BUSI 342 Study Guide Quiz 2

Liberty BUSI 342

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Legal requirement for fair treatment in the workplace, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Status Blind

Employment decisions made based solely on qualifications and performance, not demographic characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Federal agency enforcing civil rights laws against workplace discrimination.

Department of Labor (DOL)

Agency overseeing labor standards, wage enforcement, occupational safety, and unemployment benefits.

Disparate Treatment

Different treatment of individuals based on a protected characteristic, indicating intentional discrimination.

Disparate Impact

Neutral policies that unintentionally affect a protected group disproportionately.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in public life.

ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)

2008 update broadening the definition of disability and focusing on discrimination occurrence.

Quid Pro Quo

Harassment where job benefits are conditioned on sexual favors.

Hostile Work Environment

Inappropriate conduct creating an intimidating or offensive workplace, not tied to job conditions.

Diversity

Representation of different groups in the workplace (race, gender, ethnicity, etc.).

Equity

Ensuring fairness and access to opportunities by recognizing different starting points for individuals.

Inclusion

Creating a welcoming environment for diverse individuals within an organization.

Primary Dimensions of Diversity

Core characteristics such as age, race, gender, and physical abilities.

Secondary Dimensions of Diversity

Additional characteristics like education, geographic location, and work experience.

Job Analysis

Process of determining the duties and skill requirements for a job.

Job Description

Document summarizing a job’s duties, responsibilities, and qualifications based on job analysis.

9-Box Grid

Talent management tool evaluating employees on performance and potential to identify future leaders and development areas.