Question 1

Attention to diversity has particularly increased in recent years because of:

Accepted Answer

A) the use of telecommunications 
B) the opportunity for use of lower cost labor in other countries 
C) the changing demographics of the working population 
D) legislation 
A) the use of telecommunications 
B) the opportunity for use of lower cost labor in other countries 
C) the changing demographics of the working population 
D) legislation

Question 2

The major difference between prejudice and discrimination is:

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice has been shown to have more of an impact on productivity than discrimination 
B) discrimination has been shown to have more of an impact on productivity than prejudice 
C) prejudice refers to behavior and discrimination refers to an attitude 
D) prejudice refers to an attitude and discrimination refers to behavior 
A) prejudice has been shown to have more of an impact on productivity than discrimination 
B) discrimination has been shown to have more of an impact on productivity than prejudice 
C) prejudice refers to behavior and discrimination refers to an attitude 
D) prejudice refers to an attitude and discrimination refers to behavior

Question 3

Match the following:
-Bible

Accepted Answer

A) A collection of rule-based guides to ethical behavior. 
B) An ethical perspective that focus on results of behavior. 
C) The collective ethical conduct of an organization. 
D) The theory of ethics that argues for local standards on a set of standards for each individual. 
E) A "good" person who acted out of virtuous and "right" intentions.
F)Suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action. 
A) A collection of rule-based guides to ethical behavior. 
B) An ethical perspective that focus on results of behavior. 
C) The collective ethical conduct of an organization. 
D) The theory of ethics that argues for local standards on a set of standards for each individual. 
E) A "good" person who acted out of virtuous and "right" intentions.
F)Suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the major challenges that managers must deal with in order to remain competitive?

Accepted Answer

A) globalizing the firm's operations to compete in the global village 
B) managing ethical behavior, good character, and personal integrity 
C) managing a diverse workforce 
D) anticipating changes in foreign currency valuations 
A) globalizing the firm's operations to compete in the global village 
B) managing ethical behavior, good character, and personal integrity 
C) managing a diverse workforce 
D) anticipating changes in foreign currency valuations

Question 5

Emphasizing the use of inclusive language such as "partner" instead of "spouse" would be directed at what type of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) culture 
B) social status 
C) sexual orientation 
D) age 
A) culture 
B) social status 
C) sexual orientation 
D) age

Question 6

Match the following:
-Character Theory

Accepted Answer

A) A collection of rule-based guides to ethical behavior. 
B) An ethical perspective that focus on results of behavior. 
C) The collective ethical conduct of an organization. 
D) The theory of ethics that argues for local standards on a set of standards for each individual. 
E) A "good" person who acted out of virtuous and "right" intentions.
F)Suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action. 
A) A collection of rule-based guides to ethical behavior. 
B) An ethical perspective that focus on results of behavior. 
C) The collective ethical conduct of an organization. 
D) The theory of ethics that argues for local standards on a set of standards for each individual. 
E) A "good" person who acted out of virtuous and "right" intentions.
F)Suggests that right and wrong is determined by the consequences of the action.

Question 7

According to your text, African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans are likely to be at a disadvantage within organizations because:

Accepted Answer

A) they are under-represented in declining occupations 
B) they tend to live in a small number of large cities that are facing severe economic difficulties 
C) available jobs in the future will require less skill than in the past 
D) the proportion of African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans who are qualified for higher level jobs are often higher than the proportion of qualified whites and Asian-Americans 
A) they are under-represented in declining occupations 
B) they tend to live in a small number of large cities that are facing severe economic difficulties 
C) available jobs in the future will require less skill than in the past 
D) the proportion of African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans who are qualified for higher level jobs are often higher than the proportion of qualified whites and Asian-Americans

Question 8

The legal theory involved in a third party retaliatory lawsuit, where the 3rd party claims he or she was fired before the individual could file a discrimination claim as a result of others' office romance is called:

Accepted Answer

A) romance risk 
B) sex plus 
C) fraternization frivolity 
D) lover's lament 
A) romance risk 
B) sex plus 
C) fraternization frivolity 
D) lover's lament

Question 9

An ethical theory that emphasizes the nature and characteristics of an act is:

Accepted Answer

A) cultural based 
B) motive-based 
C) consequence-based 
D) rule-based 
A) cultural based 
B) motive-based 
C) consequence-based 
D) rule-based

Question 10

If you were born from 1965 to 1976 you could be called:

Accepted Answer

A) part of the silent generation 
B) a Gen X'er 
C) a baby boomer 
D) a Gen Y'er 
A) part of the silent generation 
B) a Gen X'er 
C) a baby boomer 
D) a Gen Y'er

Question 11

Executive performance bonuses, high position power, and tactical or short-range planning suggest a corporate culture that emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

A) low risk taking 
B) consensus decision making 
C) high uncertainty avoidance 
D) individualism 
A) low risk taking 
B) consensus decision making 
C) high uncertainty avoidance 
D) individualism

