Question 1

At higher levels of education (associate's, bachelor's and higher), Whites are less likely to be unemployed than every racial and ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Non-Hispanic White men with bachelor's degrees earn about $20,000 more than Asian men with bachelor's degrees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Frank McCloskey, Vice President of Georgia Power from 2000 to 2010,

Accepted Answer

A)  is a Black man who became Georgia Power's first Vice President of diversity. 
B)  has been recognized for his diversity efforts. 
C)  thinks the U.S. is past racial issues. 
D)  was fired for extremism on racial issues and then formed a lobbying group. 
A)  is a Black man who became Georgia Power's first Vice President of diversity. 
B)  has been recognized for his diversity efforts. 
C)  thinks the U.S. is past racial issues. 
D)  was fired for extremism on racial issues and then formed a lobbying group. B

Question 4

Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In terms of discrimination and meritocracy

Accepted Answer

A)  excluding entire categories of people from equal access to opportunity through discrimination contributes to the "myth of meritocracy." 
B)  by including women and minorities in union membership, training programs, and certain jobs, employer discrimination has provided even greater systematic advantages for White men. 
C)  the effects of inheritance are unrelated to unequal starting points in the race to get ahead. 
D)  unequal access to educational opportunities is a meritorious factor that influences people's success in life. 
A)  excluding entire categories of people from equal access to opportunity through discrimination contributes to the "myth of meritocracy." 
B)  by including women and minorities in union membership, training programs, and certain jobs, employer discrimination has provided even greater systematic advantages for White men. 
C)  the effects of inheritance are unrelated to unequal starting points in the race to get ahead. 
D)  unequal access to educational opportunities is a meritorious factor that influences people's success in life.

Question 6

White men

Accepted Answer

A)  are now less likely to occupy decision-making positions in organizations, making their commitment to equity and fairness of little value. 
B)  have infrequently participated as diversity allies. 
C)  worked and sometimes died along with people of color pursuing equality. 
D)  have all become victims of quotas and reverse discrimination. 
A)  are now less likely to occupy decision-making positions in organizations, making their commitment to equity and fairness of little value. 
B)  have infrequently participated as diversity allies. 
C)  worked and sometimes died along with people of color pursuing equality. 
D)  have all become victims of quotas and reverse discrimination.

Question 7

Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the U.S. 
B)  The English, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by White immigrants who arrived earlier. 
C)  White Americans have been underrepresented in books, films, and other depictions of U.S. history, relative to American Indians, Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in the U.S. 
D)  No White Americans have ever experienced discrimination and thus none are able to understand or help those who have been oppressed.
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A)  Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the U.S. 
B)  The English, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by White immigrants who arrived earlier. 
C)  White Americans have been underrepresented in books, films, and other depictions of U.S. history, relative to American Indians, Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in the U.S. 
D)  No White Americans have ever experienced discrimination and thus none are able to understand or help those who have been oppressed.
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Question 8

Multiple audit studies conducted in major U.S. cities confirm the greater likelihood of Whites to be preferred in the workplace over similarly qualified Blacks and Latinos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The frequent use of the term "quotas" by the media and politicians contributes to misperceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To the extent that one segment of the population is disadvantages, by comparison another segment or segments tend to be advantaged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Symbolic ethnicity

Accepted Answer

A)  has little impact on one's daily life and is invoked at will. 
B)  occurs when one uses written and verbal symbols to remind oneself of one's ethnic heritage. 
C)  is more meaningful than legitimate ethnic identity. 
D)  has the same positive outcomes as legitimate ethnic identity. 
A)  has little impact on one's daily life and is invoked at will. 
B)  occurs when one uses written and verbal symbols to remind oneself of one's ethnic heritage. 
C)  is more meaningful than legitimate ethnic identity. 
D)  has the same positive outcomes as legitimate ethnic identity.

Question 13

During World War II

Accepted Answer

A)  along with people of Japanese descent, those of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in relocation centers. 
B)  Japanese Americans alone were held in detention centers. 
C)  only those known to be dangerous were held in detention centers. 
D)  because they were easily identified on sight, Italians were easily arrested. 
A)  along with people of Japanese descent, those of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in relocation centers. 
B)  Japanese Americans alone were held in detention centers. 
C)  only those known to be dangerous were held in detention centers. 
D)  because they were easily identified on sight, Italians were easily arrested.

