Question 1

Women and men now each make up almost half of the workforce in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

________ refers to a preconceived belief,opinion,or judgment toward a person or a group of people.

Accepted Answer

A) Prejudice 
B) Impartiality 
C) Equanimity 
D) Objectivity 
A) Prejudice 
B) Impartiality 
C) Equanimity 
D) Objectivity A

Question 3

What benefits does workplace diversity afford an organization in terms of its performance?

Accepted Answer

The performance benefits that organizations get from workforce diversity include cost savings and improvements in organizational functioning.The cost savings can be significant when organizations that cultivate a diverse workforce reduce employee turnover,absenteeism,and the chance of lawsuits.Organizational performance can be enhanced through workforce diversity because of improved problem-solving abilities and system flexibility.An organization with a diverse workforce can tap into the variety of skills and abilities represented and just the fact that its workforce is diverse requires that processes and procedures be more accommodative and inclusive.

Question 4

Amanda works as a technical support executive at ColoWare Systems.Which of the following factors,if true,could trigger certain stereotypes about Amanda among her co-workers,though not necessarily reflecting the way they feel or think about her?

Accepted Answer

A) Amanda does not believe in engaging in gossip about her coworkers. 
B) Amanda prefers working late every evening to working over the weekend. 
C) Amanda has a Swedish mother and an African American father. 
D) Amanda tends to dominate discussions among her co-workers. 
A) Amanda does not believe in engaging in gossip about her coworkers. 
B) Amanda prefers working late every evening to working over the weekend. 
C) Amanda has a Swedish mother and an African American father. 
D) Amanda tends to dominate discussions among her co-workers.

Question 5

In workplace parlance,the term "glass ceiling" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the perceived difference in cognitive abilities between male and female employees 
B) the theoretical organizational level beyond which no discrimination exists 
C) the cumulative difference between opportunities and rewards offered to male and female employees 
D) the invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions 
A) the perceived difference in cognitive abilities between male and female employees 
B) the theoretical organizational level beyond which no discrimination exists 
C) the cumulative difference between opportunities and rewards offered to male and female employees 
D) the invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions

Question 6

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the gulf in opportunities and rewards afforded to male and female employees that can be "seen through" easily 
B) that the perceived barrier to top management positions is brittle and vulnerable to changes at the topmost organizational levels 
C) that whatever is blocking the way for women to attain top management positions is not immediately apparent 
D) that organizations maintain a transparent ethos when defining management roles assigned to male and female employees 
A) the gulf in opportunities and rewards afforded to male and female employees that can be "seen through" easily 
B) that the perceived barrier to top management positions is brittle and vulnerable to changes at the topmost organizational levels 
C) that whatever is blocking the way for women to attain top management positions is not immediately apparent 
D) that organizations maintain a transparent ethos when defining management roles assigned to male and female employees

Question 7

The period of time between the 1960s to 1970s focused on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) assimilating minorities and women into the corporate setting 
B) making employees more aware and sensitive to the needs and differences of others 
C) diversity and inclusion for business success,profitability,and growth 
D) complying with laws and regulations through affirmative action policies and programs 
A) assimilating minorities and women into the corporate setting 
B) making employees more aware and sensitive to the needs and differences of others 
C) diversity and inclusion for business success,profitability,and growth 
D) complying with laws and regulations through affirmative action policies and programs

Question 8

________ is a process whereby an experienced organizational member provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member.

Accepted Answer

A) Delegating 
B) Integration 
C) Mentoring 
D) Assimilation 
A) Delegating 
B) Integration 
C) Mentoring 
D) Assimilation

Question 9

Our human nature is to not accept or approach anything that's different from us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Groups made up of employees connected by some common dimension of diversity are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) employee work councils 
B) employee resource groups 
C) employee assistance teams 
D) employee care programs 
A) employee work councils 
B) employee resource groups 
C) employee assistance teams 
D) employee care programs

Question 11

Explain the concept of the "glass ceiling" in workplaces.What practices have aided in the creation of the "glass ceiling"?

Accepted Answer

Research has suggested that women are mo

Question 12

During which era was the term "workforce diversity" first used?

