Question 1

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A higher ranking, senior organizational member who...

Question 2

According to the authors, State Farm Insurance is a leader in corporate diversity in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Diversity-focused recruiting is the most common diversity initiative, according to a SHRM survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

____________________ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are made up of members from...

Question 7

Homogeneous top management teams tend to be broadminded in their perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ is a psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting he or she will not perform well on that task.

Accepted Answer

A)  Typecast threat 
B)  Discriminatory threat 
C)  Labeling 
D)  Stereotype threat 
E)  Classified threat 
A)  Typecast threat 
B)  Discriminatory threat 
C)  Labeling 
D)  Stereotype threat 
E)  Classified threat

Question 9

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  aging workforce. 
B)  growth in Hispanic and Asian workers. 
C)  minority purchasing power. 
D)  growth in foreign-born population. 
E)  younger workforce. 
A)  aging workforce. 
B)  growth in Hispanic and Asian workers. 
C)  minority purchasing power. 
D)  growth in foreign-born population. 
E)  younger workforce.

Question 10

____________________ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ implies that women's commitment to their...

Question 11

Scenario - Sarah's Sharks
As the marketing director for Sarah's Sharks, Gloria Riviera is particularly well aware of diversity within the firm's clients in the market place. As a successful woman manager, she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Sarah's Sharks.
-Gloria can enjoy higher success through diversity by accommodating employees' special needs, including all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  reassess job scheduling and child care policies for single parent employees. 
B)  provide training material and information packages in foreign languages for non-English-speaking employees. 
C)  provide paternity and maternity leave and flexible hours for dual income families. 
D)  provide long-term care and life benefits for elderly of disabled workers. 
E)  all of these are valid strategies. 
A)  reassess job scheduling and child care policies for single parent employees. 
B)  provide training material and information packages in foreign languages for non-English-speaking employees. 
C)  provide paternity and maternity leave and flexible hours for dual income families. 
D)  provide long-term care and life benefits for elderly of disabled workers. 
E)  all of these are valid strategies.

Question 12

Education, religious beliefs, military experience, geographic location and income are all ____________________ dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Education, religious beliefs, military experience, geographic location...

Question 13

The average worker, today, is ____ than ever.

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to be married 
B)  younger 
C)  older 
D)  more likely to be male 
E)  uneducated 
A)  more likely to be married 
B)  younger 
C)  older 
D)  more likely to be male 
E)  uneducated

Question 14

Birmingham Boardwalk, Inc. uses a(n) ____ program to provide minorities and women with direct training and inside information on the norms and expectations of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  sponsoring 
B)  mentoring 
C)  expatriate 
D)  delegate 
E)  advisory 
A)  sponsoring 
B)  mentoring 
C)  expatriate 
D)  delegate 
E)  advisory

Question 15

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling effect. One effective way to do this has been

Accepted Answer

A)  through targeted recruitment. 
B)  through affirmative action. 
C)  to develop mentoring relationships. 
D)  top management speeches. 
E)  to hire only white males. 
A)  through targeted recruitment. 
B)  through affirmative action. 
C)  to develop mentoring relationships. 
D)  top management speeches. 
E)  to hire only white males.

Question 16

Define workforce diversity. Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

Accepted Answer

Workforce diversity means the hiring and

Question 17

____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Balancing family priorities 
B)  Invisible minorities 
C)  Opt-out trend 
D)  Family commitment 
E)  Cost of diversity 
A)  Balancing family priorities 
B)  Invisible minorities 
C)  Opt-out trend 
D)  Family commitment 
E)  Cost of diversity

Question 18

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____ is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following is a basic aim of diversity awareness training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teaching people the differences between women and men 
B)  Helping individuals become aware of their own prejudices 
C)  Complying with federal employment law 
D)  Reinforcing stereotypes employees may hold 
E)  Helping individuals become aware of management's prejudices 
A)  Teaching people the differences between women and men 
B)  Helping individuals become aware of their own prejudices 
C)  Complying with federal employment law 
D)  Reinforcing stereotypes employees may hold 
E)  Helping individuals become aware of management's prejudices

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is a(n) ____________________.

According to the authors, State Farm Insurance is a leader in corporate diversity in the United States.

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

Diversity-focused recruiting is the most common diversity initiative, according to a SHRM survey.

____________________ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Homogeneous top management teams tend to be broadminded in their perspectives.

____ is a psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting he or she will not perform well on that task.

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT

____________________ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Education, religious beliefs, military experience, geographic location and income are all ____________________ dimensions.

The average worker, today, is ____ than ever.

Birmingham Boardwalk, Inc. uses a(n) ____ program to provide minorities and women with direct training and inside information on the norms and expectations of the organization.

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling effect. One effective way to do this has been

Define workforce diversity. Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

____ is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

Which of the following is a basic aim of diversity awareness training?

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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Exam 12: Managing Diversity

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is a(n) ____________________.

According to the authors, State Farm Insurance is a leader in corporate diversity in the United States.

A higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career is known as a sponsor.

Stereotype threat describes the psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting that he or she will not perform well on that task.

Diversity-focused recruiting is the most common diversity initiative, according to a SHRM survey.

____________________ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Homogeneous top management teams tend to be broadminded in their perspectives.

____ is a psychological experience of a person who, usually engaged in a task, is aware of a stereotype about his or her identity group suggesting he or she will not perform well on that task.

All of the following are changes that are reshaping our workforce EXCEPT

____________________ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Education, religious beliefs, military experience, geographic location and income are all ____________________ dimensions.

The average worker, today, is ____ than ever.

Birmingham Boardwalk, Inc. uses a(n) ____ program to provide minorities and women with direct training and inside information on the norms and expectations of the organization.

Organizations must find ways to eliminate the glass ceiling effect. One effective way to do this has been

Define workforce diversity. Identify the traditional and inclusive dimensions of diversity.

____ implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management.

Today's workforce is growing older with an average age of 40.8 years in 2006 and it is expected to increase to 42.1 years in 2016.

____ is the belief that groups are inherently equal.

Which of the following is a basic aim of diversity awareness training?

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

Filters