Question 1

In the context of ageism, which of the following statements is true of older workers in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  They receive intensive coaching and more constructive feedback than younger adults. 
B)  They are absent from work more often than younger workers. 
C)  They generally must look for work longer than younger adults. 
D)  They are less costly to the company than younger workers because of their age. 
A)  They receive intensive coaching and more constructive feedback than younger adults. 
B)  They are absent from work more often than younger workers. 
C)  They generally must look for work longer than younger adults. 
D)  They are less costly to the company than younger workers because of their age.

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies discrimination?

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 that of 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 that of 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 3

The view today is that our diversity is our strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hiring only those people who appear to fit into a company's corporate culture

Accepted Answer

A)  can lead to a staff with similar backgrounds. 
B)  can reduce the potential for groupthink in the company. 
C)  will result in increased vitality. 
D)  will result in more creativity. 
A)  can lead to a staff with similar backgrounds. 
B)  can reduce the potential for groupthink in the company. 
C)  will result in increased vitality. 
D)  will result in more creativity.

In the context of ageism, which of the following statements is true of older workers in an organization?

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies discrimination?

The view today is that our diversity is our strength.

Hiring only those people who appear to fit into a company's corporate culture

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

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Exam 5: Managing Diversity

In the context of ageism, which of the following statements is true of older workers in an organization?

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies discrimination?

The view today is that our diversity is our strength.

Hiring only those people who appear to fit into a company's corporate culture

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

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