Question 1

__________is the degree to which an employee feels like an esteemed member of a group in which his or her uniqueness is highly appreciated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________is the degree to which an employee...

Question 2

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 3

In 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the belief that one's own...

Question 5

In 2010, PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

TickTock Clock Corporation is attempting to develop a truly diverse workplace. As a first step, they have decided to expand their recruiting efforts. Which of the following is not an appropriate way to do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Host speaking and networking events 
B)  Offer internship programs for racial and ethnic minorities 
C)  Create informal mentoring programs 
D)  Offer scholarships for the children of current employees 
E)  All of these are appropriate ways to expand recruiting efforts. 
A)  Host speaking and networking events 
B)  Offer internship programs for racial and ethnic minorities 
C)  Create informal mentoring programs 
D)  Offer scholarships for the children of current employees 
E)  All of these are appropriate ways to expand recruiting efforts.

Question 7

Pattie's Pancakes recently added a senior manager to help them create a working environment that will help all of their different employees work together effectively. This manager's title is most likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chief Operating Officer. 
B)  Chief Diversity Officer. 
C)  Chief Culture Officer. 
D)  Chief Executive Officer. 
E)  Chief of Information and Cooperation. 
A)  Chief Operating Officer. 
B)  Chief Diversity Officer. 
C)  Chief Culture Officer. 
D)  Chief Executive Officer. 
E)  Chief of Information and Cooperation.

Question 8

Research confirms that affinity groups:

Accepted Answer

A)  create divisions in the workplace. 
B)  increase social isolation for women and minorities. 
C)  help organizations retain managerial-level minority employees. 
D)  reduce creativity by being homogeneous. 
E)  are largely ineffective for helping members achieve greater career advancement. 
A)  create divisions in the workplace. 
B)  increase social isolation for women and minorities. 
C)  help organizations retain managerial-level minority employees. 
D)  reduce creativity by being homogeneous. 
E)  are largely ineffective for helping members achieve greater career advancement.

Question 9

Research confirms that affinity groups can be important tools for helping organizations retain managerial-level minority employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Nationality and work style are included in the inclusive model of diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

To break through the glass ceiling into senior management roles, top executives suggest female managers should:

Accepted Answer

A)  work at as many jobs as they can early in their careers to gain as much experience as possible. 
B)  display nonverbal messages such as tilting the head when listening and smiling excessively when communicating. 
C)  be assertive and ask for what they want. 
D)  downplay their accomplishments and insights. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  work at as many jobs as they can early in their careers to gain as much experience as possible. 
B)  display nonverbal messages such as tilting the head when listening and smiling excessively when communicating. 
C)  be assertive and ask for what they want. 
D)  downplay their accomplishments and insights. 
E)  all of these.

Question 12

Which of the following refers to a higher-ranking organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sponsor 
B)  Mentor 
C)  Expatriate 
D)  Delegate 
E)  Advisor 
A)  Sponsor 
B)  Mentor 
C)  Expatriate 
D)  Delegate 
E)  Advisor

Question 13

Which of the following countries has passed a law requiring some companies to give 30 percent of supervisory board seats to women beginning in 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  United States 
C)  China 
D)  Germany 
E)  Iceland 
A)  Japan 
B)  United States 
C)  China 
D)  Germany 
E)  Iceland

Question 14

Stereotyping is based on cultural differences verified by scientific research methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is one of the top ten companies for African Americans according to a 2015 ranking by Fortune magazine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Camden Property Trust 
B)  The Cheesecake Factory 
C)  Intuit 
D)  Salesforce 
E)  Quicken Loans 
A)  Camden Property Trust 
B)  The Cheesecake Factory 
C)  Intuit 
D)  Salesforce 
E)  Quicken Loans

Question 16

Compared to men with children, women with children are:

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived as more stable. 
B)  more likely to be to be perceived as competent at work. 
C)  perceived as less committed to their work. 
D)  held to lower performance standards. 
E)  likely to be paid more for a job with the same qualifications. 
A)  perceived as more stable. 
B)  more likely to be to be perceived as competent at work. 
C)  perceived as less committed to their work. 
D)  held to lower performance standards. 
E)  likely to be paid more for a job with the same qualifications.

Question 17

Which of the following is a category of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

People of Hispanic origin made up 15.7 percent of the U.S. labor force in 2012, and are projected to make up 19.1 percent by 2022.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Shortly after she landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis, Tonya Kennel formed a leadership group to help women meet, interact with, and develop social and professional ties throughout the organization. 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 20

Today, many companies recognize that supporting diversity in the workforce is not only the right thing to do, it creates the best results. Write a short essay that relates your observations on how diversity is being defined today, and note the benefits to both the employer and employee when diversity is properly managed.

Accepted Answer

Diversity is defined as all the ways in

__________is the degree to which an employee feels like an esteemed member of a group in which his or her uniqueness is highly appreciated.

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

In 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange.

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

In 2010, PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

TickTock Clock Corporation is attempting to develop a truly diverse workplace. As a first step, they have decided to expand their recruiting efforts. Which of the following is not an appropriate way to do this?

Pattie's Pancakes recently added a senior manager to help them create a working environment that will help all of their different employees work together effectively. This manager's title is most likely to be:

Research confirms that affinity groups:

Research confirms that affinity groups can be important tools for helping organizations retain managerial-level minority employees.

Nationality and work style are included in the inclusive model of diversity.

To break through the glass ceiling into senior management roles, top executives suggest female managers should:

Which of the following refers to a higher-ranking organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career?

Which of the following countries has passed a law requiring some companies to give 30 percent of supervisory board seats to women beginning in 2016?

Stereotyping is based on cultural differences verified by scientific research methods.

Which of the following is one of the top ten companies for African Americans according to a 2015 ranking by Fortune magazine?

Compared to men with children, women with children are:

Which of the following is a category of sexual harassment?

People of Hispanic origin made up 15.7 percent of the U.S. labor force in 2012, and are projected to make up 19.1 percent by 2022.

Shortly after she landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis, Tonya Kennel formed a leadership group to help women meet, interact with, and develop social and professional ties throughout the organization. Tonya's group can best be described as a(n):

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

__________is the degree to which an employee feels like an esteemed member of a group in which his or her uniqueness is highly appreciated.

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

In 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange.

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

In 2010, PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

TickTock Clock Corporation is attempting to develop a truly diverse workplace. As a first step, they have decided to expand their recruiting efforts. Which of the following is not an appropriate way to do this?

Pattie's Pancakes recently added a senior manager to help them create a working environment that will help all of their different employees work together effectively. This manager's title is most likely to be:

Research confirms that affinity groups:

Research confirms that affinity groups can be important tools for helping organizations retain managerial-level minority employees.

Nationality and work style are included in the inclusive model of diversity.

To break through the glass ceiling into senior management roles, top executives suggest female managers should:

Which of the following refers to a higher-ranking organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career?

Which of the following countries has passed a law requiring some companies to give 30 percent of supervisory board seats to women beginning in 2016?

Stereotyping is based on cultural differences verified by scientific research methods.

Which of the following is one of the top ten companies for African Americans according to a 2015 ranking by Fortune magazine?

Compared to men with children, women with children are:

Which of the following is a category of sexual harassment?

People of Hispanic origin made up 15.7 percent of the U.S. labor force in 2012, and are projected to make up 19.1 percent by 2022.

Shortly after she landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis, Tonya Kennel formed a leadership group to help women meet, interact with, and develop social and professional ties throughout the organization. Tonya's group can best be described as a(n):

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