Question 1

Which of the following is true of group membership categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  White men have reason to be concerned about diversity issues. 
B)  Because White men are now less likely to occupy leadership positions than others, they are more likely to seek the power to implement organizational level changes. 
C)  Multiple group memberships make diversity less important to everyone. 
D)  Some categories are immutable, but some may change over one's lifetime. 
A)  White men have reason to be concerned about diversity issues. 
B)  Because White men are now less likely to occupy leadership positions than others, they are more likely to seek the power to implement organizational level changes. 
C)  Multiple group memberships make diversity less important to everyone. 
D)  Some categories are immutable, but some may change over one's lifetime. D

Question 2

Diversity without a supportive climate can result in negative consequences in an organization

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Individual benefits of working and learning in diverse environments (that have impacted positively on group dynamics) that have been documented by researchers include

Accepted Answer

A)  being able to take the perspective of others. 
B)  higher grades for students. 
C)  seeing diversity as being divisive, but beneficial nonetheless. 
D)  greater attachment to members of one's own groups. 
A)  being able to take the perspective of others. 
B)  higher grades for students. 
C)  seeing diversity as being divisive, but beneficial nonetheless. 
D)  greater attachment to members of one's own groups. A

Question 4

Employment discrimination occurs when personal characteristics of applicants and workers that are related to productivity are valued in the labor market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Research on the "Value in Diversity" perspective found that

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity had a slightly negative impact on organizational functioning. 
B)  there was little support for the "Value in Diversity" hypothesis. 
C)  racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more customers. 
D)  gender diversity was associated with greater relative profits, while racial diversity was not associated with greater relative profits. 
A)  diversity had a slightly negative impact on organizational functioning. 
B)  there was little support for the "Value in Diversity" hypothesis. 
C)  racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more customers. 
D)  gender diversity was associated with greater relative profits, while racial diversity was not associated with greater relative profits.

Question 6

Researchers have found that groups composed of diverse members produced higher quality ideas than groups composed of homogenous members ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Developing nations are increasingly being seen as sources of new workers for many countries, many of which had historically resisted immigration. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Diversity is beneficial only to women and minorities. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the text, which of the following statements is true of the demographic makeup of the workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blacks are now half of the workforce. 
B)  Whites are about half of the workforce. 
C)  Whites are a majority of the workforce. 
D)  ​Hispanics are almost half of the workforce. 
A)  Blacks are now half of the workforce. 
B)  Whites are about half of the workforce. 
C)  Whites are a majority of the workforce. 
D)  ​Hispanics are almost half of the workforce.

Question 10

Education levels, employment levels, and income levels provide information on the status of different groups because

Accepted Answer

A)  education levels affect whether and where people are employed, their income levels, and their opportunities for and actual advancement. 
B)  Differences in employment levels between groups are completely explained by differences in education levels. 
C)  comparisons cannot be made between racial and ethnic groups and between men and women to determine the education to income relationship for each group. 
D)  status is a mental concept not based on reality. 
A)  education levels affect whether and where people are employed, their income levels, and their opportunities for and actual advancement. 
B)  Differences in employment levels between groups are completely explained by differences in education levels. 
C)  comparisons cannot be made between racial and ethnic groups and between men and women to determine the education to income relationship for each group. 
D)  status is a mental concept not based on reality.

Question 11

People who are not personally affected by discrimination may still find overt discrimination offensive and choose to spend their dollars in organizations that do not discriminate. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In terms of attracting and retaining employees from various backgrounds,

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations that discriminate may have higher compensation costs because of drawing from a larger pool of workers. 
B)  if an organization develops a reputation for valuing only a subset of workers, those preferred workers will tell their friends who are similar, thus increasing the overall numbers of potential applicants and workers. 
C)  recruitment advertisements featuring heterogeneous workers have no effect on minorities' desire to work for organizations. 
D)  if an organization develops a reputation for valuing all types of workers, this will increase the organization's ability to compete in tight labor markets. 
A)  organizations that discriminate may have higher compensation costs because of drawing from a larger pool of workers. 
B)  if an organization develops a reputation for valuing only a subset of workers, those preferred workers will tell their friends who are similar, thus increasing the overall numbers of potential applicants and workers. 
C)  recruitment advertisements featuring heterogeneous workers have no effect on minorities' desire to work for organizations. 
D)  if an organization develops a reputation for valuing all types of workers, this will increase the organization's ability to compete in tight labor markets.