Question 12

Given the increasing attractiveness of U.S.business ventures in China, a major challenge for Western managers will be understanding the Chinese practice of guanxi, which is:

Accepted Answer

A) the strong use of rewards and punishment in the workplace 
B) the use of personal connections to conduct business 
C) the practice of group members evaluating the performance of individual group members 
D) the tendency to negotiate small but specific agreements in order to interact effectively 
A) the strong use of rewards and punishment in the workplace 
B) the use of personal connections to conduct business 
C) the practice of group members evaluating the performance of individual group members 
D) the tendency to negotiate small but specific agreements in order to interact effectively

Question 13

A transnational organization is one where:

Accepted Answer

A) an organization's nationality is held strongly in the consciousness of managers even though the organization competes on a global scale 
B) the global viewpoint supersedes national issues 
C) the global and national interests are linked in an overriding perspective 
D) a prevalent ethnic viewpoint begins to be held strongly in the consciousness of managers 
A) an organization's nationality is held strongly in the consciousness of managers even though the organization competes on a global scale 
B) the global viewpoint supersedes national issues 
C) the global and national interests are linked in an overriding perspective 
D) a prevalent ethnic viewpoint begins to be held strongly in the consciousness of managers

Question 14

Which of the following would not be considered sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A) A male department head is propositioned by a female employee who has bid for a different job that carries a high rate of pay. 
B) When congratulating employees for their good work, a male supervisor pats male workers on the shoulder and female workers on their behinds. 
C) A female office employee frequently, in a joking fashion, suggests to certain male co-workers that they go to a motel during the lunch hour. 
D) In trying to make an important point when issuing job instructions, a male supervisor puts his hand on the employee's shoulder.He does this with both male and female employees. 
A) A male department head is propositioned by a female employee who has bid for a different job that carries a high rate of pay. 
B) When congratulating employees for their good work, a male supervisor pats male workers on the shoulder and female workers on their behinds. 
C) A female office employee frequently, in a joking fashion, suggests to certain male co-workers that they go to a motel during the lunch hour. 
D) In trying to make an important point when issuing job instructions, a male supervisor puts his hand on the employee's shoulder.He does this with both male and female employees.

Question 15

Match the following:
-Diversity

Accepted Answer

A) A law passed in 1993 that allows up to 12 weeks of leave from work for family medical problems. 
B) A federal agency that receives and investigates charges of employment discrimination. 
C) Individual differences present in the workforce. 
D) Individuals born between 1946 and 1964. 
E) An artificial barrier that prevents women from advancing above a certain organizational level.
F)Individuals born between 1965 and 1976. 
A) A law passed in 1993 that allows up to 12 weeks of leave from work for family medical problems. 
B) A federal agency that receives and investigates charges of employment discrimination. 
C) Individual differences present in the workforce. 
D) Individuals born between 1946 and 1964. 
E) An artificial barrier that prevents women from advancing above a certain organizational level.
F)Individuals born between 1965 and 1976.

Attention to diversity has particularly increased in recent years because of:

The major difference between prejudice and discrimination is:

Match the following: -Bible

Which of the following is NOT one of the major challenges that managers must deal with in order to remain competitive?

Emphasizing the use of inclusive language such as "partner" instead of "spouse" would be directed at what type of diversity?

Match the following: -Character Theory

According to your text, African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans are likely to be at a disadvantage within organizations because:

The legal theory involved in a third party retaliatory lawsuit, where the 3rd party claims he or she was fired before the individual could file a discrimination claim as a result of others' office romance is called:

An ethical theory that emphasizes the nature and characteristics of an act is:

If you were born from 1965 to 1976 you could be called:

Executive performance bonuses, high position power, and tactical or short-range planning suggest a corporate culture that emphasizes:

Given the increasing attractiveness of U.S.business ventures in China, a major challenge for Western managers will be understanding the Chinese practice of guanxi, which is:

A transnational organization is one where:

Which of the following would not be considered sexual harassment?

Match the following: -Diversity

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 2: Challenges for Managers

Attention to diversity has particularly increased in recent years because of:

The major difference between prejudice and discrimination is:

Match the following: -Bible

Which of the following is NOT one of the major challenges that managers must deal with in order to remain competitive?

Emphasizing the use of inclusive language such as "partner" instead of "spouse" would be directed at what type of diversity?

Match the following: -Character Theory

According to your text, African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans are likely to be at a disadvantage within organizations because:

The legal theory involved in a third party retaliatory lawsuit, where the 3rd party claims he or she was fired before the individual could file a discrimination claim as a result of others' office romance is called:

An ethical theory that emphasizes the nature and characteristics of an act is:

If you were born from 1965 to 1976 you could be called:

Executive performance bonuses, high position power, and tactical or short-range planning suggest a corporate culture that emphasizes:

Given the increasing attractiveness of U.S.business ventures in China, a major challenge for Western managers will be understanding the Chinese practice of guanxi, which is:

A transnational organization is one where:

Which of the following would not be considered sexual harassment?

Match the following: -Diversity

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters