what conditions,and why?

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Quiz 16: Managing a Diverse Workforce