Question 1

Although EEOC and court decisions have not always clearly defined religious discrimination in the workplace, two principles have evolved. Identify them.

Accepted Answer

The two principles clearly defined as religious discrimination are (1) employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees with differing religious beliefs and (2) an employee may not create a hostile work environment for others by harassing them about what they do or do not believe.

Question 2

The ability to adapt to a variety of cultural communities is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence quotient 
B)  Emotional intelligence 
C)  Cultural competency 
D)  Diversity tolerance 
A)  Intelligence quotient 
B)  Emotional intelligence 
C)  Cultural competency 
D)  Diversity tolerance C

Question 3

Women supervisors face much skepticism that rarely goes away, even after they have proven their competence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

At Speedy-Quik Printing and Signage, the men in the printing plant often make lewd, sexual, and suggestive remarks to Heather, the receptionist, but this is not considered sexual harassment as no physical contact has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The majority of women prioritize work-life balance as the most important aspect of job satisfaction, whereas men prioritize it last.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe what diversity is and why diversity is a "bottom-line" concern for organizations.

Accepted Answer

Diversity refers to a workforce that is

Question 7

Managing a diverse workforce is a benefit to the firm and its employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Unlike the past, there is a low percentage of women who are currently employed in clerical and service jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Several women at Man-First Corp. have complained to the HR department that a handful of men at the company make lewd jokes during breaks. Even though the jokes are not directed at the women, they are still subjected to them. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender discrimination 
B)  Lawful action 
C)  Sexual harassment 
D)  Sexual stereotyping 
A)  Gender discrimination 
B)  Lawful action 
C)  Sexual harassment 
D)  Sexual stereotyping

Question 10

Leaving pamphlets at co-workers' desks warning them of the dire consequences of not belonging to a certain church is acceptable of the Civil Rights Act that protect an employee's freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

It is illegal for a company to sponsor English improvement or business English courses for minority employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

TKI Industries is headquartered in the U.S.A., but the company also has offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Brazil. Based on this information, TKI is what type of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversified corporation 
B)  National corporation 
C)  Private corporation 
D)  Multinational corporation 
A)  Diversified corporation 
B)  National corporation 
C)  Private corporation 
D)  Multinational corporation

Question 13

As long as a pregnant employee reports to work, she must fulfill all job responsibilities without special accommodations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Supervisors should encourage recent retirees to attend company social functions in order to aid the transition to retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The best way for supervisors to manage their departments would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Give more careful scrutiny to the work of protected groups. 
B)  Refrain from disciplining employees of protected groups at all times. 
C)  Carefully and specifically manage the protected-group workers while trusting the nonprotected groups to get the job done. 
D)  Consistently apply the principles of good supervision to all employees. 
A)  Give more careful scrutiny to the work of protected groups. 
B)  Refrain from disciplining employees of protected groups at all times. 
C)  Carefully and specifically manage the protected-group workers while trusting the nonprotected groups to get the job done. 
D)  Consistently apply the principles of good supervision to all employees.

Question 16

A supervisor does not have to be able to manage diversity in the workplace in order to be considered effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the barriers to integration in the workplace that minorities face is the lack of role models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe some of the barriers that minorities face in terms of workforce integration.

Accepted Answer

Minorities face barriers that include a

Question 19

The identification of employees who have been afforded special legal protection comes from equal employment opportunity regulations and civil rights legislation stemming from numerous court decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Reports by the U.S. Justice Department indicate that alleged discrimination in the workplace has decreased rapidly during the past two decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Although EEOC and court decisions have not always clearly defined religious discrimination in the workplace, two principles have evolved. Identify them.

The ability to adapt to a variety of cultural communities is referred to as

Women supervisors face much skepticism that rarely goes away, even after they have proven their competence.

At Speedy-Quik Printing and Signage, the men in the printing plant often make lewd, sexual, and suggestive remarks to Heather, the receptionist, but this is not considered sexual harassment as no physical contact has occurred.

The majority of women prioritize work-life balance as the most important aspect of job satisfaction, whereas men prioritize it last.

Describe what diversity is and why diversity is a "bottom-line" concern for organizations.

Managing a diverse workforce is a benefit to the firm and its employees.

Unlike the past, there is a low percentage of women who are currently employed in clerical and service jobs.

Several women at Man-First Corp. have complained to the HR department that a handful of men at the company make lewd jokes during breaks. Even though the jokes are not directed at the women, they are still subjected to them. This is an example of:

Leaving pamphlets at co-workers' desks warning them of the dire consequences of not belonging to a certain church is acceptable of the Civil Rights Act that protect an employee's freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

It is illegal for a company to sponsor English improvement or business English courses for minority employees.

TKI Industries is headquartered in the U.S.A., but the company also has offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Brazil. Based on this information, TKI is what type of an organization?

As long as a pregnant employee reports to work, she must fulfill all job responsibilities without special accommodations.

Supervisors should encourage recent retirees to attend company social functions in order to aid the transition to retirement.

The best way for supervisors to manage their departments would be to:

A supervisor does not have to be able to manage diversity in the workplace in order to be considered effective.

One of the barriers to integration in the workplace that minorities face is the lack of role models.

Describe some of the barriers that minorities face in terms of workforce integration.

The identification of employees who have been afforded special legal protection comes from equal employment opportunity regulations and civil rights legislation stemming from numerous court decisions.

Reports by the U.S. Justice Department indicate that alleged discrimination in the workplace has decreased rapidly during the past two decades.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Principles of Motivation

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 12: Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Although EEOC and court decisions have not always clearly defined religious discrimination in the workplace, two principles have evolved. Identify them.

The ability to adapt to a variety of cultural communities is referred to as

Women supervisors face much skepticism that rarely goes away, even after they have proven their competence.

At Speedy-Quik Printing and Signage, the men in the printing plant often make lewd, sexual, and suggestive remarks to Heather, the receptionist, but this is not considered sexual harassment as no physical contact has occurred.

The majority of women prioritize work-life balance as the most important aspect of job satisfaction, whereas men prioritize it last.

Describe what diversity is and why diversity is a "bottom-line" concern for organizations.

Managing a diverse workforce is a benefit to the firm and its employees.

Unlike the past, there is a low percentage of women who are currently employed in clerical and service jobs.

Several women at Man-First Corp. have complained to the HR department that a handful of men at the company make lewd jokes during breaks. Even though the jokes are not directed at the women, they are still subjected to them. This is an example of:

Leaving pamphlets at co-workers' desks warning them of the dire consequences of not belonging to a certain church is acceptable of the Civil Rights Act that protect an employee's freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

It is illegal for a company to sponsor English improvement or business English courses for minority employees.

TKI Industries is headquartered in the U.S.A., but the company also has offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Brazil. Based on this information, TKI is what type of an organization?

As long as a pregnant employee reports to work, she must fulfill all job responsibilities without special accommodations.

Supervisors should encourage recent retirees to attend company social functions in order to aid the transition to retirement.

The best way for supervisors to manage their departments would be to:

A supervisor does not have to be able to manage diversity in the workplace in order to be considered effective.

One of the barriers to integration in the workplace that minorities face is the lack of role models.

Describe some of the barriers that minorities face in terms of workforce integration.

The identification of employees who have been afforded special legal protection comes from equal employment opportunity regulations and civil rights legislation stemming from numerous court decisions.

Reports by the U.S. Justice Department indicate that alleged discrimination in the workplace has decreased rapidly during the past two decades.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Principles of Motivation

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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