Question 1

The major steps involved in building a truly diverse workplace include

Accepted Answer

A) building a corporate culture that values diversity. 
B) changing structures and policies so that they support diversity. 
C) diversity training. 
D) all of these. 
E) none of these. 
A) building a corporate culture that values diversity. 
B) changing structures and policies so that they support diversity. 
C) diversity training. 
D) all of these. 
E) none of these.

Question 2

____________________ is designed to make people aware of their own prejudices and stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

Diversity

Question 3

In a recent survey,37 percent of highly qualified women report that they voluntarily left or "opted-out" of the workforce at some point in their careers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor.He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him.This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as

Accepted Answer

A) coercion with threat of punishment. 
B) solicitation with promise of reward. 
C) appropriate. 
D) generalized. 
E) positional authority. 
A) coercion with threat of punishment. 
B) solicitation with promise of reward. 
C) appropriate. 
D) generalized. 
E) positional authority.

Question 5

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13,which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Americans are formal. 
B) Americans value punctuality. 
C) Americans believe in work. 
D) Americans are independent and individualistic. 
E) Americans are competitive. 
A) Americans are formal. 
B) Americans value punctuality. 
C) Americans believe in work. 
D) Americans are independent and individualistic. 
E) Americans are competitive.

Question 6

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures,including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means that an organization accommodates several...

Question 7

A cultural audit takes place during step three of the diversity development process,whereby solutions are chosen to fit a balanced strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Today,organizations recognize that diversity is a business imperative and perhaps the single most important factor of the twenty-first century for organization performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) aging workforce. 
B) growth in Hispanic and Asian workers. 
C) women outnumbering men 
D) growth in foreign-born population. 
E) younger workforce. 
A) aging workforce. 
B) growth in Hispanic and Asian workers. 
C) women outnumbering men 
D) growth in foreign-born population. 
E) younger workforce.

Question 11

The term prejudice refers to rigid,exaggerated,irrational beliefs associated with a particular group of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____ is a rigid,exaggerated,irrational belief associated with a particular group of people.

Accepted Answer

A) Label 
B) Prejudice 
C) Typecast 
D) Discrimination 
E) Stereotype 
A) Label 
B) Prejudice 
C) Typecast 
D) Discrimination 
E) Stereotype

Question 13

____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Accepted Answer

A) Ethnorelativism 
B) Ethnocentrism 
C) Pluralism 
D) Geocentricism 
E) Regiocentrism 
A) Ethnorelativism 
B) Ethnocentrism 
C) Pluralism 
D) Geocentricism 
E) Regiocentrism

Question 14

Traditional dimensions of diversity such as work style,communication style,and educational or skill level are particularly relevant in the organizational setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In 2010,PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A higher ranking,senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives.This could be due to

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 18

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The invisible barrier that separates women and...

Question 19

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

Accepted Answer

A) White 
B) African American 
C) Hispanic 
D) European 
E) Middle Eastern 
A) White 
B) African American 
C) Hispanic 
D) European 
E) Middle Eastern

Question 20

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The major steps involved in building a truly diverse workplace include

____________________ is designed to make people aware of their own prejudices and stereotypes.

In a recent survey,37 percent of highly qualified women report that they voluntarily left or "opted-out" of the workforce at some point in their careers.

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor.He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him.This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13,which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures,including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

A cultural audit takes place during step three of the diversity development process,whereby solutions are chosen to fit a balanced strategy.

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

Today,organizations recognize that diversity is a business imperative and perhaps the single most important factor of the twenty-first century for organization performance.

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT

The term prejudice refers to rigid,exaggerated,irrational beliefs associated with a particular group of people.

____ is a rigid,exaggerated,irrational belief associated with a particular group of people.

____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Traditional dimensions of diversity such as work style,communication style,and educational or skill level are particularly relevant in the organizational setting.

In 2010,PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

A higher ranking,senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives.This could be due to

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the ____________________.

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

The major steps involved in building a truly diverse workplace include

____________________ is designed to make people aware of their own prejudices and stereotypes.

In a recent survey,37 percent of highly qualified women report that they voluntarily left or "opted-out" of the workforce at some point in their careers.

Matthew is Mandy's supervisor.He promises to fire her if she does not engage in sexual activity with him.This type of sexual harassment would be categorized as

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in chapter 13,which of the following is not a characteristic used to help foreign managers understand Americans?

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures,including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

A cultural audit takes place during step three of the diversity development process,whereby solutions are chosen to fit a balanced strategy.

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

Today,organizations recognize that diversity is a business imperative and perhaps the single most important factor of the twenty-first century for organization performance.

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT

The term prejudice refers to rigid,exaggerated,irrational beliefs associated with a particular group of people.

____ is a rigid,exaggerated,irrational belief associated with a particular group of people.

____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Traditional dimensions of diversity such as work style,communication style,and educational or skill level are particularly relevant in the organizational setting.

In 2010,PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

A higher ranking,senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives.This could be due to

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the ____________________.

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

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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