Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the recent diversity trends in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The participation of women in the workforce has risen to above 50 percent. 
B)  A survey found that few women held management-related occupations. 
C)  The proportion of African Americans in the workforce is decreasing gradually. 
D)  Older workers opt for early retirement, which results in more opportunities for youngsters. 
A)  The participation of women in the workforce has risen to above 50 percent. 
B)  A survey found that few women held management-related occupations. 
C)  The proportion of African Americans in the workforce is decreasing gradually. 
D)  Older workers opt for early retirement, which results in more opportunities for youngsters.

Question 2

If a supervisor assumes that an older worker is not as physically strong as a younger one, he or she is making judgments based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice 
B)  norms 
C)  ethics 
D)  sexism 
A)  prejudice 
B)  norms 
C)  ethics 
D)  sexism

Question 3

Mike, a manager at a firm, assigns different tasks to his employees based on some preconceived notions he has about them. For example, he never assigns high-priority projects to females assuming that they are inefficient. In this case, Mike's business decisions are based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rationality 
B)  prejudices 
C)  company policies 
D)  bigotry 
A)  rationality 
B)  prejudices 
C)  company policies 
D)  bigotry

Question 4

________ are generalized, fixed images of other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Slurs 
B)  Ethnocentrisms 
C)  Stereotypes 
D)  Prejudices 
A)  Slurs 
B)  Ethnocentrisms 
C)  Stereotypes 
D)  Prejudices

Question 5

________ created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which bars discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
B)  Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended in 1972 
C)  Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 
D)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 
A)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
B)  Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended in 1972 
C)  Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 
D)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

Question 6

Write a note on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportuni

Question 7

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Accepted Answer

A)  requires affirmative action to employ qualified handicapped persons and prohibits discrimination against them for jobs connected with the federal government. 
B)  mandates affirmative action in employment for veterans of the Vietnam War era. 
C)  places the burden of proof on the employer and allows for compensatory and punitive damages in discrimination cases. 
D)  bars discrimination against those 40 years old and older because of age. 
A)  requires affirmative action to employ qualified handicapped persons and prohibits discrimination against them for jobs connected with the federal government. 
B)  mandates affirmative action in employment for veterans of the Vietnam War era. 
C)  places the burden of proof on the employer and allows for compensatory and punitive damages in discrimination cases. 
D)  bars discrimination against those 40 years old and older because of age.

Question 8

In all cases of sexual harassment, women have been the victims and men the aggressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between prejudice and discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prejudice is a preconceived judgment about a group of people, whereas discrimination is an unfair treatment based on prejudice. 
B)  Prejudice is prohibited by law, whereas discrimination is not prohibited by law. 
C)  Prejudice refers to a generalized, fixed image of other people, whereas discrimination refers to a preconceived judgment about an individual. 
D)  Prejudice cannot be countered or eliminated, whereas discrimination can be countered or eliminated. 
A)  Prejudice is a preconceived judgment about a group of people, whereas discrimination is an unfair treatment based on prejudice. 
B)  Prejudice is prohibited by law, whereas discrimination is not prohibited by law. 
C)  Prejudice refers to a generalized, fixed image of other people, whereas discrimination refers to a preconceived judgment about an individual. 
D)  Prejudice cannot be countered or eliminated, whereas discrimination can be countered or eliminated.

Question 10

If a manager assumes that people from a particular race or belonging to a certain religion are less reliable than others and consequently denies them employment, it can be construed as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexism 
B)  discrimination 
C)  abuse 
D)  bigotry 
A)  sexism 
B)  discrimination 
C)  abuse 
D)  bigotry

Question 11

Which of the following is a component of secondary diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Age 
C)  Sexual orientation 
D)  Education 
A)  Ethnicity 
B)  Age 
C)  Sexual orientation 
D)  Education

Question 12

Sexism is discrimination based on

Accepted Answer

A)  racial stereotypes. 
B)  gender stereotypes. 
C)  age stereotypes. 
D)  ethnic stereotypes. 
A)  racial stereotypes. 
B)  gender stereotypes. 
C)  age stereotypes. 
D)  ethnic stereotypes.

Question 13

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has the power to use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following terms best defines any unwanted sexual attentions, including language, behavior, or the display of images?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bestiality 
B)  Sexual harassment 
C)  Adultery 
D)  Sexual abuse 
A)  Bestiality 
B)  Sexual harassment 
C)  Adultery 
D)  Sexual abuse

Question 15

What should supervisors do to effectively communicate while managing a diverse workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should make assumptions in communications with others. 
B)  They must think before communicating. 
C)  They should avoid checking for understanding as it is impractical. 
D)  They must become an expert in other cultures. 
A)  They should make assumptions in communications with others. 
B)  They must think before communicating. 
C)  They should avoid checking for understanding as it is impractical. 
D)  They must become an expert in other cultures.

Question 16

________, born between 1981 and 1995, tend to be optimistic and enthusiastic, and they expect that their managers will be eager to act as mentors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Generation Y employees 
B)  Generation X employees 
C)  The Millennials 
D)  The Baby Boomers 
A)  Generation Y employees 
B)  Generation X employees 
C)  The Millennials 
D)  The Baby Boomers

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of secondary diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary diversity includes the more commonly thought of differences between people. 
B)  Physical abilities/characteristics, race, and sexual orientation are some of the components of secondary diversity. 
C)  The components of secondary diversity are things that cannot be changed. 
D)  The components of secondary diversity include education, employment history, family background, income, geographic location, marital status, military experience, and religion. 
A)  Secondary diversity includes the more commonly thought of differences between people. 
B)  Physical abilities/characteristics, race, and sexual orientation are some of the components of secondary diversity. 
C)  The components of secondary diversity are things that cannot be changed. 
D)  The components of secondary diversity include education, employment history, family background, income, geographic location, marital status, military experience, and religion.

Question 18

The statement "All youngsters are impulsive and careless" is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice 
B)  discrimination 
C)  a stereotype 
D)  sexism 
A)  prejudice 
B)  discrimination 
C)  a stereotype 
D)  sexism

Question 19

Identify a true statement about prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a generalized, fixed image of other people. 
B)  It is prohibited by law. 
C)  It can always be easily recognized. 
D)  It affects people's behavior. 
A)  It is a generalized, fixed image of other people. 
B)  It is prohibited by law. 
C)  It can always be easily recognized. 
D)  It affects people's behavior.

Question 20

Write a note on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA

Which of the following statements is true of the recent diversity trends in the United States?

If a supervisor assumes that an older worker is not as physically strong as a younger one, he or she is making judgments based on ________.

Mike, a manager at a firm, assigns different tasks to his employees based on some preconceived notions he has about them. For example, he never assigns high-priority projects to females assuming that they are inefficient. In this case, Mike's business decisions are based on ________.

________ are generalized, fixed images of other people.

________ created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which bars discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Write a note on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973

In all cases of sexual harassment, women have been the victims and men the aggressors.

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between prejudice and discrimination?

If a manager assumes that people from a particular race or belonging to a certain religion are less reliable than others and consequently denies them employment, it can be construed as ________.

Which of the following is a component of secondary diversity?

Sexism is discrimination based on

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has the power to use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found.

Which of the following terms best defines any unwanted sexual attentions, including language, behavior, or the display of images?

What should supervisors do to effectively communicate while managing a diverse workforce?

________, born between 1981 and 1995, tend to be optimistic and enthusiastic, and they expect that their managers will be eager to act as mentors.

Which of the following statements is true of secondary diversity?

The statement "All youngsters are impulsive and careless" is an example of ________.

Identify a true statement about prejudice.

Write a note on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Supervision Tradition and Contemporary Trends

The Supervisor As Leader

Groups, Teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

Reaching Goals Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Communication Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict, Change, and Politics

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

Filters

Exam 5: Managing Diversity

Which of the following statements is true of the recent diversity trends in the United States?

If a supervisor assumes that an older worker is not as physically strong as a younger one, he or she is making judgments based on ________.

Mike, a manager at a firm, assigns different tasks to his employees based on some preconceived notions he has about them. For example, he never assigns high-priority projects to females assuming that they are inefficient. In this case, Mike's business decisions are based on ________.

________ are generalized, fixed images of other people.

________ created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which bars discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Write a note on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973

In all cases of sexual harassment, women have been the victims and men the aggressors.

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between prejudice and discrimination?

If a manager assumes that people from a particular race or belonging to a certain religion are less reliable than others and consequently denies them employment, it can be construed as ________.

Which of the following is a component of secondary diversity?

Sexism is discrimination based on

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has the power to use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found.

Which of the following terms best defines any unwanted sexual attentions, including language, behavior, or the display of images?

What should supervisors do to effectively communicate while managing a diverse workforce?

________, born between 1981 and 1995, tend to be optimistic and enthusiastic, and they expect that their managers will be eager to act as mentors.

Which of the following statements is true of secondary diversity?

The statement "All youngsters are impulsive and careless" is an example of ________.

Identify a true statement about prejudice.

Write a note on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Supervision Tradition and Contemporary Trends

The Supervisor As Leader

Groups, Teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

Reaching Goals Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Communication Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict, Change, and Politics

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

Filters