In the context of equal employment opportunities, affirmative action:
A) seeks to make up for the systematic discrimination of the past by creating more opportunities in the present.
B) refers to policies that increase educational opportunities for minorities but decrease employment opportunities for them.
C) provides equal opportunities for majority groups.
D) leads to a homogenous workplace with varied opportunities for all.
Question 2 - John has been recruited as a fire fighter for his city's fire department. He notices that the fire department does not provide the firemen with adequate equipment for protection against hazardous substances. Given this information, which of the following acts is being violated by the fire department?
A) National Labor Relations Act of 1935
B) Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
D) Civil Rights Act of 1964
Question 3 - James is a 57-year-old accountant who has worked for a large software firm for almost 30 years. His yearly evaluations have always showed that he exhibits high performance. Despite this, he is notified that he will be laid off the next month and that he will be replaced by a younger employee. James views his manager's decision as unfair, so he decides to make an appointment with a human resource (HR) manager. The HR manager would probably inform James that:
A) his manager's decision is illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act as any age-related layoffs require that the employees be given at least six months' notice.
B) his manager's decision is illegal under Title VII, which prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee based on his or her age.
C) his manager has the authority to lay off older workers.
D) his manager is right because the company can benefit from a younger workforce.
Question 4 - In the context of employee separation, which of the following statements is true?
A) Employees who experience success will not leave the companies they work for.
B) In response to changing business needs, employers transfer or lay off employees.
C) An employee cannot be fired without any proof of failure in his or her performance.
D) Employers should not share the reasons for termination with the concerned employees.
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