Question 1

Equal status refers to the condition that occurs:

Accepted Answer

A) when all employees feel equally discriminated within a company. 
B) when employees of the same status within a company have to face discrimination of the same nature. 
C) when different ethnic groups in a company cooperate with each other. 
D) when companies hire employees who are frequent targets of discrimination into all levels within the company. 
A) when all employees feel equally discriminated within a company. 
B) when employees of the same status within a company have to face discrimination of the same nature. 
C) when different ethnic groups in a company cooperate with each other. 
D) when companies hire employees who are frequent targets of discrimination into all levels within the company.

Question 2

Prejudice and discrimination toward people who are poorer or wealthier than you leads to ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What leads to ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

Most societies are ethnocentric. This ph

Question 4

One of the theories about the emotional causes of prejudice is that people look for a target to blame when they are frustrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone in a workplace because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ are your thoughts or beliefs about specific groups of people.

Accepted Answer

A) Prejudices 
B) Discriminations 
C) Self-fulfilling prophecies 
D) Stereotypes 
A) Prejudices 
B) Discriminations 
C) Self-fulfilling prophecies 
D) Stereotypes

Question 7

Since women still shoulder most of the housework and child rearing in most homes, if they choose the _____ in their career they will have to sacrifice at least some of these personal responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since women still shoulder most of the...

Question 8

The _____ was established to monitor the implementation of the Civil Rights Act that aimed to prevent discrimination at the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Equal Empl

Question 9

Which of the following best exemplifies ageism?

Accepted Answer

A) Benson looks down on his female colleagues. 
B) Lilac Star Inc. mostly hires white Americans. 
C) Tara is of the opinion that her ethnic group is superior to other ethnic groups. 
D) Blue Mark Inc. forces its employees to retire at 45. 
A) Benson looks down on his female colleagues. 
B) Lilac Star Inc. mostly hires white Americans. 
C) Tara is of the opinion that her ethnic group is superior to other ethnic groups. 
D) Blue Mark Inc. forces its employees to retire at 45.

Question 10

_____ refers to the prejudice that is caused by policies in the workplace that are not intentionally set to exclude members of specific groups or to treat them differently, but which have that effect anyway.

Accepted Answer

Institutio

Question 11

Unlike other prejudices, economic prejudice is typically one-way as it usually involves the rich looking down on the poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ethnocentrism is the belief that:

Accepted Answer

A) one's ethnic group is more normal than others. 
B) people belonging to the poorer sections of the society are lazy and worthless. 
C) other ethnic groups are more normal than one's ethnic group. 
D) people who do not belong to ethnic groups are more normal than those who belong to ethnic groups. 
A) one's ethnic group is more normal than others. 
B) people belonging to the poorer sections of the society are lazy and worthless. 
C) other ethnic groups are more normal than one's ethnic group. 
D) people who do not belong to ethnic groups are more normal than those who belong to ethnic groups.

Question 13

_____ is the way you feel as a result of the stereotypes you believe in.

Accepted Answer

A) Prejudice 
B) Discrimination 
C) Self-fulfilling prophecies 
D) Perception 
A) Prejudice 
B) Discrimination 
C) Self-fulfilling prophecies 
D) Perception

Question 14

Placing a woman on a pedestal is the solution to the sexist attitude of considering her as being of less worth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A relationship in which members of different groups not only must cooperate but also must rely on each other to reach common goals is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) scapegoating. 
B) tolerance. 
C) interdependence. 
D) networking. 
A) scapegoating. 
B) tolerance. 
C) interdependence. 
D) networking.

Question 16

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of American companies engaging directly in competition with overseas companies will decrease in the coming years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Whether positive or negative, a stereotype is potentially damaging because it lumps everyone into one group without recognizing their individual characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the controversy regarding homosexuality in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

The controversy revolves around two ques

Question 19

Which of the following is true about discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) Racism is the discrimination based on gender. 
B) Male chauvinists discriminate against male employees. 
C) Racial discrimination is prejudice toward people who are poorer or wealthier than you. 
D) Ethnocentrism stands as an obstacle in overcoming racial prejudices. 
A) Racism is the discrimination based on gender. 
B) Male chauvinists discriminate against male employees. 
C) Racial discrimination is prejudice toward people who are poorer or wealthier than you. 
D) Ethnocentrism stands as an obstacle in overcoming racial prejudices.

