Question 1

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary culture 
B)  preferred culture 
C)  dominating culture 
D)  monoculture 
E)  pluralism 
A)  primary culture 
B)  preferred culture 
C)  dominating culture 
D)  monoculture 
E)  pluralism D

Question 2

In a recent survey, 37 percent of highly qualified women report that they voluntarily left or "opted-out" of the workforce at some point in their careers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
B)  Increased understanding of the marketplace. 
C)  Better use of employee talent. 
D)  Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
E)  Enhanced quality of team problem solving. 
A)  Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
B)  Increased understanding of the marketplace. 
C)  Better use of employee talent. 
D)  Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
E)  Enhanced quality of team problem solving. D

Question 4

Josephine would like to become part of an elite manager network at her company so she can get access to general and line management experience to help her succeed within the company. However, she learns that the manager network is made up exclusively of men. This demonstrates which factor affecting women's careers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female advantage 
B)  Opt-out trend 
C)  Glass ceiling 
D)  Glass wall 
E)  Opaque ceiling 
A)  Female advantage 
B)  Opt-out trend 
C)  Glass ceiling 
D)  Glass wall 
E)  Opaque ceiling

Question 5

Women make up only 3.6 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  barriers to entry. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  equal opportunity. 
D)  the glass wall. 
E)  the glass ceiling. 
A)  barriers to entry. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  equal opportunity. 
D)  the glass wall. 
E)  the glass ceiling.

Question 6

CASE
Scenario - Sarah's Sharks
As the marketing director for Sarah's Sharks, Gloria Riviera is particularly well aware of diversity within the firm's clients in the market place. As a successful woman manager, she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Sarah's Sharks.
-Although she loves her job, Gloria is contemplating leaving it to focus her energy on parenting her three children. This would demonstrate which factor affecting women's careers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female advantage 
B)  Opt-out trend 
C)  Glass ceiling 
D)  Glass wall 
E)  Opaque ceiling 
A)  Female advantage 
B)  Opt-out trend 
C)  Glass ceiling 
D)  Glass wall 
E)  Opaque ceiling

Question 7

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13, which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans are formal. 
B)  Americans value punctuality. 
C)  Americans believe in work. 
D)  Americans are independent and individualistic. 
E)  Americans are competitive. 
A)  Americans are formal. 
B)  Americans value punctuality. 
C)  Americans believe in work. 
D)  Americans are independent and individualistic. 
E)  Americans are competitive.

Question 8

Research indicates that women and minorities are more likely than men to develop mentoring relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ means that an organization accommodates several...

Question 10

What are the five steps to developing diversity and cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Uncover diversity problems in th

Question 11

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are made up of members from...

Question 14

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A culture that accepts only one way...

Question 15

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics International. After ten years with the company, she decided to leave and become a fulltime mother and caregiver to her ailing father. This example demonstrates which factor affecting women's careers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female advantage 
B)  Opt-out trend 
C)  Glass ceiling 
D)  Glass wall 
E)  Opaque ceiling 
A)  Female advantage 
B)  Opt-out trend 
C)  Glass ceiling 
D)  Glass wall 
E)  Opaque ceiling

Question 17

Multicultural teams are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnorelativism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Regiocentrism 
A)  Ethnorelativism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Regiocentrism

Question 19

The mentoring relationship is an excellent way to overcome the problem of the glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n) _____.

In a recent survey, 37 percent of highly qualified women report that they voluntarily left or "opted-out" of the workforce at some point in their careers.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Women make up only 3.6 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to:

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13, which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

Research indicates that women and minorities are more likely than men to develop mentoring relationships.

_____ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

What are the five steps to developing diversity and cultural competence?

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

_____ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is called a(n) _____.

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics International. After ten years with the company, she decided to leave and become a fulltime mother and caregiver to her ailing father. This example demonstrates which factor affecting women's careers?

Multicultural teams are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

_____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

The mentoring relationship is an excellent way to overcome the problem of the glass ceiling.

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n) _____.

In a recent survey, 37 percent of highly qualified women report that they voluntarily left or "opted-out" of the workforce at some point in their careers.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Women make up only 3.6 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to:

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13, which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

Research indicates that women and minorities are more likely than men to develop mentoring relationships.

_____ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

What are the five steps to developing diversity and cultural competence?

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

_____ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is called a(n) _____.

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics International. After ten years with the company, she decided to leave and become a fulltime mother and caregiver to her ailing father. This example demonstrates which factor affecting women's careers?

Multicultural teams are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

_____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

The mentoring relationship is an excellent way to overcome the problem of the glass ceiling.

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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