Question 1

Unwanted perverse attentions,including language,behavior,or the display of images is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation. 
B)  sexual harassment. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  nepotism. 
A)  acculturation. 
B)  sexual harassment. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  nepotism.

Question 2

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967)makes it illegal to:

Accepted Answer

A)  allow a senior employee to retire voluntarily before the acceptable retirement age. 
B)  fail to hire, or fire, on the basis of age. 
C)  deny older workers training that will help them advance their careers. 
D)  have a requirement for a bona fide occupational qualification. 
A)  allow a senior employee to retire voluntarily before the acceptable retirement age. 
B)  fail to hire, or fire, on the basis of age. 
C)  deny older workers training that will help them advance their careers. 
D)  have a requirement for a bona fide occupational qualification.

Question 3

Which of the following depicts ageism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Considering employees from certain countries not fit for managerial positions 
B)  Assuming that a senior employee would not be able to handle an assignment that involved a great deal of traveling 
C)  Considering a woman unfit to head a business unit 
D)  Denying employment to a young employee with a questionable background 
A)  Considering employees from certain countries not fit for managerial positions 
B)  Assuming that a senior employee would not be able to handle an assignment that involved a great deal of traveling 
C)  Considering a woman unfit to head a business unit 
D)  Denying employment to a young employee with a questionable background

Question 4

Older workers are more afraid of change than of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The use of idioms and slangs within an organization promotes a casual environment that helps put nonnative speakers of English at ease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Define diversity and write a short note on the diversity of the U.S.society today.

Accepted Answer

Diversity refers to the characteristics

Question 7

Glass ceilings exist within an organization because of a cultural disconnect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Unfair or inequitable treatment based on prejudice is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination. 
B)  geocentrism. 
C)  stereotyping. 
D)  nepotism. 
A)  discrimination. 
B)  geocentrism. 
C)  stereotyping. 
D)  nepotism.

Question 9

Martin Luther King Jr.Day and Gay Pride celebrations are visible reminders of our diverse heritage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found. 
B)  has the power to file discrimination charges on behalf of an individual if needed. 
C)  mandates affirmative action in employment for veterans of the Vietnam War era. 
D)  places the burden of proof on the employer and allows for compensatory and punitive damages in discrimination cases. 
A)  cannot use conciliation to eliminate discrimination when found. 
B)  has the power to file discrimination charges on behalf of an individual if needed. 
C)  mandates affirmative action in employment for veterans of the Vietnam War era. 
D)  places the burden of proof on the employer and allows for compensatory and punitive damages in discrimination cases.

Question 11

Corporate culture promotes the passing of preconceived judgment about an individual or group of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There is no longer a mandatory age for retirement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true about bona fide occupational qualification?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enables people with disabilities to find employment. 
B)  It is an objective characteristic required for an individual to perform a job properly. 
C)  It prevents any age-related discrimination at work. 
D)  It is a subjective criteria employers use to select employees. 
A)  It enables people with disabilities to find employment. 
B)  It is an objective characteristic required for an individual to perform a job properly. 
C)  It prevents any age-related discrimination at work. 
D)  It is a subjective criteria employers use to select employees.

Question 14

Sexism is a discrimination based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  racial stereotyping. 
B)  gender stereotyping. 
C)  age stereotyping. 
D)  ethnic stereotyping. 
A)  racial stereotyping. 
B)  gender stereotyping. 
C)  age stereotyping. 
D)  ethnic stereotyping.

Question 15

Write a note on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss

Question 16

To reap the full benefits of having a diverse workforce,supervisors first need to ensure that cultural differences are perceived by everyone as a positive force within the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a recent diversity trend in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in the proportion of women in the workforce. 
B)  A decrease in the rate at which mothers of young children are entering the workforce. 
C)  An aging workforce, as older workers postpone retirement to continue working. 
D)  A gradual reduction in the proportions of Asian Americans and Hispanics in the workforce. 
A)  A decrease in the proportion of women in the workforce. 
B)  A decrease in the rate at which mothers of young children are entering the workforce. 
C)  An aging workforce, as older workers postpone retirement to continue working. 
D)  A gradual reduction in the proportions of Asian Americans and Hispanics in the workforce.

Question 18

One of the disadvantages of diversity is a decrease in performance leading to a lower market share.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define both sexism and sexual harassment.What is the difference between these two concepts?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination based on gender stereotyp

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a generalized, fixed image of others. 
B)  It is a group of standards for appropriate or acceptable behavior. 
C)  It is always easy to recognize. 
D)  It can be a subtle force. 
A)  It is a generalized, fixed image of others. 
B)  It is a group of standards for appropriate or acceptable behavior. 
C)  It is always easy to recognize. 
D)  It can be a subtle force.

Unwanted perverse attentions,including language,behavior,or the display of images is known as:

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967)makes it illegal to:

Which of the following depicts ageism?

Older workers are more afraid of change than of discrimination.

The use of idioms and slangs within an organization promotes a casual environment that helps put nonnative speakers of English at ease.

Define diversity and write a short note on the diversity of the U.S.society today.

Glass ceilings exist within an organization because of a cultural disconnect.

Unfair or inequitable treatment based on prejudice is known as:

Martin Luther King Jr.Day and Gay Pride celebrations are visible reminders of our diverse heritage.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

Corporate culture promotes the passing of preconceived judgment about an individual or group of people.

There is no longer a mandatory age for retirement.

Which of the following is true about bona fide occupational qualification?

Sexism is a discrimination based on:

Write a note on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

To reap the full benefits of having a diverse workforce,supervisors first need to ensure that cultural differences are perceived by everyone as a positive force within the firm.

Which of the following is a recent diversity trend in the U.S.?

One of the disadvantages of diversity is a decrease in performance leading to a lower market share.

Define both sexism and sexual harassment.What is the difference between these two concepts?

Which of the following statements is true about prejudice?

Supervision: Tradition and Contemporary Trends

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Groups, teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and Sustainability

Reaching Goals: Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

The Supervisor As Leader

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Communication: Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees: Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict and Change

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

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Exam 5: Managing Diversity

Unwanted perverse attentions,including language,behavior,or the display of images is known as:

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967)makes it illegal to:

Which of the following depicts ageism?

Older workers are more afraid of change than of discrimination.

The use of idioms and slangs within an organization promotes a casual environment that helps put nonnative speakers of English at ease.

Define diversity and write a short note on the diversity of the U.S.society today.

Glass ceilings exist within an organization because of a cultural disconnect.

Unfair or inequitable treatment based on prejudice is known as:

Martin Luther King Jr.Day and Gay Pride celebrations are visible reminders of our diverse heritage.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

Corporate culture promotes the passing of preconceived judgment about an individual or group of people.

There is no longer a mandatory age for retirement.

Which of the following is true about bona fide occupational qualification?

Sexism is a discrimination based on:

Write a note on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

To reap the full benefits of having a diverse workforce,supervisors first need to ensure that cultural differences are perceived by everyone as a positive force within the firm.

Which of the following is a recent diversity trend in the U.S.?

One of the disadvantages of diversity is a decrease in performance leading to a lower market share.

Define both sexism and sexual harassment.What is the difference between these two concepts?

Which of the following statements is true about prejudice?

Supervision: Tradition and Contemporary Trends

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Groups, teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and Sustainability

Reaching Goals: Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

The Supervisor As Leader

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Communication: Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees: Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict and Change

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

Filters