Question : 61) When creating an affirmative action plan, the central concern : 1346199

61) When creating an affirmative action plan, the central concern is:

A) determining how many of each protected class to hire.

B) determining how much preference to give members of the underutilized protected class.

C) analyzing the impact of the plan on nonprotected classes in light of recent court decisions regarding reverse discrimination.

D) setting up the appropriate barriers to nonprotected class applicants.

62) Reverse discrimination involves discrimination against:

A) nonprotected class members.

B) disabled individuals

C) protected class members

D) women.

63) Which legislation would most likely protect an individual from reverse discrimination?

A) Civil Rights Act of 1991

B) Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973

C) Fair Labor Standards Act

D) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

64) Which of the following best describes affirmative action in countries other than the United States?

A) Affirmative action is virtually non-existent outside of the United States.

B) France is one of the few countries that has an affirmative action policy to include all disadvantaged groups.

C) A number of countries have created affirmative action programs that are designed to meet the needs of their respective populations.

D) Affirmative action laws are common in Western Europe, but very uncommon in eastern and south-eastern countries.

65) The Immigration Act of 1990 served the purpose of:

A) reducing the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.

B) requiring employers to verify I-9 documentation from workers.

C) making it easier for skilled immigrants to enter the United States.

D) requiring immigrants to have family members who are U.S. citizens.

66) Since the passage of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, about ________ of Fortune 200 companies conduct some form of drug testing.

A) 43%

B) 58%

C) 84%

D) 98%

67) The rights of individuals who must take short leaves from their private-sector employers to perform military service are protected by:

A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

B) the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

C) the Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Act of 1994.

D) the OFCCP.

68) A utilization analysis looks at which of the following criteria?

A) The national population

B) Qualified workers in the local labor pool

C) The number of potential employees in public schools in the area

D) The number of federal contractors in the labor pool area

69) According to your book, which of the following would LEAST likely minimize EEO complaints in organizations?

A) Documenting decisions

B) Being honest in employee evaluations

C) Providing training to employees

D) Asking applicants personal questions

70) The best way companies can avoid a number of EEO problems is by:

A) providing training.

B) employing effective legal departments.

C) referring all complaints to the EEOC immediately.

D) enlarging the HR department by creating an ombudsman position.