Question 1

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The invisible barrier that separates women and...

Question 2

All of the following are true about employee affinity groups EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the groups are based on social identity. 
B)  the groups pursue a variety of activities. 
C)  the groups are formally created by the organization. 
D)  the mechanism of the groups work well with multicultural teams. 
E)  the groups help retain minority employees. 
A)  the groups are based on social identity. 
B)  the groups pursue a variety of activities. 
C)  the groups are formally created by the organization. 
D)  the mechanism of the groups work well with multicultural teams. 
E)  the groups help retain minority employees.

Question 3

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The belief that ethics are not absolute but instead need to be evaluated relative to the situation refers to ethnorelativism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor. He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him. This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  coercion with threat of punishment. 
B)  solicitation with promise of reward. 
C)  appropriate. 
D)  generalized. 
E)  positional authority. 
A)  coercion with threat of punishment. 
B)  solicitation with promise of reward. 
C)  appropriate. 
D)  generalized. 
E)  positional authority.

Question 6

Research has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  homogeneous groups are more creative than diverse groups. 
B)  homogeneous groups are less satisfied than diverse groups. 
C)  diverse groups are more creative than homogeneous groups. 
D)  creativity has nothing to do with group composition. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  homogeneous groups are more creative than diverse groups. 
B)  homogeneous groups are less satisfied than diverse groups. 
C)  diverse groups are more creative than homogeneous groups. 
D)  creativity has nothing to do with group composition. 
E)  none of these.

Question 7

An important characteristic of affinity groups is that they are created informally by employees, not the organization, and membership is voluntary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called _____.

Accepted Answer

employee a

Question 9

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Shortly after she landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis, Tonya Kennel formed a women's leadership group to help women advance within the company. Membership within the group was voluntary and open to women with a desire to advance in the company. Tonya's group can best be described as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  focus group 
B)  affinity group 
C)  self-help group 
D)  diversity team 
E)  multicultural team 
A)  focus group 
B)  affinity group 
C)  self-help group 
D)  diversity team 
E)  multicultural team

Question 11

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized 
B)  Inappropriate/offensive 
C)  Sexual crimes 
D)  Solicitation with promise of reward 
E)  Coercion with threat of punishment 
A)  Generalized 
B)  Inappropriate/offensive 
C)  Sexual crimes 
D)  Solicitation with promise of reward 
E)  Coercion with threat of punishment

Question 12

_____ is defined as all the ways in which people differ.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiplicity 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Seniority 
D)  Culture 
E)  Variation 
A)  Multiplicity 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Seniority 
D)  Culture 
E)  Variation

Question 13

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  a diverse organization. 
B)  an organization that encourages pluralism. 
C)  a monoculture. 
D)  geocentric. 
E)  minority-owned organization. 
A)  a diverse organization. 
B)  an organization that encourages pluralism. 
C)  a monoculture. 
D)  geocentric. 
E)  minority-owned organization.

Question 14

The average U.S. worker, today, is _____ than ever.

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to be married 
B)  younger 
C)  older 
D)  more likely to be male 
E)  uneducated 
A)  more likely to be married 
B)  younger 
C)  older 
D)  more likely to be male 
E)  uneducated

Question 15

An ethnocentric perspective leads to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a monoculture. 
B)  diversity in the workplace. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  a global perspective. 
A)  a monoculture. 
B)  diversity in the workplace. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  a global perspective.

Question 16

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  ethnorelativism 
C)  pluralism 
D)  stereotyping 
E)  cultural competence 
A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  ethnorelativism 
C)  pluralism 
D)  stereotyping 
E)  cultural competence

Question 17

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Childcare 
B)  Flexible work schedule 
C)  Home-based employment 
D)  Maternity or paternity leaves 
E)  All of these 
A)  Childcare 
B)  Flexible work schedule 
C)  Home-based employment 
D)  Maternity or paternity leaves 
E)  All of these

Question 18

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 13, the best managers are good at leveraging the differences in their workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Balancing family priorities 
B)  Invisible minorities 
C)  Opt-out trend 
D)  Family commitment 
E)  Cost of diversity 
A)  Balancing family priorities 
B)  Invisible minorities 
C)  Opt-out trend 
D)  Family commitment 
E)  Cost of diversity

Question 20

_____ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the belief that groups and...

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the _____.

All of the following are true about employee affinity groups EXCEPT:

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

The belief that ethics are not absolute but instead need to be evaluated relative to the situation refers to ethnorelativism.

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor. He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him. This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as:

Research has shown that:

An important characteristic of affinity groups is that they are created informally by employees, not the organization, and membership is voluntary.

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called _____.

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

Shortly after she landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis, Tonya Kennel formed a women's leadership group to help women advance within the company. Membership within the group was voluntary and open to women with a desire to advance in the company. Tonya's group can best be described as a(n):

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

_____ is defined as all the ways in which people differ.

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely:

The average U.S. worker, today, is _____ than ever.

An ethnocentric perspective leads to:

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to _____.

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 13, the best managers are good at leveraging the differences in their workforce.

_____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

_____ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

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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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the _____.

All of the following are true about employee affinity groups EXCEPT:

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

The belief that ethics are not absolute but instead need to be evaluated relative to the situation refers to ethnorelativism.

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor. He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him. This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as:

Research has shown that:

An important characteristic of affinity groups is that they are created informally by employees, not the organization, and membership is voluntary.

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called _____.

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

Shortly after she landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis, Tonya Kennel formed a women's leadership group to help women advance within the company. Membership within the group was voluntary and open to women with a desire to advance in the company. Tonya's group can best be described as a(n):

Which is the highest level of sexual harassment?

_____ is defined as all the ways in which people differ.

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely:

The average U.S. worker, today, is _____ than ever.

An ethnocentric perspective leads to:

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to _____.

In a family where both parents work, which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 13, the best managers are good at leveraging the differences in their workforce.

_____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

_____ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

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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