Question 1

The confusion and discomfort that a person experiences when in an unfamiliar culture is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural diversity 
B)  ecological fallacy 
C)  proxemics 
D)  culture shock 
A)  cultural diversity 
B)  ecological fallacy 
C)  proxemics 
D)  culture shock

Question 2

Building an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to reach his or her potential is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee development 
B)  open management 
C)  management training 
D)  managing diversity 
A)  employee development 
B)  open management 
C)  management training 
D)  managing diversity

Question 3

The barrier to the advancement of women and minorities that manifests itself in the lack of diversity in the upper ranks of organizational management is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The barrier to the advancement of women...

Question 4

An organization that is mature about diversity should be able to answer a confident "yes" to all of the following questions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Do you understand diversity concepts? 
B)  Do you accept responsibility for improving your performance? 
C)  Are you willing to learn continuously? 
D)  Are you willing to encourage glass ceilings? 
A)  Do you understand diversity concepts? 
B)  Do you accept responsibility for improving your performance? 
C)  Are you willing to learn continuously? 
D)  Are you willing to encourage glass ceilings?

Question 5

_________ is the study of how people use interpersonal space.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Inter-space 
C)  Proxemics 
D)  Ecology 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Inter-space 
C)  Proxemics 
D)  Ecology

Question 6

__________ refers to the efforts of the leadership in an organization toward committing the organization to hiring and advancing minorities and women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity exclusion 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Affirmative action 
A)  Diversity exclusion 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Affirmative action

Question 7

The final step in the continuum of leadership approaches to diversity is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The final step in the continuum of...

Question 8

Regarding diversity, the concept of __________ is similar to that of stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Regarding diversity, the concept of __________ is...

Question 9

While the value of diversity is obvious, what makes it so difficult to manage diversity in global companies?

Accepted Answer

The various differences that we seek to

Question 10

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, which of the following terms refers to the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Individualism-collectivism 
C)  Power distance 
D)  Masculinity-femininity 
A)  Uncertainty avoidance 
B)  Individualism-collectivism 
C)  Power distance 
D)  Masculinity-femininity

Question 11

Culture shock refers to the ability to adapt to new cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is culture shock? What are the five stages experienced by an individual facing culture shock?

Accepted Answer

Culture shock is the confusion and disco

Question 13

Biculturalism is a response to bad treatment and discrimination at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In organizations, members from loose cultures are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  look forward to authority for direction. 
B)  be well-prepared and punctual for assignments. 
C)  display emotions and look for recognition. 
D)  be slow in volunteering and criticizing. 
A)  look forward to authority for direction. 
B)  be well-prepared and punctual for assignments. 
C)  display emotions and look for recognition. 
D)  be slow in volunteering and criticizing.

Question 15

Which of the following subcultures form among people of similar age groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational subcultures 
B)  Gender subcultures 
C)  Generational subcultures 
D)  National subcultures 
A)  Occupational subcultures 
B)  Gender subcultures 
C)  Generational subcultures 
D)  National subcultures

Question 16

The __________ is a hidden barrier to the advancement of women and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  invisible wall 
B)  glass ceiling 
C)  double-bind 
D)  leaking pipeline 
A)  invisible wall 
B)  glass ceiling 
C)  double-bind 
D)  leaking pipeline

Question 17

The __________ assumes that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  general approach 
B)  ecological fallacy 
C)  equal distribution 
D)  unreasonable expectation 
A)  general approach 
B)  ecological fallacy 
C)  equal distribution 
D)  unreasonable expectation

Question 18

The extent to which an organization is open to hiring anyone who can perform a specific job is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusivity 
B)  discrimination 
C)  diversity 
D)  inclusivity 
A)  exclusivity 
B)  discrimination 
C)  diversity 
D)  inclusivity

Question 19

In which of the following cultures do people tend to do one thing at a time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualistic cultures 
B)  High-context cultures 
C)  Low-context cultures 
D)  Monochronic cultures 
A)  Individualistic cultures 
B)  High-context cultures 
C)  Low-context cultures 
D)  Monochronic cultures

Question 20

Which of the following conditions occurs when glass ceilings and other obstacles cause qualified and high-performing women to drop out of upward career paths?

Accepted Answer

A)  The leaking pipeline problem 
B)  The revolving door syndrome 
C)  The double-bond dilemma 
D)  The glass closet problem 
A)  The leaking pipeline problem 
B)  The revolving door syndrome 
C)  The double-bond dilemma 
D)  The glass closet problem

The confusion and discomfort that a person experiences when in an unfamiliar culture is called __________.

Building an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to reach his or her potential is called __________.

The barrier to the advancement of women and minorities that manifests itself in the lack of diversity in the upper ranks of organizational management is known as the __________.

An organization that is mature about diversity should be able to answer a confident "yes" to all of the following questions EXCEPT:

_________ is the study of how people use interpersonal space.

__________ refers to the efforts of the leadership in an organization toward committing the organization to hiring and advancing minorities and women.

The final step in the continuum of leadership approaches to diversity is __________.

Regarding diversity, the concept of __________ is similar to that of stereotyping.

While the value of diversity is obvious, what makes it so difficult to manage diversity in global companies?

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, which of the following terms refers to the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism?

Culture shock refers to the ability to adapt to new cultures.

What is culture shock? What are the five stages experienced by an individual facing culture shock?

Biculturalism is a response to bad treatment and discrimination at work.

In organizations, members from loose cultures are more likely to:

Which of the following subcultures form among people of similar age groups?

The __________ is a hidden barrier to the advancement of women and minorities.

The __________ assumes that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture.

The extent to which an organization is open to hiring anyone who can perform a specific job is called __________.

In which of the following cultures do people tend to do one thing at a time?

Which of the following conditions occurs when glass ceilings and other obstacles cause qualified and high-performing women to drop out of upward career paths?

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Exam 15: Individual Behaviour

The confusion and discomfort that a person experiences when in an unfamiliar culture is called __________.

Building an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to reach his or her potential is called __________.

The barrier to the advancement of women and minorities that manifests itself in the lack of diversity in the upper ranks of organizational management is known as the __________.

An organization that is mature about diversity should be able to answer a confident "yes" to all of the following questions EXCEPT:

_________ is the study of how people use interpersonal space.

__________ refers to the efforts of the leadership in an organization toward committing the organization to hiring and advancing minorities and women.

The final step in the continuum of leadership approaches to diversity is __________.

Regarding diversity, the concept of __________ is similar to that of stereotyping.

While the value of diversity is obvious, what makes it so difficult to manage diversity in global companies?

According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, which of the following terms refers to the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism?

Culture shock refers to the ability to adapt to new cultures.

What is culture shock? What are the five stages experienced by an individual facing culture shock?

Biculturalism is a response to bad treatment and discrimination at work.

In organizations, members from loose cultures are more likely to:

Which of the following subcultures form among people of similar age groups?

The __________ is a hidden barrier to the advancement of women and minorities.

The __________ assumes that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture.

The extent to which an organization is open to hiring anyone who can perform a specific job is called __________.

In which of the following cultures do people tend to do one thing at a time?

Which of the following conditions occurs when glass ceilings and other obstacles cause qualified and high-performing women to drop out of upward career paths?

Management Today

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Innovation, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Information and Decision-Making

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures and Design

Organization Culture and Change

Strategic Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Planning Processes and Techniques

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