Question 1

Between 1980 and 2008,nearly a third of all immigrants entering the United States were estimated to be unauthorized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions?

Accepted Answer

A) The barrier to entry 
B) Affirmative action 
C) Equal opportunity 
D) The glass ceiling 
E) The glass wall 
A) The barrier to entry 
B) Affirmative action 
C) Equal opportunity 
D) The glass ceiling 
E) The glass wall

Question 3

Research shows that companies with several senior-level women underperform financially and organizationally in comparison to those without senior-level women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are traditional model dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) sexual orientation. 
C) religious beliefs. 
D) physical ability. 
E) all of these are primary dimensions of diversity. 
A) age. 
B) sexual orientation. 
C) religious beliefs. 
D) physical ability. 
E) all of these are primary dimensions of diversity.

Question 5

Research has shown that network groups

Accepted Answer

A) create divisions in the workplace 
B) are bad experiences for minority employees 
C) help retain minority employees 
D) reduce creativity by being homogeneous 
E) none of these 
A) create divisions in the workplace 
B) are bad experiences for minority employees 
C) help retain minority employees 
D) reduce creativity by being homogeneous 
E) none of these

Question 6

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,national origin,and sex?

Accepted Answer

A) Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
B) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C) Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D) Americans with Disabilities Act 
E) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972 
A) Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
B) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C) Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D) Americans with Disabilities Act 
E) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972

Question 7

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List and describe the five forms of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Generalized.This form involves sexual re

Question 10

Which of the following refers to special training to help people identify their own cultural boundaries,prejudices,and stereotypes and to develop the skills for managing and working in a diverse workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) Globalization training 
B) Human resource training 
C) Cultural training 
D) Diversity training 
E) Empathy training 
A) Globalization training 
B) Human resource training 
C) Cultural training 
D) Diversity training 
E) Empathy training

Question 11

____________________ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the belief that groups and...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Managing diversity 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) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Uncovering diversity problems,strengthening top management commitment,choosing solutions to fit a balanced strategy,and demanding results are all steps to implementing a diversity plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Rebecca,a human resource manager at WorldPlus Corp. ,regularly establishes numerical goals tied to diversity,such as tracking salaries,rates of promotion,and managerial positions for women and minorities.This involves which step for developing diversity and cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

A) Demanding results and revisiting goals 
B) Maintaining momentum to change the culture 
C) Choosing solutions to fit a balanced strategy 
D) Uncovering diversity problems in an organization 
E) Strengthening top management commitment 
A) Demanding results and revisiting goals 
B) Maintaining momentum to change the culture 
C) Choosing solutions to fit a balanced strategy 
D) Uncovering diversity problems in an organization 
E) Strengthening top management commitment

Question 18

Smileline Inc.has an onsite daycare facility and provides employees fulltime daycare at a very low cost.The company implemented this years ago when managers realized that childcare responsibilities were contributing to high turnover and absenteeism.This example highlights which dividend of workplace diversity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Trouser's Inc.top management is exclusively made up of older white males.Trouser's 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

Accepted Answer

A) cultural diversity. 
B) the glass ceiling effect. 
C) rapid promotion and advancement. 
D) ethnorelativism. 
E) all of these. 
A) cultural diversity. 
B) the glass ceiling effect. 
C) rapid promotion and advancement. 
D) ethnorelativism. 
E) all of these.

Question 20

All of these are inclusive dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) parents. 
B) lifestyle. 
C) income. 
D) military experience. 
E) sexual orientation. 
A) parents. 
B) lifestyle. 
C) income. 
D) military experience. 
E) sexual orientation.

Between 1980 and 2008,nearly a third of all immigrants entering the United States were estimated to be unauthorized.

Which of the following is an invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions?

Research shows that companies with several senior-level women underperform financially and organizationally in comparison to those without senior-level women.

All of the following are traditional model dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

Research has shown that network groups

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,national origin,and sex?

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

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

List and describe the five forms of sexual harassment.

Which of the following refers to special training to help people identify their own cultural boundaries,prejudices,and stereotypes and to develop the skills for managing and working in a diverse workplace?

____________________ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

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

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

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

Uncovering diversity problems,strengthening top management commitment,choosing solutions to fit a balanced strategy,and demanding results are all steps to implementing a diversity plan.

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

Rebecca,a human resource manager at WorldPlus Corp. ,regularly establishes numerical goals tied to diversity,such as tracking salaries,rates of promotion,and managerial positions for women and minorities.This involves which step for developing diversity and cultural competence?

Trouser's Inc.top management is exclusively made up of older white males.Trouser's 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

All of these are inclusive dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

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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

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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

Between 1980 and 2008,nearly a third of all immigrants entering the United States were estimated to be unauthorized.

Which of the following is an invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions?

Research shows that companies with several senior-level women underperform financially and organizationally in comparison to those without senior-level women.

All of the following are traditional model dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

Research has shown that network groups

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,religion,national origin,and sex?

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

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

List and describe the five forms of sexual harassment.

Which of the following refers to special training to help people identify their own cultural boundaries,prejudices,and stereotypes and to develop the skills for managing and working in a diverse workplace?

____________________ is the belief that groups and subcultures are inherently equal.

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

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

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

Uncovering diversity problems,strengthening top management commitment,choosing solutions to fit a balanced strategy,and demanding results are all steps to implementing a diversity plan.

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

Rebecca,a human resource manager at WorldPlus Corp. ,regularly establishes numerical goals tied to diversity,such as tracking salaries,rates of promotion,and managerial positions for women and minorities.This involves which step for developing diversity and cultural competence?

Trouser's Inc.top management is exclusively made up of older white males.Trouser's 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

All of these are inclusive dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

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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