Which of the Following Statements About Religious Expression in the Workplace

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about religious expression in the workplace is TRUE?

• A) Discriminatory practices subject to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act extend to holiday office decorations, food served in the company cafeteria, and employee attire and grooming.
• B) Employers must accommodate all of the religious practices of any employee. Otherwise, they are liable to have violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
• C) Religious speech, including proselytizing for new converts, is protected in the workplace under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
• D) Common religious practices of mainstream religions, such as reading an inspirational passage from the New Testament, before an important business meeting are not covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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Definitions:

Fixed Factory Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production, such as rent, insurance, and salaries of certain managers.

Variable Costing

An accounting method in which costs vary in proportion to the volume of output; this includes direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead.

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's core operations, excluding expenses related to financing and investments.

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct and indirect) in the cost of a product.