Deck 11: Fairness,justice,and Diversity in the Workplace

Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the types of organizational justice described in the textbook?

A)perceptive
B)distributive
C)procedural
D)interactional

Answer 1

A

Question 2

An employee learns that a co-worker received a higher annual bonus that he did.The employee believes this outcome is unfair because he has more responsibilities than his co-worker.Which type of justice does this situation refer to?

A)perceptive
B)distributive
C)procedural
D)interactional

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The concept that every person gets the same share of rewards regardless of effort describes which norm?

A)merit
B)equity
C)equality
D)need

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which type of justice deals with the fairness of communication systems and channels?

A)interpersonal
B)informational
C)procedural
D)distributive

Question 5

The program that helps underrepresented demographic groups in the workplace is called _____ action.

A)organizational
B)economic
C)affirmative
D)socio-political

Question 6

According to the text,the ___________ norm is the most common foundation for defining fairness in the United States.

A)equality
B)equity
C)need
D)sharing

Question 7

Interpersonal justice is a type of ______ justice.

A)perceptive
B)distributive
C)procedural
D)interactional

Question 8

According to the textbook,the Ludlow Massacre occurred because workers were denied

A)respect.
B)justice.
C)pay.
D)power.

Question 9

____________ justice is related to the actual process by which performance ratings are assigned.

A)Distributive
B)Procedural
C)Interpersonal
D)Objective

Question 10

Informational justice is a type of ______ justice.

A)perceptive
B)distributive
C)procedural
D)interactional

Question 11

Which type of justice deals with the manner in which rewards are distributed?

A)perceptive
B)distributive
C)procedural
D)interpersonal

Question 12

Which type of justice deals with the way in which people are treated with respect,politeness,and dignity?

A)interpersonal
B)informational
C)procedural
D)distributive

Question 13

The ability to challenge a process or outcome in I-O psychology is called a(n)

A)objection.
B)veto.
C)voice.
D)dispute.

Question 14

_____________ justice is related to the respectfulness and personal tone of the communications surrounding the evaluation.

A)Distributive
B)Procedural
C)Interpersonal
D)Objective

Question 15

Which type of justice does Equity theory apply most directly to?

A)perceptive
B)distributive
C)procedural
D)interactional

Question 16

____________ justice examines whether rewards or punishments match job performance.

A)Distributive
B)Procedural
C)Interpersonal
D)Objective

Question 17

Which of the following selection devices are candidates not typically in favor of in the selection process?

A)biographical data
B)mental ability tests
C)computer based testing
D)assessment centers

Question 18

Which norm is most common in countries that have a collectivist culture?

A)reward
B)equity
C)need
D)equality

Question 19

The type of justice that deals with the sensitivity in which employees are treated is

A)perceptive.
B)distributive.
C)procedural.
D)interactional.

Question 20

Which norm is most common in countries with an individualist culture?

A)reward
B)equity
C)need
D)equality

Question 21

According to the textbook,Herriot and Pemberton identified six HR initiatives provided for developing and managing a diverse workplace.These recommendations can be distilled into the principles of

A)management skills and cultural sensitivity
B)interpersonal awareness and inclusion
C)procedural justice and distributive justice
D)supervisory support and inclusion

Question 22

Which model for addressing diversity recruits,selects,trains,and motivates employees so that they all share the same values and culture?

A)demographic
B)value
C)protection
D)assimilation

Question 23

All of the following are HR initiatives that support the Value Model of Diversity except

A)provide support and networks for diverse group members.
B)provide training for diverse group members only.
C)recruit specifically with diversity in mind.
D)develop connections to broader cultural groups in the community.

Question 24

Which model for addressing diversity ineffectively deals with diversity because it assumes that there are no advantages for a diverse workforce?

A)demographic
B)value
C)protection
D)assimilation

Question 25

When an individual feels safe,valued,and able to be authentic at work both as individuals and as members of various groups,they are experiencing feelings of:

A)Assimilation
B)Inclusion
C)Protection
D)Value

Question 26

According to studies described in the textbook,diversity will thrive the most in a(n)___________________ environment.

A)Complex
B)Exclusive
C)Closed
D)Inclusive

Question 27

All of the following might be reasons why group members appear to value homogeneity over diversity except

A)different visions are often associated with different analyses of the situation.
B)other's don't agree with your vision or goals.
C)differences often result in a strong creative force.
D)differences in visions and goals are the result of differences in values.

Question 28

The the degree to which individuals feel safe,valued,and able to be authentic at work both as individuals and as members of various groups refers to

A)person-organization fit
B)engagement
C)job satisfaction
D)inclusion

Question 29

Which model for addressing diversity frequently leads to justice and fairness debates?

A)demographic
B)value
C)protection
D)assimilation

Question 30

Which model for addressing diversity emphasizes that each diverse element of the organization is valued for what it brings to the organization?

A)demographic
B)value
C)protection
D)assimilation

Question 31

Erica feels safe and valued at her job,to the point that she is able to be her authentic self.This can most likely be attributed to feelings of

A)inclusion
B)emotional stability
C)personality
D)person-organization fit

Question 32

Which of the following is the type of demography that describes the method by which work groups are composed and changed?

A)relational
B)interactional
C)organizational
D)procedural

Question 33

Which of the following models for addressing diversity most efficiently captures the concept of multiculturalism?

A)demographic
B)value
C)protection
D)assimilation