Exam 17: Managing a Diverse Workforce

Government regulations ban both sexual and racial harassment. Discuss both kinds of harassment and why they are a growing concern to employers. What can companies do to combat sexual and racial harassment?

Which of the following is not true about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

"Glass walls" refers to:

Which of the following is not true about occupational segregation?

Age, ethnicity, gender, mental or physical abilities, race, and sexual orientation are what dimensions of diversity?

The variation in the important human characteristics that distinguish people from one another is called:

What percentage of Fortune 500 companies have diversity programs to promote sensitivity and awareness?

Which of the following is an argument against affirmative action?

Which of the following is not a benefit of managing diversity effectively?

Under the Family Medical Leave Act, companies that employ 50 or more people must grant unpaid, job-protected leaves for up to 12 weeks to employees with serious family needs, including the birth or adoption of a baby.

Do you believe that support programs for work and family primarily benefit women employees, men employees, or both equally? Explain.

Even though racial and gender bias has been lowered in most organizations, women and persons of color remain underrepresented in executive level positions.