Question 14

The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of Asians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Albert Einstein

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraged discrimination against immigrants of color. 
B)  perceived the treatment of Blacks in the U.S. as mocking the principle that "all men are created equal." 
C)  is well known for his passionate resistance to racism. 
D)  felt that resistance to racism impedes further evolution of the human race. 
A)  encouraged discrimination against immigrants of color. 
B)  perceived the treatment of Blacks in the U.S. as mocking the principle that "all men are created equal." 
C)  is well known for his passionate resistance to racism. 
D)  felt that resistance to racism impedes further evolution of the human race.

Question 16

Jews in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  are successful and free from discrimination. 
B)  at one time were excluded from many jobs and denied service in some organizations in the U.S. 
C)  have not participated in Blacks' struggles for civil rights. 
D)  have been united in a crusade that uses the slogan: "Civil Rights Yields Civil Wrongs." 
A)  are successful and free from discrimination. 
B)  at one time were excluded from many jobs and denied service in some organizations in the U.S. 
C)  have not participated in Blacks' struggles for civil rights. 
D)  have been united in a crusade that uses the slogan: "Civil Rights Yields Civil Wrongs."

Question 17

The White population in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  is beginning to increase as a percentage of the population, after a period of stagnation in the 1990s. 
B)  was the largest in 1990 at 90%. 
C)  has been growing at a rate higher than the Asian population in the U.S. 
D)  is the largest proportion for all racial/ethnic groups. 
A)  is beginning to increase as a percentage of the population, after a period of stagnation in the 1990s. 
B)  was the largest in 1990 at 90%. 
C)  has been growing at a rate higher than the Asian population in the U.S. 
D)  is the largest proportion for all racial/ethnic groups.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of White women and diversity concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  White women are in a unique situation of dominance and disadvantage. 
B)  White women are more likely to be participating in the workforce than women of color. 
C)  White men do not view White women as believable sources of diversity information compared to people of color. 
D)  White women hold very few managerial jobs as compared to other minority women. 
A)  White women are in a unique situation of dominance and disadvantage. 
B)  White women are more likely to be participating in the workforce than women of color. 
C)  White men do not view White women as believable sources of diversity information compared to people of color. 
D)  White women hold very few managerial jobs as compared to other minority women.

Question 19

In one study discussed in the text, researchers found that Blacks with average grades were more likely to be hired into law firms than Whites with average grades, due to affirmative action programs in the firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

At higher levels of education (associate's, bachelor's and higher), Whites are less likely to be unemployed than every racial and ethnic group.

Non-Hispanic White men with bachelor's degrees earn about $20,000 more than Asian men with bachelor's degrees.

Frank McCloskey, Vice President of Georgia Power from 2000 to 2010,

Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage.

In terms of discrimination and meritocracy

White men

Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.?

Multiple audit studies conducted in major U.S. cities confirm the greater likelihood of Whites to be preferred in the workplace over similarly qualified Blacks and Latinos.

The frequent use of the term "quotas" by the media and politicians contributes to misperceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used.

Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups.

To the extent that one segment of the population is disadvantages, by comparison another segment or segments tend to be advantaged.

Symbolic ethnicity

During World War II

The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of Asians.

Albert Einstein

Jews in the U.S.

The White population in the U.S.

Which of the following is true of White women and diversity concerns?

In one study discussed in the text, researchers found that Blacks with average grades were more likely to be hired into law firms than Whites with average grades, due to affirmative action programs in the firms.

A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian 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 7: Whiteseuropean Americans

At higher levels of education (associate's, bachelor's and higher), Whites are less likely to be unemployed than every racial and ethnic group.

Non-Hispanic White men with bachelor's degrees earn about $20,000 more than Asian men with bachelor's degrees.

Frank McCloskey, Vice President of Georgia Power from 2000 to 2010,

Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage.

In terms of discrimination and meritocracy

White men

Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.?

Multiple audit studies conducted in major U.S. cities confirm the greater likelihood of Whites to be preferred in the workplace over similarly qualified Blacks and Latinos.

The frequent use of the term "quotas" by the media and politicians contributes to misperceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used.

Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups.

To the extent that one segment of the population is disadvantages, by comparison another segment or segments tend to be advantaged.

Symbolic ethnicity

During World War II

The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of Asians.

Albert Einstein

Jews in the U.S.

The White population in the U.S.

Which of the following is true of White women and diversity concerns?

In one study discussed in the text, researchers found that Blacks with average grades were more likely to be hired into law firms than Whites with average grades, due to affirmative action programs in the firms.

A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian 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