Managing Human Resources 8th Edition By Gomez – Test Bank

Managing Human Resources 8th Edition By Gomez – Test Bank

Managing Human Resources, 8e (Gomez-Mejia et al.)

Chapter 3   Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment

1) All of the following are HR responsibilities EXCEPT:

A) monitoring the company’s HR decisions.

B) rendering official legal opinions.

C) maintaining employment records.

D) implementing HR policies.

Answer:  B

Diff: 2

AACSB:  Diverse and multicultural work environments

Skill:  Concept

LO:  3.1: Recognize why understanding the legal environment is important

2) HR legal environments are constantly changing. The court case that set the standard to place the burden of proof in employment discrimination on the company was:

A) Wards Cove Packing vs. Antonio.

B) Albemarle Paper Company vs. Moody.

C) Washington vs. Davis.

D) Griggs vs. Duke Power.

Answer:  D

Diff: 2

AACSB:  Diverse and multicultural work environments

Skill:  Concept

LO:  3.1: Recognize why understanding the legal environment is important

3) A fully functioning and competent Human Resource Department can replace the need for any legal advice on employment discrimination issues.

Answer:  FALSE

Diff: 2

AACSB:  Diverse and multicultural work environments

Skill:  Concept

LO:  3.1: Recognize why understanding the legal environment is important

4) Typical awards for age, sex, or disability discrimination range from $50,000 to $300,000 depending on the size of the employer.

Answer:  TRUE

Diff: 1

AACSB:  Diverse and multicultural work environments

Skill:  Concept

LO:  3.1: Recognize why understanding the legal environment is important