Question 1

______ are more religious than _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger adults, older adults. 
B)  Women, men. 
C)  Asians, Blacks. 
D)  Hispanics, Blacks. 
A)  Younger adults, older adults. 
B)  Women, men. 
C)  Asians, Blacks. 
D)  Hispanics, Blacks. B

Question 2

People with no religious beliefs are protected from discrimination at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Organizations should scrutinize their appearance requirements to determine if they may result in religious discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

People of the same faith will all have the same level of religiosity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The AT&T and HP cases discussed in the text regarding religion and sexual orientation

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrated that organizations should prioritize rights of religious workers over the rights of sexual minorities. 
B)  demonstrated that organizations should prioritize rights of sexual minorities over rights of religious workers. 
C)  demonstrated that a policy of non-discrimination that does not trample on employees' belief systems can be implemented and defended. 
D)  were thrown out by the court since they were about personalities, not religion or sexual orientation. 
A)  demonstrated that organizations should prioritize rights of religious workers over the rights of sexual minorities. 
B)  demonstrated that organizations should prioritize rights of sexual minorities over rights of religious workers. 
C)  demonstrated that a policy of non-discrimination that does not trample on employees' belief systems can be implemented and defended. 
D)  were thrown out by the court since they were about personalities, not religion or sexual orientation.

Question 6

Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim stereotypes are often based on erroneous assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A company allowed an assembly line worker to work from Sunday through Thursday to accommodate her Sabbath observance from sundown Friday through sundown Saturday, but then changed work requirements and would no longer allow her to work that schedule. The employee asked for an alternate schedule so she could still observe her Sabbath. She was told by Human Resources that if the company accommodated her they would have to accommodate "every Christian" and then she was fired. Which of the following is the best answer? (Question adapted from: EEOC Press Releases, 9/25/2009. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/archive/9-25-09e.html accessed 08/10/10.)

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a case of religious discrimination. 
B)  It is acceptable to fire the employee because she expected unreasonable accommodations. 
C)  The employee should not have been fired but should have worked the new schedule since she had received accommodations previously. 
D)  Because the company changed its schedule it was reasonable to ask the employee to make a change. 
A)  This is a case of religious discrimination. 
B)  It is acceptable to fire the employee because she expected unreasonable accommodations. 
C)  The employee should not have been fired but should have worked the new schedule since she had received accommodations previously. 
D)  Because the company changed its schedule it was reasonable to ask the employee to make a change.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of religion in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian is about 76%. 
B)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian is about 90%. 
C)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian has declined to about 50% since 1990. 
D)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian has declined to about 40% since 1990. 
A)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian is about 76%. 
B)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian is about 90%. 
C)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian has declined to about 50% since 1990. 
D)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian has declined to about 40% since 1990.

Question 9

Nearly two-thirds of Arab Americans are Christian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Shana is an experienced clerical worker who wears a hijab (head scarf) in conformance with her Muslim beliefs. Shana has been working in the call center, but then is moved into a job where she is working at the front desk. One of the company's executives contacts a human resources manager and requests that Shana remove her hijab because it presents the wrong image. What should the human resources manager do?

Accepted Answer

A)  The human resources manager should meet with the executive and Shana to find a compromise. 
B)  The human resources manager should tell Shana about the complaint and encourage her to remove her hijab. 
C)  Human resources should place Shana in another position to maintain harmony in the workplace. 
D)  The human resources manager should tell the executive that is illegal to ask Shana to remove her hijab. 
A)  The human resources manager should meet with the executive and Shana to find a compromise. 
B)  The human resources manager should tell Shana about the complaint and encourage her to remove her hijab. 
C)  Human resources should place Shana in another position to maintain harmony in the workplace. 
D)  The human resources manager should tell the executive that is illegal to ask Shana to remove her hijab.

Question 11

Bob has strongly held religious beliefs that cause him to totally disapprove of Jane's behavior but he has never said that to her and he has always conformed to his employer's policy that requires him to treat all employees with respect. Nevertheless, his employer is legally required to terminate his employment because following a policy is not enough, his beliefs are simply unacceptable.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

American Jews

Accepted Answer

A)  all share the same religious, ethnic, and cultural identities. 
B)  because they are readily identifiable, were easily discriminated against in the past. 
C)  have no members who are also Hispanic. 
D)  at one time were considered a separate race in the U.S. 
A)  all share the same religious, ethnic, and cultural identities. 
B)  because they are readily identifiable, were easily discriminated against in the past. 
C)  have no members who are also Hispanic. 
D)  at one time were considered a separate race in the U.S.

