Deck 18: Re-Conceptualizing and Re-Visioning Diversity in the Workforce: Toward a Social Justice

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding "diversity"?

A) The commonly understood meaning of diversity is the state of being different.
B) The term "diversity" became popularized in response to legislation that was enacted to bring about more equal representation for the socially marginalized.
C) Initially, the term "diversity" was applied to acknowledge the presence of a diverse workforce and the legislation that protected the rights of selected groups.
D) All of the above.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which definition best represents the term "social injustice"?

A) The ways that people experience life based on their socially marginalized or socially stigmatized everyday reality
B) The repression of an individual's right to full participation or capacity to realize their full potential in an organizational or institutional setting, regardless of their perceived social identity, lifestyle, cultural expression, or any other perceived category of difference
C) Individuals protected by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act who are subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of identity as a member of a group without regard to their individual qualities
D) None of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the three philosophical concepts that converge and interact in a systemic way to guide and inform our thoughts and actions?

A) Ontology
B) Epistemology
C) Chronology
D) Axiology

Answer 3

C

Question 4

__________ provides a foundation for how we see and view lived experiences that emerge from social oppression.

A) Ontology
B) Epistemology
C) Chronology
D) Axiology

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the three paradigms that have essentially framed diversity goals throughout the literature?

A) Discrimination/fairness
B) Communication/language
C) Access/legitimacy
D) Learning/integration

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding "microaggressions"?

A) It is an overarching categorical term for prejudicial behaviors that are demeaning, humiliating, unethical, disrespectful, and unjust and that target socially marginalized and socially stigmatized groups.
B) The term "microaggression" was coined in the 1970s by Chester Pierce, a psychiatrist that initially referred to racial microaggressions, particularly in referring to the African American race.
C) "Microaggression" is not a substitute term for specific behaviors such as racism, sexism, ableism, classism, etc.
D) All of the above

Question 7

Which is the best definition for the term "antilocution"?

A) Members of a disliked group are avoided altogether.
B) Feelings are freely expressed and shared with other like-minded individuals.
C) Actions openly express dislike for certain groups.
D) Parallels are drawn to historical examples by displaying symbols of annihilation.

Question 8

Which of the following is an action strategy that demonstrates a concern for organizational social justice?

A) Utilizing employee resource groups
B) Practicing corporate social responsibility at the individual level
C) Creating a workforce social justice council
D) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR)?

A) It is an ethical practice that businesses and organizations undertake to illustrate responsibilities to stakeholders.
B) Organizations demonstrate CSR to stakeholders through external strategies such as charitable donations, environmental initiatives, and various community outreach initiatives.
C) Addressing CSR at the wider level minimizes the "social" aspect of internal issues at the individual and/or group level that could create a hostile environment for the socially marginalized and the socially stigmatized.
D) All of the above.

Question 10

Organizations that commit to being socially responsible to its workforce support a social justice paradigm by creating a __________:

A) Safe environment
B) Workforce social justice council
C) Human resources department
D) Advisory board