Question 1

Discuss five steps managers can take to change attitudes and values and promote the effective management of diversity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss five steps managers can take to...

Question 2

Discuss four of the ten additional factors beyond the initial four that an organization should keep in mind about sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

1)Every sexual harassment charge should

Question 3

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would:

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A) Convey how valuable a goal effective management of diversity is 
B) Serve as a role model for treating others fairly 
C) Help diverse individuals to coordinate their efforts 
D) Support diversity initiatives in the wider community 
E) Inform employees about diversity policies and initiatives 
A) Convey how valuable a goal effective management of diversity is 
B) Serve as a role model for treating others fairly 
C) Help diverse individuals to coordinate their efforts 
D) Support diversity initiatives in the wider community 
E) Inform employees about diversity policies and initiatives

Question 4

Managers and organizations are increasingly being reminded that stakeholders in the environment are diverse and expect organizational decisions and actions to reflect this diversity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As the manager of Taylor Construction,Scott created a policy that the company will require all subcontractors to submit monthly reports that show the percentage of work that was completed by diverse employees.This is an example of:

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A) Managing diversity 
B) Quid pro quo 
C) Affirmative action 
D) Overt discrimination 
E) Stereotyping 
A) Managing diversity 
B) Quid pro quo 
C) Affirmative action 
D) Overt discrimination 
E) Stereotyping

Question 6

A manager who has a simplistic and inaccurate opinion of subordinates who are female "just because they are women" is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A) The similar-to-me effect 
B) The salience effect 
C) The social status effect 
D) Stereotyping 
E) Quid pro quo harassment 
A) The similar-to-me effect 
B) The salience effect 
C) The social status effect 
D) Stereotyping 
E) Quid pro quo harassment

Question 7

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations,but it is not legally required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Justin,a Human Resources Manager for XYZ Company,commits 20% of this year's budget to develop a new program for valuing diversity in the company.He is acting in the ________ role.

Accepted Answer

A) resource allocator 
B) entrepreneur 
C) monitor 
D) negotiator 
E) disturbance handler 
A) resource allocator 
B) entrepreneur 
C) monitor 
D) negotiator 
E) disturbance handler

Question 9

A diverse workforce improves decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,the Equal Pay Act,and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

Title VII prohibits discrimination in em

Question 11

A Target retail store in Phoenix,Arizona stocks CDs with Spanish-speaking singers because its shoppers want to buy this type of item,even though the typical Target store does not stock this item.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Community involvement 
B) Procedural justice 
C) Social justice 
D) Social responsibility 
E) Managing diversity 
A) Community involvement 
B) Procedural justice 
C) Social justice 
D) Social responsibility 
E) Managing diversity

Question 12

Describe a fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Such a procedure should (1)be managed by

Question 13

As the branch manager of Missouri Bank,Jim is responsible for informing all branch staff about changes in the diversity policies.Jim is acting in the ______ role.

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A) disseminator 
B) leader 
C) liaison 
D) figurehead 
E) communicator 
A) disseminator 
B) leader 
C) liaison 
D) figurehead 
E) communicator

Question 14

According to Catalyst,Fortune 500 women compose about _____% of managerial and professional workers,but only about ______% of corporate officers.

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A) 70%,10% 
B) 70%,30% 
C) 50%,15% 
D) 50%,30% 
E) 40%,30% 
A) 70%,10% 
B) 70%,30% 
C) 50%,15% 
D) 50%,30% 
E) 40%,30%

Question 15

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations.What are four initial steps managers can take to deal with the problem?

Accepted Answer

1)Develop and clearly communicate a sexu

Question 16

A fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Ensure all organizational members are aware of the complaint 
B) Ensure that alleged harassers are fairly treated 
C) Protect and fairly treat victims 
D) Ensure that complaints are dealt with promptly and thoroughly 
E) Be managed by a neutral third party 
A) Ensure all organizational members are aware of the complaint 
B) Ensure that alleged harassers are fairly treated 
C) Protect and fairly treat victims 
D) Ensure that complaints are dealt with promptly and thoroughly 
E) Be managed by a neutral third party

Question 17

Tucker is in the process of hiring a new manager for his newly expanded store in a neighboring community.As he reviews the credentials of all the applicants,he pays special attention to individuals that exhibit similar characteristics to himself.Tucker is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A) The similar-to-me effect 
B) Reverse discrimination 
C) Schemas 
D) Stereotyping 
E) Individualism 
A) The similar-to-me effect 
B) Reverse discrimination 
C) Schemas 
D) Stereotyping 
E) Individualism

Question 18

Ford Motor Co.assigns female engineers to an automobile design team to make sure that the needs of potential female customers are met in the design of the car.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Reverse discrimination 
B) Overt discrimination 
C) Managing diversity 
D) Procedural justice 
E) Distributive justice 
A) Reverse discrimination 
B) Overt discrimination 
C) Managing diversity 
D) Procedural justice 
E) Distributive justice