Question 20

The resentment and struggle between the "haves" and "have-nots" is referred to as _____ prejudice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The resentment and struggle between the "haves"...

Equal status refers to the condition that occurs:

Prejudice and discrimination toward people who are poorer or wealthier than you leads to ethnocentrism.

What leads to ethnocentrism?

One of the theories about the emotional causes of prejudice is that people look for a target to blame when they are frustrated.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone in a workplace because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

_____ are your thoughts or beliefs about specific groups of people.

Since women still shoulder most of the housework and child rearing in most homes, if they choose the _____ in their career they will have to sacrifice at least some of these personal responsibilities.

The _____ was established to monitor the implementation of the Civil Rights Act that aimed to prevent discrimination at the workplace.

Which of the following best exemplifies ageism?

_____ refers to the prejudice that is caused by policies in the workplace that are not intentionally set to exclude members of specific groups or to treat them differently, but which have that effect anyway.

Unlike other prejudices, economic prejudice is typically one-way as it usually involves the rich looking down on the poor.

Ethnocentrism is the belief that:

_____ is the way you feel as a result of the stereotypes you believe in.

Placing a woman on a pedestal is the solution to the sexist attitude of considering her as being of less worth.

A relationship in which members of different groups not only must cooperate but also must rely on each other to reach common goals is known as:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of American companies engaging directly in competition with overseas companies will decrease in the coming years.

Whether positive or negative, a stereotype is potentially damaging because it lumps everyone into one group without recognizing their individual characteristics.

Discuss the controversy regarding homosexuality in the workplace.

Which of the following is true about discrimination?

The resentment and struggle between the "haves" and "have-nots" is referred to as _____ prejudice.

Human Relations: a Background

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Human Relations

Self-Awareness and Self-Disclosure

Attitudes and Values in Human Relations

Motivation: Increasing Productivity

Communication and Human Relations

People, Groups, and Teams

Achieving Emotional Control

Individual and Organizational Change

Creativity and Human Relations

Conflict Management

Stress and Stress Management

Your External and Internal Customers

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Maintaining Workplace Health and Success

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Exam 14: Human Relations in a World of Diversity

Equal status refers to the condition that occurs:

Prejudice and discrimination toward people who are poorer or wealthier than you leads to ethnocentrism.

What leads to ethnocentrism?

One of the theories about the emotional causes of prejudice is that people look for a target to blame when they are frustrated.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone in a workplace because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

_____ are your thoughts or beliefs about specific groups of people.

Since women still shoulder most of the housework and child rearing in most homes, if they choose the _____ in their career they will have to sacrifice at least some of these personal responsibilities.

The _____ was established to monitor the implementation of the Civil Rights Act that aimed to prevent discrimination at the workplace.

Which of the following best exemplifies ageism?

_____ refers to the prejudice that is caused by policies in the workplace that are not intentionally set to exclude members of specific groups or to treat them differently, but which have that effect anyway.

Unlike other prejudices, economic prejudice is typically one-way as it usually involves the rich looking down on the poor.

Ethnocentrism is the belief that:

_____ is the way you feel as a result of the stereotypes you believe in.

Placing a woman on a pedestal is the solution to the sexist attitude of considering her as being of less worth.

A relationship in which members of different groups not only must cooperate but also must rely on each other to reach common goals is known as:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of American companies engaging directly in competition with overseas companies will decrease in the coming years.

Whether positive or negative, a stereotype is potentially damaging because it lumps everyone into one group without recognizing their individual characteristics.

Discuss the controversy regarding homosexuality in the workplace.

Which of the following is true about discrimination?

The resentment and struggle between the "haves" and "have-nots" is referred to as _____ prejudice.

Human Relations: a Background

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Human Relations

Self-Awareness and Self-Disclosure

Attitudes and Values in Human Relations

Motivation: Increasing Productivity

Communication and Human Relations

People, Groups, and Teams

Achieving Emotional Control

Individual and Organizational Change

Creativity and Human Relations

Conflict Management

Stress and Stress Management

Your External and Internal Customers

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Maintaining Workplace Health and Success

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