Summarize the ruling in Regents of California v. Bakke (1978).
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: In Regents of California v. Bakke (1978), the Supreme Court ruled that universities may not use quotas to boost minority admissions. This case centered on a white man who was denied admission to medical school twice, though in both years minority students with lower grades and test scores were admitted. The white man, Allan Bakke, claimed reverse discrimination. The Supreme Court declared that it was unconstitutional for the University of California to base minority admissions on a quota, though race could be a factor in admissions decisions.
Question 132
Which of the following is not included as a job category under the EEO1 report?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Medical workers are not identified as a separate category under the EEO1 report. Sales workers, service workers, and craft workers, however, all represent separate EEO1 categories.
Question 133
Identify the components of the fourdimensional model of management.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The components of the fourdimensional model of management are functions, roles, targets, and styles. In this model, managers have six functions: training and development; persuasive communication; influence and control; forecasting and planning; personal area of expertise; and administration. Managers also have four roles: innovator, evaluator, motivator, and director. Managers have five targets: peers, subordinates, external, superiors, and self. Finally, managers have an indeterminate number of styles, related to the particular personality and approach of the manager.
Question 134
According to FLSA, what is the minimum age for children to be hired for a nonfarm job?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: According to FLSA, children must be at least 16 years of age to be hired for nonfarm jobs. Children cannot be hired for such jobs at the age of 15, and the ages of 18 and 19 no longer apply to children.
Question 135
Which of the following expense items is not typically under the control of the human resources professional?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: In some cases, the human resources professional might be asked to track changes in employee pay. For the most part, however, employee raises will not be an expense item that is under the human resources professional's control. The other options - supplies, travel, and maintenance - represent standard expense items that the human resources professional tracks and controls.
