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1. What do managers need in conjunction with an internal analysis in order to choose the strategy that will enable their company to attain a sustained competitive advantage?
A. An analysis of the company's external environment
B. An analysis of the company's finances and operations
C. The support C-level management and majority stockholders
D. Nothing—an internal analysis is sufficient on its own
2. As per the American with Disabilities Act, which of the following questions is strictly prohibited by federal laws from being asked on an application and during the interview process?
A. The application form for Smith & Co. asks the applicant to disclose his or her workers’ compensation history.
B. The application form for Johnson’s Inc. asks the candidate to disclose his or her age because the nature of work is not suitable for someone above 40 years.
C. The application form for Williams & Co. asks the candidate to disclose whether she is pregnant because the work is not suitable for a pregnant lady.
D. The application form for Jones’ Inc. asks the candidate to disclose his or her religious views.
3. Which of the following statements about HIV/AIDS in regard to the workplace is valid?
A. An HIV test determines the HIV status of an individual as of the day of the examination.
B. An HIV-positive employee or applicant is protected by both the federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
C. The law mandates an HIV test for all positions in a federal organization.
D. An employer can take an adverse employment action against an employee merely based on the knowledge that the individual is HIV-positive.
4. Which of the following statement(s) about reference checks is true?
A. Employers have an affirmative duty to respond to a reference inquiry.
B. Failure to complete reference checks may lead to liability for negligent hiring.
C. The law mandates that reference checks be conducted in person not over the phone or by letters.
D. The law prohibits employers from checking the credit history and military service and discharge status of an applicant.
5. David was wrongfully charged of stealing by his previous employer and was terminated as a result of the accusation. He has been searching for a job for the last five months but in each job interview he has been compelled to explain why he can't offer a good referral from his prior employer. The prospective employers asking explanation from David are committing the tort of _____.
A. invasion of privacy
B. estoppel
C. compelled self-publication
D. constructive discharge
6. Which of the following is true of the immunoassay test?
A. The window of detection opened by a follicle test is much smaller than that by an immunoassay test.
B. It is subject to cross-reactivity.
C. It evidences the time of ingestion.
D. It successfully investigates the presence of more than one drug at a time.