A Harris poll released on February 23, 2012, found that one in five adults (21 percent) has
Question:
A Harris poll released on February 23, 2012, found that one in five adults (21 percent) has at least one tattoo. It also found that those with tattoos and those without tattoos have different impressions of people with body art:
• Forty-five percent of the adults surveyed said that people with tattoos are less attractive, 39 percent said they were less sexy, 27 percent said they were less intelligent, and 25 percent said they were less healthy than others.
• Fifty percent of people without tattoos thought those with body art were more rebellious than those without tattoos. Those with tattoos have different opinions. They said their tattoos made them feel
• Sexy, 30 percent
• Rebellious, 25 percent
• Attractive or strong, 21 percent
• Spiritual, 16 percent
• Healthy, 9 percent;
• Intelligent, 8 percent
• Athletic, 5 percent
1. Does an employer have a right to institute personnel policies regarding standards for appearance? Explain your answer.
2. What are some issues that employers should consider when developing general standards for appearance?
Step by Step Answer:
Human Resources Management For Public And Nonprofit Organizations A Strategic Approach
ISBN: 9781118398623
4th Edition
Authors: Joan E. Pynes