Preventing Workplace Discrimination

Mastery 9 (7.5%) points

Student provides a thorough and detailed explanation of the significance of an antidiscrimination legislation, explains the behaviors that led to it being adopted, and explains what penalties may be assessed for violating it. Several sources and examples support thinking.

Exceptional 8.37 (6.98%) points

Student provides a detailed explanation of the significance of an antidiscrimination legislation, explains the behaviors that led to it being adopted, and explains what penalties may be assessed for violating it. Several sources or examples support thinking. There are one or two minor details missing.

Element 2: HR's Role in Addressing Discriminatory Behaviors--

Mastery 9 (7.5%) points

Student provides a thorough and detailed explanation of HR’s role in addressing discriminatory behaviors by defining two types of discrimination and providing an example of how HR managers could implement preventative measures or address the discrimination if it were to occur. Several sources and examples support thinking.

Exceptional 8.37 (6.98%) points

Student provides a detailed explanation of HR’s role in addressing discriminatory behaviors by defining two types of discrimination and providing an example of how HR managers could implement preventative measures or address the discrimination if it were to occur. Several sources or examples support thinking. There are one or two minor details missing.

Element 3: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act--

Mastery 9 (7.5%) points

Student provides a thorough and detailed explanation of whether the policy from the case study violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and explains why or why not. Several sources and examples support thinking.

Exceptional 8.37 (6.98%) points

Student provides a detailed explanation of whether the policy from the case study violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and explains why or why not. Several sources or examples support thinking. There are one or two minor details missing.

Element 4: Inappropriate or Illegal Behaviors--

Mastery 9 (7.5%) points

Student provides a thorough and detailed description of more than three inappropriate or illegal behaviors that Mr. Brian exhibited in the interview in the scenario and explains—for each behavior—why it was inappropriate or illegal and how he could have avoided or corrected his mistake. Several sources and examples support thinking.

Exceptional 8.37 (6.98%) points

Student provides a detailed description of at least three inappropriate or illegal behaviors that Mr. Brian exhibited in the interview in the scenario and explains—for each behavior—why it was inappropriate or illegal and how he could have avoided or corrected his mistake. Several sources or examples support thinking. There are one or two minor details missing.

Element 5: HR's Role in Addressing Bullying--

Mastery 9 (7.5%) points

Student provides a thorough and detailed explanation of whether Tina’s behavior is considered bullying and what, if any, legal consequences may be applicable, as well as explains what changes he/she would, as an HR representative, recommend to improve the atmosphere in this work environment. Several sources and examples support thinking.

Exceptional 8.37 (6.98%) points

Student provides a detailed explanation of whether Tina’s behavior is considered bullying and what, if any, legal consequences may be applicable, as well as explains what changes he/she would, as an HR representative, recommend to improve the atmosphere in this work environment. Several sources or examples support thinking. There are one or two minor details missing.