Question 1

Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including

Accepted Answer

A)  selling merchandise that perpetuated stereotypes about Hispanics. 
B)  favoring Filipinos in hiring practices. 
C)  using race-coded job channeling. 
D)  targeting the obese by employing only those who are obese. 
A)  selling merchandise that perpetuated stereotypes about Hispanics. 
B)  favoring Filipinos in hiring practices. 
C)  using race-coded job channeling. 
D)  targeting the obese by employing only those who are obese. C

Question 2

Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the Bonnie Cook case, in which Bonnie was denied employment at a State of Rhode Island agency:

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A)  Bonnie had successfully worked for the organization twice before. 
B)  Bonnie had worked for the organization before but her unsatisfactory performance kept her from being rehired. 
C)  Bonnie sued under Rhode Island legislation prohibiting weight discrimination. 
D)  Bonnie failed the pre-hire medical examination. 
A)  Bonnie had successfully worked for the organization twice before. 
B)  Bonnie had worked for the organization before but her unsatisfactory performance kept her from being rehired. 
C)  Bonnie sued under Rhode Island legislation prohibiting weight discrimination. 
D)  Bonnie failed the pre-hire medical examination. A

Question 4

The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mortality rates for extremely thin people are higher than those for other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of overweight and obesity at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overweight people have lower absence than others. 
B)  Overweight people strongly resist discrimination at work by boycotting and protesting. 
C)  Overweight is erroneously associated with negative personal attributes. 
D)  Overweight people are not likely to be discriminated against at work. 
A)  Overweight people have lower absence than others. 
B)  Overweight people strongly resist discrimination at work by boycotting and protesting. 
C)  Overweight is erroneously associated with negative personal attributes. 
D)  Overweight people are not likely to be discriminated against at work.

Question 7

Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that

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A)  overweight people are more likely to receive preventive care than others. 
B)  medical professionals do not typically hold the same negative perceptions that discriminating employers hold about those who are overweight.
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C)  most nurses believe that obesity could be prevented by self-control. 
D)  ​the attitude of medical students toward obese patients changed in a positive direction after working with obese patients. 
A)  overweight people are more likely to receive preventive care than others. 
B)  medical professionals do not typically hold the same negative perceptions that discriminating employers hold about those who are overweight.
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C)  most nurses believe that obesity could be prevented by self-control. 
D)  ​the attitude of medical students toward obese patients changed in a positive direction after working with obese patients.

Question 8

Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Genetics play a role in a person's propensity to be overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The prevalence of overweight has increased primarily due to

Accepted Answer

A)  more people building muscle. 
B)  increased consumption of water. 
C)  weight is being measured more frequently for more people. 
D)  changes in leisure activities. 
A)  more people building muscle. 
B)  increased consumption of water. 
C)  weight is being measured more frequently for more people. 
D)  changes in leisure activities.

Question 11

Like people with disabilities, fat people are more likely to be hired because employers know they have fewer employment options and are thus less likely to turn over.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is illegal in most states to fire someone because he or she is overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to carry excess weight than non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People are most likely to negatively view ______ as being a condition that could be controlled but is not due to lack of self-discipline.

Accepted Answer

A)  visual impairment 
B)  hearing loss 
C)  weight 
D)  speech impairment 
A)  visual impairment 
B)  hearing loss 
C)  weight 
D)  speech impairment

Question 15

If fat employees experience discrimination,

Accepted Answer

A)  costs related to turnover, absence, and low morale could exceed higher medical and benefits costs related to having fat workers. 
B)  they have no legal recourse. 
C)  because weight is largely controllable, they should attempt to reduce the discrimination by losing weight. 
D)  tell them to not be so sensitive and simply ignore the situation. 
A)  costs related to turnover, absence, and low morale could exceed higher medical and benefits costs related to having fat workers. 
B)  they have no legal recourse. 
C)  because weight is largely controllable, they should attempt to reduce the discrimination by losing weight. 
D)  tell them to not be so sensitive and simply ignore the situation.

Question 16

When assessing appearance requirements, employers should consider which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether the applicant or employee puts too much emphasis on being overly neat and clean. 
B)  Is the requirement necessary to the safe operation of the business? 
C)  Recognize that the issue is simply appearance and not to get it confused with race, cultural, and ethnic issues. 
D)  That is a dangerous thing to consider thus employers should not look at a person until after the person is hired regardless of what the person will be doing on the job. 
A)  Whether the applicant or employee puts too much emphasis on being overly neat and clean. 
B)  Is the requirement necessary to the safe operation of the business? 
C)  Recognize that the issue is simply appearance and not to get it confused with race, cultural, and ethnic issues. 
D)  That is a dangerous thing to consider thus employers should not look at a person until after the person is hired regardless of what the person will be doing on the job.

Question 17

Race-coded job channeling means that employers steer applicants to certain jobs according to employer preferences for Whites in certain positions and minorities in others based on the applicants' interests, skills, or experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Because overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment discrimination against them is good business sense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true of research results about weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preferences for thinner people does not exist among those who are fat. 
B)  Overweight children view social discrimination as the most immediate consequence of their weight. 
C)  In all cultures, overweight is undesirable. 
D)  In one study, there was no relationship between time spent watching television and obesity. 
A)  Preferences for thinner people does not exist among those who are fat. 
B)  Overweight children view social discrimination as the most immediate consequence of their weight. 
C)  In all cultures, overweight is undesirable. 
D)  In one study, there was no relationship between time spent watching television and obesity.

Question 20

One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including

Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations.

In the Bonnie Cook case, in which Bonnie was denied employment at a State of Rhode Island agency:

The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise.

Mortality rates for extremely thin people are higher than those for other people.

Which of the following is true of overweight and obesity at work?

Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that

Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal.

Genetics play a role in a person's propensity to be overweight or obese.

The prevalence of overweight has increased primarily due to

Like people with disabilities, fat people are more likely to be hired because employers know they have fewer employment options and are thus less likely to turn over.

It is illegal in most states to fire someone because he or she is overweight.

Non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to carry excess weight than non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics.

People are most likely to negatively view ______ as being a condition that could be controlled but is not due to lack of self-discipline.

If fat employees experience discrimination,

When assessing appearance requirements, employers should consider which of the following?

Race-coded job channeling means that employers steer applicants to certain jobs according to employer preferences for Whites in certain positions and minorities in others based on the applicants' interests, skills, or experience.

Because overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment discrimination against them is good business sense.

Which of the following is true of research results about weight?

One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

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Exam 15: Weight and Appearance

Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including

Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations.

In the Bonnie Cook case, in which Bonnie was denied employment at a State of Rhode Island agency:

The retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has experienced problems with racially offensive merchandise.

Mortality rates for extremely thin people are higher than those for other people.

Which of the following is true of overweight and obesity at work?

Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that

Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal.

Genetics play a role in a person's propensity to be overweight or obese.

The prevalence of overweight has increased primarily due to

Like people with disabilities, fat people are more likely to be hired because employers know they have fewer employment options and are thus less likely to turn over.

It is illegal in most states to fire someone because he or she is overweight.

Non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to carry excess weight than non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics.

People are most likely to negatively view ______ as being a condition that could be controlled but is not due to lack of self-discipline.

If fat employees experience discrimination,

When assessing appearance requirements, employers should consider which of the following?

Race-coded job channeling means that employers steer applicants to certain jobs according to employer preferences for Whites in certain positions and minorities in others based on the applicants' interests, skills, or experience.

Because overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment discrimination against them is good business sense.

Which of the following is true of research results about weight?

One-third of the U.S. population is overweight or obese.

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

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters