Question 1

The majority of women prioritize work-life balance as the most important aspect of job satisfaction, whereas men prioritize it last.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is considered sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment is any sexua

Question 3

What is the best way for supervisors to manage all employees in their departments?

Accepted Answer

Supervisors should consistentl

Question 4

It is still fairly common for women who take nontraditional jobs to be resented and criticized by their male co-workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning the supervision of protected-group employees is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protected-group members cannot be discharged or disciplined because of government regulations protecting them. 
B)  Supervisors need knowledge about protected groups and the various laws, rules, and regulations, but they need not change their supervisory practices. 
C)  Supervisory actions need to be objective, uniformly and consistently applied, and related to the job at all times. 
D)  Supervisors need not document their actions regarding protected-group employees. 
A)  Protected-group members cannot be discharged or disciplined because of government regulations protecting them. 
B)  Supervisors need knowledge about protected groups and the various laws, rules, and regulations, but they need not change their supervisory practices. 
C)  Supervisory actions need to be objective, uniformly and consistently applied, and related to the job at all times. 
D)  Supervisors need not document their actions regarding protected-group employees.

Question 6

Describe who is protected by the ADA. What must employers do to comply with the ADA?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act cove

Question 7

"Reasonable accommodation" simply means making buildings more accessible by building ramps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is illegal for a company to sponsor English improvement or business English courses for minority employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers must provide up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave to female employees. 
B)  Employers give pregnant employees easier job assignments. 
C)  Pregnancy be treated no differently from illnesses or health disabilities if an employer has medical benefits or a disability plan. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Employers must provide up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave to female employees. 
B)  Employers give pregnant employees easier job assignments. 
C)  Pregnancy be treated no differently from illnesses or health disabilities if an employer has medical benefits or a disability plan. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 10

Employers must provide _____ for employees of differing religious beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable accommodations. 
B)  Clearer expectations. 
C)  Whatever necessary. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Reasonable accommodations. 
B)  Clearer expectations. 
C)  Whatever necessary. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 11

One of the barriers to integration in the workplace that minorities face is the lack of role models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

At Speedy-Quik Printing and Signage, the men in the printing plant often make lewd, sexual, and suggestive remarks to Heather, the receptionist, but this is not considered sexual harassment as no physical contact has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Female supervisors tend to put _____ pressure on _____ employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  more; male 
B)  more; female 
C)  more; younger 
D)  more; older 
A)  more; male 
B)  more; female 
C)  more; younger 
D)  more; older

Question 14

Managing a diverse workforce is a benefit to the firm and its employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most common area of tension in the workplace continues to be between:

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans and Hispanics. 
B)  African Americans and Caucasians. 
C)  Caucasians and Hispanics. 
D)  Native Americans and Asians. 
A)  African Americans and Hispanics. 
B)  African Americans and Caucasians. 
C)  Caucasians and Hispanics. 
D)  Native Americans and Asians.

Question 16

The largest number of cases of employment discrimination during the past decade occurred due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual harassment. 
B)  Racial discrimination. 
C)  Gender discrimination. 
D)  Pay discrimination. 
A)  Sexual harassment. 
B)  Racial discrimination. 
C)  Gender discrimination. 
D)  Pay discrimination.

Question 17

The best way for supervisors to manage their departments would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Give more careful scrutiny to the work of protected groups. 
B)  Refrain from disciplining employees of protected groups at all times. 
C)  Carefully and specifically manage the protected-group workers while trusting the nonprotected groups to get the job done. 
D)  Consistently apply the principles of good supervision to all employees. 
A)  Give more careful scrutiny to the work of protected groups. 
B)  Refrain from disciplining employees of protected groups at all times. 
C)  Carefully and specifically manage the protected-group workers while trusting the nonprotected groups to get the job done. 
D)  Consistently apply the principles of good supervision to all employees.

Question 18

Differences in ethnic/cultural backgrounds do not contribute to prejudicial attitudes and treatment of minority employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Supervisors should encourage recent retirees to attend company social functions in order to aid the transition to retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When an employee is nearing retirement, the supervisor should be all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Supportive. 
B)  Critical. 
C)  Understanding. 
D)  Encouraging. 
A)  Supportive. 
B)  Critical. 
C)  Understanding. 
D)  Encouraging.

The majority of women prioritize work-life balance as the most important aspect of job satisfaction, whereas men prioritize it last.

What is considered sexual harassment?

What is the best way for supervisors to manage all employees in their departments?

It is still fairly common for women who take nontraditional jobs to be resented and criticized by their male co-workers.

Which of the following statements concerning the supervision of protected-group employees is CORRECT?

Describe who is protected by the ADA. What must employers do to comply with the ADA?

"Reasonable accommodation" simply means making buildings more accessible by building ramps.

It is illegal for a company to sponsor English improvement or business English courses for minority employees.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

Employers must provide _____ for employees of differing religious beliefs.

One of the barriers to integration in the workplace that minorities face is the lack of role models.

At Speedy-Quik Printing and Signage, the men in the printing plant often make lewd, sexual, and suggestive remarks to Heather, the receptionist, but this is not considered sexual harassment as no physical contact has occurred.

Female supervisors tend to put _ pressure on _ employees.

Managing a diverse workforce is a benefit to the firm and its employees.

The most common area of tension in the workplace continues to be between:

The largest number of cases of employment discrimination during the past decade occurred due to:

The best way for supervisors to manage their departments would be to:

Differences in ethnic/cultural backgrounds do not contribute to prejudicial attitudes and treatment of minority employees.

Supervisors should encourage recent retirees to attend company social functions in order to aid the transition to retirement.

When an employee is nearing retirement, the supervisor should be all of the following EXCEPT:

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Filters

Exam 13: Supervising a Diverse Workforce

The majority of women prioritize work-life balance as the most important aspect of job satisfaction, whereas men prioritize it last.

What is considered sexual harassment?

What is the best way for supervisors to manage all employees in their departments?

It is still fairly common for women who take nontraditional jobs to be resented and criticized by their male co-workers.

Which of the following statements concerning the supervision of protected-group employees is CORRECT?

Describe who is protected by the ADA. What must employers do to comply with the ADA?

"Reasonable accommodation" simply means making buildings more accessible by building ramps.

It is illegal for a company to sponsor English improvement or business English courses for minority employees.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

Employers must provide _____ for employees of differing religious beliefs.

One of the barriers to integration in the workplace that minorities face is the lack of role models.

At Speedy-Quik Printing and Signage, the men in the printing plant often make lewd, sexual, and suggestive remarks to Heather, the receptionist, but this is not considered sexual harassment as no physical contact has occurred.

Female supervisors tend to put _____ pressure on _____ employees.

Managing a diverse workforce is a benefit to the firm and its employees.

The most common area of tension in the workplace continues to be between:

The largest number of cases of employment discrimination during the past decade occurred due to:

The best way for supervisors to manage their departments would be to:

Differences in ethnic/cultural backgrounds do not contribute to prejudicial attitudes and treatment of minority employees.

Supervisors should encourage recent retirees to attend company social functions in order to aid the transition to retirement.

When an employee is nearing retirement, the supervisor should be all of the following EXCEPT:

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Filters

Female supervisors tend to put _ pressure on _ employees.