Question 1

____ 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

A) Balancing family priorities 
B) Invisible minorities 
C) Opt-out trend 
D) Family commitment 
E) Cost of diversity 
A) Balancing family priorities 
B) Invisible minorities 
C) Opt-out trend 
D) Family commitment 
E) Cost of diversity

Question 2

____ mentoring relationships sometimes leave both parties uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

A) Cross-race 
B) Female-male 
C) Male-male 
D) Female-female 
E) Same race 
A) Cross-race 
B) Female-male 
C) Male-male 
D) Female-female 
E) Same race

Question 3

Age,race,and gender are included in the primary dimension of diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 13,Americans tend to be indecisive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

____________________ serve as invisible barriers to important lateral movement within the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ serve as invisible barriers to important...

Question 6

____ is(are)categories 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 7

Stereotypes assume that all members of a group have the same characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Unfortunately,companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover,absenteeism,and the risk of lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____ is a psychological experience of a person who,usually engaged in a task,is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting he or she will not perform well on that task.

Accepted Answer

A) Typecast threat 
B) Discriminatory threat 
C) Labeling 
D) Stereotype threat 
E) Classified threat 
A) Typecast threat 
B) Discriminatory threat 
C) Labeling 
D) Stereotype threat 
E) Classified threat

Question 11

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

Accepted Answer

-Better use of employee talent
-Increase

Question 12

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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.
-Although she loves her job,Gloria is contemplating leaving it to focus her energy on parenting her three children.This would demonstrate 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 14

According to the U.S.Supreme Court,sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Today,minorities account for about two-third of the U.S.population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Workforce diversity refers to hiring people from different geographic regions of the country but of same nationality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 can enjoy higher success through diversity by accommodating employees' special needs,including all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) reassess job scheduling and child care policies for single parent employees. 
B) provide training material and information packages in foreign languages for non-English-speaking employees. 
C) provide paternity and maternity leave and flexible hours for dual income families. 
D) provide long-term care and life benefits for elderly of disabled workers. 
E) all of these are valid strategies. 
A) reassess job scheduling and child care policies for single parent employees. 
B) provide training material and information packages in foreign languages for non-English-speaking employees. 
C) provide paternity and maternity leave and flexible hours for dual income families. 
D) provide long-term care and life benefits for elderly of disabled workers. 
E) all of these are valid strategies.

Question 18

A rigid,exaggerated,irrational belief associated with a particular group of people defines prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Ethnocentrism 
B) Ethnorelativism 
C) Pluralism 
D) Stereotyping 
E) Cultural competence 
A) Ethnocentrism 
B) Ethnorelativism 
C) Pluralism 
D) Stereotyping 
E) Cultural competence

Question 20

Shortly after she got landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis,Tonya Kennel formed a women's leadership group to help women advance within the company.Membership within the group was voluntary and open to women with a desire to advance in the company.Tonya's group can best be described as a(n):

Accepted Answer

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

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

____ mentoring relationships sometimes leave both parties uncomfortable.

Age,race,and gender are included in the primary dimension of diversity.

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 13,Americans tend to be indecisive.

____________________ serve as invisible barriers to important lateral movement within the organization.

____ is(are)categories of sexual harassment.

Stereotypes assume that all members of a group have the same characteristics.

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Unfortunately,companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover,absenteeism,and the risk of lawsuits.

____ is a psychological experience of a person who,usually engaged in a task,is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting he or she will not perform well on that task.

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

According to the U.S.Supreme Court,sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

Today,minorities account for about two-third of the U.S.population.

Workforce diversity refers to hiring people from different geographic regions of the country but of same nationality.

A rigid,exaggerated,irrational belief associated with a particular group of people defines prejudice.

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to:

Shortly after she got landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis,Tonya Kennel formed a women's leadership group to help women advance within the company.Membership within the group was voluntary and open to women with a desire to advance in the company.Tonya's group can best be described as a(n):

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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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

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

____ mentoring relationships sometimes leave both parties uncomfortable.

Age,race,and gender are included in the primary dimension of diversity.

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 13,Americans tend to be indecisive.

____________________ serve as invisible barriers to important lateral movement within the organization.

____ is(are)categories of sexual harassment.

Stereotypes assume that all members of a group have the same characteristics.

Which of the following group is expected to grow the most in employment from 2008 to 2018?

Unfortunately,companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover,absenteeism,and the risk of lawsuits.

____ is a psychological experience of a person who,usually engaged in a task,is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting he or she will not perform well on that task.

Name five dividends of workplace diversity.

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

According to the U.S.Supreme Court,sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

Today,minorities account for about two-third of the U.S.population.

Workforce diversity refers to hiring people from different geographic regions of the country but of same nationality.

A rigid,exaggerated,irrational belief associated with a particular group of people defines prejudice.

The ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures refers to:

Shortly after she got landed a corporate-level job at InfoBasis,Tonya Kennel formed a women's leadership group to help women advance within the company.Membership within the group was voluntary and open to women with a desire to advance in the company.Tonya's group can best be described as a(n):

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

Filters