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Communication Skills The following critical-thinking questions can be used for class discussion and/or for written assignments to develop communication skills. Be sure to give complete explanations for all answers. a a 1. Do you agree that applying the OUCH test to an employment situation will minimize illegal discrimination? Why or why not? 2. Are there any groups of people in the United States that you think should be covered by federal laws as a protected group but are not currently covered? Why or why not? 3. In your opinion, is most discrimination in the United States unintentional (disparate impact), or is most discrimination intentional (disparate treatment)? Why do you think so? 4. What is your opinion of organizations using bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs) to limit who they will consider for a job? 5. Do we really need all of the laws that protect the equal employment opportunities of different groups (age, military veterans, pregnant women, etc.)? Why or why not? 6. Do you agree that most employers probably want to obey the Americans with Disabilities Act but don't know exactly what they are required to do under the law? Do you think that most employers would rather not hire disabled people? Justify your answer. 7. How would you define the terms reasonable accommodation and undue hardship if you were asked by one of your company managers? 8. Has affirmative action gone too far in creating a preference for historically underrepresented groups over other employees and applicants instead of treating everyone equally? 9. Is illegal immigration really hurting this country, when most illegal immigrants take jobs that Americans don't want to do anyway? 10. Do you think that sexual harassment in the workplace is overreported or underreported? Justify your answer. 9