HM 422 EXAM 1 QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Many employers misunderstand the nature of affirmative action and confuse it with EEO
legislation. Which of the following statements about affirmative action is true? - Answer -
Affirmative action programs attempt to overcome past discriminatory practices.
Who is responsible for ensuring that aliens work lawfully in the United States? - Answer -the
employer
Which of the following is not illegal discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978?
- Answer -requiring a pregnant employee to perform the duties she normally performs
Hospitality companies may face any of several types of EEO suits. The largest class of EEO cases
hospitality companies face is: - Answer -dismissal cases.
"Waitresses wanted. Seeking servers (under 50 years old) to work full time. Must work all holidays
and weekends. Pay depends on experience." A company posting this advertisement could be
rightfully accused of any of the following types of illegal discrimination in advertising except: -
Answer -racial discrimination.
Hospitality companies have made significant progress in their treatment of women and seniors.
The sex imbalance in the industry that companies are still working to correct is that: - Answer -
men typically supervise women.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act: - Answer -makes it unlawful to discriminate against
people with disabilities in all employment and employment-related practices.
The ADA dramatically affects the way hospitality companies relate to guests and employees. The
main effect of the law was to: - Answer -extend protected group status to people with disabilities.
Peter feels he needs no assistance with major life activities such as caring for himself and working.
He does not regard himself as having a disability, but his supervisors treat him as though he did.
They often offer him help that he doesn't need. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act: -
Answer -Peter is protected under the ADA because he is regarded as having a disability.
Baby boomers are people born between 1946 and 1964. As baby boomers retire in large numbers
in the 21st Century, the hospitality industry will face all of the following problems except: - Answer
-frustration on the part of retiring hospitality managers who begin part-time employment in entry-
level hospitality positions.
Analyzing the difficulty, frequency, and importance of work activities associated with a particular
job is a fundamental aspect of: - Answer -job analysis
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Many employers misunderstand the nature of affirmative action and confuse it with EEO
legislation. Which of the following statements about affirmative action is true? - Answer -
Affirmative action programs attempt to overcome past discriminatory practices.
Who is responsible for ensuring that aliens work lawfully in the United States? - Answer -the
employer
Which of the following is not illegal discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978?
- Answer -requiring a pregnant employee to perform the duties she normally performs
Hospitality companies may face any of several types of EEO suits. The largest class of EEO cases
hospitality companies face is: - Answer -dismissal cases.
"Waitresses wanted. Seeking servers (under 50 years old) to work full time. Must work all holidays
and weekends. Pay depends on experience." A company posting this advertisement could be
rightfully accused of any of the following types of illegal discrimination in advertising except: -
Answer -racial discrimination.
Hospitality companies have made significant progress in their treatment of women and seniors.
The sex imbalance in the industry that companies are still working to correct is that: - Answer -
men typically supervise women.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act: - Answer -makes it unlawful to discriminate against
people with disabilities in all employment and employment-related practices.
The ADA dramatically affects the way hospitality companies relate to guests and employees. The
main effect of the law was to: - Answer -extend protected group status to people with disabilities.
Peter feels he needs no assistance with major life activities such as caring for himself and working.
He does not regard himself as having a disability, but his supervisors treat him as though he did.
They often offer him help that he doesn't need. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act: -
Answer -Peter is protected under the ADA because he is regarded as having a disability.
Baby boomers are people born between 1946 and 1964. As baby boomers retire in large numbers
in the 21st Century, the hospitality industry will face all of the following problems except: - Answer
-frustration on the part of retiring hospitality managers who begin part-time employment in entry-
level hospitality positions.
Analyzing the difficulty, frequency, and importance of work activities associated with a particular
job is a fundamental aspect of: - Answer -job analysis
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