Exam 1: Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Access discrimination occurs when people are treated differently once employed, receiving fewer job-related rewards, resources, and opportunities than they should receive based on job-related criteria.

Research on the "Value in Diversity" perspective found that

According to the text, which of the following statements is true of the demographic makeup of the workforce?

As of the year 2000, women and minorities made up 85% of the workforce.

Researchers have found that groups composed of diverse members produced higher quality ideas than groups composed of homogenous members.

Diversity without a supportive climate can result in negative consequences in an organization.

The unemployment rate for African Americans is about three times the unemployment rate for Whites.

Despite the amount of media attention focusing on lawsuits and damage settlements, an organization's likelihood of being sued is relatively small.

Which of the following are some of the potential negative outcomes that may be consequences of increased diversity?

Being supportive of diversity can sometimes result in organizations facing boycotts and negative publicity from those resistant to diversity.

Research indicates that effective management of diversity is associated with stock prices.

Among the costs associated with doing a poor job of integrating workers from various backgrounds is

Which of the following is accurate of the stereotype of Asian Americans as being the "model minority"?

In terms of attracting and retaining employees from various backgrounds,

Which of the following statements accurately describes research on the performance of diverse groups compared with homogeneous groups?

Individual benefits of working and learning in diverse environments documented by researchers include

Women are earning more than men because they are earning more college degrees than men.

According to Cox and Blake, valuing diversity can benefit organizations in which of the following areas?

Which of the following is true about demographic changes around the world?

Blacks have higher average education levels than Latinos, yet Blacks have higher average unemployment rates than Latinos.