Question 1

Research has shown that network groups

Accepted Answer

A)  create divisions in the workplace 
B)  are bad experiences for minority employees 
C)  help retain minority employees 
D)  reduce creativity by being homongeneous 
E)  none of these 
A)  create divisions in the workplace 
B)  are bad experiences for minority employees 
C)  help retain minority employees 
D)  reduce creativity by being homongeneous 
E)  none of these

Question 2

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to

Accepted Answer

A)  barriers to entry. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  equal opportunity. 
D)  the glass wall. 
E)  the glass ceiling. 
A)  barriers to entry. 
B)  affirmative action. 
C)  equal opportunity. 
D)  the glass wall. 
E)  the glass ceiling.

Question 4

____ is defined as all the ways in which people differ.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiplicity 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Seniority 
D)  Culture 
E)  Variation 
A)  Multiplicity 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Seniority 
D)  Culture 
E)  Variation

Question 5

Unfortunately, companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover, absenteeism, and the risk of lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnorelativism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Regiocentrism. 
A)  Ethnorelativism 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Regiocentrism.

Question 7

All of the following are traditional dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  age. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  physical ability. 
E)  all of these are primary dimensions of diversity. 
A)  age. 
B)  sexual orientation. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  physical ability. 
E)  all of these are primary dimensions of diversity.

Question 8

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Geographic location and religious beliefs are included in the inclusive dimension of diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most organizations make conscious effort to shift from pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____ means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

Accepted Answer

A)  Managing diversity 
B)  Maxi-Min approach 
C)  Managing differentiation 
D)  Advantageous approach 
E)  Maximum benefit approach 
A)  Managing diversity 
B)  Maxi-Min approach 
C)  Managing differentiation 
D)  Advantageous approach 
E)  Maximum benefit approach

Question 13

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
B)  Increased understanding of the marketplace. 
C)  Better use of employee talent. 
D)  Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
E)  Enhanced quality of team problem solving. 
A)  Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
B)  Increased understanding of the marketplace. 
C)  Better use of employee talent. 
D)  Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits. 
E)  Enhanced quality of team problem solving.

Question 14

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  a diverse organization. 
B)  an organization that encourages pluralism. 
C)  a monoculture. 
D)  geocentric. 
E)  minority-owned organization. 
A)  a diverse organization. 
B)  an organization that encourages pluralism. 
C)  a monoculture. 
D)  geocentric. 
E)  minority-owned organization.

Question 15

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
E)  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972 
A)  Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
D)  Americans with Disabilities Act 
E)  Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amendment of 1972

Question 16

Which of the following group of women is expected to grow the most in employment from 2006 to 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic 
B)  African American 
C)  White 
D)  Asian 
E)  Native American 
A)  Hispanic 
B)  African American 
C)  White 
D)  Asian 
E)  Native American

Question 17

Trouser's Inc. top management is exclusively made up of older white males. Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural diversity. 
B)  the glass ceiling effect. 
C)  rapid promotion and advancement. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  cultural diversity. 
B)  the glass ceiling effect. 
C)  rapid promotion and advancement. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  all of these.

Question 18

In 2006, PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

The concept of a glass wall is that invi

Question 20

At Ernst & Young, ____ percent of senior leadership is still male.

Accepted Answer

A)  98 percent 
B)  92 percent 
C)  85 percent 
D)  80 percent 
E)  77 percent 
A)  98 percent 
B)  92 percent 
C)  85 percent 
D)  80 percent 
E)  77 percent

Research has shown that network groups

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to

____ is defined as all the ways in which people differ.

Unfortunately, companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover, absenteeism, and the risk of lawsuits.

____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

All of the following are traditional dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

Geographic location and religious beliefs are included in the inclusive dimension of diversity.

In 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange.

Most organizations make conscious effort to shift from pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

____ means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?

Which of the following group of women is expected to grow the most in employment from 2006 to 2016?

Trouser's Inc. top management is exclusively made up of older white males. Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience

In 2006, PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

At Ernst & Young, ____ percent of senior leadership is still male.

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Exam 12: Managing Diversity

Research has shown that network groups

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act

Women make up less than 16 percent of all Fortune 500 executives. This could be due to

____ is defined as all the ways in which people differ.

Unfortunately, companies that foster a diverse workforce increases turnover, absenteeism, and the risk of lawsuits.

____ reflects the belief that one's own group is superior to other groups.

All of the following are traditional dimensions of diversity EXCEPT

The belief that your group and subculture is not as good as other groups and subcultures is ethnocentrism.

Geographic location and religious beliefs are included in the inclusive dimension of diversity.

In 1970, Joseph Searles became the first African American member of the New York Stock Exchange.

Most organizations make conscious effort to shift from pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

____ means creating a climate in which the potential advantages of diversity for organizational or group performance are maximized while the potential disadvantages are minimized.

Which of the following is not a dividend of workplace diversity?

Phlex Plastic has a very strong set of corporate values. In fact, Phlex has been known to discourage the emergence of alternative values. Phlex is most likely

Which of the following prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex?

Which of the following group of women is expected to grow the most in employment from 2006 to 2016?

Trouser's Inc. top management is exclusively made up of older white males. Trouser's promotes from within and top management is most comfortable with individuals who are similar to them. Women and minorities at this company who wish to be promoted are likely to experience

In 2006, PepsiCo appointed its first female CEO.

Briefly explain the concepts of a glass wall and a glass ceiling.

At Ernst & Young, ____ percent of senior leadership is still male.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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