Question 1

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Managing diversity 
B) Maxi-Min approach 
C) Managing differentiation 
D) Advantageous approach 
E) Maximum benefit approach 
A) Managing diversity 
B) Maxi-Min approach 
C) Managing differentiation 
D) Advantageous approach 
E) Maximum benefit approach

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Female advantage 
B) Opt-out trend 
C) Glass ceiling 
D) Glass wall 
E) Opaque ceiling 
A) Female advantage 
B) Opt-out trend 
C) Glass ceiling 
D) Glass wall 
E) Opaque ceiling

Question 4

A successful diversity plan leads to a workforce that demonstrates cultural competence in the long run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced costs associated with high turnover,absenteeism,and lawsuits. 
B) Increased understanding of the marketplace. 
C) Better use of employee talent. 
D) Increased costs associated with high turnover,absenteeism,and lawsuits. 
E) Enhanced quality of team problem solving. 
A) Reduced costs associated with high turnover,absenteeism,and lawsuits. 
B) Increased understanding of the marketplace. 
C) Better use of employee talent. 
D) Increased costs associated with high turnover,absenteeism,and lawsuits. 
E) Enhanced quality of team problem solving.

Question 6

A higher ranking,senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A higher ranking,senior organizational member who is...

Question 7

____________________ are made up of members from diverse national,racial,ethnic,and cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are made up of members from...

Question 8

____________________ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ implies that women's commitment to their...

Question 9

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) primary culture. 
B) preferred culture. 
C) dominating culture. 
D) monoculture. 
E) pluralism. 
A) primary culture. 
B) preferred culture. 
C) dominating culture. 
D) monoculture. 
E) pluralism.

Question 11

Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works.One of her male coworkers told her,"Don't be such a girl,attack that presentation!" Now Stephanie is so concerned about appearing tough that she can barely concentrate on the content of the presentation.Stephanie's anxiety stems from:

Accepted Answer

A) Stereotype 
B) Ethnocentrism 
C) Plurality 
D) Glass ceiling threat 
E) The female advantage 
A) Stereotype 
B) Ethnocentrism 
C) Plurality 
D) Glass ceiling threat 
E) The female advantage

Question 12

Which workforce generation category is characterized as ambitious but lacking loyalty to the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Generation X 
B) Generation Y 
C) Baby boomers 
D) Teeny bopper 
E) Generation A 
A) Generation X 
B) Generation Y 
C) Baby boomers 
D) Teeny bopper 
E) Generation A

Question 13

Many people believe that men make better managers because of their more collaborative,less hierarchical,relationship-oriented approach that is in tune with today's global and multicultural environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define workforce diversity.Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

Accepted Answer

Workforce diversity means the

Question 15

TickTock Clock Corporation is attempting to develop a truly diverse workplace.TickTock's president assigned the human resources department the task of determining the demographics of the local area labor market.This is an attempt to change existing ____ within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) cultures 
B) structures and policies 
C) developments 
D) bureaucracies 
E) training 
A) cultures 
B) structures and policies 
C) developments 
D) bureaucracies 
E) training

Question 16

Which of the following is the most common diversity initiative,according to Fortune 1000 respondents?

Accepted Answer

A) Community outreach 
B) Mentor relationships 
C) Accommodating special needs 
D) Training and education 
E) Diversity-focused recruiting 
A) Community outreach 
B) Mentor relationships 
C) Accommodating special needs 
D) Training and education 
E) Diversity-focused recruiting

Question 17

According to the authors,State Farm Insurance is a leader in corporate diversity in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An important characteristic of network groups is that they are created informally by employees,not the organization,and membership is voluntary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____ are less likely than ____ to develop mentoring relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) Women;minorities 
B) Minorities;women 
C) Men;women 
D) Women;men 
E) Whites;minorities 
A) Women;minorities 
B) Minorities;women 
C) Men;women 
D) Women;men 
E) Whites;minorities

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

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

A successful diversity plan leads to a workforce that demonstrates cultural competence in the long run.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

A higher ranking,senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is a(n)____________________.

____________________ are made up of members from diverse national,racial,ethnic,and cultural backgrounds.

____________________ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n)

Which workforce generation category is characterized as ambitious but lacking loyalty to the organization?

Many people believe that men make better managers because of their more collaborative,less hierarchical,relationship-oriented approach that is in tune with today's global and multicultural environment.

Define workforce diversity.Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

TickTock Clock Corporation is attempting to develop a truly diverse workplace.TickTock's president assigned the human resources department the task of determining the demographics of the local area labor market.This is an attempt to change existing ____ within the organization.

Which of the following is the most common diversity initiative,according to Fortune 1000 respondents?

According to the authors,State Farm Insurance is a leader in corporate diversity in the United States.

An important characteristic of network groups is that they are created informally by employees,not the organization,and membership is voluntary.

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

are less likely than to develop mentoring relationships.

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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

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

A successful diversity plan leads to a workforce that demonstrates cultural competence in the long run.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

A higher ranking,senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is a(n)____________________.

____________________ are made up of members from diverse national,racial,ethnic,and cultural backgrounds.

____________________ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

The traditional dimension of diversity can be acquired or changed throughout one's lifetime.

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs is referred to as a(n)

Which workforce generation category is characterized as ambitious but lacking loyalty to the organization?

Many people believe that men make better managers because of their more collaborative,less hierarchical,relationship-oriented approach that is in tune with today's global and multicultural environment.

Define workforce diversity.Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

TickTock Clock Corporation is attempting to develop a truly diverse workplace.TickTock's president assigned the human resources department the task of determining the demographics of the local area labor market.This is an attempt to change existing ____ within the organization.

Which of the following is the most common diversity initiative,according to Fortune 1000 respondents?

According to the authors,State Farm Insurance is a leader in corporate diversity in the United States.

An important characteristic of network groups is that they are created informally by employees,not the organization,and membership is voluntary.

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

____ are less likely than ____ to develop mentoring relationships.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Web 20, and E-Business

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are less likely than to develop mentoring relationships.