HRCI Exam PHR Topic 6 Question 67 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 67
Topic #: 6

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You are a HR Professional for your organization and your supervisor is asking you about the details of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and what it means to your company. He wants to know what the total damages could be if an organization is found liable by a jury trial. What is the maximum amount that could be awarded to a victim of discrimination if the organization is found liable?

AThere is no limited amount as the jury can determine damages

B$50,000

C$300,000

D$500,000

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Suggested Answer: B

There are four types of validity that HR Professional should be familiar with: content validity, criterion-related validity, construct validity, and predictive validity. There is no such category as professional validity.

Answer options D, A, and C are incorrect. Predictive validity, content validity, and construct validity are the categories of validity, as part of abiding by the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

by Devora at Mar 25, 2023, 04:54 AM

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Daryl

1 months ago

Hold onto your wallets, folks! This Civil Rights Act means business. Unlimited damages? That's like a blank check for the jury to really put the hurt on any organization that steps out of line. Better get those policies in order!

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Moon

9 days ago

That's right, the jury has the power to award unlimited damages to victims of discrimination.

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Gladys

14 days ago

A) There is no limited amount as the jury can determine damages

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Ryan

1 months ago

Unlimited damages, huh? Guess the company better have deep pockets if they want to avoid a financial disaster. Reminds me of that time my boss tried to get away with some shady HR practices... let's just say it didn't end well for him!

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Raymon

2 days ago

Unlimited damages can definitely add up quickly, that's for sure.

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Lashanda

3 days ago

A) There is no limited amount as the jury can determine damages

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Celestina

1 months ago

Ah, the good old Civil Rights Act. Looks like the jury can really stick it to the organization if they messed up. $500,000? That's a lot of dough, but I guess they had it coming!

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Peggie

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm thinking option A is the way to go here. Unlimited damages? That's a real wake-up call for any company trying to play fast and loose with the Civil Rights Act. Better keep those policies in check!

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Bulah

6 days ago

That's right, the jury has the power to decide the damages based on the circumstances.

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Ashlyn

17 days ago

A) There is no limited amount as the jury can determine damages

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Bea

2 months ago

Wow, that's a tough one! If the jury finds the organization liable, they can really let them have it. No limits, huh? Guess the company better watch their step!

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