Question 1

Define diversity. Explain the reasons why diversity is such a pressing concern and issue for managers and organizations.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:Diversity is di

Question 2

Which of the following is the right approach to eradicating sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigations of sexual harassment charges must be proceeded with hurriedly. 
B)  Allegations of sexual harassment should be made public. 
C)  Looking into third-party sexual harassment allegations is not the responsibility of managers. 
D)  Employees should wait sometimes before they file complaints of sexual harassment. 
E)  Organizations should develop and clearly communicate a sexual harassment policy. 
A)  Investigations of sexual harassment charges must be proceeded with hurriedly. 
B)  Allegations of sexual harassment should be made public. 
C)  Looking into third-party sexual harassment allegations is not the responsibility of managers. 
D)  Employees should wait sometimes before they file complaints of sexual harassment. 
E)  Organizations should develop and clearly communicate a sexual harassment policy.

Question 3

Perception is a highly objective, rational process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Janice is hiring an assistant marketing manager for Fall Inc. Janice recruits Sandra because she comes from a well-known and well-reputed family. Janice is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the similar-to-me effect. 
B)  the social-status effect. 
C)  the salience effect. 
D)  the glass ceiling effect. 
E)  the stereotyping effect. 
A)  the similar-to-me effect. 
B)  the social-status effect. 
C)  the salience effect. 
D)  the glass ceiling effect. 
E)  the stereotyping effect.

Question 5

What is overt discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) 
Knowingly and willingly denying diverse individuals access to opportunities and outcomes in an organization 
B) 
Focusing attention on individuals who are conspicuously different from us 
C) 
Perceiving individuals with high social status more positively than we perceive those with low social status 
D) 
Perceiving others who are similar to ourselves more positively than we perceive people who are different 
E) 
Using information about others in ways that result in inaccurate perceptions 
A) 
Knowingly and willingly denying diverse individuals access to opportunities and outcomes in an organization 
B) 
Focusing attention on individuals who are conspicuously different from us 
C) 
Perceiving individuals with high social status more positively than we perceive those with low social status 
D) 
Perceiving others who are similar to ourselves more positively than we perceive people who are different 
E) 
Using information about others in ways that result in inaccurate perceptions

Question 6

Sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment is more subtle than quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Basing employees' promotions on their performance evaluations, independent of ethnicity, age, or gender, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  reparative justice. 
B)  frontier justice. 
C)  distributive justice. 
D)  restorative justice. 
E)  environmental justice. 
A)  reparative justice. 
B)  frontier justice. 
C)  distributive justice. 
D)  restorative justice. 
E)  environmental justice.

Question 8

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:Title VII prohi

Question 9

Making sexually oriented remarks about one's physical appearance is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile work environment sexual harassment. 
B)  low gender egalitarianism. 
C)  quid pro quo sexual harassment. 
D)  reverse discrimination. 
E)  the glass ceiling effect. 
A)  hostile work environment sexual harassment. 
B)  low gender egalitarianism. 
C)  quid pro quo sexual harassment. 
D)  reverse discrimination. 
E)  the glass ceiling effect.

Question 10

Tucker is hiring a manager for his clothing store. When he reviews the credentials of applicants, he pays special attention to individuals who share his hobbies and interests. Jose's passion for music and interest in the stock market gets him the job. Tucker is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the similar-to-me effect. 
B)  the reverse discrimination effect. 
C)  the gender schema effect. 
D)  the stereotyping effect. 
E)  the salience effect. 
A)  the similar-to-me effect. 
B)  the reverse discrimination effect. 
C)  the gender schema effect. 
D)  the stereotyping effect. 
E)  the salience effect.

