Exam 13: Managing Diversity

Trouser Inc.'s top management is exclusively made up of older White males. Trouser promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

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

(True/False)

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Question 22

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

__________ is achieved when a manager creates a heterogeneous team made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.

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Question 24

By tapping into the strengths of diversity, teams are more likely to experience all of the following except:

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Question 25

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

(Short Answer)

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Question 26

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 marketplace. As a successful female manager, she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Sarah's Sharks. -Gloria would like to form a women's leadership group to help other women at Sarah's Sharks advance within the company. Membership within the group will be voluntary and open to anyone. This group would best be described as a(n):

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 27

In response to a global, multicultural environment, many organizations are implementing initiatives to manage diversity. In a short essay, list some ways that organizations are creating a climate that values diversity and argue for the value of implementing diversity initiatives and programs.

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Question 28

Define diversity of thought. What are the advantages of cultivating a diversity of thought?

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Question 29

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

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Question 30

__________ means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

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Question 31

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?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 32

__________ reflects the belief that one's own group and culture are inherently superior to other groups and cultures.

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Question 33

Hain's Department Stores Inc. has a program in which younger managers and employees help older workers navigate the challenges they face with new technology. This is known as:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

In the United States today, _____ percent of Fortune 500 companies have a woman CEO.

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Question 35

Some sociologists and psychologists have proposed that people have innate biases and, left to their own devices, they will automatically discriminate.

(True/False)

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Question 36

Because employees with different backgrounds bring different opinions and ideas to the table, a diverse workforce may lead to increased conflict, anxiety, and misunderstanding.

(True/False)

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Question 37

All of the following are dimensions of the traditional model of diversity except:

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Question 38

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

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Question 39

The goal for organizations seeking diversity is and .

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Trouser Inc.'s top management is exclusively made up of older White males. Trouser promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience:

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

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

__________ is achieved when a manager creates a heterogeneous team made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.

By tapping into the strengths of diversity, teams are more likely to experience all of the following except:

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

In response to a global, multicultural environment, many organizations are implementing initiatives to manage diversity. In a short essay, list some ways that organizations are creating a climate that values diversity and argue for the value of implementing diversity initiatives and programs.

Define diversity of thought. What are the advantages of cultivating a diversity of thought?

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

__________ means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

__________ reflects the belief that one's own group and culture are inherently superior to other groups and cultures.

Hain's Department Stores Inc. has a program in which younger managers and employees help older workers navigate the challenges they face with new technology. This is known as:

In the United States today, _____ percent of Fortune 500 companies have a woman CEO.

Some sociologists and psychologists have proposed that people have innate biases and, left to their own devices, they will automatically discriminate.

Because employees with different backgrounds bring different opinions and ideas to the table, a diverse workforce may lead to increased conflict, anxiety, and misunderstanding.

All of the following are dimensions of the traditional model of diversity except:

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

The goal for organizations seeking diversity is and .

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

Trouser Inc.'s top management is exclusively made up of older White males. Trouser promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience:

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

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

__________ is achieved when a manager creates a heterogeneous team made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.

By tapping into the strengths of diversity, teams are more likely to experience all of the following except:

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

In response to a global, multicultural environment, many organizations are implementing initiatives to manage diversity. In a short essay, list some ways that organizations are creating a climate that values diversity and argue for the value of implementing diversity initiatives and programs.

Define diversity of thought. What are the advantages of cultivating a diversity of thought?

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

__________ means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

__________ reflects the belief that one's own group and culture are inherently superior to other groups and cultures.

Hain's Department Stores Inc. has a program in which younger managers and employees help older workers navigate the challenges they face with new technology. This is known as:

In the United States today, _____ percent of Fortune 500 companies have a woman CEO.

Some sociologists and psychologists have proposed that people have innate biases and, left to their own devices, they will automatically discriminate.

Because employees with different backgrounds bring different opinions and ideas to the table, a diverse workforce may lead to increased conflict, anxiety, and misunderstanding.

All of the following are dimensions of the traditional model of diversity except:

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

The goal for organizations seeking diversity is __________ and __________.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

The goal for organizations seeking diversity is and .