Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Employees of the same race or gender as the supervisor may be more likely to take advantage of the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Employers must provide _____ for employees of differing religious beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) reasonable accommodations 
B) clearer expectations 
C) religious guidance 
D) negative discrimination 
A) reasonable accommodations 
B) clearer expectations 
C) religious guidance 
D) negative discrimination

Question 4

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

Accepted Answer

A) all employers, in every state, provideup to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave to female employees. 
B) employers give pregnant employees easier job assignments. 
C) pregnancy be treated no differently from illnesses or health disabilities if an employer has medical benefits or a disability plan. 
D) supervisors grant pregnancy leaves even if a physician's statement is not provided by the employee and ensure that mandated accommodations are made. 
A) all employers, in every state, provideup to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave to female employees. 
B) employers give pregnant employees easier job assignments. 
C) pregnancy be treated no differently from illnesses or health disabilities if an employer has medical benefits or a disability plan. 
D) supervisors grant pregnancy leaves even if a physician's statement is not provided by the employee and ensure that mandated accommodations are made.

Question 5

It is still fairly common for women who take nontraditional jobs to be resented and criticized by their male co-workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Most courts have ruled that the hiring of part-time or temporary help or the scheduling of extra overtime to accommodate a pregnant employee constitutes an unreasonable burden for employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

At R.K.Industries,three electrical engineers have just been hired.One is a caucasian male,the second is a caucasian female,and the third is a black male.All hired at the entry level,each of the three employees earns the same hourly wage.This demonstrates the principle of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) pay disparity 
B) positive affirmation 
C) equitable action 
D) comparable worth 
A) pay disparity 
B) positive affirmation 
C) equitable action 
D) comparable worth

Question 10

TKI Industries is headquartered in the U.S.A.,but the company also has offices in Mexico,London,Hong Kong,and Brazil.It is owned by two individuals.Based on this information,which type of an organization is TKI?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?

Accepted Answer

A) A 55-year-old worker is chosen for promotion over a 35-year-old worker. 
B) A 37-year-old employee is passed over for a choice foreign assignment in favor of a 26-year-old employee. 
C) Two 30-year-old workers are denied promotion and one 45-year-old employee gets the promotion. 
D) A 50-year-old employee with 25 years of experience is laid off, while a 33-year-old with 7 years of experience is retained. 
A) A 55-year-old worker is chosen for promotion over a 35-year-old worker. 
B) A 37-year-old employee is passed over for a choice foreign assignment in favor of a 26-year-old employee. 
C) Two 30-year-old workers are denied promotion and one 45-year-old employee gets the promotion. 
D) A 50-year-old employee with 25 years of experience is laid off, while a 33-year-old with 7 years of experience is retained.

Question 12

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following statements is true of protected-group supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A) Supervisors who are members of legally protected groups are always easily accepted by their subordinates. 
B) Supervisors tend to communicate better with subordinates who are of the same race or the same sex. 
C) Women are bound to get promoted more easily in their work places than men. 
D) Male supervisors always feel obliged to accomplish more than their female counterparts. 
A) Supervisors who are members of legally protected groups are always easily accepted by their subordinates. 
B) Supervisors tend to communicate better with subordinates who are of the same race or the same sex. 
C) Women are bound to get promoted more easily in their work places than men. 
D) Male supervisors always feel obliged to accomplish more than their female counterparts.

Question 15

What must employers do to accommodate employees of different religious beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Employers must make reasonable

Question 16

Because of the Equal Pay Act and other equal employment opportunity legislation,women and men receive almost the same pay in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Diversity refers to a workforce that is

Question 18

The largest number of cases of employment discrimination during the past decade occurred due to allegations of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sexual harassment 
B) retaliation 
C) gender discrimination 
D) disability 
A) sexual harassment 
B) retaliation 
C) gender discrimination 
D) disability

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding employer-mandated medical examinations is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Employers can require pre-employment medical examinations to screen out job applicants. 
B) After a job offer has been made, an applicant can be given a medical examination to determine whether he or she can physically perform the job. 
C) It is the responsibilityof the employer to speculate about accommodation needs of employees. 
D) Established employees can be given medical examinations to determine their continued fitness for the job, but new employees cannot be required to take such examinations. 
A) Employers can require pre-employment medical examinations to screen out job applicants. 
B) After a job offer has been made, an applicant can be given a medical examination to determine whether he or she can physically perform the job. 
C) It is the responsibilityof the employer to speculate about accommodation needs of employees. 
D) Established employees can be given medical examinations to determine their continued fitness for the job, but new employees cannot be required to take such examinations.

