Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding diversity in organizations is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Diverse groups may generate significantly more productivity than homogeneous groups. 
B) Organizations that manage diversity well may attract a better-qualified set of job applicants. 
C) Heterogeneous groups tend to be more cohesive than homogeneous groups. 
D) Organizations with diverse workforces are better able to understand different market segments. 
E) Diverse organizations have a larger pool of information for problem-solving purposes. 
A) Diverse groups may generate significantly more productivity than homogeneous groups. 
B) Organizations that manage diversity well may attract a better-qualified set of job applicants. 
C) Heterogeneous groups tend to be more cohesive than homogeneous groups. 
D) Organizations with diverse workforces are better able to understand different market segments. 
E) Diverse organizations have a larger pool of information for problem-solving purposes.

Question 2

Which of the following statements does NOT describe one of the results of the declining pool of younger workers?

Accepted Answer

A) A greater number of older workers mean that a company's workforce will be less stable. 
B) Productivity should increase since older workers make greater contributions to productivity. 
C) Insurance and medical costs to organizations are likely to increase. 
D) Obtaining new workers will be increasingly difficult. 
E) There will be fewer potential entrants into the labor force. 
A) A greater number of older workers mean that a company's workforce will be less stable. 
B) Productivity should increase since older workers make greater contributions to productivity. 
C) Insurance and medical costs to organizations are likely to increase. 
D) Obtaining new workers will be increasingly difficult. 
E) There will be fewer potential entrants into the labor force.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about organization culture is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Culture determines the feel of an organization. 
B) Organization culture is the foundation of the internal environment of an organization. 
C) Organization culture defies objective measurement or observation. 
D) Companies that have a strong culture tend to be more effective than companies that have a weak culture. 
E) All of these choices 
A) Culture determines the feel of an organization. 
B) Organization culture is the foundation of the internal environment of an organization. 
C) Organization culture defies objective measurement or observation. 
D) Companies that have a strong culture tend to be more effective than companies that have a weak culture. 
E) All of these choices

Question 4

An organization that has achieved high levels of diversity with few problems and that can capitalize on the advantages of being diverse is called a(n)____ organization.

Accepted Answer

A) global 
B) heterogeneous 
C) multicultural 
D) paternalistic 
E) ethnocentric 
A) global 
B) heterogeneous 
C) multicultural 
D) paternalistic 
E) ethnocentric

Question 5

How does workforce diversity affect organizational practices with regard to workers? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Workforce diversity can have a significa

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT typically shape an organization culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Past successes 
B) The organization design 
C) The history of the organization 
D) Shared experiences 
E) Symbols, stories, and slogans 
A) Past successes 
B) The organization design 
C) The history of the organization 
D) Shared experiences 
E) Symbols, stories, and slogans

Question 7

Lynne is an extrovert.Kyle is an introvert.Lynne has been trying to "bring Kyle out of his shell." Kyle is happy the way he is and wishes Lynne would demonstrate more ____ for others.

Accepted Answer

A) conflict 
B) empathy 
C) entropy 
D) pluralism 
E) monoculturalism 
A) conflict 
B) empathy 
C) entropy 
D) pluralism 
E) monoculturalism

Question 8

As long as managers provide adequate communication to their employees,diversity should flourish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An organization that provides ____________________ will have courses designed to facilitate members working together in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization that provides ____________________ will have...

Question 10

Treating everyone the same is the only fair way to manage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the current trends in diversity?

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in early 2023, the

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the cost argument for diversity is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations that manage diversity and multiculturalism effectively are better able to attract qualified employees from women and minorities. 
B) A manager can reduce employee absenteeism and turnover by learning how to manage diversity and multiculturalism. 
C) Diversity and multiculturalism are accompanied by an increased pool of information. 
D) Organizations with diversity and multiculturalism are generally more creative and innovative than other organizations. 
E) Organizations with diversity and multiculturalism are better able to understand different market segments than are less diverse organizations. 
A) Organizations that manage diversity and multiculturalism effectively are better able to attract qualified employees from women and minorities. 
B) A manager can reduce employee absenteeism and turnover by learning how to manage diversity and multiculturalism. 
C) Diversity and multiculturalism are accompanied by an increased pool of information. 
D) Organizations with diversity and multiculturalism are generally more creative and innovative than other organizations. 
E) Organizations with diversity and multiculturalism are better able to understand different market segments than are less diverse organizations.