Question 13

According to Cox and Blake, valuing diversity can benefit organizations in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost, resource acquisition, marketing, creativity, problem solving, and system flexibility. 
B)  Cost, financial remuneration, accounting, creativity, problem configuration, and system flexibility. 
C)  Organizational commitment, marketing, accounting, creativity, problem configuration, and financial stability. 
D)  Organizational commitment, advertising, creativity, problem configuration, and financial stability. 
A)  Cost, resource acquisition, marketing, creativity, problem solving, and system flexibility. 
B)  Cost, financial remuneration, accounting, creativity, problem configuration, and system flexibility. 
C)  Organizational commitment, marketing, accounting, creativity, problem configuration, and financial stability. 
D)  Organizational commitment, advertising, creativity, problem configuration, and financial stability.

Question 14

As a result of efforts to avoid discrimination against minorities, the unemployment rate for Whites is about three times the rate for African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following are not among the potential negative outcomes that may be consequences of increased diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysfunctional communication processes. 
B)  Harassment. 
C)  Perceptions that traditional workers are unqualified. 
D)  Lowered attachment, commitment, and satisfaction. 
A)  Dysfunctional communication processes. 
B)  Harassment. 
C)  Perceptions that traditional workers are unqualified. 
D)  Lowered attachment, commitment, and satisfaction.

Question 16

Blacks have higher average education levels than Latinos, yet Blacks have higher average unemployment rates than Latinos. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The term "ethnicity" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  differences between Hispanics and Asians. 
B)  a shared national origin or cultural heritage among people. 
C)  biological differences identifiable by scientists. 
D)  race 
A)  differences between Hispanics and Asians. 
B)  a shared national origin or cultural heritage among people. 
C)  biological differences identifiable by scientists. 
D)  race

Question 18

Which of the following statements accurately describes research on the performance of diverse groups compared with homogeneous groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initially, the diverse groups failed to performed better because they were too tolerant of each others' differences. 
B)  Over time, the diverse groups performed worse because they were less tolerant of each others' differences and felt comfortable expressing this discomfort. 
C)  Initially, the homogeneous groups outperformed the diverse groups, but by the end of the semester, the diverse groups outperformed the homogeneous groups. 
D)  There was no difference in the performance of diverse and homogeneous groups either initially or overtime.
​ 
A)  Initially, the diverse groups failed to performed better because they were too tolerant of each others' differences. 
B)  Over time, the diverse groups performed worse because they were less tolerant of each others' differences and felt comfortable expressing this discomfort. 
C)  Initially, the homogeneous groups outperformed the diverse groups, but by the end of the semester, the diverse groups outperformed the homogeneous groups. 
D)  There was no difference in the performance of diverse and homogeneous groups either initially or overtime.
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Question 19

The number of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC averages nearly 500,000 per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In their 1987 research on the changes that would occur in the nature of work and in the demographic background of workers in the 21st century, Johnston and Packer stated that

Accepted Answer

A)  by the year 2000, 85% of the workforce would be women and minorities. 
B)  by the year 2000, 65% of the workforce would be women and minorities. 
C)  by the year 2000, 85% of the net new entrants to the workforce would be women and minorities. 
D)  by the year 2000, White men would be a very small minority of the workforce. 
A)  by the year 2000, 85% of the workforce would be women and minorities. 
B)  by the year 2000, 65% of the workforce would be women and minorities. 
C)  by the year 2000, 85% of the net new entrants to the workforce would be women and minorities. 
D)  by the year 2000, White men would be a very small minority of the workforce.

