Question 1

Describe one way in which LGB sexual orientation may affect career development.

Accepted Answer

One way in which LGB sexual orientation may affect career development is through workplace discrimination and bias. LGB individuals may face discrimination and prejudice in the workplace, which can impact their opportunities for career advancement, job security, and overall job satisfaction. This discrimination can also lead to increased stress and anxiety, which can affect their performance and ability to thrive in their careers. Additionally, LGB individuals may feel the need to hide or suppress their sexual orientation in order to avoid discrimination, which can create a barrier to forming authentic relationships with colleagues and hinder their ability to fully engage in their work environment. Overall, the challenges and obstacles that LGB individuals face in the workplace can have a significant impact on their career development and success.

Question 2

Distinguish between three disclosure strategies used by LGB persons and discuss at least one possible consequence of each.

Accepted Answer

The three disclosure strategies used by LGB persons are selective disclosure, non-disclosure, and open disclosure.

Selective disclosure involves choosing to disclose one's sexual orientation to certain individuals or in certain situations, while keeping it private in others. One possible consequence of this strategy is that it can lead to feelings of isolation or compartmentalization, as individuals may feel the need to hide or downplay their identity in certain contexts.

Non-disclosure involves actively concealing one's sexual orientation from others. This can lead to a lack of authenticity and a sense of disconnection from others, as individuals may feel the need to constantly hide a significant aspect of themselves in order to avoid discrimination or rejection.

Open disclosure involves being open and honest about one's sexual orientation in all aspects of life. While this can lead to a sense of freedom and authenticity, it can also result in facing discrimination, prejudice, and potential harm from others who may not be accepting of their identity.

Overall, the consequences of these disclosure strategies can vary greatly for LGB individuals, and may impact their mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. It is important for individuals to carefully consider their own safety and well-being when deciding how and when to disclose their sexual orientation.

Question 3

Layla is often stressed because she is "out" to only a subset of her family, most of her friends, but only a few of her colleagues. Layla is likely experiencing what?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual identity conflict 
B)  disclosure backlash 
C)  interrole conflict 
D)  indirect discrimination 
A)  sexual identity conflict 
B)  disclosure backlash 
C)  interrole conflict 
D)  indirect discrimination A

Question 4

In the current version of the DSM, homosexuality

Accepted Answer

A)  is a diagnostic category. 
B)  is diagnostic when it causes conflict or anxiety. 
C)  is considered a form of gender dysphoria. 
D)  is not listed as a diagnostic category. 
A)  is a diagnostic category. 
B)  is diagnostic when it causes conflict or anxiety. 
C)  is considered a form of gender dysphoria. 
D)  is not listed as a diagnostic category.

Question 5

Two Spirits people are/were

Accepted Answer

A)  transgender persons. 
B)  confused about their sexuality. 
C)  a third and/or fourth gender category. 
D)  asexual. 
A)  transgender persons. 
B)  confused about their sexuality. 
C)  a third and/or fourth gender category. 
D)  asexual.

Question 6

The largest percent of people (37%) are "out" at work to what degree, according to Ragins and Cornwell (2001)?

Accepted Answer

A)  out to none 
B)  out to some people 
C)  out to most people 
D)  out to everyone 
A)  out to none 
B)  out to some people 
C)  out to most people 
D)  out to everyone

Question 7

Which of the following is a provision which protects LGB federal employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  DADT 
B)  1998 EO by President Clinton 
C)  Equality Act 
D)  None of the above 
A)  DADT 
B)  1998 EO by President Clinton 
C)  Equality Act 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

Why is it difficult to estimate the level of workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation? Give one example of research that has attempted to measure the level of sexual orientation discrimination.

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to estimate the level of

Question 9

Describe two situations in which a diversity manager may confront issues related to the sexual orientation of LBG employee(s).

Accepted Answer

A diversity manager may confront issues

Question 10

What does the term "DADT" mean? What is its legal status? What have been its consequences?

Accepted Answer

The term "DADT" stands for "Don't Ask, D

Question 11

Vance has been trying not to come out at work. Specifically, he has cultivated an entire heterosexual persona, including referencing a girlfriend who does not exist and actively trying to steer conversation away from anything that could out him as being gay. Vance is engaging in which disclosure strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance and integration 
B)  fake-it-till-you-make-it and deflection 
C)  denial and deflection 
D)  avoidance and counterfeiting 
A)  avoidance and integration 
B)  fake-it-till-you-make-it and deflection 
C)  denial and deflection 
D)  avoidance and counterfeiting

Question 12

What makes sexual orientation different from other types of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  No federal-level legal protection exists. 
B)  It is rarely relevant to the work itself. 
C)  It is invisible unless disclosed. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  No federal-level legal protection exists. 
B)  It is rarely relevant to the work itself. 
C)  It is invisible unless disclosed. 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following explains why discrimination may be especially difficult for LGB employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  invisibility of sexual orientation 
B)  potential for hostile environment even without being "out" 
C)  lack of a support system 
D)  all of the above 
A)  invisibility of sexual orientation 
B)  potential for hostile environment even without being "out" 
C)  lack of a support system 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Sexual orientation differs from other bases of difference that may lead to workplace discrimination in several ways. List and explain three of the ways in which sexual orientation is "different."

Accepted Answer

1. Invisibility: Sexual orientation is n

Question 15

Describe one study that has measured access discrimination and another that has measured treatment discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

One study that has measured access discr

Question 16

What is the "business case" for preventing or correcting discrimination or prejudice toward LGB employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover may be affected by heterosexist environments. 
B)  allowing LGB employees to do their best work by focusing on the job and not their work interactions. 
C)  sexual orientation is not a valid predictor of job performance. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover may be affected by heterosexist environments. 
B)  allowing LGB employees to do their best work by focusing on the job and not their work interactions. 
C)  sexual orientation is not a valid predictor of job performance. 
D)  all of these.

Question 17

In general, compared to their heterosexual counterparts,

Accepted Answer

A)  lesbian women earn more but gay men earn less. 
B)  gay men earn more but lesbian women earn less. 
C)  bisexual persons of either sex earn less. 
D)  all LGB employees earn less. 
A)  lesbian women earn more but gay men earn less. 
B)  gay men earn more but lesbian women earn less. 
C)  bisexual persons of either sex earn less. 
D)  all LGB employees earn less.

Question 18

One consequence of DADT was that it

Accepted Answer

A)  created a sense of pride among LGB service members. 
B)  created an environment in which LGB service members felt safe. 
C)  became a starting point for later LGB policies. 
D)  caused difficulty in researching sexual orientation and harassment in the military. 
A)  created a sense of pride among LGB service members. 
B)  created an environment in which LGB service members felt safe. 
C)  became a starting point for later LGB policies. 
D)  caused difficulty in researching sexual orientation and harassment in the military.

Question 19

How many genders are there? Justify your response.

Accepted Answer

The concept of gender is complex and var

Question 20

Which of the following situations would be indirect discrimination towards LGB people?

Accepted Answer

A)  A supervisor gives a warning to a bisexual subordinate for kissing a same-sex significant other but does not give warnings to heterosexual subordinates doing the same thing. 
B)  A lesbian employee is not hired for a job even though she is qualified for it. 
C)  A non-disclosed gay employee finds out a coworker thinks that all gay people are sexual predators and shouldn't be working at the day care. 
D)  A bisexual employee is not called back because the female interviewer believed her to be lesbian even though it was not disclosed. 
A)  A supervisor gives a warning to a bisexual subordinate for kissing a same-sex significant other but does not give warnings to heterosexual subordinates doing the same thing. 
B)  A lesbian employee is not hired for a job even though she is qualified for it. 
C)  A non-disclosed gay employee finds out a coworker thinks that all gay people are sexual predators and shouldn't be working at the day care. 
D)  A bisexual employee is not called back because the female interviewer believed her to be lesbian even though it was not disclosed.

Describe one way in which LGB sexual orientation may affect career development.

Distinguish between three disclosure strategies used by LGB persons and discuss at least one possible consequence of each.

Layla is often stressed because she is "out" to only a subset of her family, most of her friends, but only a few of her colleagues. Layla is likely experiencing what?

In the current version of the DSM, homosexuality

Two Spirits people are/were

The largest percent of people (37%) are "out" at work to what degree, according to Ragins and Cornwell (2001)?

Which of the following is a provision which protects LGB federal employees?

Why is it difficult to estimate the level of workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation? Give one example of research that has attempted to measure the level of sexual orientation discrimination.

Describe two situations in which a diversity manager may confront issues related to the sexual orientation of LBG employee(s).

What does the term "DADT" mean? What is its legal status? What have been its consequences?

What makes sexual orientation different from other types of diversity?

Which of the following explains why discrimination may be especially difficult for LGB employees?

Sexual orientation differs from other bases of difference that may lead to workplace discrimination in several ways. List and explain three of the ways in which sexual orientation is "different."

Describe one study that has measured access discrimination and another that has measured treatment discrimination based on sexual orientation.

What is the "business case" for preventing or correcting discrimination or prejudice toward LGB employees?

In general, compared to their heterosexual counterparts,

One consequence of DADT was that it

How many genders are there? Justify your response.

Which of the following situations would be indirect discrimination towards LGB people?

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation and Work

Describe one way in which LGB sexual orientation may affect career development.

Distinguish between three disclosure strategies used by LGB persons and discuss at least one possible consequence of each.

Layla is often stressed because she is "out" to only a subset of her family, most of her friends, but only a few of her colleagues. Layla is likely experiencing what?

In the current version of the DSM, homosexuality

Two Spirits people are/were

The largest percent of people (37%) are "out" at work to what degree, according to Ragins and Cornwell (2001)?

Which of the following is a provision which protects LGB federal employees?

Why is it difficult to estimate the level of workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation? Give one example of research that has attempted to measure the level of sexual orientation discrimination.

Describe two situations in which a diversity manager may confront issues related to the sexual orientation of LBG employee(s).

What does the term "DADT" mean? What is its legal status? What have been its consequences?

What makes sexual orientation different from other types of diversity?

Which of the following explains why discrimination may be especially difficult for LGB employees?

Sexual orientation differs from other bases of difference that may lead to workplace discrimination in several ways. List and explain three of the ways in which sexual orientation is "different."

Describe one study that has measured access discrimination and another that has measured treatment discrimination based on sexual orientation.

What is the "business case" for preventing or correcting discrimination or prejudice toward LGB employees?

In general, compared to their heterosexual counterparts,

One consequence of DADT was that it

How many genders are there? Justify your response.

Which of the following situations would be indirect discrimination towards LGB people?

Basic Concepts

Conceptualizing and Measuring Difference

Privilege, Social Construction, Attribution, and Fairness

Organizational Structure and the Problem of Pay In-Equity

Identities: Who We Are and Why That Matters

The Big Three: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Law

Making the Most of Diversity in Teams

Sex, Gender, and Work

Race, Ethnicity, and Work

Religion, Age, Ability, Appearance, Weight, Social Class, and Work

Building Diversity Competence for Individuals

Building Organizational Diversity Competence Through Organizational Development

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