Question 1

What type of discrimination usually involves jokes or negative stereotypes being perpetrated about fellow employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  mockery and insults 
B)  discriminatory policies 
C)  exclusion 
D)  intimidation 
A)  mockery and insults 
B)  discriminatory policies 
C)  exclusion 
D)  intimidation

Question 2

What positive perception do employers typically have of older employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  enthusiastic towards new technology 
B)  open to change 
C)  strong work ethic 
D)  flexible and adaptable 
A)  enthusiastic towards new technology 
B)  open to change 
C)  strong work ethic 
D)  flexible and adaptable

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the changing trends in U.S. workplaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  The surge in immigration, especially over the last two decades, has flooded the United States with low-wage foreign labor. 
B)  Organizations must recognize that they can't expect employees to assimilate into the organization by adopting similar attitudes and values. 
C)  In most U.S. metropolitan cities, more immigrants are employed in low-wage jobs like construction, cleaning, or manufacturing, than in white-collar occupations. 
D)  People now entering the workforce are significantly older, less ethnically diverse and/or native-born. 
A)  The surge in immigration, especially over the last two decades, has flooded the United States with low-wage foreign labor. 
B)  Organizations must recognize that they can't expect employees to assimilate into the organization by adopting similar attitudes and values. 
C)  In most U.S. metropolitan cities, more immigrants are employed in low-wage jobs like construction, cleaning, or manufacturing, than in white-collar occupations. 
D)  People now entering the workforce are significantly older, less ethnically diverse and/or native-born.

Question 4

Research indicates that men tend to prefer jobs that encourage work-life balance more than women do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify and briefly describe each type of discrimination that occurs in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Some of the more common forms of workpla

Question 6

Raul is concerned that when his older workers retire, he will not be able to fill their positions because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  too few students are receiving the solid math and science education required in high-growth industries 
B)  only older workers understand the history of their organizations 
C)  young workers lack even minimal communication skills 
D)  younger workers are less likely to dedicate themselves to the job to the degree that older workers do. 
A)  too few students are receiving the solid math and science education required in high-growth industries 
B)  only older workers understand the history of their organizations 
C)  young workers lack even minimal communication skills 
D)  younger workers are less likely to dedicate themselves to the job to the degree that older workers do.

Question 7

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

Accepted Answer

a. Employers fear that hiring people wit

Question 8

Which one of the following is the best description of the provisions of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII?

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses 
B)  prohibiting discrimination against employees aged 40 or over 
C)  prohibiting the forced retirement of most employees 
D)  prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or gender 
A)  prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses 
B)  prohibiting discrimination against employees aged 40 or over 
C)  prohibiting the forced retirement of most employees 
D)  prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, or gender

Question 9

In terms of workplace diversity, the New Millennium has witnessed increased focus on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  complying with laws and regulations laid down by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B)  assimilating minorities and women employees into the corporate setting 
C)  shifting from compliance to include everyone in diversification efforts 
D)  diversity and inclusion for business success, profitability, and growth 
A)  complying with laws and regulations laid down by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B)  assimilating minorities and women employees into the corporate setting 
C)  shifting from compliance to include everyone in diversification efforts 
D)  diversity and inclusion for business success, profitability, and growth

Question 10

Men are more likely than women to start out in an entry-level position, even when they have the same educational qualifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the gulf in opportunities and rewards afforded to male and female employees that can be "seen through" easily 
B)  that the perceived barrier to top management positions is brittle and vulnerable to changes at the topmost organizational levels 
C)  that whatever is blocking the way for women to attain top management positions is not immediately apparent 
D)  that organizations maintain a transparent ethos when defining management roles assigned to male and female employees 
A)  the gulf in opportunities and rewards afforded to male and female employees that can be "seen through" easily 
B)  that the perceived barrier to top management positions is brittle and vulnerable to changes at the topmost organizational levels 
C)  that whatever is blocking the way for women to attain top management positions is not immediately apparent 
D)  that organizations maintain a transparent ethos when defining management roles assigned to male and female employees

Question 12

What type of discrimination is said to have occurred when certain actions taken by representatives of an organization deny equal opportunity to perform or unequal rewards for performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusion 
B)  discriminatory practices or policies 
C)  incivility 
D)  intimidation 
A)  exclusion 
B)  discriminatory practices or policies 
C)  incivility 
D)  intimidation

Question 13

The concept of workforce diversity expanded from compliance to an issue of business survival during the early 1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

By the year 2050, one in every five persons in the United States will be over 40 years old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Inclusion is one of the most popular and controversial topics in management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ refers to the social traits that are shared by a human population.

