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Sanders Sporting Goods, an international sporting goods chain, is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee. The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker. The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee.

Which of the following, if true, would best support the plaintiff's argument that Sanders is liable for sexual harassment?
A) The HR department at Sanders has records of the plaintiff's initial complaints.
B) Sanders recently lost a court case filed by former employees who claimed disparate treatment.
C) Sanders lacks a management response system for handling sexual harassment complaints.
D) Sanders re-published its sexual harassment policy twice within the last year.
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6 years ago
Sanders Sporting Goods, an international sporting goods chain, is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee. The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker. The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee.

Which of the following, if true, would most likely undermine the plaintiff's claim that Sanders is liable for the male employee's conduct?
A) The male employee physically threatened the plaintiff on three occasions.
B) The male employee made sexual advances towards the plaintiff on a daily basis.
C) The male employee's conduct significantly interfered with the plaintiff's ability to perform her job.
D) The male employee was required by HR to participate in a sexual harassment awareness course.
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D
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6 years ago
Sanders Sporting Goods, an international sporting goods chain, is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee. The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker. The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee.

All of the following are most likely relevant questions to address in this court case EXCEPT ________.
A) Does Sanders have a record of employees who claim disparate treatment in the work place?
B) Did Sanders take reasonable care to prevent sexual harassment in the work place?
C) Is the male co-worker a U.S. citizen and is Sanders a U.S. entity?
D) Does Sanders have a policy statement regarding sexual harassment?
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A
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Sanders Sporting Goods, an international sporting goods chain, is being sued for sexual harassment by a Jill, who is a former Sanders employee.
 
  The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker, John. Jill claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of John.
 
  All of the following are most likely relevant questions to address in this court case EXCEPT ________.
  A) Does Sanders have a record of employees who claim disparate treatment in the workplace?
  B) Did Sanders take reasonable care to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?
  C) Does Sanders have a policy statement regarding sexual harassment?
  D) Did Jill take advantage of any corrective opportunities provided by the employer?

Question 2

Negotiation is a form of compromise, and even though an oral agreement is achieved, it is not converted into a written contract.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

In Griggs v. Duke Power Company, Griggs sued the power company because it required coal handlers to be high school graduates. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Griggs because ________.
 
  A) high school diplomas were not related to success as a coal handler
  B) Duke Power Company intentionally discriminated based on race
  C) no business necessity existed for Duke Power Company
  D) Title VII forbids job testing

Question 4

____A survey revealed only 30 percent of organizations provides some sort of sexual harassment training.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 5

Uniform guidelines from the EEOC are recommended for employers to use in matters regarding all of the following EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) employee selection
  B) record keeping
  C) sexual harassment
  D) psychological testing

Question 6

Which of the following refers to highly recommended procedures issued by federal agencies regarding employee selection and record keeping?
 
  A) job specifications
  B) employment metrics
  C) process charts
  D) uniform guidelines

Question 7

The ________ requires certain federal contractors to take affirmative action for disabled persons.
 
  A) Equal Pay Act
  B) Vocational Rehabilitation Act
  C) Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  D) Civil Rights Act
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Answer to #1

Answer: A

Answer to #2

FALSE

Answer to #3

Answer: A

Answer to #4

FALSE

Answer to #5

Answer: D

Answer to #6

Answer: D

Answer to #7

Answer: B
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