Human Resource Management, 16e (Dessler)
Chapter 2 Equal Opportunity and the Law
1) Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that "no person shall be deprived of life,
liberty, or property, without due process of the law"?
A) First Amendment
B) Fifth Amendment
C) Tenth Amendment
D) Thirteenth Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified in 1791) states that "no
person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law." The
Thirteenth Amendment (1865) outlawed slavery, and courts have held that it bars racial
discrimination.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
2) The ________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawed slavery, and courts have held
that it bars racial discrimination.
A) Fifth
B) Tenth
C) Thirteenth
D) Fourteenth
Answer: C
Explanation: The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) outlawed slavery, and courts have held that it
bars racial discrimination. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified in 1791) states
that "no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law."
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
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,3) The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses the subject of ________.
A) due process
B) slavery
C) private property
D) trial by jury
Answer: B
Explanation: The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery, and courts have
held that it bars racial discrimination.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
4) The ________ gives all persons the same right to make and enforce contracts and to benefit
from the laws of the land.
A) Fifth Amendment
B) Civil Rights Act of 1866
C) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
D) Thirteenth Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: The Civil Rights Act of 1866 gives all persons the same right to make and enforce
contracts and to benefit from U.S. laws. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified
in 1791) states that "no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process
of the law." The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) outlawed slavery, and courts have held that it
bars racial discrimination. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act states that employers cannot
discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
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,5) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act explicitly prohibits employers from discrimination
based on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT ________.
A) race
B) religion
C) color
D) sexual orientation
Answer: D
Explanation: Sexual orientation is not directly addressed under Title VII of the 1964 Civil
Rights Act. It states that an employer cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin. Title VII bars discrimination on the part of most employers both public and
private with 15 or more employees.
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
6) According to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which one of the following employers
would be legally allowed to refuse employment to an individual based on race, religion, or sex?
A) a state agency with 65 employees
B) a medical office with 25 employees
C) a local restaurant with 10 employees
D) a department store with 100 employees
Answer: C
Explanation: Title VII bars discrimination on the part of most employers, including all public
and private employers of 15 or more persons. It also covers all private and public educational
institutions, the federal government, and state and local governments.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
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, 7) Which legislation was responsible for the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission?
A) Equal Pay Act of 1963
B) Civil Rights Act of 1866
C) Executive Orders 11246 and 11375
D) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
Answer: D
Explanation: Title VII established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to
administer and enforce the Civil Rights law at work. The commission itself consists of five
members appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. Executive Orders
11246 and 11375 established the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
8) The EEOC was initially established to investigate complaints about ________.
A) job discrimination
B) unfair business practices
C) sexual harassment in schools
D) structural accommodations for disabled people
Answer: A
Explanation: Title VII established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to
administer and enforce the Civil Rights law at work. The EEOC receives and investigates job
discrimination complaints from aggrieved individuals.
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
9) How many members serve on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 9
D) 10
Answer: B
Explanation: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) consists of five
members appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each member
serves a five-year term.
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
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Chapter 2 Equal Opportunity and the Law
1) Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that "no person shall be deprived of life,
liberty, or property, without due process of the law"?
A) First Amendment
B) Fifth Amendment
C) Tenth Amendment
D) Thirteenth Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified in 1791) states that "no
person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law." The
Thirteenth Amendment (1865) outlawed slavery, and courts have held that it bars racial
discrimination.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
2) The ________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawed slavery, and courts have held
that it bars racial discrimination.
A) Fifth
B) Tenth
C) Thirteenth
D) Fourteenth
Answer: C
Explanation: The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) outlawed slavery, and courts have held that it
bars racial discrimination. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified in 1791) states
that "no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of the law."
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
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,3) The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses the subject of ________.
A) due process
B) slavery
C) private property
D) trial by jury
Answer: B
Explanation: The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery, and courts have
held that it bars racial discrimination.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
4) The ________ gives all persons the same right to make and enforce contracts and to benefit
from the laws of the land.
A) Fifth Amendment
B) Civil Rights Act of 1866
C) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
D) Thirteenth Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: The Civil Rights Act of 1866 gives all persons the same right to make and enforce
contracts and to benefit from U.S. laws. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (ratified
in 1791) states that "no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process
of the law." The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) outlawed slavery, and courts have held that it
bars racial discrimination. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act states that employers cannot
discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
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,5) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act explicitly prohibits employers from discrimination
based on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT ________.
A) race
B) religion
C) color
D) sexual orientation
Answer: D
Explanation: Sexual orientation is not directly addressed under Title VII of the 1964 Civil
Rights Act. It states that an employer cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin. Title VII bars discrimination on the part of most employers both public and
private with 15 or more employees.
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
6) According to Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which one of the following employers
would be legally allowed to refuse employment to an individual based on race, religion, or sex?
A) a state agency with 65 employees
B) a medical office with 25 employees
C) a local restaurant with 10 employees
D) a department store with 100 employees
Answer: C
Explanation: Title VII bars discrimination on the part of most employers, including all public
and private employers of 15 or more persons. It also covers all private and public educational
institutions, the federal government, and state and local governments.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of Knowledge
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
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, 7) Which legislation was responsible for the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission?
A) Equal Pay Act of 1963
B) Civil Rights Act of 1866
C) Executive Orders 11246 and 11375
D) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
Answer: D
Explanation: Title VII established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to
administer and enforce the Civil Rights law at work. The commission itself consists of five
members appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. Executive Orders
11246 and 11375 established the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
Difficulty: Moderate
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
8) The EEOC was initially established to investigate complaints about ________.
A) job discrimination
B) unfair business practices
C) sexual harassment in schools
D) structural accommodations for disabled people
Answer: A
Explanation: Title VII established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to
administer and enforce the Civil Rights law at work. The EEOC receives and investigates job
discrimination complaints from aggrieved individuals.
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
9) How many members serve on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 9
D) 10
Answer: B
Explanation: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) consists of five
members appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each member
serves a five-year term.
Difficulty: Easy
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome: 2.1 List the basic features of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and at
least five other early equal employment laws.
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