A) Differences among people due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other characteristic that is used to distinguish between people. B) Differences in the levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment among managers in different countries because they face different economic, political, and sociocultural forces in their organizations' general environments. C) The extent to which an individual has a strong desire to perform challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards for excellence. D) The extent to which an individual is concerned about establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relations, being liked, and having the people around him or her get along with one another. E) The extent to which an individual desires to control or influence others. A) Differences among people due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other characteristic that is used to distinguish between people. B) Differences in the levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment among managers in different countries because they face different economic, political, and sociocultural forces in their organizations' general environments. C) The extent to which an individual has a strong desire to perform challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards for excellence. D) The extent to which an individual is concerned about establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relations, being liked, and having the people around him or her get along with one another. E) The extent to which an individual desires to control or influence others.

Exam 5: Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

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When Michael signs on Stanley for the company basketball team, he assumes that Stanley is a good player because he is African-American. Which of the following is Michael exhibiting in signing Stanley?

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Question 81

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

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Question 82

The increasing racial and ethnic diversity of the workforce and the population as a whole underscores the importance of effectively managing diversity.

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Question 83

Which of the following is true of perception?

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Question 84

What is diversity?

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Question 85

Which of the following is true of schemas?

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Question 86

What is the social-status effect?

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Question 87

Overt discrimination is:

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Question 88

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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Question 89

Which of the following helps managers increase diversity awareness in an organization?

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Question 90

A fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment should ensure that:

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Question 91

It is not necessary for top management to give rewards in order to have successful diversity management initiatives.

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Question 92

Emotional bonds between a mentor and a protégé can enable a protégé to sometimes express reluctance to follow a mentor's advice.

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Question 93

The marketing manager at RST Consulting, allocates annual bonuses to employees based on performance evaluations. What principle is the manager following?

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Question 94

If white male managers perceive other white male managers more positively than managers from minority groups, this is called:

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Question 95

Jeanie realizes that her values differ significantly from some of her younger subordinates. What should Jeanie do to understand them better?

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Question 96

The success of fast-food restaurants in diverse markets can be attributed to relatively accurate _____ of managers.

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Question 97

Managers' perceptions are affected by their personality, and not by their experiences.

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Question 98

As the branch manager of Missouri Bank, Jim is responsible for informing staff members about changes in diversity policies. Jim plays the role of a _____ in handling diversity.

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Question 99

The increasing diversity of the environment increases the challenges managers face in effectively managing diversity.

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When Michael signs on Stanley for the company basketball team, he assumes that Stanley is a good player because he is African-American. Which of the following is Michael exhibiting in signing Stanley?

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

The increasing racial and ethnic diversity of the workforce and the population as a whole underscores the importance of effectively managing diversity.

Which of the following is true of perception?

What is diversity?

Which of the following is true of schemas?

What is the social-status effect?

Overt discrimination is:

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Which of the following helps managers increase diversity awareness in an organization?

A fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment should ensure that:

It is not necessary for top management to give rewards in order to have successful diversity management initiatives.

Emotional bonds between a mentor and a protégé can enable a protégé to sometimes express reluctance to follow a mentor's advice.

The marketing manager at RST Consulting, allocates annual bonuses to employees based on performance evaluations. What principle is the manager following?

If white male managers perceive other white male managers more positively than managers from minority groups, this is called:

Jeanie realizes that her values differ significantly from some of her younger subordinates. What should Jeanie do to understand them better?

The success of fast-food restaurants in diverse markets can be attributed to relatively accurate _____ of managers.

Managers' perceptions are affected by their personality, and not by their experiences.

As the branch manager of Missouri Bank, Jim is responsible for informing staff members about changes in diversity policies. Jim plays the role of a _____ in handling diversity.

The increasing diversity of the environment increases the challenges managers face in effectively managing diversity.

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