Exam 2: Theoretical Tenets of Diversity and Inclusion

Researchers have shown that consumers will interpret LGBT inclusiveness as reflective of inclusiveness across other diversity dimensions, too.

According to ____________ Theory, sport teaches participants valuable lessons, such as teamwork and the value of persevering.

Intervening Process Theory holds that some diversity forms are preferred while others are not.

According to Intervening Process Theory, diversity characteristics with high job relatedness and high visibility are likely to do which of the following?

Critical Race Theory holds that there are objective truths that can be discerned.

Identify and describe the different ways of studying diversity. In doing so, also provide examples of each method and the limitations associated with each approach.

Optimal Distinctiveness Theory holds that people have the dual desire to uniquely express important identities and:

Juan develops a theory in which he proposes that, as surface-level diversity increases, so too does workplace creativity. From this description, surface-level diversity would be considered a ________ while its relationship to creativity would be considered a _________.

According to Creative Capital Theory, creative people are attracted to locations that have:

Becky's research shows that gender and social class intersect such that poor women have the worst work experiences of any sport organization employees. These findings are consistent with which principle?

In 2015-2016, a family earning the median household income in the US would need to spend 24 percent of their income for NBA season tickets.

The most important part of theory is explaining why phenomena take place.

Jamil theorizes that the positive relationship between workplace diversity and idea generation is made stronger when there is a cooperative workplace culture. Which of the following best describes cooperative workplace culture in Jamil's theory?

According to Interactionist Theory, firms are likely to hold a competitive advantage when they possess resources that are valuable, rare, and difficult to imitate.

Research shows that _______________ can result in negative performance appraisals, self-limiting behaviors, and ultimately poor performance.

Of the three classes of diversity theories, with which perspective do you most identify in terms of understanding diversity in organizations?

Jason and Adam both have a disability: Jason has a learning disability and Adam uses a wheelchair. Though both are high performing members of the organization, Adam frequently faces stigma from coworkers. According to Stigma Theory, this is likely due to which principle?

People following a ___________ Theory perspective would likely point to the high costs of attending a sporting event to show that sport is designed to privilege the rich over the poor.

According to Fink, without theory, researchers and practitioners would be relying on:

Why is understanding theory important in the study of diversity?