Question 1

Less restrictive policies and procedures and fewer standardized operating methods are approaches to:

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A)  organizational flexibility. 
B)  corporate governance. 
C)  strategic maneuvering. 
D)  competitive advantage. 
E)  bureaucratic management. 
A)  organizational flexibility. 
B)  corporate governance. 
C)  strategic maneuvering. 
D)  competitive advantage. 
E)  bureaucratic management.

Question 2

Explain how multicultural organizations address the cultural aspects of integration.

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The answer of Explain how multicultural organizations address the cultural...

Question 3

Diversity training has two components: team building and self-esteem building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The traditional American image of diversity has been one of assimilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Component 2,as described in Scenario B,is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  career displacement. 
B)  support groups. 
C)  employee promotions. 
D)  alternative work arrangements. 
E)  mentoring. 
A)  career displacement. 
B)  support groups. 
C)  employee promotions. 
D)  alternative work arrangements. 
E)  mentoring.

Question 6

Recognizing religious holidays,differing modes of dress,and dietary restrictions as well as allowing flexible scheduling are all ways to improve employee retention that may appeal to diverse employees.These types of efforts are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  work arrangements. 
B)  support groups. 
C)  career development programs. 
D)  employee promotions. 
E)  systems accommodations. 
A)  work arrangements. 
B)  support groups. 
C)  career development programs. 
D)  employee promotions. 
E)  systems accommodations.

Question 7

Behaviors such as persistent or pervasive displays of pornography,lewd or suggestive remarks,and demeaning taunts or jokes tend to cause ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a hostile environment 
B)  cognitive conflicts 
C)  quid pro quo harassment 
D)  gender discrimination 
E)  an occupational hazard 
A)  a hostile environment 
B)  cognitive conflicts 
C)  quid pro quo harassment 
D)  gender discrimination 
E)  an occupational hazard

Question 8

Discuss the competitive advantage gained by employing a diverse workforce.

Accepted Answer

Employing a diverse workforce can provid

Question 9

The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that makes it difficult for women and minorities to move beyond a certain level in the corporate hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rosalina has recently been passed over for a promotion.This is the third time it has happened despite excellent performance reviews.After this last disappointment,Rosalina discovered that no women or minority candidates have been promoted to upper management positions at the company.Rosalina appears to have:

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A)  a diversity-oriented employer. 
B)  a lack of communication skills. 
C)  hit the glass ceiling. 
D)  received negative reinforcement. 
E)  a need to brush up on her skills. 
A)  a diversity-oriented employer. 
B)  a lack of communication skills. 
C)  hit the glass ceiling. 
D)  received negative reinforcement. 
E)  a need to brush up on her skills.

Question 11

In terms of its employee population,a monolithic organization is ____.

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A)  highly homogeneous 
B)  highly diversified 
C)  informally integrated 
D)  completely integrated 
E)  highly desegregated 
A)  highly homogeneous 
B)  highly diversified 
C)  informally integrated 
D)  completely integrated 
E)  highly desegregated

Question 12

Contrast "managing diversity" and "affirmative action" and provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Managing diversity and affirmative actio

Question 13

One possible explanation for the wage gap between men and women is that women are not negotiating pay as effectively as men seeking the same positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the term "glass ceiling" with an example.

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Question 15

Conduct of a sexual nature that has negative consequences for employment is known as sexual:

Accepted Answer

A)  slavery. 
B)  assault. 
C)  sadism. 
D)  harassment. 
E)  orientation. 
A)  slavery. 
B)  assault. 
C)  sadism. 
D)  harassment. 
E)  orientation.

Question 16

When Kiara was hired at Timez International,she was encouraged to attend a meeting with other minority employees to discuss the challenges and opportunities at the company.Kiara found the meeting helpful because other members coached her about the norms and culture of the organization.This in turn enabled her to adjust more quickly and effectively.This program is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  an employee empowerment program. 
B)  skill building. 
C)  an employee support group. 
D)  a career development program. 
E)  a behavior modification program. 
A)  an employee empowerment program. 
B)  skill building. 
C)  an employee support group. 
D)  a career development program. 
E)  a behavior modification program.

Question 17

The human resources manager at Clear Eyes was instructed to provide data on the number of minorities working there,their positions within the company,and the compensation provided.It would appear that the company wants to:

Accepted Answer

A)  gain the support of top management for diversity. 
B)  supply diversity data to government agencies. 
C)  conduct an organizational assessment. 
D)  develop their minority employees. 
E)  provide awareness training to the human resources department. 
A)  gain the support of top management for diversity. 
B)  supply diversity data to government agencies. 
C)  conduct an organizational assessment. 
D)  develop their minority employees. 
E)  provide awareness training to the human resources department.