Question 13

Is it fair to hold an organization accountable for commitment to diversity and multiculturalism when there are strategies individuals can use to deal with conflict? Why?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is fair to hold an organization

Question 14

There are many reasons the median age of workers in the United States is increasing.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A) Aging baby boomers 
B) Declining birthrates 
C) Improved health care 
D) Younger workers attending college 
E) Higher legal limits for mandatory retirement 
A) Aging baby boomers 
B) Declining birthrates 
C) Improved health care 
D) Younger workers attending college 
E) Higher legal limits for mandatory retirement

Question 15

When an organization's composition reflects that of the external labor market,full structural integration has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The cost argument suggests that organizations with diverse workforces are generally more innovative than other organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Organizational practices used to manage diversity include

Accepted Answer

A) flexible working hours. 
B) job sharing. 
C) accommodating benefit packages. 
D) multicultural work teams. 
E) All of these choices 
A) flexible working hours. 
B) job sharing. 
C) accommodating benefit packages. 
D) multicultural work teams. 
E) All of these choices

Question 18

When every individual has the opportunity to influence the organization's culture and norms,____ has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) full structural integration 
B) equality 
C) an absence of discrimination and prejudice 
D) cultural identification 
E) pluralism 
A) full structural integration 
B) equality 
C) an absence of discrimination and prejudice 
D) cultural identification 
E) pluralism

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity 
B) Dietary preferences 
C) Single parent 
D) Astrological sign 
E) Dual-career couples 
A) Obesity 
B) Dietary preferences 
C) Single parent 
D) Astrological sign 
E) Dual-career couples

Question 20

There are no problems at XYZ Corporation arising from age,gender or ethnicity.It is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) full structural integration. 
B) pluralism. 
C) an absence of discrimination and prejudice. 
D) cultural identification. 
E) low levels of intergroup conflict. 
A) full structural integration. 
B) pluralism. 
C) an absence of discrimination and prejudice. 
D) cultural identification. 
E) low levels of intergroup conflict.

Exam 6: The Multicultural Environment

Which of the following statements regarding diversity in organizations is FALSE?

Which of the following statements does NOT describe one of the results of the declining pool of younger workers?

Which of the following statements about organization culture is TRUE?

An organization that has achieved high levels of diversity with few problems and that can capitalize on the advantages of being diverse is called a(n)____ organization.

How does workforce diversity affect organizational practices with regard to workers? Provide an example.

Which of the following does NOT typically shape an organization culture?

Lynne is an extrovert.Kyle is an introvert.Lynne has been trying to "bring Kyle out of his shell." Kyle is happy the way he is and wishes Lynne would demonstrate more ____ for others.

As long as managers provide adequate communication to their employees,diversity should flourish.

An organization that provides ____________________ will have courses designed to facilitate members working together in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Treating everyone the same is the only fair way to manage.

What are the current trends in diversity?

Which of the following statements about the cost argument for diversity is TRUE?

Is it fair to hold an organization accountable for commitment to diversity and multiculturalism when there are strategies individuals can use to deal with conflict? Why?

There are many reasons the median age of workers in the United States is increasing.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

When an organization's composition reflects that of the external labor market,full structural integration has occurred.

The cost argument suggests that organizations with diverse workforces are generally more innovative than other organizations.

Organizational practices used to manage diversity include

When every individual has the opportunity to influence the organization's culture and norms,____ has occurred.

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of diversity?

There are no problems at XYZ Corporation arising from age,gender or ethnicity.It is characterized by

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