Question 1

Indigenous people in Australia:

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A) have a workforce participation rate of 20 per cent more than non-Indigenous people. 
B) are 20 per cent less likely to be participating in the workforce than non-Indigenous people. 
C) outperform their non-Indigenous counterparts by 20 per cent in terms of productivity. 
D) underperform compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts by 20 per cent in terms of productivity. 
A) have a workforce participation rate of 20 per cent more than non-Indigenous people. 
B) are 20 per cent less likely to be participating in the workforce than non-Indigenous people. 
C) outperform their non-Indigenous counterparts by 20 per cent in terms of productivity. 
D) underperform compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts by 20 per cent in terms of productivity. B

Question 2

The Australian workforce has:

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A) become more diverse as time has passed. 
B) become less diverse as time has passed. 
C) stayed the same in terms of diversity. 
D) become far more resistant to change due to globalisation than other developed countries. 
A) become more diverse as time has passed. 
B) become less diverse as time has passed. 
C) stayed the same in terms of diversity. 
D) become far more resistant to change due to globalisation than other developed countries. A

Question 3

Women who succeed in traditionally male domains are perceived as less likable,more hostile and less desirable as supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Organisations expected to increase short-term and long-term international assignments do so for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) to provide technical and managerial skills not available locally. 
B) to provide career and leadership development opportunities. 
C) to ensure knowledge transfer. 
D) to undermine the sovereignty of the host country. 
A) to provide technical and managerial skills not available locally. 
B) to provide career and leadership development opportunities. 
C) to ensure knowledge transfer. 
D) to undermine the sovereignty of the host country.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is a correct example of surface-level diversity?

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A) Bill and Lisa are male and female,with differing educational experience and communications skills.As they work together,they discover that they have far more differences than similarities in personality. 
B) Bill and Lisa appear to have nothing in common at first,but as they get to know one another,they share many similarities in personality,outlook,work ethic and values. 
C) Bill and Lisa appear to have a great deal in common,and their similarities in ethnicity and age developed into a close working relationship in their time with the company. 
D) Bill and Lisa cannot stand each other. 
A) Bill and Lisa are male and female,with differing educational experience and communications skills.As they work together,they discover that they have far more differences than similarities in personality. 
B) Bill and Lisa appear to have nothing in common at first,but as they get to know one another,they share many similarities in personality,outlook,work ethic and values. 
C) Bill and Lisa appear to have a great deal in common,and their similarities in ethnicity and age developed into a close working relationship in their time with the company. 
D) Bill and Lisa cannot stand each other.

Question 6

It is possible for discrimination to be all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) overt. 
B) covert. 
C) intentional. 
D) useful in all circumstances. 
A) overt. 
B) covert. 
C) intentional. 
D) useful in all circumstances.

Question 7

Older workers being targeted for redundancies because they are highly paid and have lucrative benefits and women being assigned to marginal job roles that don't lead to promotion are both examples of:

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A) exclusion. 
B) deep-level diversity. 
C) discrimination. 
D) none of the above. 
A) exclusion. 
B) deep-level diversity. 
C) discrimination. 
D) none of the above.

Question 8

The correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction is quite high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In general,LGBTIQ+ employees in Australia,according to recent research,

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A) are extremely comfortable disclosing their sexual orientation and/or gender identity to others. 
B) have endured verbal abuse,but only in isolated circumstances. 
C) feel more discriminated against than not. 
D) have suffered physical violence,but those who have not far outnumber those who have. 
A) are extremely comfortable disclosing their sexual orientation and/or gender identity to others. 
B) have endured verbal abuse,but only in isolated circumstances. 
C) feel more discriminated against than not. 
D) have suffered physical violence,but those who have not far outnumber those who have.

Question 10

There is no real difference between surface-level and deep-level diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Deep-level diversity is defined as:

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A) differences in easily perceived characteristics,such as gender,race,ethnicity,age or disability,that may activate certain stereotypes. 
B) differences in values,personality and work preferences that become progressively more important for determining similarity as people get to know one another better. 
C) making judgments about individuals based on stereotypes regarding their demographic group. 
D) none of the above. 
A) differences in easily perceived characteristics,such as gender,race,ethnicity,age or disability,that may activate certain stereotypes. 
B) differences in values,personality and work preferences that become progressively more important for determining similarity as people get to know one another better. 
C) making judgments about individuals based on stereotypes regarding their demographic group. 
D) none of the above.