Question 18

An organization that fully integrates minority group members,both formally and informally,is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  monolithic organization. 
B)  homogeneous organization. 
C)  multinational organization. 
D)  multicultural organization. 
E)  bureaucratic organization. 
A)  monolithic organization. 
B)  homogeneous organization. 
C)  multinational organization. 
D)  multicultural organization. 
E)  bureaucratic organization.

Question 19

_____ refers to how tightly knit the group is and the degree to which group members perceive,interpret,and act on their environment in similar or mutually agreed-upon ways.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cohesiveness 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Belongingness 
D)  Stereotyping 
E)  Arbitration 
A)  Cohesiveness 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Belongingness 
D)  Stereotyping 
E)  Arbitration

Question 20

Which of the following diversity assumptions states that "our way is one possible way," and that there are many different and equally good ways to the same goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Similarity and difference 
B)  Parochialism 
C)  Culture contingency 
D)  Equifinality 
E)  Heterogeneity 
A)  Similarity and difference 
B)  Parochialism 
C)  Culture contingency 
D)  Equifinality 
E)  Heterogeneity

Less restrictive policies and procedures and fewer standardized operating methods are approaches to:

Explain how multicultural organizations address the cultural aspects of integration.

Diversity training has two components: team building and self-esteem building.

The traditional American image of diversity has been one of assimilation.

Component 2,as described in Scenario B,is an example of:

Recognizing religious holidays,differing modes of dress,and dietary restrictions as well as allowing flexible scheduling are all ways to improve employee retention that may appeal to diverse employees.These types of efforts are referred to as:

Behaviors such as persistent or pervasive displays of pornography,lewd or suggestive remarks,and demeaning taunts or jokes tend to cause ____.

Discuss the competitive advantage gained by employing a diverse workforce.

The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that makes it difficult for women and minorities to move beyond a certain level in the corporate hierarchy.

In terms of its employee population,a monolithic organization is ____.

Contrast "managing diversity" and "affirmative action" and provide examples of each.

One possible explanation for the wage gap between men and women is that women are not negotiating pay as effectively as men seeking the same positions.

Explain the term "glass ceiling" with an example.

Conduct of a sexual nature that has negative consequences for employment is known as sexual:

The human resources manager at Clear Eyes was instructed to provide data on the number of minorities working there,their positions within the company,and the compensation provided.It would appear that the company wants to:

An organization that fully integrates minority group members,both formally and informally,is called a:

_____ refers to how tightly knit the group is and the degree to which group members perceive,interpret,and act on their environment in similar or mutually agreed-upon ways.

Which of the following diversity assumptions states that "our way is one possible way," and that there are many different and equally good ways to the same goal?

Managing and Performing

The External and Internal Environments

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics, corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organization Structure

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Leadership

Motivating for Performance

Teamwork

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Leading Change

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Exam 11: Managing the Diverse Workforce

Less restrictive policies and procedures and fewer standardized operating methods are approaches to:

Explain how multicultural organizations address the cultural aspects of integration.

Diversity training has two components: team building and self-esteem building.

The traditional American image of diversity has been one of assimilation.

Component 2,as described in Scenario B,is an example of:

Recognizing religious holidays,differing modes of dress,and dietary restrictions as well as allowing flexible scheduling are all ways to improve employee retention that may appeal to diverse employees.These types of efforts are referred to as:

Behaviors such as persistent or pervasive displays of pornography,lewd or suggestive remarks,and demeaning taunts or jokes tend to cause ____.

Discuss the competitive advantage gained by employing a diverse workforce.

The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that makes it difficult for women and minorities to move beyond a certain level in the corporate hierarchy.

In terms of its employee population,a monolithic organization is ____.

Contrast "managing diversity" and "affirmative action" and provide examples of each.

One possible explanation for the wage gap between men and women is that women are not negotiating pay as effectively as men seeking the same positions.

Explain the term "glass ceiling" with an example.

Conduct of a sexual nature that has negative consequences for employment is known as sexual:

The human resources manager at Clear Eyes was instructed to provide data on the number of minorities working there,their positions within the company,and the compensation provided.It would appear that the company wants to:

An organization that fully integrates minority group members,both formally and informally,is called a:

_____ refers to how tightly knit the group is and the degree to which group members perceive,interpret,and act on their environment in similar or mutually agreed-upon ways.

Which of the following diversity assumptions states that "our way is one possible way," and that there are many different and equally good ways to the same goal?

Managing and Performing

The External and Internal Environments

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics, corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organization Structure

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Leadership

Motivating for Performance

Teamwork

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Leading Change

Filters