Question 1

Which of the following is a feature of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity at the workplace is clearly defined and understood. 
B)  Diversity is detrimental to an organization's profitability. 
C)  Diversity in the workplace has a minimal focus on compliance. 
D)  Diversity in the workplace revolves around age discrimination predominantly. 
E)  Diversity focuses on the "otherness" or differences between individuals. 
A)  Diversity at the workplace is clearly defined and understood. 
B)  Diversity is detrimental to an organization's profitability. 
C)  Diversity in the workplace has a minimal focus on compliance. 
D)  Diversity in the workplace revolves around age discrimination predominantly. 
E)  Diversity focuses on the "otherness" or differences between individuals. E

Question 2

If someone has AIDS which is controlled, the employee cannot be treated unfavorably. This is in accordance with the EEOC regulations relating to discrimination based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  sex 
C)  pregnancy 
D)  disability 
E)  race 
A)  age 
B)  sex 
C)  pregnancy 
D)  disability 
E)  race D

Question 3

Any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable accommodation 
B)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
C)  discrimination suit 
D)  retaliation 
E)  reverse discrimination 
A)  reasonable accommodation 
B)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
C)  discrimination suit 
D)  retaliation 
E)  reverse discrimination A

Question 4

A maximum age limit for airline pilots for safety reasons is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  age discrimination 
B)  adverse action 
C)  pay inequity 
D)  retaliation 
E)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
A)  age discrimination 
B)  adverse action 
C)  pay inequity 
D)  retaliation 
E)  Bona fide occupational qualification

Question 5

Which of the following is a feature of adverse impact?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reflects an intentional act of discrimination. 
B)  It applies to individuals, not groups. 
C)  It applies to racial discrimination primarily. 
D)  It appears to be neutral but does discriminate. 
E)  It reflects biased policies in hiring, promotions, and placements. 
A)  It reflects an intentional act of discrimination. 
B)  It applies to individuals, not groups. 
C)  It applies to racial discrimination primarily. 
D)  It appears to be neutral but does discriminate. 
E)  It reflects biased policies in hiring, promotions, and placements.

Question 6

What are the three steps in creating diversity plans?

Accepted Answer

-Assessment of diversity: Employee satis

Question 7

The colorblind approach is an acknowledgement of the privileges one receives because of their race, gender, or social class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Adverse impact refers to employment practices which are openly discriminatory against a protected group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Power and privilege are described as being _____ because one may not initially recognize the advantages of power and privilege that they enjoy.

Accepted Answer

A)  tangible 
B)  equitable 
C)  perceptible 
D)  detectable 
E)  invisible 
A)  tangible 
B)  equitable 
C)  perceptible 
D)  detectable 
E)  invisible

Question 10

The _____ was created in 1967 and is enforced by the EEOC to control age discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Age Discri

Question 11

The EEOC laws regarding discrimination on the basis of genetic information would consider the _____ to be a component of genetic information.

Accepted Answer

A)  family history of diabetes 
B)  age of parents 
C)  gender of siblings 
D)  racial origin of parents 
E)  age of siblings 
A)  family history of diabetes 
B)  age of parents 
C)  gender of siblings 
D)  racial origin of parents 
E)  age of siblings

Question 12

Ray Schultz, a highly competent employee, had been overlooked for a promotion twice in the span of six months and he recently filed a claim for discrimination with the EEOC. Ever since he filed the discrimination suit, Ray has been suffering from hostility in the workplace. His schedules were changed without notifying him and he received an unfair performance review from his superiors. This is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  retaliation 
B)  reasonable accommodation 
C)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
D)  undue ship 
E)  reverse discrimination 
A)  retaliation 
B)  reasonable accommodation 
C)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
D)  undue ship 
E)  reverse discrimination

Question 13

The number of male and female candidates who applied for jobs as nurses at County General Hospital was 100 and 400 respectively. The final selection process led to 30 male nurses and 200 female nurses being selected. The ratio of the male-to-female selection rate is _____ and indicates a likelihood of adverse impact against male nurses.

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  20% 
C)  50% 
D)  30% 
E)  60% 
A)  40% 
B)  20% 
C)  50% 
D)  30% 
E)  60%

Question 14

What is the implication of diversity in relation to HRM?

Accepted Answer

If HR managers can combine the understan

Question 15

What is meant by reasonable accommodation?

