Question 1

Research shows that pregnant women

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to experience hostility when applying for feminine-type jobs compared to masculine-type jobs. 
B)  are equally likely to experience hostility when applying for feminine-type jobs and for masculine-type jobs 
C)  are more likely to take earlier leaves related to childbirth when their company has family-supportive policies. 
D)  are more likely to be committed to their organization when their organization has family-supportive policies. 
A)  are more likely to experience hostility when applying for feminine-type jobs compared to masculine-type jobs. 
B)  are equally likely to experience hostility when applying for feminine-type jobs and for masculine-type jobs 
C)  are more likely to take earlier leaves related to childbirth when their company has family-supportive policies. 
D)  are more likely to be committed to their organization when their organization has family-supportive policies.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men's covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act. 
B)  Nearly 50% of the cases filed with the EEOC under Pregnancy Discrimination Act were resolved with merit. 
C)  Since passage of the act, employers require all pregnant women to take leaves of absence rather than requiring some to take leave but not others. 
D)  The legislation prevents any discriminatory favoritism toward those who are pregnant. 
A)  Men's covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act. 
B)  Nearly 50% of the cases filed with the EEOC under Pregnancy Discrimination Act were resolved with merit. 
C)  Since passage of the act, employers require all pregnant women to take leaves of absence rather than requiring some to take leave but not others. 
D)  The legislation prevents any discriminatory favoritism toward those who are pregnant.

Question 3

About half of employees are not covered by the FMLA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research results suggest that pregnant women who work for family-supportive organizations plan to return to work sooner after childbirth and are more committed to their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Elder care

Accepted Answer

A)  is less of a problem now than in the past, due to assisted living and nursing home facilities. 
B)  is often combined with child care, creating the "sandwich generation" of care providers. 
C)  is more likely to be performed by working men than working women. 
D)  is of little consequence in today's workers' lives. 
A)  is less of a problem now than in the past, due to assisted living and nursing home facilities. 
B)  is often combined with child care, creating the "sandwich generation" of care providers. 
C)  is more likely to be performed by working men than working women. 
D)  is of little consequence in today's workers' lives.

Question 6

Men who become fathers increase their time at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Compared with women with less education, women with higher education are more likely to be in the workforce even if they have very young children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the family policies in the U.S. and some countries discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the U.S., most states offer paid leave for family emergencies. 
B)  The FMLA provides up to 6 months of unpaid leave, while leave in Europe is limited to 3 months. 
C)  The FMLA covers all workers, while policies in Europe are limited to the highest wage earners. 
D)  Many countries other than the U.S. provide government subsidized or funded childcare for younger children, much like public schools do in the U.S for older children. 
A)  In the U.S., most states offer paid leave for family emergencies. 
B)  The FMLA provides up to 6 months of unpaid leave, while leave in Europe is limited to 3 months. 
C)  The FMLA covers all workers, while policies in Europe are limited to the highest wage earners. 
D)  Many countries other than the U.S. provide government subsidized or funded childcare for younger children, much like public schools do in the U.S for older children.

Question 9

On average, working mothers experience an 11% wage penalty per child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following has been found of people who take leaves of absence?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who take leaves of absence are more likely to be promoted later, as many leaves of absence are educational in nature. 
B)  People who take leaves are less likely to be promoted and receive lower salary increases after taking a leave. 
C)  Those who take leaves of absence subsequently receive higher salary increases, due to perceptions they now have families for whom to provide. 
D)  Leaves of absence are taken only by men since women cannot afford to stop working when they have children. 
A)  People who take leaves of absence are more likely to be promoted later, as many leaves of absence are educational in nature. 
B)  People who take leaves are less likely to be promoted and receive lower salary increases after taking a leave. 
C)  Those who take leaves of absence subsequently receive higher salary increases, due to perceptions they now have families for whom to provide. 
D)  Leaves of absence are taken only by men since women cannot afford to stop working when they have children.

Question 11

While nearly 90% of men usually work full time, 60% of women usually work full time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Research shows that pregnant women

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

About half of employees are not covered by the FMLA.

Research results suggest that pregnant women who work for family-supportive organizations plan to return to work sooner after childbirth and are more committed to their organizations.

Elder care

Men who become fathers increase their time at work.

Compared with women with less education, women with higher education are more likely to be in the workforce even if they have very young children.

Which of the following is true of the family policies in the U.S. and some countries discussed in the text?

On average, working mothers experience an 11% wage penalty per child.

Which of the following has been found of people who take leaves of absence?

While nearly 90% of men usually work full time, 60% of women usually work full time.

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Research shows that pregnant women

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

About half of employees are not covered by the FMLA.

Research results suggest that pregnant women who work for family-supportive organizations plan to return to work sooner after childbirth and are more committed to their organizations.

Elder care

Men who become fathers increase their time at work.

Compared with women with less education, women with higher education are more likely to be in the workforce even if they have very young children.

Which of the following is true of the family policies in the U.S. and some countries discussed in the text?

On average, working mothers experience an 11% wage penalty per child.

Which of the following has been found of people who take leaves of absence?

While nearly 90% of men usually work full time, 60% of women usually work full time.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

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

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

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