Question 1

Give a brief history of diversity in the United States.

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The answer of Give a brief history of diversity in...

Question 2

Mentors are high-potential people who help ensure that middle-level managers are socialized into the norms and values of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the two components of diversity training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Flexibility training 
C)  Skills assessment 
D)  Awareness building 
E)  Diversity assessment 
A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Flexibility training 
C)  Skills assessment 
D)  Awareness building 
E)  Diversity assessment

Question 4

Cohesiveness refers to how tightly knit a group is and the degree to which group members act in mutually agreed-upon ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Effectively managing a diverse workforce requires overcoming challenges such as unexamined assumptions,lower cohesiveness,and communication problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A multicultural workforce can provide a company with a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An organization that values cultural diversity and is willing to utilize and encourage it is referred to as a _____ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  monolithic 
B)  multicultural 
C)  pluralistic 
D)  multinational 
E)  bureaucratic 
A)  monolithic 
B)  multicultural 
C)  pluralistic 
D)  multinational 
E)  bureaucratic

Question 8

Explain the characteristics of monolithic organizations.

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Question 9

When unwelcome sexual conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with job performance or creating an intimidating or offensive work atmosphere,it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  quid pro quo harassment. 
B)  an occupational hazard. 
C)  performance reciprocity. 
D)  hostile environment. 
E)  glass ceiling. 
A)  quid pro quo harassment. 
B)  an occupational hazard. 
C)  performance reciprocity. 
D)  hostile environment. 
E)  glass ceiling.

Question 10

The term hostile environment refers to the invisible barrier that makes it difficult for women and minorities to rise above a certain level in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Submission to or rejection of sexual conduct that is used as a basis for employment decisions is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  inappropriate engagement. 
B)  performance reciprocity. 
C)  quid pro quo harassment. 
D)  sexual slavery. 
E)  hostile environment. 
A)  inappropriate engagement. 
B)  performance reciprocity. 
C)  quid pro quo harassment. 
D)  sexual slavery. 
E)  hostile environment.

Question 12

The most common negative effect of diversity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lowered organizational flexibility. 
B)  decreased ability to respond to consumer preferences. 
C)  increased communication difficulty. 
D)  enhanced cohesiveness. 
E)  decreased innovation and creativity. 
A)  lowered organizational flexibility. 
B)  decreased ability to respond to consumer preferences. 
C)  increased communication difficulty. 
D)  enhanced cohesiveness. 
E)  decreased innovation and creativity.

Question 13

The fastest-growing segments of the workforce in the United States are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanics and Asians. 
B)  Pacific Islanders and African Americans. 
C)  African-Americans and Native Americans. 
D)  Caucasians and African-Americans. 
E)  Native Americans and Hispanics. 
A)  Hispanics and Asians. 
B)  Pacific Islanders and African Americans. 
C)  African-Americans and Native Americans. 
D)  Caucasians and African-Americans. 
E)  Native Americans and Hispanics.

Question 14

Monolithic organizations have a more diverse employee population and take steps to involve persons from different cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe the two components of diversity training.

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Question 16

Retaining good workers of all ethnicities will become increasingly important as:

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance costs for new employees continue to escalate. 
B)  replacing qualified and experienced workers becomes more costly. 
C)  the turnover rates decrease every month. 
D)  the workforce grows more rapidly. 
E)  top managers leave to begin entrepreneurial ventures. 
A)  insurance costs for new employees continue to escalate. 
B)  replacing qualified and experienced workers becomes more costly. 
C)  the turnover rates decrease every month. 
D)  the workforce grows more rapidly. 
E)  top managers leave to begin entrepreneurial ventures.

Question 17

Component 3,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 18

Explain sexual harassment,its categories,and the problems that stem from the issue.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment is a form of harassmen

Question 19

At one time in Portland,Oregon,about one-fifth of the city's population consisted of various ethnic minorities,but only 12 percent of new construction employees were minorities.Which of the following programs when used by the city government is likely to increase minority group members' participation in public contracts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Quid pro quo system 
C)  Positive-effect recruitment 
D)  Realignment 
E)  Proactive recruitment 
A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Quid pro quo system 
C)  Positive-effect recruitment 
D)  Realignment 
E)  Proactive recruitment

Question 20

An organization that has a relatively diverse employee population and makes an effort to involve employees from different gender,racial,or cultural backgrounds is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  monolithic organization. 
B)  ethnocentric organization. 
C)  pluralistic organization. 
D)  bureaucratic organization. 
E)  homogeneous organization. 
A)  monolithic organization. 
B)  ethnocentric organization. 
C)  pluralistic organization. 
D)  bureaucratic organization. 
E)  homogeneous organization.

Give a brief history of diversity in the United States.

Mentors are high-potential people who help ensure that middle-level managers are socialized into the norms and values of the organization.

Which of the following is one of the two components of diversity training?

Cohesiveness refers to how tightly knit a group is and the degree to which group members act in mutually agreed-upon ways.

Effectively managing a diverse workforce requires overcoming challenges such as unexamined assumptions,lower cohesiveness,and communication problems.

A multicultural workforce can provide a company with a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.

An organization that values cultural diversity and is willing to utilize and encourage it is referred to as a _____ organization.

Explain the characteristics of monolithic organizations.

When unwelcome sexual conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with job performance or creating an intimidating or offensive work atmosphere,it is known as:

The term hostile environment refers to the invisible barrier that makes it difficult for women and minorities to rise above a certain level in the organization.

Submission to or rejection of sexual conduct that is used as a basis for employment decisions is referred to as:

The most common negative effect of diversity is:

The fastest-growing segments of the workforce in the United States are:

Monolithic organizations have a more diverse employee population and take steps to involve persons from different cultural backgrounds.

Describe the two components of diversity training.

Retaining good workers of all ethnicities will become increasingly important as:

Component 3,as described in Scenario B,is an example of:

Explain sexual harassment,its categories,and the problems that stem from the issue.

An organization that has a relatively diverse employee population and makes an effort to involve employees from different gender,racial,or cultural backgrounds is a(n):

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

Give a brief history of diversity in the United States.

Mentors are high-potential people who help ensure that middle-level managers are socialized into the norms and values of the organization.

Which of the following is one of the two components of diversity training?

Cohesiveness refers to how tightly knit a group is and the degree to which group members act in mutually agreed-upon ways.

Effectively managing a diverse workforce requires overcoming challenges such as unexamined assumptions,lower cohesiveness,and communication problems.

A multicultural workforce can provide a company with a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.

An organization that values cultural diversity and is willing to utilize and encourage it is referred to as a _____ organization.

Explain the characteristics of monolithic organizations.

When unwelcome sexual conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with job performance or creating an intimidating or offensive work atmosphere,it is known as:

The term hostile environment refers to the invisible barrier that makes it difficult for women and minorities to rise above a certain level in the organization.

Submission to or rejection of sexual conduct that is used as a basis for employment decisions is referred to as:

The most common negative effect of diversity is:

The fastest-growing segments of the workforce in the United States are:

Monolithic organizations have a more diverse employee population and take steps to involve persons from different cultural backgrounds.

Describe the two components of diversity training.

Retaining good workers of all ethnicities will become increasingly important as:

Component 3,as described in Scenario B,is an example of:

Explain sexual harassment,its categories,and the problems that stem from the issue.

An organization that has a relatively diverse employee population and makes an effort to involve employees from different gender,racial,or cultural backgrounds is a(n):

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