Question 1

The ________ bars unfair treatment against women in employment based on childbirth or related conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
B)  Protection of Life during Pregnancy Act 2013 
C)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 
D)  Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act 
A)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
B)  Protection of Life during Pregnancy Act 2013 
C)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 
D)  Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act

Question 2

What are the goals of diversity training?

Accepted Answer

Diversity training is required to ensure

Question 3

________ refers to the characteristics of individuals that shape their identities and the experiences they have in society.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity 
B)  Ethnicity 
C)  Civility 
D)  Bigotry 
A)  Diversity 
B)  Ethnicity 
C)  Civility 
D)  Bigotry

Question 4

Martha and Ben both apply for a position at a company. Although Martha has several years of experience and is qualified for the job, the HR manager hires Ben believing that Ben, being a fresher, will be better, faster, and more productive than Martha. In this scenario, the HR manager's behavior reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  ageism. 
B)  sexism. 
C)  racism. 
D)  social influence. 
A)  ageism. 
B)  sexism. 
C)  racism. 
D)  social influence.

Question 5

The statement "All Americans are loud and aggressive" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a stereotype. 
B)  prejudice. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  nepotism. 
A)  a stereotype. 
B)  prejudice. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  nepotism.

Question 6

In the context of sexism, which of the following statements is true of women in top positions in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are no longer a minority in top positions. 
B)  The number of businesses owned by women has been declining in recent decades. 
C)  The participation of women in the workforce has dropped to 40 percent. 
D)  Female entrepreneurs are making a strong mark on U.S. business. 
A)  Women are no longer a minority in top positions. 
B)  The number of businesses owned by women has been declining in recent decades. 
C)  The participation of women in the workforce has dropped to 40 percent. 
D)  Female entrepreneurs are making a strong mark on U.S. business.

Question 7

A qualified individual with a disability is a person

Accepted Answer

A)  with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of an employment position that such individual holds or desires. 
B)  who is less physically capable than others, or has failing eyesight, which prevents him or her from performing well on the job. 
C)  with a disability and considerable job experience who should be denied employment owing to the disability. 
D)  who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. 
A)  with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of an employment position that such individual holds or desires. 
B)  who is less physically capable than others, or has failing eyesight, which prevents him or her from performing well on the job. 
C)  with a disability and considerable job experience who should be denied employment owing to the disability. 
D)  who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Question 8

Differentiate between prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes by defining all three and giving one example of each.

Accepted Answer

A preconceived judgment about an individ

Question 9

A company that provides diversity training to its employees is most likely to benefit from

Accepted Answer

A)  a more resilient workforce. 
B)  conventional work processes. 
C)  a bureaucratic team structure. 
D)  centralized decision making. 
A)  a more resilient workforce. 
B)  conventional work processes. 
C)  a bureaucratic team structure. 
D)  centralized decision making.

Question 10

Which of the following is a recent diversity trend in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in the proportion of women in the workforce 
B)  A decrease in the rate at which mothers of young children are entering the workforce 
C)  An aging workforce, as some older workers postpone retirement to continue working 
D)  A gradual reduction in the proportions of Asian Americans and Hispanics in the workforce 
A)  A decrease in the proportion of women in the workforce 
B)  A decrease in the rate at which mothers of young children are entering the workforce 
C)  An aging workforce, as some older workers postpone retirement to continue working 
D)  A gradual reduction in the proportions of Asian Americans and Hispanics in the workforce

Question 11

Which of the following refers to stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beliefs and norms that govern organizational behavior in a firm 
B)  Preconceived judgment about an individual 
C)  Unfair or inequitable treatment of people based on prejudice 
D)  Generalized, fixed images of others 
A)  Beliefs and norms that govern organizational behavior in a firm 
B)  Preconceived judgment about an individual 
C)  Unfair or inequitable treatment of people based on prejudice 
D)  Generalized, fixed images of others

