Question 1

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,national origin,and sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
E)  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972 
A)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
E)  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972

Question 2

Which of the following created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Civil Rights Act 
C)  Equal Pay Act 
D)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
E)  Immigration Reform and Control Act 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
B)  Civil Rights Act 
C)  Equal Pay Act 
D)  Vocational Rehabilitation Act 
E)  Immigration Reform and Control Act

Question 3

List and describe the five forms of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Generalized.This form involves sexual re

Question 4

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  "What is the current turnover rate?" 
B)  "What is the volume of business expected to be over the next five years?" 
C)  "What was the volume of business over the past five years? 
D)  "How will new technology affect the organization?" 
E)  All of these are relevant questions for human resource planning. 
A)  "What is the current turnover rate?" 
B)  "What is the volume of business expected to be over the next five years?" 
C)  "What was the volume of business over the past five years? 
D)  "How will new technology affect the organization?" 
E)  All of these are relevant questions for human resource planning.

Question 5

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

Accepted Answer

A)  White 
B)  African American 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  European 
E)  Middle Eastern 
A)  White 
B)  African American 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  European 
E)  Middle Eastern

Question 6

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Ethnorelativism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Stereotyping 
E)  Cultural competence 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Ethnorelativism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Stereotyping 
E)  Cultural competence

Question 7

All of the following are selection devices used for assessing applicant qualifications EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  application form. 
B)  interview. 
C)  employment test. 
D)  assessment center. 
E)  drug usage test. 
A)  application form. 
B)  interview. 
C)  employment test. 
D)  assessment center. 
E)  drug usage test.

Question 8

Which of the following is a device for collecting information about an applicant's education,previous job experience,and other background characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment test 
B)  An assessment center 
C)  An application form 
D)  An affirmative action form 
E)  A Privacy form 
A)  Employment test 
B)  An assessment center 
C)  An application form 
D)  An affirmative action form 
E)  A Privacy form

Question 9

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monoculturalism 
B)  Pluralism 
C)  Ethnorelativism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Ethnocentrism 
A)  Monoculturalism 
B)  Pluralism 
C)  Ethnorelativism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Ethnocentrism

Question 10

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized 
B)  Inappropriate/offensive 
C)  Sexual crimes 
D)  Solicitation with promise of reward 
E)  Coercion with threat of punishment 
A)  Generalized 
B)  Inappropriate/offensive 
C)  Sexual crimes 
D)  Solicitation with promise of reward 
E)  Coercion with threat of punishment

Question 11

Inclusive dimensions of diversity

Accepted Answer

A)  have a greater impact than do primary dimensions. 
B)  are inborn. 
C)  can change throughout one's lifetime. 
D)  include such factors as gender. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  have a greater impact than do primary dimensions. 
B)  are inborn. 
C)  can change throughout one's lifetime. 
D)  include such factors as gender. 
E)  none of these.

Question 12

Sandra,a human resources manager at an advertising firm,is currently in the process of determining the value and worth of advertising executive positions within the agency. This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensation 
B)  Rightsizing 
C)  Wage and salary surveying 
D)  Incentive pay 
E)  Job evaluation 
A)  Compensation 
B)  Rightsizing 
C)  Wage and salary surveying 
D)  Incentive pay 
E)  Job evaluation

Question 13

A(n)____________________ is an in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.

Accepted Answer

corporate

Question 14

While on a job interview for an administrative position at a university,Alyssa was asked to respond to simulated memos and emails that are similar to those she would address if she was in that position. This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive ability test 
B)  Performance review 
C)  360 degree feedback test 
D)  Work sample test 
E)  Assessment center 
A)  Cognitive ability test 
B)  Performance review 
C)  360 degree feedback test 
D)  Work sample test 
E)  Assessment center

Question 15

One of the newest ways of gauging whether a candidate is right for the company is by checking

Accepted Answer

A)  previous places of employment. 
B)  with references. 
C)  trial employment period. 
D)  aptitude tests. 
E)  social networking sites. 
A)  previous places of employment. 
B)  with references. 
C)  trial employment period. 
D)  aptitude tests. 
E)  social networking sites.

