Application Chapter 11 (11.1)

Chapter 11 introduces you to the myriad of jobs involved in Human Resources Management. Its complex and detailed, with many of the functions subject to employment legislation that all business persons should be aware of if you cant know it all yourself, make sure to get some help in the form of legal assistance or Human Resources expertise.

What do you know about Equal Employment Opportunity Laws? All employers must assure fair and equal treatment of those they hire. Decide if the following statements are true or false - you may be surprised at some answers (provided at the end of this document)! Let me know how you did and your reaction, then submit assignment for marking.

TRUE or FALSE??

1. Its OK to ask an applicant whether he or she has automobile.

2. Its OK to ask applicants to attach photos to their applications.

3. During interviews, its appropriate to ask an applicant his or her age.

4. Its appropriate to ask if an applicant is an naturalized U.S. citizen.

5. Its not appropriate to ask an applicant about past work experience.

6. You may ask an applicant to indicate what foreign languages he or she can

read, write, or speak fluently.

7. Its not appropriate to ask an applicant if he or she has an arrest record.

8. Its OK to ask whether the applicant is physically able to lift heavy weights.

9. Its appropriate to ask women questions about child-care arrangements.

10. You have the right to ask an applicant for names of work-related and personal

references.

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1. FALSE This is irrelevant unless the job requires working in ones car. You may ask if the applicant has transportation to get to work, but not if they have a car.

2. FALSE This is considered inappropriate; recruiter bias can enter the picture.

3. FALSE This would be in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

4. FALSE This is considered non-essential information (unless youre applying to

be President of the United States!)

5. FALSE You can and should ask about an applicants past work experience.

6. TRUE BUT ONLY IF language fluency is required in the job!

7. TRUE You should not ask about arrests since they do not imply convictions or

guilt.

8. TRUE BUT ONLY IF the job requires such lifting.

9. FALSE This is NOT a good idea! If any questions are asked regarding children,

make sure it is asked of BOTH men and women.

10. TRUE You can ask for information but avoid any questions that could be

construed as discriminatory.