Exam 4: Valuing a Diverse Workforce

Lulumelon owns a chain of fashion stores that serve men's, women's, and children's clothing categories. Jay, a motorcycle accident victim with an amputated leg, applies for a position at one of the stores in an upmarket location. Which one of the following assumptions by Lulumelon would prevent them from hiring him?

Employers are justified if they do not hire workers with disabilities as they lack job skills and experience necessary to perform as well as their abled counterparts.

Women and men now each make up almost half of the workforce in the United States.

________ refers to a preconceived belief, opinion, or judgment toward a person or a group of people.

Employers generally tend to view older workers as not being flexible or adaptable and being more resistant to new technology.

Today the main emphasis of diversity programs is sensitivity training.

In which of the following areas are consistent male-female differences observed?

Amanda works as a technical support executive at ColorWare Systems. Which of the following factors, if true, could trigger certain stereotypes about Amanda among her co-workers, though not necessarily reflecting the way they feel or think about her?

During which era was the term "workforce diversity" first used?

What are the significant trends occurring in the composition of the global workforce? What are the likely repercussions of such trends?

Men with a strong sense of fairness make the best mentors for women.

Soon after Jeff was hired as a company accountant, his company developed corporate programs to help improve the self-confidence and qualifications of diverse employees so they could "fit in." During which period of time did Jeff start working for his employers?

Briefly explain the demographic characteristics that affect workforce diversity.

Teams with diverse backgrounds performing interdependent tasks over a long period of time are more likely to experience conflict and resentment.

U.S. federal law does not prohibit discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation.