Question 1

Today, minorities account for about two-third of the U.S. population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a basic aim of diversity awareness training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teaching people the differences between women and men 
B)  Helping individuals become aware of their own prejudices 
C)  Complying with federal employment law 
D)  Reinforcing stereotypes employees may hold 
E)  Helping individuals become aware of management's prejudices 
A)  Teaching people the differences between women and men 
B)  Helping individuals become aware of their own prejudices 
C)  Complying with federal employment law 
D)  Reinforcing stereotypes employees may hold 
E)  Helping individuals become aware of management's prejudices

Question 4

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Scenario - Sarah's Sharks 
As the marketing director for Sarah's Sharks, Gloria Riviera is particularly well aware of diversity within the firm's clients in the market place. As a successful woman manager, she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Sarah's Sharks.
-Gloria has recognized that valuing diversity is good for her organization for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it increases understanding of the marketplace. 
B)  it efficiently uses employee talent. 
C)  it increases the quality of team problem solving. 
D)  it is mandated by ethical responsibility. 
E)  it reduces costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
A)  it increases understanding of the marketplace. 
B)  it efficiently uses employee talent. 
C)  it increases the quality of team problem solving. 
D)  it is mandated by ethical responsibility. 
E)  it reduces costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits.

Question 6

The first step in diversity skills training is to help people learn how to communicate and work effectively in a diverse environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

Accepted Answer

∙ Better use of employee talent
∙ Increa

Question 8

Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works. One of her male coworkers told her, "Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!" Now Stephanie is so concerned about appearing tough that she can barely concentrate on the content of the presentation. Stephanie's anxiety stems from:

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  plurality 
D)  glass ceiling threat 
E)  the female advantage 
A)  stereotype 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  plurality 
D)  glass ceiling threat 
E)  the female advantage

Question 9

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
B)  Increased understanding of the marketplace. 
C)  Better use of employee talent. 
D)  Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
E)  Enhanced quality of team problem solving. 
A)  Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
B)  Increased understanding of the marketplace. 
C)  Better use of employee talent. 
D)  Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
E)  Enhanced quality of team problem solving.

Question 10

Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?

Accepted Answer

A)  White 
B)  African American 
C)  Asian 
D)  Hispanic 
E)  Native American 
A)  White 
B)  African American 
C)  Asian 
D)  Hispanic 
E)  Native American

Question 11

_____ is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the belief that groups and...

Question 14

Hopetech Industries has a corporate diversity plan that limits diversity to areas that do not change throughout a person's lifetime, such as race, gender, age, and disability. Hopetech's diversity plan follows which model of corporate diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inclusive model 
B)  Exclusive model 
C)  Traditional model 
D)  Learning model 
E)  Static model 
A)  Inclusive model 
B)  Exclusive model 
C)  Traditional model 
D)  Learning model 
E)  Static model

Question 15

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 16

Scenario - Sarah's Sharks 
As the marketing director for Sarah's Sharks, Gloria Riviera is particularly well aware of diversity within the firm's clients in the market place. As a successful woman manager, she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Sarah's Sharks.
-Gloria would like to form a women's leadership group to help other women at Sarah's Sharks advance within the company. Membership within the group will be voluntary and open to anyone. This group would best be described as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  focus group 
B)  diversity team 
C)  self-help group 
D)  network group 
E)  multicultural team 
A)  focus group 
B)  diversity team 
C)  self-help group 
D)  network group 
E)  multicultural team

Question 17

Paying a woman less than a man for the same work is an example of::

Accepted Answer

A)  gender discrimination 
B)  ethnic discrimination 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  sexual harassment 
E)  prejudice 
A)  gender discrimination 
B)  ethnic discrimination 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  sexual harassment 
E)  prejudice

Question 18

Today many companies recognize that supporting diversity in the workforce is not only the right thing to do, it creates the best results. Write a short essay that relates your observations on how diversity is being defined today, and note the benefits to both the employer and employee when diversity is properly managed.

Accepted Answer

Diversity includes all the ways that emp

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An important characteristic of network groups is that they are created informally by employees, not the organization, and membership is voluntary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Today, minorities account for about two-third of the U.S. population.

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

Which of the following is a basic aim of diversity awareness training?

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

The first step in diversity skills training is to help people learn how to communicate and work effectively in a diverse environment.

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?

_____ is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

_____ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

Hopetech Industries has a corporate diversity plan that limits diversity to areas that do not change throughout a person's lifetime, such as race, gender, age, and disability. Hopetech's diversity plan follows which model of corporate diversity?

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

Paying a woman less than a man for the same work is an example of::

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

An important characteristic of network groups is that they are created informally by employees, not the organization, and membership is voluntary.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

Today, minorities account for about two-third of the U.S. population.

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

Which of the following is a basic aim of diversity awareness training?

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

The first step in diversity skills training is to help people learn how to communicate and work effectively in a diverse environment.

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?

_____ is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

_____ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

Hopetech Industries has a corporate diversity plan that limits diversity to areas that do not change throughout a person's lifetime, such as race, gender, age, and disability. Hopetech's diversity plan follows which model of corporate diversity?

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

Paying a woman less than a man for the same work is an example of::

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

An important characteristic of network groups is that they are created informally by employees, not the organization, and membership is voluntary.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters