UXC2 Managing Human Capital Version 1
Practice exam for Western Governors University WGU Exams under Western Governors University Exams (College Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Which part of this scenario involves an ethical dilemma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manager A disclosed an employee's confidential medical information (a cancer diagnosis), which is a violation of privacy and ethical standards. While discussing productivity issues might be acceptable in some contexts, sharing the specific, sensitive reason for the decline is the core ethical breach.
Rationale: Manager A disclosed an employee's confidential medical information (a cancer diagnosis), which is a violation of privacy and ethical standards. While discussing productivity issues might be acceptable in some contexts, sharing the specific, sensitive reason for the decline is the core ethical breach.
Question 2
Which action is a fairness approach to this ethical dilemma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A fairness approach seeks a balanced and equitable solution. Sharing the cost burden between the employer and the employees is a collaborative and fair response, unlike the other options which place the entire burden disproportionately on one party.
Rationale: A fairness approach seeks a balanced and equitable solution. Sharing the cost burden between the employer and the employees is a collaborative and fair response, unlike the other options which place the entire burden disproportionately on one party.
Question 3
What is affirmative action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Affirmative action is defined as proactive steps taken to eliminate present discrimination and counteract the lingering effects of past discrimination in employment practices. It is not about preferences or guarantees, but about creating opportunities.
Rationale: Affirmative action is defined as proactive steps taken to eliminate present discrimination and counteract the lingering effects of past discrimination in employment practices. It is not about preferences or guarantees, but about creating opportunities.
Question 4
Which example shows disparate treatment in employment practices?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disparate treatment is intentional discrimination where an individual is treated differently based on a protected characteristic (like age). Singling out applicants age 50+ for a special test is a clear example, whereas the other options describe job-related requirements applied to everyone.
Rationale: Disparate treatment is intentional discrimination where an individual is treated differently based on a protected characteristic (like age). Singling out applicants age 50+ for a special test is a clear example, whereas the other options describe job-related requirements applied to everyone.
Question 5
Which legislation was established for federal contractors to take proactive steps in affirmative action within their workforces?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Executive Order 11246, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, specifically mandates that federal contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity.
Rationale: Executive Order 11246, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, specifically mandates that federal contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity.