PHR Talent Planning and Acquisition 4

Question 1

Which law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Title VII bars discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin in employment.

Question 2

An employer's job posting states 'recent college graduates only.' This wording may create:

Accepted Answer

Age discrimination concerns under the ADEA

Answer

Phrasing that screens for recent graduates can deter older applicants and raise ADEA age-discrimination liability.

Question 3

An affirmative action plan's availability analysis examines:

Accepted Answer

The percentage of qualified minorities and women available

Answer

Availability analysis estimates the proportion of qualified minorities and women available for an employer's jobs.

Question 4

Which document outlines the essential duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships of a position?

Accepted Answer

Job description

Answer

A job description details the duties, responsibilities, and reporting structure of a role.

Question 5

A job specification differs from a job description because it focuses on:

Accepted Answer

The KSAs needed to perform the job

Answer

A job specification lists the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications a person needs to perform the job.

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