Deck 2: Suggested Theories, Models, and Frameworks Used to Address Emerging Diversity Issues in the Workforce

Question 1

A framework is a:

A) General synopsis of interconnected components that links to a certain process that has explicit goals
B) General synopsis of interconnected components that links to a certain process that has no goals
C) General synopsis of interconnected components that links to a certain process that has few goals

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A model is a:

A) Visual explanation of a concept or idea being proposed.
B) Non-visual explanation of a concept or idea being proposed.
C) Written summary of a concept or idea being proposed.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A theory is a:

A) Non-credible explanation of cause-and-effect relationships among a group of observed phenomena.
B) Credible and practical explanation of cause-and-effect relationships among a group of observed phenomena.
C) None of the above.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The purpose of Byrd and Scott's Critical Racism Pedagogy Discussion Model is to:

A) Highlight its utility in guiding constructive dialogue on various forms of racism, which includes individual racism.
B) Highlight its utility in guiding constructive dialogue on various forms of racism, which includes individual racism and institutional racism.
C) Highlight its utility in guiding constructive dialogue on various forms of racism, which includes individual racism, institutional racism, and cultural racism.

Question 5

Byrd and Scott's Critical Racism Pedagogy Discussion Model applies these steps to promote Diversity Education and Social Justice:

A) Education-to introduce historical aspects of racism
B) Education-to identify and discuss modern day recurring patterns of historical racism.
C) Education-to identify and develop strategies for dismantling racism using structured dialogue.
D) Social Justice -to take action and implement strategies identified through dialogue/discussions
E) All of the above.

Question 6

Diversity Intelligence is a concept and theory that seeks that to advance organizational leaders' understanding of diversity, along with their ability to lead diverse organizations, by:

A) Integrating diversity intelligence with intellectual intelligence.
B) Integrating diversity intelligence with intellectual intelligence and emotional intelligence.
C) Integrating diversity intelligence with intellectual intelligence, emotional intelligence, and cultural intelligence.

Question 7

The Diverse Voices Conference at Oakland University provides supportive forum for college students, faculty, business professionals, and community members to speak out in support of dismantling social ills as:

A) Racism.
B) Discrimination.
C) Sexual Harassment.
D) None of the above.

Question 8

Which of the following statements do not describe strategies associated with the Model for Creating Diversity:

A) Hiring a new CEO.
B) Unfreezing top management's current commitment, vision, and mission towards diversity management in workplace settings.
C) Moving or developing new diversity management practices and goals.
D) Refreezing new management policies and practices.

Question 9

The Multicultural Organization Framework is one that helps employees reach their personal and professional goals while contributing to the success of the organization by drawing upon the following components:

A) Leadership, Research and Measurement and Education.
B) Culture and management system audit.
C) Follow-up.
D) All the above

Question 10

The Embedded Intergroup Relations Theory Framework explains:

A) Intergroup dynamics in the workplace.
B) The effects of diversity in relation to one's group identity in organizational settings.
C) The effects of manager roles in the workplace.