Which of the following is true of group membership categories?

Diversity without a supportive climate can result in negative consequences in an organization

Individual benefits of working and learning in diverse environments (that have impacted positively on group dynamics) that have been documented by researchers include

Employment discrimination occurs when personal characteristics of applicants and workers that are related to productivity are valued in the labor market.

Research on the "Value in Diversity" perspective found that

Researchers have found that groups composed of diverse members produced higher quality ideas than groups composed of homogenous members

Developing nations are increasingly being seen as sources of new workers for many countries, many of which had historically resisted immigration.

Diversity is beneficial only to women and minorities.

According to the text, which of the following statements is true of the demographic makeup of the workforce?

Education levels, employment levels, and income levels provide information on the status of different groups because

People who are not personally affected by discrimination may still find overt discrimination offensive and choose to spend their dollars in organizations that do not discriminate.

In terms of attracting and retaining employees from various backgrounds,

According to Cox and Blake, valuing diversity can benefit organizations in which of the following areas?

As a result of efforts to avoid discrimination against minorities, the unemployment rate for Whites is about three times the rate for African Americans.

Which of the following are not among the potential negative outcomes that may be consequences of increased diversity?

Blacks have higher average education levels than Latinos, yet Blacks have higher average unemployment rates than Latinos.

The term "ethnicity" refers to

Which of the following statements accurately describes research on the performance of diverse groups compared with homogeneous groups?

The number of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC averages nearly 500,000 per year.

In their 1987 research on the changes that would occur in the nature of work and in the demographic background of workers in the 21st century, Johnston and Packer stated that

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whiteseuropean Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

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Exam 1: Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Which of the following is true of group membership categories?

Diversity without a supportive climate can result in negative consequences in an organization

Individual benefits of working and learning in diverse environments (that have impacted positively on group dynamics) that have been documented by researchers include

Employment discrimination occurs when personal characteristics of applicants and workers that are related to productivity are valued in the labor market.

Research on the "Value in Diversity" perspective found that

Researchers have found that groups composed of diverse members produced higher quality ideas than groups composed of homogenous members ​

Developing nations are increasingly being seen as sources of new workers for many countries, many of which had historically resisted immigration. ​

Diversity is beneficial only to women and minorities. ​

According to the text, which of the following statements is true of the demographic makeup of the workforce?

Education levels, employment levels, and income levels provide information on the status of different groups because

People who are not personally affected by discrimination may still find overt discrimination offensive and choose to spend their dollars in organizations that do not discriminate. ​

In terms of attracting and retaining employees from various backgrounds,

According to Cox and Blake, valuing diversity can benefit organizations in which of the following areas?

As a result of efforts to avoid discrimination against minorities, the unemployment rate for Whites is about three times the rate for African Americans.

Which of the following are not among the potential negative outcomes that may be consequences of increased diversity?

Blacks have higher average education levels than Latinos, yet Blacks have higher average unemployment rates than Latinos. ​

The term "ethnicity" refers to

Which of the following statements accurately describes research on the performance of diverse groups compared with homogeneous groups?

The number of discrimination charges filed with the EEOC averages nearly 500,000 per year.

In their 1987 research on the changes that would occur in the nature of work and in the demographic background of workers in the 21st century, Johnston and Packer stated that

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whiteseuropean Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters

Researchers have found that groups composed of diverse members produced higher quality ideas than groups composed of homogenous members

Developing nations are increasingly being seen as sources of new workers for many countries, many of which had historically resisted immigration.

Diversity is beneficial only to women and minorities.

People who are not personally affected by discrimination may still find overt discrimination offensive and choose to spend their dollars in organizations that do not discriminate.

Blacks have higher average education levels than Latinos, yet Blacks have higher average unemployment rates than Latinos.