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  As Cathy is a working parent, her supervisor assumes that she often abuses sick day privileges. 
B)  Lilly and Ben work for the same firm, and both perform similar tasks. Although both are equally qualified and experienced, Ben's pay is much higher than Lilly's. 
C)  Erick's manager often says, "All Americans are aggressive and loud." 
D)  Violet's manager, Ted, often shows obscene pictures to her and threatens to fire her if she complains. 
A)  As Cathy is a working parent, her supervisor assumes that she often abuses sick day privileges. 
B)  Lilly and Ben work for the same firm, and both perform similar tasks. Although both are equally qualified and experienced, Ben's pay is much higher than Lilly's. 
C)  Erick's manager often says, "All Americans are aggressive and loud." 
D)  Violet's manager, Ted, often shows obscene pictures to her and threatens to fire her if she complains.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are often intended and cannot be eliminated. 
B)  They refer to the unfair or inequitable treatment of people, which is prohibited by law. 
C)  They are usually based on true or complete information. 
D)  They occur because human beings prefer things that are familiar. 
A)  They are often intended and cannot be eliminated. 
B)  They refer to the unfair or inequitable treatment of people, which is prohibited by law. 
C)  They are usually based on true or complete information. 
D)  They occur because human beings prefer things that are familiar.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is defined as a generalized, fixed image of other people. 
B)  It is not prohibited by law. 
C)  It is based on prejudice. 
D)  It encourages and unites employees. 
A)  It is defined as a generalized, fixed image of other people. 
B)  It is not prohibited by law. 
C)  It is based on prejudice. 
D)  It encourages and unites employees.

Question 15

Generational studies are becoming increasingly common. Who among the following are the most studied generation to date?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Millennials 
B)  The Baby Boomers 
C)  The Silent Generation 
D)  The GI Generation 
A)  The Millennials 
B)  The Baby Boomers 
C)  The Silent Generation 
D)  The GI Generation

Question 16

The EEOC consists of five members appointed by the president to serve a five-year term. This agency acts as the federal government's major means of enforcing equal employment opportunity laws and has the power to investigate complaints, use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found, and file discrimination charges on behalf of an individual if needed. Individual states have also passed their own laws to fill perceived gaps in federal law.

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss

Question 17

Which of the following is a component of primary diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marital status 
B)  Military experience 
C)  Race 
D)  Religion 
A)  Marital status 
B)  Military experience 
C)  Race 
D)  Religion

Question 18

The U.S. workforce is getting younger as older workers are opting to retire early.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ diversity includes things that are perhaps not as often considered but are integral to an individual's make up.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rational 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Schematic 
D)  Collective 
A)  Rational 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Schematic 
D)  Collective

Question 20

Which of the following is a form of sexism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Considering people from certain countries not fit for managerial positions 
B)  Assuming that a senior employee will not be able to handle an assignment that involves a great deal of traveling 
C)  Considering a woman unfit to head a business unit 
D)  Denying employment to a person with a questionable background 
A)  Considering people from certain countries not fit for managerial positions 
B)  Assuming that a senior employee will not be able to handle an assignment that involves a great deal of traveling 
C)  Considering a woman unfit to head a business unit 
D)  Denying employment to a person with a questionable background

The ________ bars unfair treatment against women in employment based on childbirth or related conditions.

What are the goals of diversity training?

________ refers to the characteristics of individuals that shape their identities and the experiences they have in society.

The statement "All Americans are loud and aggressive" is an example of

In the context of sexism, which of the following statements is true of women in top positions in the United States?

A qualified individual with a disability is a person

Differentiate between prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes by defining all three and giving one example of each.

A company that provides diversity training to its employees is most likely to benefit from

Which of the following is a recent diversity trend in the United States?

Which of the following refers to stereotypes?

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies sexual harassment?

Which of the following statements is true of stereotypes?

Which of the following statements is true of discrimination?

Generational studies are becoming increasingly common. Who among the following are the most studied generation to date?

Which of the following is a component of primary diversity?

The U.S. workforce is getting younger as older workers are opting to retire early.

________ diversity includes things that are perhaps not as often considered but are integral to an individual's make up.

Which of the following is a form of sexism?

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

The ________ bars unfair treatment against women in employment based on childbirth or related conditions.

What are the goals of diversity training?

________ refers to the characteristics of individuals that shape their identities and the experiences they have in society.

The statement "All Americans are loud and aggressive" is an example of

In the context of sexism, which of the following statements is true of women in top positions in the United States?

A qualified individual with a disability is a person

Differentiate between prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes by defining all three and giving one example of each.

A company that provides diversity training to its employees is most likely to benefit from

Which of the following is a recent diversity trend in the United States?

Which of the following refers to stereotypes?

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies sexual harassment?

Which of the following statements is true of stereotypes?

Which of the following statements is true of discrimination?

Generational studies are becoming increasingly common. Who among the following are the most studied generation to date?

Which of the following is a component of primary diversity?

The U.S. workforce is getting younger as older workers are opting to retire early.

________ diversity includes things that are perhaps not as often considered but are integral to an individual's make up.

Which of the following is a form of sexism?

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