Question 16

With most new employees in the late twenties or early thirties,Albertson & Sons Inc.has learned that helping new employees secure home loans has been a valuable service that pays off in the long term. This is an example of what type of diversity initiative or program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expanding recruitment efforts 
B)  Establishing mentor relationships 
C)  Accommodating special needs 
D)  Providing diversity skills training 
E)  Increasing awareness of sexual harassment 
A)  Expanding recruitment efforts 
B)  Establishing mentor relationships 
C)  Accommodating special needs 
D)  Providing diversity skills training 
E)  Increasing awareness of sexual harassment

Question 17

____ requires the applicant to play the role of a manager who must decide how to respond to ten memos in his or her in-basket within a two-hour period.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multitasking 
B)  Employee motivation test 
C)  In-basket simulation 
D)  Employee capability test 
E)  Cold call simulation 
A)  Multitasking 
B)  Employee motivation test 
C)  In-basket simulation 
D)  Employee capability test 
E)  Cold call simulation

Question 18

Birmingham Boardwalk,Inc.uses a(n)____ program to provide minorities and women with direct training and inside information on the norms and expectations of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  sponsoring 
B)  mentoring 
C)  expatriate 
D)  delegate 
E)  advisory 
A)  sponsoring 
B)  mentoring 
C)  expatriate 
D)  delegate 
E)  advisory

Question 19

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the hiring or promotin

Question 20

In the new workplace,____ are people who work for an organization,but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper-level employees 
B)  direct-related workers 
C)  temporary employees 
D)  contingent workers 
E)  low-level employees 
A)  upper-level employees 
B)  direct-related workers 
C)  temporary employees 
D)  contingent workers 
E)  low-level employees

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,national origin,and sex?

Which of the following created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

List and describe the five forms of sexual harassment.

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to:

All of the following are selection devices used for assessing applicant qualifications EXCEPT

Which of the following is a device for collecting information about an applicant's education,previous job experience,and other background characteristics?

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

Inclusive dimensions of diversity

Sandra,a human resources manager at an advertising firm,is currently in the process of determining the value and worth of advertising executive positions within the agency. This is referred to as:

A(n)____________________ is an in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.

While on a job interview for an administrative position at a university,Alyssa was asked to respond to simulated memos and emails that are similar to those she would address if she was in that position. This is an example of a(n):

One of the newest ways of gauging whether a candidate is right for the company is by checking

With most new employees in the late twenties or early thirties,Albertson & Sons Inc.has learned that helping new employees secure home loans has been a valuable service that pays off in the long term. This is an example of what type of diversity initiative or program?

____ requires the applicant to play the role of a manager who must decide how to respond to ten memos in his or her in-basket within a two-hour period.

Birmingham Boardwalk,Inc.uses a(n)____ program to provide minorities and women with direct training and inside information on the norms and expectations of the organization.

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

In the new workplace,____ are people who work for an organization,but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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Exam 9: Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,national origin,and sex?

Which of the following created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

List and describe the five forms of sexual harassment.

All of the following are questions relevant to human resource planning EXCEPT

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to:

All of the following are selection devices used for assessing applicant qualifications EXCEPT

Which of the following is a device for collecting information about an applicant's education,previous job experience,and other background characteristics?

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

Inclusive dimensions of diversity

Sandra,a human resources manager at an advertising firm,is currently in the process of determining the value and worth of advertising executive positions within the agency. This is referred to as:

A(n)____________________ is an in-house training and education facility that offers broad-based learning opportunities for employees.

While on a job interview for an administrative position at a university,Alyssa was asked to respond to simulated memos and emails that are similar to those she would address if she was in that position. This is an example of a(n):

One of the newest ways of gauging whether a candidate is right for the company is by checking

With most new employees in the late twenties or early thirties,Albertson & Sons Inc.has learned that helping new employees secure home loans has been a valuable service that pays off in the long term. This is an example of what type of diversity initiative or program?

____ requires the applicant to play the role of a manager who must decide how to respond to ten memos in his or her in-basket within a two-hour period.

Birmingham Boardwalk,Inc.uses a(n)____ program to provide minorities and women with direct training and inside information on the norms and expectations of the organization.

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

In the new workplace,____ are people who work for an organization,but not on a permanent or full-time basis.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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