Accepted Answer

A) new millenium 
B) late 1980s 
C) 1960s to 1970s 
D) early 1980s 
A) new millenium 
B) late 1980s 
C) 1960s to 1970s 
D) early 1980s

Question 13

Which of the following perceptions do employers typically have of older employees?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of sound judgment 
B) resistant to new technology 
C) weak work ethic 
D) uncommitted to doing quality work 
A) lack of sound judgment 
B) resistant to new technology 
C) weak work ethic 
D) uncommitted to doing quality work

Question 14

Give a brief description of diversity skills training in workplaces.

Accepted Answer

Our human nature is to not accept or app

Question 15

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

Accepted Answer

a.Employers fear that hiring people with

Question 16

Which of the following legislations gives individuals the right to sue for punitive damages?

Accepted Answer

A) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B) Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 
D) Mandatory Retirement Act of 1978 
A) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B) Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 
D) Mandatory Retirement Act of 1978

Question 17

________ is the biological heritage (including physical characteristics such as one's skin color and associated traits)that people use to identify themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) Nationality 
B) Ethnicity 
C) Culture 
D) Race 
A) Nationality 
B) Ethnicity 
C) Culture 
D) Race

Question 18

Judging a person on the basis of one's perception of a group to which he or she belongs is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) integration 
B) assimilation 
C) stereotyping 
D) dimunition 
A) integration 
B) assimilation 
C) stereotyping 
D) dimunition

Question 19

Define "workplace diversity." Provide a brief description of the evolution of workplace diversity over the last five decades.

Accepted Answer

Workplace diversity is defined as the wa

Question 20

Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity is categorized as strategic?

Accepted Answer

A) better use of talent 
B) improved system flexibility 
C) potential to improve market share 
D) reduced costs associated with high turnover 
A) better use of talent 
B) improved system flexibility 
C) potential to improve market share 
D) reduced costs associated with high turnover

Women and men now each make up almost half of the workforce in the United States.

________ refers to a preconceived belief,opinion,or judgment toward a person or a group of people.

What benefits does workplace diversity afford an organization in terms of its performance?

Amanda works as a technical support executive at ColoWare Systems.Which of the following factors,if true,could trigger certain stereotypes about Amanda among her co-workers,though not necessarily reflecting the way they feel or think about her?

In workplace parlance,the term "glass ceiling" refers to ________.

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

The period of time between the 1960s to 1970s focused on ________.

________ is a process whereby an experienced organizational member provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member.

Our human nature is to not accept or approach anything that's different from us.

Groups made up of employees connected by some common dimension of diversity are known as ________.

Explain the concept of the "glass ceiling" in workplaces.What practices have aided in the creation of the "glass ceiling"?

During which era was the term "workforce diversity" first used?

Which of the following perceptions do employers typically have of older employees?

Give a brief description of diversity skills training in workplaces.

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

Which of the following legislations gives individuals the right to sue for punitive damages?

________ is the biological heritage (including physical characteristics such as one's skin color and associated traits)that people use to identify themselves.

Judging a person on the basis of one's perception of a group to which he or she belongs is known as ________.

Define "workplace diversity." Provide a brief description of the evolution of workplace diversity over the last five decades.

Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity is categorized as strategic?

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 4: Managing Diversity

Women and men now each make up almost half of the workforce in the United States.

________ refers to a preconceived belief,opinion,or judgment toward a person or a group of people.

What benefits does workplace diversity afford an organization in terms of its performance?

Amanda works as a technical support executive at ColoWare Systems.Which of the following factors,if true,could trigger certain stereotypes about Amanda among her co-workers,though not necessarily reflecting the way they feel or think about her?

In workplace parlance,the term "glass ceiling" refers to ________.

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

The period of time between the 1960s to 1970s focused on ________.

________ is a process whereby an experienced organizational member provides advice and guidance to a less-experienced member.

Our human nature is to not accept or approach anything that's different from us.

Groups made up of employees connected by some common dimension of diversity are known as ________.

Explain the concept of the "glass ceiling" in workplaces.What practices have aided in the creation of the "glass ceiling"?

During which era was the term "workforce diversity" first used?

Which of the following perceptions do employers typically have of older employees?

Give a brief description of diversity skills training in workplaces.

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

Which of the following legislations gives individuals the right to sue for punitive damages?

________ is the biological heritage (including physical characteristics such as one's skin color and associated traits)that people use to identify themselves.

Judging a person on the basis of one's perception of a group to which he or she belongs is known as ________.

Define "workplace diversity." Provide a brief description of the evolution of workplace diversity over the last five decades.

Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity is categorized as strategic?

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters