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Question 1

The diversity approach originated in the early 1990s in response to arguments from?

a) European writers concerned about the narrow definition of equal opportunities.

b) Modern feminist writers forwarding their cause.

c) Male writers as a backlash to feminism.

d) American writers concerned that equal opportunities did not embrace all disadvantaged groups.

Question 2

The social justice argument is based upon the belief that?

a) Older people are less likely to take time off work.

b) The best will be promoted in line with 'survival of the fittest'.

c) Legal sanctions are the best way to promote fairness.

d) Everyone should have the right to equal access to employment.

Question 3

In which decade where anti-discrimination laws introduced in the UK?

a) 1950s

b) 1960s

c) 1970s

d) 1980s

Question 4

What is positive action?

a) The creation of special employment opportunities for those who are disadvantaged.

b) For those who discriminate against others.

c) Unlawful.

d) Defined as being lawful.

Question 5

The 2000 Race Relations Amendment Act required?

a) Employers to employ ethnic minority workers proportionally as reflected by the local population.

b) Employers to monitor equal opportunities in recruitment and selection.

c) Public organizations to promote 'good' race relations.

d) Organizations to have an equal opportunity policy statement.

Question 6

Racism in employment in the UK is still widespread with unemployment amongst the non-white communities between?

a) 6%

b) 8%

c) 11%

d) 15%

Question 7

In 2007 legislation placed a statutory duty on which organizations, to eliminate unlawful discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity between men and women?

a) Private companies

b) All work organizations

c) Large organizations

d) Public authorities

Question 8

The UK government's Women and Equality Unit (WEU) has suggested that early career choices by women affect their achievements at later stages in their careers. The commission found that the main choice for women were to go into what type of jobs?

a) People jobs

b) Manufacturing

c) Housework

d) Further education

Question 9

The glass ceiling is a term referring to?

a) Poor health and safety

b) Advancement of women

c) Advancement of an employee is limited due to discrimination

d) Good promotion prospects

Question 10

Difficulties in defining bullying, have led to the development of what types of initiatives?

a) Dignity-at-work

b) Anti-bullying at work

c) Decency and cooperation

d) Decency-at-work

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