Question 1

Inclusive dimensions of diversity:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a greater impact than those included only in the traditional model. 
B)  are inborn differences that are immediately observable. 
C)  can change throughout one's lifetime. 
D)  do not affect a person's self-definition. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  have a greater impact than those included only in the traditional model. 
B)  are inborn differences that are immediately observable. 
C)  can change throughout one's lifetime. 
D)  do not affect a person's self-definition. 
E)  none of these.

Question 2

__________ are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and are organized within companies to focus on concerns of employees from that group.

Accepted Answer

Employee a

Question 3

Solicitation with the promise of reward is the highest level of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Today, most companies define diversity in terms of race, gender, age, lifestyle, and disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Research shows that companies with several senior-level women outperform those without senior-level women both financially and organizationally. However, there is evidence that women are stalling at the middle-management level. In addition, men as a group still have the benefit of higher wages and faster promotions. Write a short essay in which you summarize those factors that seem to inhibit women's career advancement opportunities. Then state your opinion regarding why these factors are still so powerful, and what will need to happen in order for women to experience greater success in the corporate world.

Accepted Answer

The glass ceiling has an impact on women

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is defined as all the ways...

Question 7

Lucinda wanted to set up her team so that it would be highly creative and innovative. Which of the following teams is most likely to produce creative and innovative ideas?

Accepted Answer

A)  A team with large amounts of experience 
B)  A team with extensive training in how to handle the problem area 
C)  A team that is highly cohesive 
D)  A team with different backgrounds and skill sets 
E)  A team that has similarity of perspective 
A)  A team with large amounts of experience 
B)  A team with extensive training in how to handle the problem area 
C)  A team that is highly cohesive 
D)  A team with different backgrounds and skill sets 
E)  A team that has similarity of perspective

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding diversity in the workplace is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nearly 73 percent of Fortune 500 companies now have at least one female executive officer. 
B)  Due to the focus on diversity in many organizations, the number of discrimination complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has decreased. 
C)  Men outnumber women in the workplace, and the numbers are projected to grow slightly faster. 
D)  In 2015, a greater percentage of working-age women were employed in the United States than in Japan and Europe. 
E)  Foreign-born workers make up almost 50 percent of the U.S. workforce. 
A)  Nearly 73 percent of Fortune 500 companies now have at least one female executive officer. 
B)  Due to the focus on diversity in many organizations, the number of discrimination complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has decreased. 
C)  Men outnumber women in the workplace, and the numbers are projected to grow slightly faster. 
D)  In 2015, a greater percentage of working-age women were employed in the United States than in Japan and Europe. 
E)  Foreign-born workers make up almost 50 percent of the U.S. workforce.

Question 9

Women are more likely to be __________ than men.

Accepted Answer

A)  more relationship-oriented 
B)  more collaborative 
C)  less hierarchical 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  more relationship-oriented 
B)  more collaborative 
C)  less hierarchical 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 10

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling. One effective way to do this has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  through targeted recruitment. 
B)  through affirmative action. 
C)  to develop mentoring relationships. 
D)  top management speeches. 
E)  to hire only white males. 
A)  through targeted recruitment. 
B)  through affirmative action. 
C)  to develop mentoring relationships. 
D)  top management speeches. 
E)  to hire only white males.

Question 11

Ethnocentric viewpoints and a standard set of cultural practices produce:

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 12

Stereotyping assumes that all members of a group have the same characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define diversity. Explain the difference between the dimensions of the traditional and inclusive models of diversity.

Accepted Answer

Diversity is defined as all the ways i

Question 14

Mentoring programs are consistent with the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which requires the diversification of middle and upper management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Only 4.4 percent of Fortune 500 companies had a woman CEO in early 2016. 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 16

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's o

Question 17

In a ranking of the percentage of women in business leadership roles in 34 countries, Japan placed first, while the United States placed last.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When managers create a feeling of inclusiveness, employees display more loyalty, cooperation, and trustworthiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a dimension of the inclusive model of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Income 
B)  Nationality 
C)  Pay level 
D)  Work style 
E)  All of these 
A)  Income 
B)  Nationality 
C)  Pay level 
D)  Work style 
E)  All of these

Question 20

Genuine efforts to accept and manage diverse people in North America are a phenomenon that emerged in the 1800s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Inclusive dimensions of diversity:

__________ are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and are organized within companies to focus on concerns of employees from that group.

Solicitation with the promise of reward is the highest level of sexual harassment.

Today, most companies define diversity in terms of race, gender, age, lifestyle, and disability.

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

Lucinda wanted to set up her team so that it would be highly creative and innovative. Which of the following teams is most likely to produce creative and innovative ideas?

Which of the following statements regarding diversity in the workplace is true?

Women are more likely to be __________ than men.

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling. One effective way to do this has been:

Ethnocentric viewpoints and a standard set of cultural practices produce:

Stereotyping assumes that all members of a group have the same characteristics.

Define diversity. Explain the difference between the dimensions of the traditional and inclusive models of diversity.

Mentoring programs are consistent with the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which requires the diversification of middle and upper management.

Only 4.4 percent of Fortune 500 companies had a woman CEO in early 2016. This could be due to:

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

In a ranking of the percentage of women in business leadership roles in 34 countries, Japan placed first, while the United States placed last.

When managers create a feeling of inclusiveness, employees display more loyalty, cooperation, and trustworthiness.

Which of the following is a dimension of the inclusive model of diversity?

Genuine efforts to accept and manage diverse people in North America are a phenomenon that emerged in the 1800s.

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

Inclusive dimensions of diversity:

__________ are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and are organized within companies to focus on concerns of employees from that group.

Solicitation with the promise of reward is the highest level of sexual harassment.

Today, most companies define diversity in terms of race, gender, age, lifestyle, and disability.

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

Lucinda wanted to set up her team so that it would be highly creative and innovative. Which of the following teams is most likely to produce creative and innovative ideas?

Which of the following statements regarding diversity in the workplace is true?

Women are more likely to be __________ than men.

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling. One effective way to do this has been:

Ethnocentric viewpoints and a standard set of cultural practices produce:

Stereotyping assumes that all members of a group have the same characteristics.

Define diversity. Explain the difference between the dimensions of the traditional and inclusive models of diversity.

Mentoring programs are consistent with the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which requires the diversification of middle and upper management.

Only 4.4 percent of Fortune 500 companies had a woman CEO in early 2016. This could be due to:

What is the difference between ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism?

In a ranking of the percentage of women in business leadership roles in 34 countries, Japan placed first, while the United States placed last.

When managers create a feeling of inclusiveness, employees display more loyalty, cooperation, and trustworthiness.

Which of the following is a dimension of the inclusive model of diversity?

Genuine efforts to accept and manage diverse people in North America are a phenomenon that emerged in the 1800s.

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