Question 1

Employees in the United States have a legal right to all of the following EXCEPT:

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a job with fair compensation.

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a workplace free of sexual harassment.

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a right to organize and bargain collectively.

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a physically safe workplace.

Question 2

The right to a safe and healthy workplace is accurately described by which statement?

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Extensive training and strict enforcement are necessary to avoid accidents, injuries, and illness.

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Over recent years no new categories of accidents or illnesses have emerged.

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A very limited number of jobs are potentially hazardous to workers’ safety and health.

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Regulations and enforcement have failed to curb worker accidents.

Question 3

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) gives workers the right to a job

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that is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injury.

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that does not require them to lift, bend, or move items at any time on the job.

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with wages that enable an employee to enjoy a decent standard of living.

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that offers all employees equal wages for similar kinds of work.

Question 4

What impact has OSHA had on businesses?

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a significant reduction in workplace deaths

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a significant reduction in sexual harassment.

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stagnant compensation payment costs

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a notable increase in lost workdays

Question 5

All of the following are recognized, at least in some states, as exemptions to worker termination under the at-will-employment doctrine EXCEPT:

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financial exigency

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implied contract

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public policy

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just cause

Question 6

In contemporary employment relationships:

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companies try to attract workers by giving them interesting and challenging work.

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employers have no legal or ethical responsibilities toward employees.

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employers are expected to provide long-term job security.

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unions have no representation on company boards.

Question 7

The “gig” economy is accurately described by all of the following statements EXCEPT:

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Risk has shifted from the worker to the company.

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Employees have more flexible work hours.

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Employee wages have generally decreased.

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Many companies have become more cost-efficient.

Question 8

From an ethical perspective, what is the most important concern about allowing romance in the workplace?

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An unwelcome relationship could be demanded by an employee in a position of authority.

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Whenever a relationship is disclosed, the subordinate would likely quit their job.

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Workplace romance is completely prohibited by government regulations.

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The couple, whether management or staff, would be too distracted to work effectively.

Question 9

Random drug testing of employees is accurately described by which statement?

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It screens randomly selected employees at various times through the year.

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It randomly tests selected applicants before hiring, as part of a physical examination.

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It tests an employee believed to be impaired by drugs and unfit for work.

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It regularly tests employees from randomly selected job categories or job levels.

Question 10

The Sarbanes–Oxley Act makes it illegal for employers to retaliate against whistleblowers under what conditions?

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when the information reported might impact the company’s share value

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specifically when the firm is successfully prosecuted for violations of fraud

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only when the whistleblower has full support of law enforcement

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whenever the employee is a ranking member of any official labor union

Question 11

Before a whistleblower goes public, all of the following criteria must be met EXCEPT:

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The employee must be given assurances that there will be no negative consequences.

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There is enough potential harm to justify the possible costs of disclosure.

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Reporting the problem publicly will probably stop or prevent the harm.

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The employee has tried to resolve the issue internally.

Question 12

Women in the U.S. workforce are accurately characterized by all of the following statements EXCEPT:

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Labor participation rates of women have been declining in recent decades.

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A lack of family-friendly business policies has made it difficult for working mothers.

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The participation rate has been between 46 and 47 percent since the late 2000s.

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According to data from the Pew Research Center, American women typically earned about 20% less than men.

Question 13

The inclusion of women on corporate boards has been shown to improve company performance for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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Women have more powerful social networks than men.

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Alternative courses of action are more realistically considered.

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Women bring different life experiences to discussions, which are valuable.

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Women are more likely to raise multiple stakeholder concerns.

Question 14

In 2019, more than 50 percent of minority-owned businesses were owned by

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Asian Americans.

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African Americans.

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Hispanics.

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Native Americans.

Question 15

What is the main argument in favor of affirmative action?

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It levels the playing field to correct past discriminatory hiring practices.

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It ensures that only the most qualified people are hired.

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It’s easy to monitor the success of affirmative action programs.

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People hired through this program tend to be more dedicated workers.

Question 16

What is one of the most common reasons that sexual harassment occurs on the job?

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an imbalance of power

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workplace comradery

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boys will be boys

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people wearing sexy clothing

Question 17

Companies can effectively combat sexual and racial harassment — and protect themselves from expensive lawsuits — by doing all of the following EXCEPT:

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teach all employees to wear modest and professional business attire at work.

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communicating a zero-tolerance policy on harassment to all employees.

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acting quickly to resolve any problems.

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establishing a complaint procedure in a way that avoids retaliation.

Question 18

Managing diversity and inclusion effectively can generate all of the following benefits EXCEPT:

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the federal government provides diversity-related tax breaks.

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businesses with a diverse workforce boost innovation for the firm.

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they can more effectively serve diverse customers.

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they are better able to attract and retain workers from a variety of backgrounds.

Question 19

Which of the following claims provides the best justification for believing that a diverse workforce boosts business performance and innovation?

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Diverse perspectives provide valuable insights into the tastes and preferences of consumers and other stakeholders.

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Investors want to invest in companies with a diverse workforce.

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People from poorer backgrounds have to be more creative to survive.

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Employees with diverse backgrounds have to work much harder to communicate.

Question 20

Bias within the hiring process refers to

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selecting only candidates that match a preconceived ideal of the role.

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always hiring the best fit candidate no matter what their physical characteristics are.

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hiring based only on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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choosing new employees without consideration for their demographic data.

Question 21

The time a mother or father is granted off when children are born or adopted and during the early months of a child’s development is called

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parental leave.

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flextime.

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child care.

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family leave.

Question 22

All of the following are examples of microaggressions EXCEPT:

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Recommending a person from an underrepresented group for a high-visibility position.

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Mistaking a person of color at work for a cleaning staff member or delivery person.

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A woman constantly being interrupted while speaking at a meeting.

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At work, an older man complimenting a younger woman on her appearance or youth.

Question 23

All of the following are examples of microaggressions EXCEPT:

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recognizing the advantages, opportunities, and power that belonging to a dominant group affords

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making assumptions about someone based on their religion, age, or class

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saying, for example, “the best person should always get the job, regardless of race,” as this does not take into account structural or institutional racism

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complimenting a person raised in the United States on their English simply because they are not white

Question 24

All of the following are true EXCEPT:

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Sexual harassment is unethical but not illegal.

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Surveys show that women value benefits related to childcare and health care more highly than do men.

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Drug testing of employees is justifiable when it is needed to ensure workplace safety.

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Employers can encourage positive behavior toward customers by empowering employees to use their best judgment.

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