MIE 330 Test 1 (Chapters 1-4) Questions With Complete
Solutions
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Prohibits age discrimination in
workers over age of 40.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Protects individuals with
disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace.
Not: Obesity, poor judgment, substance abuse or irritability
Protected: Mental illnesses, physical issues, anatomical loss
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Necessary, not merely preferred,
qualification for a job. Regarding sex or race
In a women's locker room a women would need to be hired
Change in workforce
(Chapter 2) Correct Answers Diversity
Age (By 2020: 64%: 25-54, 25%: 55 and Older, 11% 16-24)
Skill Deficiencies (What computers can do instead of people)
Civil Rights Act 1991
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Adds compensatory and punitive
damages in cases of discrimination under Title VII and the
ADA.
The amount of punitive damages is limited by the act and
depends on the size of the organization charged with
discrimination.
Ranges: $50k (14-100 employees)
, $300K (500+ employees)
Civil Rights Acts 1886 & 1871 Correct Answers 1866: granted
all persons the same property rights as white citizens.
1871: granted all citizens the right to sue in federal court if they
feel they have been deprived of some civil right
Developing a Work Flow Analysis
(Chapter 4) Correct Answers Raw Inputs (What materials, data,
and info are needed)
Equipment (What social equip., facilities, and systems are
needed)
HR (What knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed by those
performing tasks?)
*** All lead to***
Activity: What tasks are required in the production of the output
*** Leads to ***
Output: What product, information, or service is provided? How
is the output measured?
EEO: Equal Employment Opportunity
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers The condition in which all
individuals have an equal chance for employment, regardless of
their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
EEOC: Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Responsible for enforcing most of
the EEO laws
Has 60 days to investigate discrimination complaint
Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the incident.
Solutions
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Prohibits age discrimination in
workers over age of 40.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Protects individuals with
disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace.
Not: Obesity, poor judgment, substance abuse or irritability
Protected: Mental illnesses, physical issues, anatomical loss
Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Necessary, not merely preferred,
qualification for a job. Regarding sex or race
In a women's locker room a women would need to be hired
Change in workforce
(Chapter 2) Correct Answers Diversity
Age (By 2020: 64%: 25-54, 25%: 55 and Older, 11% 16-24)
Skill Deficiencies (What computers can do instead of people)
Civil Rights Act 1991
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Adds compensatory and punitive
damages in cases of discrimination under Title VII and the
ADA.
The amount of punitive damages is limited by the act and
depends on the size of the organization charged with
discrimination.
Ranges: $50k (14-100 employees)
, $300K (500+ employees)
Civil Rights Acts 1886 & 1871 Correct Answers 1866: granted
all persons the same property rights as white citizens.
1871: granted all citizens the right to sue in federal court if they
feel they have been deprived of some civil right
Developing a Work Flow Analysis
(Chapter 4) Correct Answers Raw Inputs (What materials, data,
and info are needed)
Equipment (What social equip., facilities, and systems are
needed)
HR (What knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed by those
performing tasks?)
*** All lead to***
Activity: What tasks are required in the production of the output
*** Leads to ***
Output: What product, information, or service is provided? How
is the output measured?
EEO: Equal Employment Opportunity
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers The condition in which all
individuals have an equal chance for employment, regardless of
their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
EEOC: Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
(Chapter 3) Correct Answers Responsible for enforcing most of
the EEO laws
Has 60 days to investigate discrimination complaint
Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the incident.