Question 12

The full acceptance and accommodation of LGBTIQ+ employees:

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A) has been successfully accomplished in Australia. 
B) has actually experienced a regressive trend. 
C) is a nonissue,since full inclusiveness happened years ago. 
D) is being dealt with through the lawmaking process as well as proactively by certain organisations. 
A) has been successfully accomplished in Australia. 
B) has actually experienced a regressive trend. 
C) is a nonissue,since full inclusiveness happened years ago. 
D) is being dealt with through the lawmaking process as well as proactively by certain organisations.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) In general,older employees have lower rates of avoidable absence than younger employees. 
B) All older workers have lower rates of avoidable absence than younger employees. 
C) The older you get,the more likely you are to quit your job. 
D) Older employees have higher rates of unavoidable absence than younger workers,probably due to their poor health. 
A) In general,older employees have lower rates of avoidable absence than younger employees. 
B) All older workers have lower rates of avoidable absence than younger employees. 
C) The older you get,the more likely you are to quit your job. 
D) Older employees have higher rates of unavoidable absence than younger workers,probably due to their poor health.

Question 14

Effective diversity programs include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) teaching managers about the legal framework for equal employment opportunity. 
B) teaching managers how a diverse workforce will be better able to serve a diverse market of customers and clients. 
C) using one-shot training sessions to keep the focus on the issues. 
D) fostering personal development practices. 
A) teaching managers about the legal framework for equal employment opportunity. 
B) teaching managers how a diverse workforce will be better able to serve a diverse market of customers and clients. 
C) using one-shot training sessions to keep the focus on the issues. 
D) fostering personal development practices.

Question 15

Joe is a deckhand on a fishing vessel.To operate some of the older mechanical machinery,he must continuously exert maximum effort requiring prolonged effort over time.Joe's type of physical ability is called:

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A) static strength. 
B) trunk strength. 
C) stamina. 
D) balance. 
A) static strength. 
B) trunk strength. 
C) stamina. 
D) balance.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a characteristic of physical ability?

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A) appearance 
B) strength 
C) stamina 
D) balance 
A) appearance 
B) strength 
C) stamina 
D) balance

Question 17

Of all the methods the text suggests in order to combat workplace discrimination,which seem to be the most realistic in the place you work now (or have worked)? Which is the least realistic? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of all the methods the text suggests...

Question 18

Demographics mostly reflect deep-level diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Many different forms of discrimination take place in organisations,such as:

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A) protective policies toward whistleblowers. 
B) organisational norms emphasising the self-worth of each employee. 
C) employee intimidation. 
D) company policies that promote inclusivity. 
A) protective policies toward whistleblowers. 
B) organisational norms emphasising the self-worth of each employee. 
C) employee intimidation. 
D) company policies that promote inclusivity.

Question 20

Recent Australian government legislation makes it easier for a company to enforce mandatory retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Indigenous people in Australia:

The Australian workforce has:

Women who succeed in traditionally male domains are perceived as less likable,more hostile and less desirable as supervisors.

Organisations expected to increase short-term and long-term international assignments do so for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is a correct example of surface-level diversity?

It is possible for discrimination to be all of the following EXCEPT:

Older workers being targeted for redundancies because they are highly paid and have lucrative benefits and women being assigned to marginal job roles that don't lead to promotion are both examples of:

The correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction is quite high.

In general,LGBTIQ+ employees in Australia,according to recent research,

There is no real difference between surface-level and deep-level diversity.

Deep-level diversity is defined as:

The full acceptance and accommodation of LGBTIQ+ employees:

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Effective diversity programs include all of the following EXCEPT:

Joe is a deckhand on a fishing vessel.To operate some of the older mechanical machinery,he must continuously exert maximum effort requiring prolonged effort over time.Joe's type of physical ability is called:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of physical ability?

Of all the methods the text suggests in order to combat workplace discrimination,which seem to be the most realistic in the place you work now (or have worked)? Which is the least realistic? Explain.

Demographics mostly reflect deep-level diversity.

Many different forms of discrimination take place in organisations,such as:

Recent Australian government legislation makes it easier for a company to enforce mandatory retirement.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 2: Diversity in Organisations

Indigenous people in Australia:

The Australian workforce has:

Women who succeed in traditionally male domains are perceived as less likable,more hostile and less desirable as supervisors.

Organisations expected to increase short-term and long-term international assignments do so for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements is a correct example of surface-level diversity?

It is possible for discrimination to be all of the following EXCEPT:

Older workers being targeted for redundancies because they are highly paid and have lucrative benefits and women being assigned to marginal job roles that don't lead to promotion are both examples of:

The correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction is quite high.

In general,LGBTIQ+ employees in Australia,according to recent research,

There is no real difference between surface-level and deep-level diversity.

Deep-level diversity is defined as:

The full acceptance and accommodation of LGBTIQ+ employees:

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Effective diversity programs include all of the following EXCEPT:

Joe is a deckhand on a fishing vessel.To operate some of the older mechanical machinery,he must continuously exert maximum effort requiring prolonged effort over time.Joe's type of physical ability is called:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of physical ability?

Of all the methods the text suggests in order to combat workplace discrimination,which seem to be the most realistic in the place you work now (or have worked)? Which is the least realistic? Explain.

Demographics mostly reflect deep-level diversity.

Many different forms of discrimination take place in organisations,such as:

Recent Australian government legislation makes it easier for a company to enforce mandatory retirement.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters