WGU C202 Pre-Assessment QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? Being asked to directly supervise a family member A human resource manual specifies that employees cannot be terminated or punished for refusing to follow an illegal request made by a supervisor. Which standard is being applied to resolve this ethical dilemma? Rights standard What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called? An organizational structure How does human resource management support organizational leadership? * By providing employees with opportunities for professional development and growth Which decision can human resource management assist with during the combination stage of mergers and acquisitions? * When to declare the combination a success How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? By helping managers avoid common training pitfalls What is the goal of affirmative action? To seek to remedy past practices that innately caused an adverse effect on applicants A female employer is accused of having an employment practice that negatively impacts women. The employer responds that she has the same requirements for male and female applicants and wants to hire other women. Why is this case a potential demonstration of adverse impact? Adverse impact is unintentional and relates to standard policies applied to all employees. Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive Order 11246? Minorities and women An employer terminates an employee for being unattractive and putting less effort in personal appearance. Why is this permitted under an at-will employment relationship? An employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.