Question 11

The term glass ceiling alludes to the invisible barriers that prevent minorities and women from being promoted to top corporate positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ability to appreciate diversity does not require a manager to consider others' perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ diversity requires that managers be sensitive and responsive to the needs and concerns of individuals who might not be as well off as others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnic 
B)  Gender 
C)  Religious 
D)  Educational 
E)  Socioeconomic 
A)  Ethnic 
B)  Gender 
C)  Religious 
D)  Educational 
E)  Socioeconomic

Question 14

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not prohibit discrimination based on religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The process through which people select, organize, and interpret sensory input is called stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Whenever Lisa goes to the warehouse to pick up time sheets, she is confronted with whistles and lewd comments from male co-workers, both of which make her uncomfortable. What type of environment is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whistle-blowing environment 
B)  Salience environment 
C)  Quid pro quo environment 
D)  Hostile work environment 
E)  Accommodative environment 
A)  Whistle-blowing environment 
B)  Salience environment 
C)  Quid pro quo environment 
D)  Hostile work environment 
E)  Accommodative environment

Question 17

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits age discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Following the distributive justice principle means that all members of an organization receive identical or similar outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the CIA's World Fact Book, the median age of a person in the United States is the lowest it has ever been, 37.6 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the four initial steps that managers can take to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations?

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:The four initia

Define diversity. Explain the reasons why diversity is such a pressing concern and issue for managers and organizations.

Which of the following is the right approach to eradicating sexual harassment?

Perception is a highly objective, rational process.

Janice is hiring an assistant marketing manager for Fall Inc. Janice recruits Sandra because she comes from a well-known and well-reputed family. Janice is influenced by:

What is overt discrimination?

Sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment is more subtle than quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Basing employees' promotions on their performance evaluations, independent of ethnicity, age, or gender, is known as:

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Making sexually oriented remarks about one's physical appearance is an example of:

Tucker is hiring a manager for his clothing store. When he reviews the credentials of applicants, he pays special attention to individuals who share his hobbies and interests. Jose's passion for music and interest in the stock market gets him the job. Tucker is influenced by:

The term glass ceiling alludes to the invisible barriers that prevent minorities and women from being promoted to top corporate positions.

The ability to appreciate diversity does not require a manager to consider others' perspectives.

_____ diversity requires that managers be sensitive and responsive to the needs and concerns of individuals who might not be as well off as others.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not prohibit discrimination based on religion.

The process through which people select, organize, and interpret sensory input is called stereotyping.

Whenever Lisa goes to the warehouse to pick up time sheets, she is confronted with whistles and lewd comments from male co-workers, both of which make her uncomfortable. What type of environment is this?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits age discrimination.

Following the distributive justice principle means that all members of an organization receive identical or similar outcomes.

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the CIA's World Fact Book, the median age of a person in the United States is the lowest it has ever been, 37.6 years.

What are the four initial steps that managers can take to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations?

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

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Exam 5: Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Define diversity. Explain the reasons why diversity is such a pressing concern and issue for managers and organizations.

Which of the following is the right approach to eradicating sexual harassment?

Perception is a highly objective, rational process.

Janice is hiring an assistant marketing manager for Fall Inc. Janice recruits Sandra because she comes from a well-known and well-reputed family. Janice is influenced by:

What is overt discrimination?

Sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment is more subtle than quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Basing employees' promotions on their performance evaluations, independent of ethnicity, age, or gender, is known as:

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Making sexually oriented remarks about one's physical appearance is an example of:

Tucker is hiring a manager for his clothing store. When he reviews the credentials of applicants, he pays special attention to individuals who share his hobbies and interests. Jose's passion for music and interest in the stock market gets him the job. Tucker is influenced by:

The term glass ceiling alludes to the invisible barriers that prevent minorities and women from being promoted to top corporate positions.

The ability to appreciate diversity does not require a manager to consider others' perspectives.

_____ diversity requires that managers be sensitive and responsive to the needs and concerns of individuals who might not be as well off as others.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not prohibit discrimination based on religion.

The process through which people select, organize, and interpret sensory input is called stereotyping.

Whenever Lisa goes to the warehouse to pick up time sheets, she is confronted with whistles and lewd comments from male co-workers, both of which make her uncomfortable. What type of environment is this?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits age discrimination.

Following the distributive justice principle means that all members of an organization receive identical or similar outcomes.

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the CIA's World Fact Book, the median age of a person in the United States is the lowest it has ever been, 37.6 years.

What are the four initial steps that managers can take to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations?

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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