WGU C202 Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
What is the goal of affirmative action? - ANS 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? - ANS Adverse impact is unintentional and relates to policies applied to all
employees.
Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive Order 11246? -
ANS 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? - ANS An
employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.
Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the birth of her child
without fear of losing her job? - ANS The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of
1994? - ANS To prevent discrimination against employees who may be called into active
military service
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,Which event should be covered under workers' compensation? - ANS Breaking an arm while
at work
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? - ANS 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? - ANS Rights standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called? -
ANS An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership? - ANS 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? - ANS Which employees to retain
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? - ANS By helping
managers avoid common training pitfalls
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's business
strategy? - ANS By helping it to acquire, develop, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its
strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management? - ANS Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational performance? -
ANS It enhances a company's ability to cope with growth and change.
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, Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus on to enhance
organizational culture? - ANS Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an organization? -
ANS Extroverted employees are the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through effective human
resource management? - ANS Trust
What is a critical factor in creating a culture of safety? - ANS A commitment of an
organization to the protection and well-being of its employees
What is a function related to the primary goal of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)? - ANS To correct hazards
How do employee wellness programs benefit employers? - ANS By reducing workers'
compensation and disability-related costs
What determines whether stress is functional or dysfunctional? - ANS How manageable it is
and the emotions it causes
What is an example of bullying in the workplace? - ANS Intimidating a coworker
What is an example of holding the target of bullying to a different performance standard? -
ANS Assigning the target unrealistic goals and deadlines
Which organization advocates that a well-written and implemented workplace violence
prevention program can reduce the incidence of workplace violence in all workplaces? -
ANS Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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Answers
What is the goal of affirmative action? - ANS 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? - ANS Adverse impact is unintentional and relates to policies applied to all
employees.
Which protected classes must a company set hiring goals for under Executive Order 11246? -
ANS 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? - ANS An
employer can terminate an employee for an immoral reason.
Which law guarantees that a woman can take unpaid time off following the birth of her child
without fear of losing her job? - ANS The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
What is the goal of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of
1994? - ANS To prevent discrimination against employees who may be called into active
military service
Pg. 1 Copyright © 2025 Jasonmcconell. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
,Which event should be covered under workers' compensation? - ANS Breaking an arm while
at work
Which situation is an example of a managerial ethical dilemma? - ANS 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? - ANS Rights standard
What is the organization's formal system of task, power, and reporting relationships called? -
ANS An organizational structure
How does human resource management support organizational leadership? - ANS 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? - ANS Which employees to retain
How can human resource managers serve as internal consultants? - ANS By helping
managers avoid common training pitfalls
How does an organization's human resource strategy support the organization's business
strategy? - ANS By helping it to acquire, develop, and retain the talent needed to fulfill its
strategy
What is a primary function of human resource management? - ANS Retaining talent
How does effective human resource management improve organizational performance? -
ANS It enhances a company's ability to cope with growth and change.
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, Which characteristic of an employee should human resource management focus on to enhance
organizational culture? - ANS Fit within an organization
Which belief is an example of bias creating barriers to equal treatment in an organization? -
ANS Extroverted employees are the most effective.
Which factor in successful organizational change can be provided through effective human
resource management? - ANS Trust
What is a critical factor in creating a culture of safety? - ANS A commitment of an
organization to the protection and well-being of its employees
What is a function related to the primary goal of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)? - ANS To correct hazards
How do employee wellness programs benefit employers? - ANS By reducing workers'
compensation and disability-related costs
What determines whether stress is functional or dysfunctional? - ANS How manageable it is
and the emotions it causes
What is an example of bullying in the workplace? - ANS Intimidating a coworker
What is an example of holding the target of bullying to a different performance standard? -
ANS Assigning the target unrealistic goals and deadlines
Which organization advocates that a well-written and implemented workplace violence
prevention program can reduce the incidence of workplace violence in all workplaces? -
ANS Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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