Question 1

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that your ow

Question 2

The demographic makeup of the workforce-meaning the pool of capable people who can and want to be employed-is constantly changing, and employers need to respond appropriately. In a short essay, give some examples of changes in the workforce and how companies have or have not kept pace with these changes. What do you think progressive companies should do to capitalize on these changes?

Accepted Answer

Workforce is predominantly female; multi

Question 3

_____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The aging population phenomenon is a huge factor in the United States and Canada. On other continents, the workforce is actually becoming younger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling effect. One effective way to do this has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  through targeted recruitment. 
B)  through affirmative action. 
C)  to develop mentoring relationships. 
D)  top management speeches. 
E)  to hire only white males. 
A)  through targeted recruitment. 
B)  through affirmative action. 
C)  to develop mentoring relationships. 
D)  top management speeches. 
E)  to hire only white males.

Question 6

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called _____.

Accepted Answer

employee n

Question 7

All of these are inclusive dimensions of diversity EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  parents. 
B)  lifestyle. 
C)  income. 
D)  military experience. 
E)  sexual orientation. 
A)  parents. 
B)  lifestyle. 
C)  income. 
D)  military experience. 
E)  sexual orientation.

Question 8

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

Accepted Answer

∙ Glass ceiling
∙ Gl

Question 9

All of the following are true about employee network groups EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the groups are based on social identity. 
B)  the groups pursue a variety of activities. 
C)  the groups are formally created by the organization. 
D)  the mechanism of the groups work well with multicultural teams. 
E)  the groups help retain minority employees. 
A)  the groups are based on social identity. 
B)  the groups pursue a variety of activities. 
C)  the groups are formally created by the organization. 
D)  the mechanism of the groups work well with multicultural teams. 
E)  the groups help retain minority employees.

Question 10

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  a diverse organization. 
B)  an organization that encourages pluralism. 
C)  a monoculture. 
D)  geocentric. 
E)  minority-owned organization. 
A)  a diverse organization. 
B)  an organization that encourages pluralism. 
C)  a monoculture. 
D)  geocentric. 
E)  minority-owned organization.

Question 11

_____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Balancing family priorities 
B)  Invisible minorities 
C)  Opt-out trend 
D)  Family commitment 
E)  Cost of diversity 
A)  Balancing family priorities 
B)  Invisible minorities 
C)  Opt-out trend 
D)  Family commitment 
E)  Cost of diversity

Question 12

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Research has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  homogeneous groups are more creative than diverse groups. 
B)  homogeneous groups are less satisfied than diverse groups. 
C)  diverse groups are more creative than homogeneous groups. 
D)  creativity has nothing to do with group composition. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  homogeneous groups are more creative than diverse groups. 
B)  homogeneous groups are less satisfied than diverse groups. 
C)  diverse groups are more creative than homogeneous groups. 
D)  creativity has nothing to do with group composition. 
E)  none of these.

Question 14

Education, religious beliefs, military experience, geographic location and income are all _____ dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Education, religious beliefs, military experience, geographic location...

Question 15

The average U.S. worker, today, is _____ than ever.

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to be married 
B)  younger 
C)  older 
D)  more likely to be male 
E)  uneducated 
A)  more likely to be married 
B)  younger 
C)  older 
D)  more likely to be male 
E)  uneducated

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following refers to a higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sponsor 
B)  Mentor 
C)  Expatriate 
D)  Delegate 
E)  Advisor 
A)  Sponsor 
B)  Mentor 
C)  Expatriate 
D)  Delegate 
E)  Advisor

Question 18

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 19

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary culture 
B)  preferred culture 
C)  dominating culture 
D)  monoculture 
E)  pluralism 
A)  primary culture 
B)  preferred culture 
C)  dominating culture 
D)  monoculture 
E)  pluralism

Question 20

All of the following are traditional model dimensions of diversity EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  physical ability. 
E)  all of these are primary dimensions of diversity. 
A)  age. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  physical ability. 
E)  all of these are primary dimensions of diversity.

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

_____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

The aging population phenomenon is a huge factor in the United States and Canada. On other continents, the workforce is actually becoming younger.

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling effect. One effective way to do this has been:

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called _____.

All of these are inclusive dimensions of diversity EXCEPT:

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

All of the following are true about employee network groups EXCEPT:

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely:

_____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

Research has shown that:

Education, religious beliefs, military experience, geographic location and income are all _____ dimensions.

The average U.S. worker, today, is _____ than ever.

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

Which of the following refers to a higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career?

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

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n) _____.

All of the following are traditional model dimensions of diversity EXCEPT:

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

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

_____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

The aging population phenomenon is a huge factor in the United States and Canada. On other continents, the workforce is actually becoming younger.

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling effect. One effective way to do this has been:

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called _____.

All of these are inclusive dimensions of diversity EXCEPT:

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

All of the following are true about employee network groups EXCEPT:

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely:

_____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

Research has shown that:

Education, religious beliefs, military experience, geographic location and income are all _____ dimensions.

The average U.S. worker, today, is _____ than ever.

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

Which of the following refers to a higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career?

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

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n) _____.

All of the following are traditional model dimensions of diversity EXCEPT:

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