Question 1

Jose,a Hispanic man,is employed by the AllWorld Airways as a supervisory flight coordinator on commuter flights.Except for one white woman,all other supervisory flight coordinators are black men.The other supervisory coordinators refer to Jose as "Beaner" and use other racial slurs when referring to him.Jose complained about this to the senior supervisory flight coordinator and threatened to file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).What steps would you suggest that AllWorld Airways follow so as to address Jose's concerns and prevent him from filing a claim with the EEOC?

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Question 2

Effective ways of handling racial discrimination in the workplace include all of the following except:

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A)   provide a positive, nonthreatening, constructive forum for the discussion of racial issues.
B)   make sure that there is a top-down message that the workplace will not tolerate race discrimination in any form.
C)   downplay the employee's complaint, telling the employee that he or she must be mistaken without performing an investigation.
D)   require training in racial awareness and sensitivity for all employees.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

An employee must show each of the following to hold an employer liable for racial harassment,except:

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A)   the harassment was so pervasive or severe that it created an abusive environment.
B)   the harassment was based on race.
C)   the harassment was unwelcome.
D)   the employer was directly responsible for the harassment.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

"Nine out of 10 whites under 30 believe African-Americans and whites are treated equally." A potential implication of this is:

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A)   employers might be more likely to take steps to reduce racial discrimination in the workplace.
B)   there might be a decline in the number of race-based discrimination claims filed by nonwhite employees with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)   or any other similar federal agencies.
C)   employers might face more reverse discrimination claims from white employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
D)   employers might be less likely to respond appropriately to claims of racial discrimination from nonwhite employees and thus increase the likelihood of liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

In the case Bradley v.Pizzaco of Nebraska,d/b/a Domino's Pizza,an employer was held liable for race discrimination for firing a black employee for failing to:

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A)   wear white jeans on his delivery route.
B)   deliver to "white" households.
C)   shave his beard in compliance with the company's policy.
D)   provide evidence of his legal status as a citizen of the United States.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

When an employee complains to his or her employer about racial harassment,the employer should:

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A)   ignore the complaint if there has only been one isolated incident because one incident does not constitute racial harassment.
B)   investigate and take immediate corrective action through reprimand and warnings against future incidents.
C)   ask the employee to withdraw the complaint because they must be mistaken.
D)   tell supervisors not to provide negative feedback to the employee to avoid future harassment issues.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Aaron,an African-American with a meritorious law degree,is hired as the first black associate at a prestigious law firm under an affirmative action recruiting program.He handles routine assignments outstandingly.After a few months,Aaron realizes that unlike the other first-year associates,he is being given less complex projects,which prevents him from growing at his job.Having asked for more challenging work,Aaron is told that the work he is being given is what is expected out of him and is appropriate for his level of experience.Aaron files a complaint of race discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) .In this scenario,Aaron may have:

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A)   no basis for a complaint of race discrimination because his job was not affected by his assignments.
B)   no basis for a complaint of race discrimination due to the business necessity defense.
C)   a basis for a claim of discrimination because he is being treated differently from others who are similarly situated and not of his race.
D)   a basis for a claim of discrimination under the bona fide occupational qualification defense.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Some employees hung a noose in the workplace as a joke directed toward those who lost a Super Bowl bet.Upon seeing the noose,Robert,a black employee,is intimidated and reports the incident to company management.The management investigates immediately and asks the perpetrators to apologize for their actions.Also,the management sends out a message to all employees explaining the history of the noose as a symbol of racial hatred.In spite of the management's efforts,Robert filed a complaint of discrimination based on racial harassment.Which of the following is likely true in this scenario?

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A)   Robert will not be able to prove racial harassment because of the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)  defense.
B)   Robert will be able to prove racial harassment because hanging a noose is commonly known as a symbol of the use of lynching to terrorize African-Americans.
C)   Robert will not be able to prove racial harassment because this incident was not racially motivated and management took immediate corrective action.
D)   Robert will be able to prove racial harassment because management should have fired the employees who hung the noose to prevent future issues.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The main reason for passing Title VII,and the first of the prohibited categories is race.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The management of Olympic Medical Center wants to reduce race discrimination and racial harassment at the workplace.In the process,it also wants to avoid potential liability for race and color discrimination.What practices can the hospital adopt to ensure this?

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Question 11

Zhu is the owner of Orchid Cleaning and Housekeeping Services.He never hires or promotes a black applicant to the position of supervisor because he believes that his predominantly Asian crew will not follow instructions from a black supervisor.Thus,Zhu is liable for:

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A)   reverse discrimination against an individual because of others' perceptions about the individual.
B)   disparate treatment, and he cannot use the bona fide occupational qualification defense to protect himself.
C)   constructive discharge, but he can use the business necessity defense to protect himself.
D)   employment discrimination against an individual because of his or her association with someone of a particular race.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Rhoda,a white woman,is married to an African-American man and has a biracial son.She works as a counselor for a large private school.One day,Rhoda's husband and son stop by the school to pick her up after work.A few days later,Rhoda is fired from her job without any reasonable cause.Rhoda believes that the termination is based on her employer's reaction to her husband and son.Thus,Rhoda has a claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 based on:

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A)   disparate impact.
B)   constructive discharge.
C)   discrimination by association.
D)   discrimination by perception.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In a claim of reverse race discrimination,the ultimate burden of persuasion remains always on the defendant.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Racial harassment is a practice that still continues today.Which of the following is least likely to be considered racial harassment?

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A)   Hanging a noose near an African-American's desk.
B)   Use of racial epithets like the N-word.
C)   Sending racist emails, or leaving racist brochures in common work areas.
D)   Calling a Hispanic colleague "Taco," a nickname from childhood given him by his grandmother because of his love for tacos.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Carrie,a white employee,alleged that she was forced to leave her job for refusing to follow her employer's discriminatory practices against Asian employees.In this case,the court likely would decide:

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A)   Carrie had no right to sue her employer because she was a white employee.
B)   Carrie had a valid claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
C)   the employer had no potential liability for the discriminatory practices because Carrie was the one responsible for implementing those practices.
D)   Carrie had no valid claim under Title VII because she was forced out for disobeying orders. She had no potential liability for discrimination.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following may constitute national origin discrimination?

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A)   Dasha is often ill-treated at work because her father is a Ukrainian.
B)   Sharonda, a light-complexioned African-American, receives more job offers than her other African-American friends.
C)   Nathan is not put on any international assignments because he is not comfortable living in other countries.
D)   Mae is often sent on projects to Asia because she knows two to three Asian languages.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

In 2008,the U.S.House of Representatives passed a resolution apologizing for ________.

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A)   slavery, Jim Crow, and its present-day impact on blacks
B)   terrorism and its impact on foreign trade
C)   corruption, bad governance, and its impact on the economy
D)   unemployment and its impact on young AmericansE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Describe discrimination based on color,and why it is included in Title VII as a prohibited basis for discrimination.

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Question 19

Describe an employer's best approach to avoiding liability for racial harassment in the workplace.

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Question 20

Employers accused of racial harassment in violation of Title VII's (of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) prohibition of race discrimination in employment will be found liable:

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A)   only if the employee can prove that physical abuse was involved.
B)   if the employer or supervisory employees permitted harassing activities in the workplace.
C)   only if the employer can prove the business necessity defense.
D)   if the employer terminates an employee from a protected category based on his or her poor performance.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: Race and Color Discrimination

Effective ways of handling racial discrimination in the workplace include all of the following except:

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Which of the following may constitute national origin discrimination?

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Employers accused of racial harassment in violation of Title VII's (of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) prohibition of race discrimination in employment will be found liable:

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In the case Bradley v.Pizzaco of Nebraska,d/b/a Domino's Pizza,an employer was held liable for race discrimination for firing a black employee for failing to:

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When an employee complains to his or her employer about racial harassment,the employer should:

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The management of Olympic Medical Center wants to reduce race discrimination and racial harassment at the workplace.In the process,it also wants to avoid potential liability for race and color discrimination.What practices can the hospital adopt to ensure this?

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Carrie,a white employee,alleged that she was forced to leave her job for refusing to follow her employer's discriminatory practices against Asian employees.In this case,the court likely would decide:

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Describe discrimination based on color,and why it is included in Title VII as a prohibited basis for discrimination.

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Title VII prohibits employment discrimin...
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An employee must show each of the following to hold an employer liable for racial harassment,except:

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"Nine out of 10 whites under 30 believe African-Americans and whites are treated equally." A potential implication of this is:

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Racial harassment is a practice that still continues today.Which of the following is least likely to be considered racial harassment?

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The main reason for passing Title VII,and the first of the prohibited categories is race.

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Zhu is the owner of Orchid Cleaning and Housekeeping Services.He never hires or promotes a black applicant to the position of supervisor because he believes that his predominantly Asian crew will not follow instructions from a black supervisor.Thus,Zhu is liable for:

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Describe an employer's best approach to avoiding liability for racial harassment in the workplace.

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In 2008,the U.S.House of Representatives passed a resolution apologizing for ________.

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In a claim of reverse race discrimination,the ultimate burden of persuasion remains always on the defendant.

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Exam 6: Race and Color Discrimination

Effective ways of handling racial discrimination in the workplace include all of the following except:

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Which of the following may constitute national origin discrimination?

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Employers accused of racial harassment in violation of Title VII's (of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) prohibition of race discrimination in employment will be found liable:

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In the case Bradley v.Pizzaco of Nebraska,d/b/a Domino's Pizza,an employer was held liable for race discrimination for firing a black employee for failing to:

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When an employee complains to his or her employer about racial harassment,the employer should:

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The management of Olympic Medical Center wants to reduce race discrimination and racial harassment at the workplace.In the process,it also wants to avoid potential liability for race and color discrimination.What practices can the hospital adopt to ensure this?

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Carrie,a white employee,alleged that she was forced to leave her job for refusing to follow her employer's discriminatory practices against Asian employees.In this case,the court likely would decide:

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Describe discrimination based on color,and why it is included in Title VII as a prohibited basis for discrimination.

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An employee must show each of the following to hold an employer liable for racial harassment,except:

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"Nine out of 10 whites under 30 believe African-Americans and whites are treated equally." A potential implication of this is:

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Racial harassment is a practice that still continues today.Which of the following is least likely to be considered racial harassment?

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The main reason for passing Title VII,and the first of the prohibited categories is race.

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Zhu is the owner of Orchid Cleaning and Housekeeping Services.He never hires or promotes a black applicant to the position of supervisor because he believes that his predominantly Asian crew will not follow instructions from a black supervisor.Thus,Zhu is liable for:

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Describe an employer's best approach to avoiding liability for racial harassment in the workplace.

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In 2008,the U.S.House of Representatives passed a resolution apologizing for ________.

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In a claim of reverse race discrimination,the ultimate burden of persuasion remains always on the defendant.

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