Question 13

Which of the following is not true of religion and sexual orientation diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees have the right to their beliefs regarding sexual orientation. 
B)  Employees do not have the right to denigrate or harass coworkers based on sexual orientation. 
C)  People's different beliefs about religion and sexual orientation require careful employer attention to fairness and equity of all parties. 
D)  The U.S. courts refuse to address religion and sexual orientation diversity. 
A)  Employees have the right to their beliefs regarding sexual orientation. 
B)  Employees do not have the right to denigrate or harass coworkers based on sexual orientation. 
C)  People's different beliefs about religion and sexual orientation require careful employer attention to fairness and equity of all parties. 
D)  The U.S. courts refuse to address religion and sexual orientation diversity.

Question 14

Many religious minorities have come to the U.S. seeking, and always finding, refuge from religious persecution elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Racial and religious discrimination

Accepted Answer

A)  occur to the same degree since both race and religion can be easily identified. 
B)  differ regarding the law since racial discrimination is illegal but religious discrimination is not. 
C)  race is visible but religion can be invisible thus affecting the degree of discrimination in religion vs. race. 
D)  of any type is completely illegal under all circumstances in all organizations, including religious institutions. 
A)  occur to the same degree since both race and religion can be easily identified. 
B)  differ regarding the law since racial discrimination is illegal but religious discrimination is not. 
C)  race is visible but religion can be invisible thus affecting the degree of discrimination in religion vs. race. 
D)  of any type is completely illegal under all circumstances in all organizations, including religious institutions.

Question 16

In terms of women in religious organizations,

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination against women is illegal. 
B)  religious organizations are subject to the same laws prohibiting sex discrimination as other organizations. 
C)  due to bans on women clergy in many organizations, religious organizations do not ordain women. 
D)  under certain circumstances, discrimination against women is not illegal. 
A)  discrimination against women is illegal. 
B)  religious organizations are subject to the same laws prohibiting sex discrimination as other organizations. 
C)  due to bans on women clergy in many organizations, religious organizations do not ordain women. 
D)  under certain circumstances, discrimination against women is not illegal.

Question 17

Reasonable accommodation(s)

Accepted Answer

A)  should generally be made to accommodate the normal religious services of employees. 
B)  are those that cost under $1,500. 
C)  are mandatory, even if there is undue hardship. 
D)  should be made for all disabled persons, regardless of qualifications. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  should generally be made to accommodate the normal religious services of employees. 
B)  are those that cost under $1,500. 
C)  are mandatory, even if there is undue hardship. 
D)  should be made for all disabled persons, regardless of qualifications. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 18

Harassment of an employee by a customer on the basis of religion is legal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Religious discrimination is treating a job applicant unfavorably because of his/her religious beliefs. It does not apply to customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compared with men, women clergy

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to support political and social issues. 
B)  are more likely to serve in larger, more prestigious congregations. 
C)  have higher earnings. 
D)  serve in more religious groups that accept women clergy but reject men while men do not serve in organizations that reject women clergy. 
A)  are more likely to support political and social issues. 
B)  are more likely to serve in larger, more prestigious congregations. 
C)  have higher earnings. 
D)  serve in more religious groups that accept women clergy but reject men while men do not serve in organizations that reject women clergy.

are more religious than _.

People with no religious beliefs are protected from discrimination at work.

Organizations should scrutinize their appearance requirements to determine if they may result in religious discrimination.

People of the same faith will all have the same level of religiosity.

The AT&T and HP cases discussed in the text regarding religion and sexual orientation

Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim stereotypes are often based on erroneous assumptions.

Which of the following is true of religion in the U.S.?

Nearly two-thirds of Arab Americans are Christian.

American Jews

Which of the following is not true of religion and sexual orientation diversity?

Many religious minorities have come to the U.S. seeking, and always finding, refuge from religious persecution elsewhere.

Racial and religious discrimination

In terms of women in religious organizations,

Reasonable accommodation(s)

Harassment of an employee by a customer on the basis of religion is legal.

Religious discrimination is treating a job applicant unfavorably because of his/her religious beliefs. It does not apply to customers.

Compared with men, women clergy

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Blacksafrican Americans

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Asians and Asian Americans

Whiteseuropean Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

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Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Age

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Exam 12: Religion

______ are more religious than _______.

People with no religious beliefs are protected from discrimination at work.

Organizations should scrutinize their appearance requirements to determine if they may result in religious discrimination.

People of the same faith will all have the same level of religiosity.

The AT&T and HP cases discussed in the text regarding religion and sexual orientation

Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim stereotypes are often based on erroneous assumptions.

Which of the following is true of religion in the U.S.?

Nearly two-thirds of Arab Americans are Christian.

American Jews

Which of the following is not true of religion and sexual orientation diversity?

Many religious minorities have come to the U.S. seeking, and always finding, refuge from religious persecution elsewhere.

Racial and religious discrimination

In terms of women in religious organizations,

Reasonable accommodation(s)

Harassment of an employee by a customer on the basis of religion is legal.

Religious discrimination is treating a job applicant unfavorably because of his/her religious beliefs. It does not apply to customers.

Compared with men, women clergy

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

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters

are more religious than _.