Question 1

Connecting to a spiritual nature provides the stimulus for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Motivation
B)   Determination
C)   Innovation
D)   Realization A

Question 2

Spirituality can be manifested in what two levels:

Accepted Answer

A)   First and second
B)   Individual and organizational
C)   Societal and global
D)   Employee and boss B

Question 3

Organizations should be rather than in using a spiritually based philosophy and be willing to engage in activities and actions that illustrate this philosophy:

Accepted Answer

A)   Proactive; Reactive
B)   Encouraging; Discouraging
C)   Decisive; Indecisive
D)   Confrontational; Passive A

Question 4

What benefits can be seen as a result of connecting to a spiritual force within the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)   It creates inner meaning and motivation about work.
B)   It creates inner peace in one's self.
C)   It is a natural desire to help others grow, learn, and succeed.
D)   All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the ethical principles mentioned in Jurkiewicz and Giacalone's Values Framework?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethics of Virtue
B)   Ethics of Utility
C)   Ethics of Unity
D)   Ethics of Justice

Question 6

Which type of intelligence discussed in the text is defined as "awareness of our relationship to the transcendent, to each other, to the earth and all beings"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Emotional intelligence
B)   Spiritual intelligence
C)   Natural intelligence
D)   Supernatural intelligence

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true regarding spirituality in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spirituality is the interconnectedness with self and others.
B)   Spirituality is expressed in various ways at work both for personal support and in making ethical, just decisions.
C)   When Spirit-ness is not welcomed, accommodated, or allowed in the workplace, a number of undesired consequences may result, including lower productivity and decreased morale
D)   Common goals and standards set by employees

Question 8

Which of the following is not a key concept that organizations can use to create a spiritually based organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Honesty with the self
B)   Mutual trust and honesty with others
C)   Strict enforcement of company policies
D)   Commitment to quality and service

Question 9

Tisdell's Model of Culturally Relevant Spirituality and Learning states that spirituality and religion are:

Accepted Answer

A)   The exact same thing
B)   Dependent upon one another
C)   Correlated
D)   Not the same; could be interrelated based on the individual

Question 10

Spiritual-centered organizations are important in that they are able to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Lean on their employees for support
B)   Recognize the need to provide a means for employees to maintain a healthy balance of work and life
C)   Engage employees in religious motives and activities
D)   Reach goals quicker than non-spiritually centered organizations

Exam 9: Spirituality and Diversity in the Workforce