You Are a Human Resource Manager with a Large Manufacturing

question 105

Multiple Choice

You are a human resource manager with a large manufacturing firm.Yesterday you heard one of your recruiters ask an applicant the following question: "How old are you?" Would this be an employment standard to avoid? If this is an employment standard to avoid,what law or court decision is it based on?

• A) No, it is an acceptable question.
• B) Yes, Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• C) Yes, Civil Rights Act of 1991
• D) Yes, American with Disabilities Act

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Definitions:

Non-current Liability

A Non-current Liability is a financial obligation that a company does not expect to settle within the next twelve months from the reporting date.

Credit Balance

A situation where the total credits in an account exceed the total debits; it's common in liability, revenue, and equity accounts.

Risk Assessment

The process of identifying and evaluating potential risks that could negatively affect the achievement of objectives.

Internal Control

Procedures and policies implemented by a company to ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent fraud.