Question 1

What are the five steps to developing diversity and cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Uncover diversity problems in th

Question 2

An organization which accommodates several subcultures,including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List the five categories or forms of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Generalized,inappropriate/offe

Question 4

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that one's own group or...

Question 5

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics Int'l.After ten years with the company,she decided to leave and become a fulltime mother and caregiver to her ailing father.This example 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 6

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

The concept of a glass wall is that invi

Question 7

Scenario - 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 market place.As a successful woman 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):

Accepted Answer

A) Focus group 
B) Diversity team 
C) Self-help group 
D) Network group 
E) Multicultural team 
A) Focus group 
B) Diversity team 
C) Self-help group 
D) Network group 
E) Multicultural team

Question 8

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

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 9

In a family where both parents work,which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Childcare 
B) Flexible work schedule 
C) Home-based employment 
D) Maternity or paternity leaves 
E) All of these 
A) Childcare 
B) Flexible work schedule 
C) Home-based employment 
D) Maternity or paternity leaves 
E) All of these

Question 10

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

Accepted Answer

- Glass ceiling
-Gla

Question 11

With most new employees in the late twenties or early thirties,Albertson & Sons Inc.has learned that helping new employees secure home loans has been a valuable service that pays off in the long term.This is an example of what type of diversity initiative or program?

Accepted Answer

A) Expanding recruitment efforts 
B) Establishing mentor relationships 
C) Accommodating special needs 
D) Providing diversity skills training 
E) Increasing awareness of sexual harassment 
A) Expanding recruitment efforts 
B) Establishing mentor relationships 
C) Accommodating special needs 
D) Providing diversity skills training 
E) Increasing awareness of sexual harassment

Question 12

Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?

Accepted Answer

A) White 
B) African American 
C) Asian 
D) Hispanic 
E) Native American 
A) White 
B) African American 
C) Asian 
D) Hispanic 
E) Native American

Question 13

____ serves as invisible barriers to important lateral movement within the organization.

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 14

Diversity training is special training which can help people become aware of their own biases and stereotypes,and is used by many organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During the first step of the diversity development process,managers may conduct a _________ to uncover diversity problems in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) reports audit 
B) financial audit 
C) cultural audit 
D) diversity audit 
E) special needs audit 
A) reports audit 
B) financial audit 
C) cultural audit 
D) diversity audit 
E) special needs audit

Question 16

All of the following are true about employee network groups EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) the groups are based on social identity 
B) the groups pursue a variety of activities 
C) the groups are formally created by the organization 
D) the mechanism of the groups work well with multicultural teams 
E) the groups help retain minority employees 
A) the groups are based on social identity 
B) the groups pursue a variety of activities 
C) the groups are formally created by the organization 
D) the mechanism of the groups work well with multicultural teams 
E) the groups help retain minority employees

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Inclusive dimensions of diversity include

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 19

In 2005,according to the text,women employed full-time earned 81 cents for every dollar that men earned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs,produced by ethnocentrism,is known as monoculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the five steps to developing diversity and cultural competence?

An organization which accommodates several subcultures,including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

List the five categories or forms of sexual harassment.

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics Int'l.After ten years with the company,she decided to leave and become a fulltime mother and caregiver to her ailing father.This example demonstrates which factor affecting women's careers?

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

In a family where both parents work,which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

With most new employees in the late twenties or early thirties,Albertson & Sons Inc.has learned that helping new employees secure home loans has been a valuable service that pays off in the long term.This is an example of what type of diversity initiative or program?

Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?

____ serves as invisible barriers to important lateral movement within the organization.

Diversity training is special training which can help people become aware of their own biases and stereotypes,and is used by many organizations.

During the first step of the diversity development process,managers may conduct a _________ to uncover diversity problems in the organization.

All of the following are true about employee network groups EXCEPT:

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

Inclusive dimensions of diversity include

In 2005,according to the text,women employed full-time earned 81 cents for every dollar that men earned.

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs,produced by ethnocentrism,is known as monoculture.

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What are the five steps to developing diversity and cultural competence?

An organization which accommodates several subcultures,including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

List the five categories or forms of sexual harassment.

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics Int'l.After ten years with the company,she decided to leave and become a fulltime mother and caregiver to her ailing father.This example demonstrates which factor affecting women's careers?

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

In a family where both parents work,which of the following may be helpful to accommodate the parents' needs?

Name at least three factors that negatively affect women's career advancement?

With most new employees in the late twenties or early thirties,Albertson & Sons Inc.has learned that helping new employees secure home loans has been a valuable service that pays off in the long term.This is an example of what type of diversity initiative or program?

Which racial or ethnic category currently represents the largest and fastest growing minority group?

____ serves as invisible barriers to important lateral movement within the organization.

Diversity training is special training which can help people become aware of their own biases and stereotypes,and is used by many organizations.

During the first step of the diversity development process,managers may conduct a _________ to uncover diversity problems in the organization.

All of the following are true about employee network groups EXCEPT:

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

Inclusive dimensions of diversity include

In 2005,according to the text,women employed full-time earned 81 cents for every dollar that men earned.

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs,produced by ethnocentrism,is known as monoculture.

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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