Sexual Harassment Prevention: The Illinois Requirement ___________________________________________
F inal E xam
SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION: THE ILLINOIS REQUIREMENT
Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 74, or complete your test online at BOOK.CME.EDU. A passing grade of at least 70% must be achieved in order to receive credit for this course.
31. On a national level, unwanted sexual advances in the workplace were made illegal in
36. Which of the following is a consequence of sexual harassment in the workplace? A) Increased drug and alcohol use B) Lowered productivity C) Higher employee turnover D) All of the above 37. Which of the following is a negative psychologic consequence of workplace sexual harassment? A) Burnout B) Substance use C) Emotional exhaustion D) All of the above 38. Which of the following steps should a victim of sexual harassment take? A) Accept some blame for the offensive behavior. B) Avoid involvement of the labor union, if applicable. C) If possible, document all incidents of sexual harassment. D) Avoid alerting a supervisor until a lawsuit has been filed.
A) 1921. B) 1949. C) 1964. D) 1989.
32. Psychologically, sexual harassment has been divided into what three categories? A) Verbal, emotional, and physical B) Workplace, public, and educational C) Quid pro quo, hostile work environment, and bullying D) Gender harassment, unwanted sexual attention, and sexual coercion 33. Quid pro quo sexual harassment is defined as A) insults based upon sex or sexist comments. B) sexual compliance as a condition of a relationship. C) a supervisor or other superior asking for sexual favors in exchange for benefits at work. D) unwanted and unwelcome advances, comments, or any other content that is offensive, hostile, or threatening. 34. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to A) state government. B) federal government. C) private businesses with 15 or more employees D) All of the above 35. The Illinois Human Rights Act, enforced by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), ensures the right of all employees to A) speak their minds at work. B) sue employers for unfair work practices. C) work in an environment free of sexual harassment or discrimination. D) form watchdog groups to ensure that business are complying with Title VII laws.
39. How long after an alleged allegation of
discrimination, including sexual harassment, does an individual have to file an employer charge of discrimination to the IDHR? A) 30 days B) 1 months C) 2 years D) There is no time limit. 40. Which of the following actions is considered retaliation if done in response to an employee’s action with the EEOC? A) Transferring the employee to a less desirable position B) Answering questions during an employer investigation C) Creating new workplace policies and procedures to respond to reports of harassment D) Communicating with another supervisor or manager about employment discriminationv
Course Code: MDIL01SH
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MDIL1526
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