Question 1

Research has shown that

Accepted Answer

A)  homogeneous groups are more creative than diverse groups. 
B)  homogeneous groups are less satisfied than diverse groups. 
C)  diverse groups are more creative than homogeneous groups. 
D)  creativity has nothing to do with group composition. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  homogeneous groups are more creative than diverse groups. 
B)  homogeneous groups are less satisfied than diverse groups. 
C)  diverse groups are more creative than homogeneous groups. 
D)  creativity has nothing to do with group composition. 
E)  none of these.

Question 2

____ mentoring relationships leave both parties uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-race 
B)  Female-male 
C)  Male-male 
D)  Female-female 
E)  Same race 
A)  Cross-race 
B)  Female-male 
C)  Male-male 
D)  Female-female 
E)  Same race

Question 3

The five major steps in implementing a change for a program to develop a truly diverse workplace is to: (1) change structures and policies, (2) focus on diversity recruiting, (3) establish mentor relationships, (4) accommodate special needs, and (5) offer training and education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research indicates that women and minorities are more likely than men to develop mentoring relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The barrier to entry 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Equal opportunity 
D)  The glass ceiling 
E)  The glass wall 
A)  The barrier to entry 
B)  Affirmative action 
C)  Equal opportunity 
D)  The glass ceiling 
E)  The glass wall

Question 6

Pattie's Pancakes recently held a series of focus groups to gather information on employee perceptions of women and minorities in the workplace. In particular, Pattie's was interested in learning about the myths, values, and beliefs that currently exist in their organization. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity training. 
B)  building a corporate culture that values diversity. 
C)  changing the current organizational design. 
D)  changing the current organizational structure. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  sensitivity training. 
B)  building a corporate culture that values diversity. 
C)  changing the current organizational design. 
D)  changing the current organizational structure. 
E)  none of these.

Question 7

The mentoring relationship is an excellent way to overcome the problem of a glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The major steps involved in building a truly diverse workplace include

Accepted Answer

A)  building a corporate culture that values diversity. 
B)  changing structures and policies so that they support diversity. 
C)  diversity training. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  building a corporate culture that values diversity and changing structures and policies so that they support diversity. 
A)  building a corporate culture that values diversity. 
B)  changing structures and policies so that they support diversity. 
C)  diversity training. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  building a corporate culture that values diversity and changing structures and policies so that they support diversity.

Question 9

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monoculturalism 
B)  Pluralism 
C)  Ethnorelativism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Ethnocentrism 
A)  Monoculturalism 
B)  Pluralism 
C)  Ethnorelativism 
D)  Geocentricism 
E)  Ethnocentrism

Question 10

A survey of Fortune 1000 companies conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership found that ____ percent of companies surveyed have formal policies against racism and sexism.

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  56 
C)  79 
D)  85 
E)  91 
A)  35 
B)  56 
C)  79 
D)  85 
E)  91

Question 11

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

Accepted Answer

A)  White 
B)  African American 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  European 
E)  Middle Eastern 
A)  White 
B)  African American 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  European 
E)  Middle Eastern

Question 12

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  a monoculture. 
B)  diversity in the workplace. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  a global perspective. 
A)  a monoculture. 
B)  diversity in the workplace. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  ethnorelativism. 
E)  a global perspective.

Question 13

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that one's own group or...

Question 16

Inclusive dimensions of diversity include

Accepted Answer

A)  income. 
B)  geographic location. 
C)  education. 
D)  family status. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  income. 
B)  geographic location. 
C)  education. 
D)  family status. 
E)  all of these.

Question 17

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means that an organization accommodates several...

Research has shown that

____ mentoring relationships leave both parties uncomfortable.

The five major steps in implementing a change for a program to develop a truly diverse workplace is to: (1) change structures and policies, (2) focus on diversity recruiting, (3) establish mentor relationships, (4) accommodate special needs, and (5) offer training and education.

Research indicates that women and minorities are more likely than men to develop mentoring relationships.

Which of the following is an invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions?

Pattie's Pancakes recently held a series of focus groups to gather information on employee perceptions of women and minorities in the workplace. In particular, Pattie's was interested in learning about the myths, values, and beliefs that currently exist in their organization. This is an example of

The mentoring relationship is an excellent way to overcome the problem of a glass ceiling.

The major steps involved in building a truly diverse workplace include

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

A survey of Fortune 1000 companies conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership found that ____ percent of companies surveyed have formal policies against racism and sexism.

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

Inclusive dimensions of diversity include

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

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Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

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Exam 12: Managing Diversity

Research has shown that

____ mentoring relationships leave both parties uncomfortable.

The five major steps in implementing a change for a program to develop a truly diverse workplace is to: (1) change structures and policies, (2) focus on diversity recruiting, (3) establish mentor relationships, (4) accommodate special needs, and (5) offer training and education.

Research indicates that women and minorities are more likely than men to develop mentoring relationships.

Which of the following is an invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions?

Pattie's Pancakes recently held a series of focus groups to gather information on employee perceptions of women and minorities in the workplace. In particular, Pattie's was interested in learning about the myths, values, and beliefs that currently exist in their organization. This is an example of

The mentoring relationship is an excellent way to overcome the problem of a glass ceiling.

The major steps involved in building a truly diverse workplace include

Which of the following means that an organization accommodates several subcultures?

A survey of Fortune 1000 companies conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership found that ____ percent of companies surveyed have formal policies against racism and sexism.

Which of the following groups has the largest wage gap between genders?

An ethnocentric perspective leads to

An invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from advancement to important lateral movement within the organization defines the glass ceiling.

According to the U.S. Supreme Court, sexual harassment does not include harassment by the same sex.

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

Inclusive dimensions of diversity include

A culture that accepts only one way of doing things and one set of values and beliefs, produced by ethnocentrism, is known as monoculture.

A diverse workforce is better able to anticipate and respond to changing consumer needs.

An organization which accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored refers to pluralism.

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

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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