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps managers should take to promote diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) Discourage mentoring to reduce bad habits 
B) Encourage mentoring of diverse employees 
C) Empower employees to challenge discriminatory actions 
D) Consider the numbers 
E) Reward employees for effectively managing diversity 
A) Discourage mentoring to reduce bad habits 
B) Encourage mentoring of diverse employees 
C) Empower employees to challenge discriminatory actions 
D) Consider the numbers 
E) Reward employees for effectively managing diversity

Question 20

General Motors Corporation (GM)reviews the extent to which law firms that would like to represent GM support diversity in their law firm's activities and then uses this information in deciding which law firms to assign to do GM's business.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Stereotyping 
B) Reverse discrimination 
C) Overt discrimination 
D) Environmental justice 
E) Managing diversity 
A) Stereotyping 
B) Reverse discrimination 
C) Overt discrimination 
D) Environmental justice 
E) Managing diversity

Discuss five steps managers can take to change attitudes and values and promote the effective management of diversity.

Discuss four of the ten additional factors beyond the initial four that an organization should keep in mind about sexual harassment.

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would:

Managers and organizations are increasingly being reminded that stakeholders in the environment are diverse and expect organizational decisions and actions to reflect this diversity.

As the manager of Taylor Construction,Scott created a policy that the company will require all subcontractors to submit monthly reports that show the percentage of work that was completed by diverse employees.This is an example of:

A manager who has a simplistic and inaccurate opinion of subordinates who are female "just because they are women" is exhibiting:

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations,but it is not legally required.

Justin,a Human Resources Manager for XYZ Company,commits 20% of this year's budget to develop a new program for valuing diversity in the company.He is acting in the ________ role.

A diverse workforce improves decision making.

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,the Equal Pay Act,and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

A Target retail store in Phoenix,Arizona stocks CDs with Spanish-speaking singers because its shoppers want to buy this type of item,even though the typical Target store does not stock this item.This is an example of:

Describe a fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment.

As the branch manager of Missouri Bank,Jim is responsible for informing all branch staff about changes in the diversity policies.Jim is acting in the ______ role.

According to Catalyst,Fortune 500 women compose about _% of managerial and professional workers,but only about __% of corporate officers.

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations.What are four initial steps managers can take to deal with the problem?

A fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Tucker is in the process of hiring a new manager for his newly expanded store in a neighboring community.As he reviews the credentials of all the applicants,he pays special attention to individuals that exhibit similar characteristics to himself.Tucker is exhibiting:

Ford Motor Co.assigns female engineers to an automobile design team to make sure that the needs of potential female customers are met in the design of the car.This is an example of:

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps managers should take to promote diversity?

General Motors Corporation (GM)reviews the extent to which law firms that would like to represent GM support diversity in their law firm's activities and then uses this information in deciding which law firms to assign to do GM's business.This is an example of:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Values,attitudes,emotions,and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 5: Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Discuss five steps managers can take to change attitudes and values and promote the effective management of diversity.

Discuss four of the ten additional factors beyond the initial four that an organization should keep in mind about sexual harassment.

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would:

Managers and organizations are increasingly being reminded that stakeholders in the environment are diverse and expect organizational decisions and actions to reflect this diversity.

As the manager of Taylor Construction,Scott created a policy that the company will require all subcontractors to submit monthly reports that show the percentage of work that was completed by diverse employees.This is an example of:

A manager who has a simplistic and inaccurate opinion of subordinates who are female "just because they are women" is exhibiting:

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations,but it is not legally required.

Justin,a Human Resources Manager for XYZ Company,commits 20% of this year's budget to develop a new program for valuing diversity in the company.He is acting in the ________ role.

A diverse workforce improves decision making.

Describe the major provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act,the Equal Pay Act,and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

A Target retail store in Phoenix,Arizona stocks CDs with Spanish-speaking singers because its shoppers want to buy this type of item,even though the typical Target store does not stock this item.This is an example of:

Describe a fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment.

As the branch manager of Missouri Bank,Jim is responsible for informing all branch staff about changes in the diversity policies.Jim is acting in the ______ role.

According to Catalyst,Fortune 500 women compose about _____% of managerial and professional workers,but only about ______% of corporate officers.

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations.What are four initial steps managers can take to deal with the problem?

A fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Tucker is in the process of hiring a new manager for his newly expanded store in a neighboring community.As he reviews the credentials of all the applicants,he pays special attention to individuals that exhibit similar characteristics to himself.Tucker is exhibiting:

Ford Motor Co.assigns female engineers to an automobile design team to make sure that the needs of potential female customers are met in the design of the car.This is an example of:

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps managers should take to promote diversity?

General Motors Corporation (GM)reviews the extent to which law firms that would like to represent GM support diversity in their law firm's activities and then uses this information in deciding which law firms to assign to do GM's business.This is an example of:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Values,attitudes,emotions,and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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According to Catalyst,Fortune 500 women compose about _% of managerial and professional workers,but only about __% of corporate officers.