WGU Managing Human Capital - C202 - chap3
Questions and Verified Answers
Unfair discrimination Correct Answer: when employment decisions and actions are not job-related,
objective, or merit based
Affirmative action Correct Answer: proactive efforts to eliminate
discrimination and its past effects
protected classes Correct Answer: groups underrepresented in
employment
affirmative action plan Correct Answer: describes in detail the actions to be
taken, procedures to be followed, and standards to be met when establishing an affirmative action
program
Preferential treatment Correct Answer: employment preference given to a
member of a protected group
independent contractor Correct Answer: an individual or business that provides services to another
individual or business that controls or directs only the result of the work
Sexual harassment Correct Answer: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature
quid pro quo harassment Correct Answer: unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature made
as a term or condition of employment or as a basis for employment and/or advancement decisions
hostile environment harassment Correct Answer: unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
creates a hostile, intimidating, or otherwise offensive working environment
Disparate treatment Correct Answer: intentional discrimination based on a
person's protected characteristic
Questions and Verified Answers
Unfair discrimination Correct Answer: when employment decisions and actions are not job-related,
objective, or merit based
Affirmative action Correct Answer: proactive efforts to eliminate
discrimination and its past effects
protected classes Correct Answer: groups underrepresented in
employment
affirmative action plan Correct Answer: describes in detail the actions to be
taken, procedures to be followed, and standards to be met when establishing an affirmative action
program
Preferential treatment Correct Answer: employment preference given to a
member of a protected group
independent contractor Correct Answer: an individual or business that provides services to another
individual or business that controls or directs only the result of the work
Sexual harassment Correct Answer: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature
quid pro quo harassment Correct Answer: unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature made
as a term or condition of employment or as a basis for employment and/or advancement decisions
hostile environment harassment Correct Answer: unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
creates a hostile, intimidating, or otherwise offensive working environment
Disparate treatment Correct Answer: intentional discrimination based on a
person's protected characteristic