Accepted Answer

A)  Race 
B)  Ancestry 
C)  Nationality 
D)  Ethnicity 
A)  Race 
B)  Ancestry 
C)  Nationality 
D)  Ethnicity

Question 17

Judging a person on the basis of one's perception of a group to which he or she belongs is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  integration 
B)  assimilation 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  prejudice 
A)  integration 
B)  assimilation 
C)  stereotyping 
D)  prejudice

Question 18

Give a brief description of the people management benefits derived from workplace diversity.

Accepted Answer

The people management benefits that orga

Question 19

Nora has just informed her employer that she is expecting her second child. Her employer immediately moved her to a position of less responsibility and pay and less physical activity. This action is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allowed under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B)  illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
C)  illegal under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
D)  allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act 
A)  allowed under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B)  illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
C)  illegal under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
D)  allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 20

________ is a process whereby an experienced organizational member provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member.

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegating 
B)  Integration 
C)  Mentoring 
D)  Assimilation 
A)  Delegating 
B)  Integration 
C)  Mentoring 
D)  Assimilation

What type of discrimination usually involves jokes or negative stereotypes being perpetrated about fellow employees?

What positive perception do employers typically have of older employees?

Which of the following statements is true of the changing trends in U.S. workplaces?

Research indicates that men tend to prefer jobs that encourage work-life balance more than women do.

Identify and briefly describe each type of discrimination that occurs in the workplace.

Raul is concerned that when his older workers retire, he will not be able to fill their positions because ________.

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

Which one of the following is the best description of the provisions of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII?

In terms of workplace diversity, the New Millennium has witnessed increased focus on ________.

Men are more likely than women to start out in an entry-level position, even when they have the same educational qualifications.

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

What type of discrimination is said to have occurred when certain actions taken by representatives of an organization deny equal opportunity to perform or unequal rewards for performance?

The concept of workforce diversity expanded from compliance to an issue of business survival during the early 1980s.

By the year 2050, one in every five persons in the United States will be over 40 years old.

Inclusion is one of the most popular and controversial topics in management.

________ refers to the social traits that are shared by a human population.

Judging a person on the basis of one's perception of a group to which he or she belongs is known as ________.

Give a brief description of the people management benefits derived from workplace diversity.

Nora has just informed her employer that she is expecting her second child. Her employer immediately moved her to a position of less responsibility and pay and less physical activity. This action is ________.

________ is a process whereby an experienced organizational member provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Decision Making

Globalmanagement

Socially Conscious Management

Managing Change

Constraints Onmanagers

Planning and Goal-Setting

Strategic Planning

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Organization Design

Organizing Around Teams

Human Resourcemanagement

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Organizational Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Controlling Activities and Operations

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Exam 4: Valuing a Diverse Workforce

What type of discrimination usually involves jokes or negative stereotypes being perpetrated about fellow employees?

What positive perception do employers typically have of older employees?

Which of the following statements is true of the changing trends in U.S. workplaces?

Research indicates that men tend to prefer jobs that encourage work-life balance more than women do.

Identify and briefly describe each type of discrimination that occurs in the workplace.

Raul is concerned that when his older workers retire, he will not be able to fill their positions because ________.

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

Which one of the following is the best description of the provisions of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII?

In terms of workplace diversity, the New Millennium has witnessed increased focus on ________.

Men are more likely than women to start out in an entry-level position, even when they have the same educational qualifications.

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

What type of discrimination is said to have occurred when certain actions taken by representatives of an organization deny equal opportunity to perform or unequal rewards for performance?

The concept of workforce diversity expanded from compliance to an issue of business survival during the early 1980s.

By the year 2050, one in every five persons in the United States will be over 40 years old.

Inclusion is one of the most popular and controversial topics in management.

________ refers to the social traits that are shared by a human population.

Judging a person on the basis of one's perception of a group to which he or she belongs is known as ________.

Give a brief description of the people management benefits derived from workplace diversity.

Nora has just informed her employer that she is expecting her second child. Her employer immediately moved her to a position of less responsibility and pay and less physical activity. This action is ________.

________ is a process whereby an experienced organizational member provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Decision Making

Globalmanagement

Socially Conscious Management

Managing Change

Constraints Onmanagers

Planning and Goal-Setting

Strategic Planning

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Organization Design

Organizing Around Teams

Human Resourcemanagement

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Organizational Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Controlling Activities and Operations

Filters