Question 20

Diversity management now encompasses many considerations,including legal,demographic,economic,and political.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Employees of the same race or gender as the supervisor may be more likely to take advantage of the supervisor.

Employers must provide _____ for employees of differing religious beliefs.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

It is still fairly common for women who take nontraditional jobs to be resented and criticized by their male co-workers.

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

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

Most courts have ruled that the hiring of part-time or temporary help or the scheduling of extra overtime to accommodate a pregnant employee constitutes an unreasonable burden for employers.

At R.K.Industries,three electrical engineers have just been hired.One is a caucasian male,the second is a caucasian female,and the third is a black male.All hired at the entry level,each of the three employees earns the same hourly wage.This demonstrates the principle of _____.

TKI Industries is headquartered in the U.S.A.,but the company also has offices in Mexico,London,Hong Kong,and Brazil.It is owned by two individuals.Based on this information,which type of an organization is TKI?

Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

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

Which of the following statements is true of protected-group supervisors?

What must employers do to accommodate employees of different religious beliefs?

Because of the Equal Pay Act and other equal employment opportunity legislation,women and men receive almost the same pay in the United States.

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

The largest number of cases of employment discrimination during the past decade occurred due to allegations of _____.

Which of the following statements regarding employer-mandated medical examinations is TRUE?

Diversity management now encompasses many considerations,including legal,demographic,economic,and political.

The Supervisory Challenge

The Management Functions

Supervisory Planning

Leadership and Followership

Communicating in a Noisy World

Principles of Motivating Followers

Solving Problems, Making Decisions and Managing Change

The Principles of Organizing

Empowering Employees for Success

Building Effective Teams

Performance Management

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts

Positive Discipline

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Exam 4: Supervising a Diverse Workforce

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

Employees of the same race or gender as the supervisor may be more likely to take advantage of the supervisor.

Employers must provide _____ for employees of differing religious beliefs.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires that:

It is still fairly common for women who take nontraditional jobs to be resented and criticized by their male co-workers.

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

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

Most courts have ruled that the hiring of part-time or temporary help or the scheduling of extra overtime to accommodate a pregnant employee constitutes an unreasonable burden for employers.

At R.K.Industries,three electrical engineers have just been hired.One is a caucasian male,the second is a caucasian female,and the third is a black male.All hired at the entry level,each of the three employees earns the same hourly wage.This demonstrates the principle of _____.

TKI Industries is headquartered in the U.S.A.,but the company also has offices in Mexico,London,Hong Kong,and Brazil.It is owned by two individuals.Based on this information,which type of an organization is TKI?

Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?

There is a discrepancy between the pay scales of women and men because there is no legislation that protects women in terms of pay.

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

Which of the following statements is true of protected-group supervisors?

What must employers do to accommodate employees of different religious beliefs?

Because of the Equal Pay Act and other equal employment opportunity legislation,women and men receive almost the same pay in the United States.

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

The largest number of cases of employment discrimination during the past decade occurred due to allegations of _____.

Which of the following statements regarding employer-mandated medical examinations is TRUE?

Diversity management now encompasses many considerations,including legal,demographic,economic,and political.

The Supervisory Challenge

The Management Functions

Supervisory Planning

Leadership and Followership

Communicating in a Noisy World

Principles of Motivating Followers

Solving Problems, Making Decisions and Managing Change

The Principles of Organizing

Empowering Employees for Success

Building Effective Teams

Performance Management

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts

Positive Discipline

Filters