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abarnes · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The director of human resources management is informed by a nurse manager that a candidate is not acceptable based upon her race. The HR director informs the manager this is in direct violation of:

1. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
2. Age Discrimination Act.
3. Americans with Disabilities Act.
4. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Question 2

In a group meeting, one of the members always arrives early and places the chairs in a circle so all members can interact. This person is responsible for confirming that the room is available for the monthly meetings.

Which person does this describe? 1. Gatekeeper
2. Procedural technician
3. Coordinator
4. Initiator-contributor

ghepp · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act specifically prohibits discrimination in any personnel decisions
based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. The Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) is charged with enforcing and interpreting the Civil Rights Act and has
issued Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, which specify the kinds of
methods and information required to justify the job relatedness of selection procedures. The
Age Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees over the
age of 40. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on an
individuals disability.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The role of the gatekeeper is to encourage all group members to communicate and participate.
Rationale 2: The role of the procedural technician is to support group activities by arranging the environment and providing necessary tools.
Rationale 3: The role of the coordinator is to link ideas or suggestions offered by others.
Rationale 4: The initiator-contributor's role is to redefine problems, offer solutions, clarify objectives, suggest agenda items, and maintain time limits.
Global Rationale: