MGMT 443 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Answers - An employer cannot discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin with respect to employment.
Coverage
All public or private employers of 15 or more persons for 20 or more weeks in the
current or preceding calendar year (42 U.S.C. § 2000e(b))
All private and public educational institutions, the federal government, and state and
local governments
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 - Answers - Requires that male and female workers receive
equal pay for work requiring equal skill, effort and responsibility, and performed under
similar working conditions.
Wage differentials are permitted if they are based on:
A seniority system
A merit system
A pay system based on quantity or quality of output
Any other factor other than sex
Employers may say the higher paid employee has more experience or training, or that
he was simply a better negotiator.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 - Answers - This Act prohibits
arbitrary age discrimination and specifically protecting individuals over 40 years old.
Affects employers with 20 or more employees.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - Answers - Requires employers to make
reasonable accommodations for disabled employees; it prohibits discrimination against
disabled persons.
What classifies as a "Disability?"
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Disparate (Adverse) Treatment - Answers - Intentional discrimination on the part of the
employer
Disparate (Adverse) Impact - Answers - A practice or policy that has a greater adverse
impact on the members of a protected group than on other employees, regardless of
intent.
ANSWERS
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Answers - An employer cannot discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin with respect to employment.
Coverage
All public or private employers of 15 or more persons for 20 or more weeks in the
current or preceding calendar year (42 U.S.C. § 2000e(b))
All private and public educational institutions, the federal government, and state and
local governments
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 - Answers - Requires that male and female workers receive
equal pay for work requiring equal skill, effort and responsibility, and performed under
similar working conditions.
Wage differentials are permitted if they are based on:
A seniority system
A merit system
A pay system based on quantity or quality of output
Any other factor other than sex
Employers may say the higher paid employee has more experience or training, or that
he was simply a better negotiator.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 - Answers - This Act prohibits
arbitrary age discrimination and specifically protecting individuals over 40 years old.
Affects employers with 20 or more employees.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - Answers - Requires employers to make
reasonable accommodations for disabled employees; it prohibits discrimination against
disabled persons.
What classifies as a "Disability?"
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Disparate (Adverse) Treatment - Answers - Intentional discrimination on the part of the
employer
Disparate (Adverse) Impact - Answers - A practice or policy that has a greater adverse
impact on the members of a protected group than on other employees, regardless of
intent.
