Exam 16: Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Stereotyping is based on cultural differences verified by scientific research methods.

An example of an in-basket simulation would require 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.

Recruiting is sometimes referred to as talent acquisition to reflect the importance of the human factor in the organization's success.

Sexual harassment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

A key element of the strategic approach to human resource management argues that human resource management is not a matching process and managers should avoid attempts to match or integrate employees to organization's strategy and goals.

Unfortunately,today's organizations offer universal,"one-size-fits-all" benefits packages,rather than pay-for-performance.

A rigid,exaggerated,irrational belief associated with a particular group of people defines prejudice.

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

The percentage of contingent workers in the United States has shrunk as a result of the recession of the late 2010s.

A cultural audit takes place during step three of the diversity development process,whereby solutions are chosen to fit a balanced strategy.

Unfortunately,today,part-time and temporary workers are not used by most companies.

In the recruiting process,employers assess applicants' characteristics in an attempt to determine the "fit" between the job and applicant characteristics.

Recruiting activities can be divided into (1)internal recruiting including "promote from within" policies,and (2)external recruiting including the use of headhunters.

The mentoring relationship is an excellent way to overcome the problem of a glass ceiling.

In a recent survey,37 percent of highly qualified women report that they voluntarily left or "opted-out" of the workforce at some point in their careers.

Workforce diversity refers to hiring people from different geographic regions of the country but of same nationality.

Research indicates that women and minorities are more likely than men to develop mentoring relationships.

The Family and Medical Leave Act established mandatory safety and health standards in organizations for working families.

Challenging assignments and creative development opportunities are part of the new social contract between employees and employers.

Because the legal and regulatory environment is constantly changing,HR managers have to stay on top of issues that might have legal consequences.