Why Would a Homosexual Hide His/her Sexual Orientation on the Job

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why would a homosexual hide his/her sexual orientation on the job?

• A) One can still be fired for being gay.
• B) Employers expect more work for less pay from gay employees.
• C) Affirmative action legislation forces them to hide their orientation.
• D) There may be fear of an unwarranted promotion.

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Definitions:

Work Rules

Regulations or guidelines established by an organization to dictate the expected behaviors and procedures employees must follow.

Disciplinary Action

Actions taken by an employer in response to employee behaviors that violate company policies or standards, ranging from verbal warnings to termination.

Personnel Policies

The rules, guidelines, and procedures established by an organization to manage its workers and workplace environment.

Level of Absenteeism

The rate at which employees are absent from work, often used as a measure of workforce engagement and satisfaction.