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February 6th, 2019
- 1. Why is it important for managers to understand diversity management from both managerial and legal perspectives?
- 2. If you were a diversity educator, how would you frame the importance of understanding and abiding by the legal dimensions of diversity within the larger framework of managing diversity in organizations?
- 3. Describe the significance of the passage of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- 4. Describe the classes protected by the federal government and the related legislation for each. Do you think sexual orientation will become a protected class in the near future?
- 5. In light of some of the legal cases highlighted in this chapter, respond to the following questions:
- • Griggs v. Duke Power Co.: What was the power company really trying to do? How can a company demonstrate that employment screening procedures serve legitimate business purposes?
- • Fragante v. Honolulu: Under this rule, when can a company discipline, terminate, or refuse to hire an employee?
- • Corporation of the Presiding Bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints v. Amos: What impact do you think the court’s ruling has had on religious universities such as Brigham Young University or the University of Notre Dame?
- • General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v. Cline: Do workers who are under the age of 40 have any recourse against age-based discrimination? Should they?
- • PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin: Does a golf cart give a golfer an advantage over competitors who are required to walk?
- • Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc.: Does the Oncale finding challenge your stereotypes of sexual harassment?