Accepted Answer

The law requires an employer to provide

Question 16

Martha Miller has a physical disability that requires an elevated seating arrangement. The HR manager noted this during her interview and had an elevated seat arranged for her from her first day at office. This special arrangement made for Martha is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  undue ship 
B)  retaliatory action 
C)  reasonable accommodation 
D)  reverse discrimination 
E)  Bona fide occupational qualification 
A)  undue ship 
B)  retaliatory action 
C)  reasonable accommodation 
D)  reverse discrimination 
E)  Bona fide occupational qualification

Question 17

Word-of-mouth advertisement is a recruitment strategy associated with the danger of reducing diversity in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A system of advantages based on race, gender, and sexual orientation is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  power and privilege 
B)  equal opportunity 
C)  equality of outcome 
D)  egalitarianism 
E)  social equality 
A)  power and privilege 
B)  equal opportunity 
C)  equality of outcome 
D)  egalitarianism 
E)  social equality

Question 19

Legal compliance is the only reason why companies must promote a multicultural work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

focuses on inclusiveness, understanding, and respect, and also looks at unequal power in society.

Accepted Answer

A)  Racism 
B)  Power 
C)  Multiculturalism 
D)  Privilege 
E)  Ageism 
A)  Racism 
B)  Power 
C)  Multiculturalism 
D)  Privilege 
E)  Ageism

Which of the following is a feature of diversity?

If someone has AIDS which is controlled, the employee cannot be treated unfavorably. This is in accordance with the EEOC regulations relating to discrimination based on _____.

Any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities is called _____.

A maximum age limit for airline pilots for safety reasons is an example of _____.

Which of the following is a feature of adverse impact?

What are the three steps in creating diversity plans?

The colorblind approach is an acknowledgement of the privileges one receives because of their race, gender, or social class.

Adverse impact refers to employment practices which are openly discriminatory against a protected group.

Power and privilege are described as being _____ because one may not initially recognize the advantages of power and privilege that they enjoy.

The _____ was created in 1967 and is enforced by the EEOC to control age discrimination.

The EEOC laws regarding discrimination on the basis of genetic information would consider the _____ to be a component of genetic information.

What is the implication of diversity in relation to HRM?

What is meant by reasonable accommodation?

Martha Miller has a physical disability that requires an elevated seating arrangement. The HR manager noted this during her interview and had an elevated seat arranged for her from her first day at office. This special arrangement made for Martha is an example of ________.

Word-of-mouth advertisement is a recruitment strategy associated with the danger of reducing diversity in the workplace.

A system of advantages based on race, gender, and sexual orientation is called _____.

Legal compliance is the only reason why companies must promote a multicultural work environment.

focuses on inclusiveness, understanding, and respect, and also looks at unequal power in society.

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing Strategic HRM Plans

Recruitment

Selection

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Working With Labor Unions

Safety and Health at Work

International HRM

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Exam 3: Diversity and Multiculturalism

Which of the following is a feature of diversity?

If someone has AIDS which is controlled, the employee cannot be treated unfavorably. This is in accordance with the EEOC regulations relating to discrimination based on _____.

Any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities is called _____.

A maximum age limit for airline pilots for safety reasons is an example of _____.

Which of the following is a feature of adverse impact?

What are the three steps in creating diversity plans?

The colorblind approach is an acknowledgement of the privileges one receives because of their race, gender, or social class.

Adverse impact refers to employment practices which are openly discriminatory against a protected group.

Power and privilege are described as being _____ because one may not initially recognize the advantages of power and privilege that they enjoy.

The _____ was created in 1967 and is enforced by the EEOC to control age discrimination.

The EEOC laws regarding discrimination on the basis of genetic information would consider the _____ to be a component of genetic information.

What is the implication of diversity in relation to HRM?

What is meant by reasonable accommodation?

Martha Miller has a physical disability that requires an elevated seating arrangement. The HR manager noted this during her interview and had an elevated seat arranged for her from her first day at office. This special arrangement made for Martha is an example of ________.

Word-of-mouth advertisement is a recruitment strategy associated with the danger of reducing diversity in the workplace.

A system of advantages based on race, gender, and sexual orientation is called _____.

Legal compliance is the only reason why companies must promote a multicultural work environment.

focuses on inclusiveness, understanding, and respect, and also looks at unequal power in society.

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing Strategic HRM Plans

Recruitment

Selection

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Working With Labor Unions

Safety and Health at Work

International HRM

Filters