Question 1

Players on the Eagles soccer team are diverse along the lines of race, but they are homogeneous in terms of their time on the team and values held toward sport. Thus, the team:

Accepted Answer

A)   Has high surface level diversity.
B)   Has low informational diversity.
C)   Has high value diversity.
D)   A and B only.
E)   All of the above. A

Question 2

According to the US Census Bureau estimates, women's share of the workforce should be _____ by 2025, and then _____:

Accepted Answer

A)   25.3 percent; remain steady.
B)   47.1 percent; decrease.
C)   52.7 percent; increase.
D)   61.9 percent; decrease. B

Question 3

By 2019, Millennials will represent the largest population cohort in the US.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Define diversity and inclusion, including the key components of each construct.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Exclusionary workplace practices are likely to affect legal outcome but not employee attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Instead of a business case for diversity, other sport management scholars have argued for a focus on diversity and inclusion because:

Accepted Answer

A)   The provision of sport and opportunities to be active is a public good.
B)   The fan base is more receptive to diverse teams.
C)   Decision making capabilities are enhanced through diversity and inclusion.
D)   Exclusionary policies limiting engagement negatively affect people's well-being.
E)   A and D only.F)  B and C only.

Question 7

Objective measures of diversity hold no association with perceptions of those differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the US, women earn 83 cents on the dollar, relative to men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In 2019, being LGBT was no longer outlawed and punishable by death in any country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Diversity along the lines of attitudes and beliefs represents informational diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Worldwide in 2017, children born to Christian mothers:

Accepted Answer

A)   Outnumber those born to Muslim mothers.
B)   Are fewer in number than those born to Muslim mothers.
C)   Are fewer in number than those born to atheists.
D)   None of the above.

Question 12

According to the New York Times, which league is most diverse when it comes to international talent among its players?

Accepted Answer

A)   National Football League.
B)   Premier League.
C)   Major League Baseball.
D)   National Women's Soccer League.

Question 13

Which of the following is (are) key to inclusion? It reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)   The degree to which people can express unique identities.
B)   Legal mandates for a diverse workforce.
C)   The degree to which people feel a sense of belongingness.
D)   A and C only.
E)   All of the above.

Question 14

Which of the following diversity forms best represents the social significance of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Shoe size
B)   Social class
C)   Hair color
D)   Functional background

Question 15

At Carol's Bike Stop, the three women employees are all college educated, while the three men hold high school degrees. Based on this description:

Accepted Answer

A)   There is a diversity fault line among the employees.
B)   There is little surface level diversity.
C)   There is little deep-level diversity.
D)   The subjective diversity is low.

Question 16

Which of the following is most representative of the legal pressures influencing an emphasis on diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Title IX
B)   North American Free Trade Agreement
C)   Sherman Antitrust Act
D)   The Stamp Act

Question 17

Between 1991 and 2010, the middle class in the Netherlands shrank from 79 percent to 76 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the emphasis on diversity and inclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Changing demographics.
B)   Changes in the nature of work.
C)   Decrease in physical activity participation.
D)   Benefits of diversity on workplace outcomes.

Question 19

Consider the different reasons for the increased interest in diversity and inclusion. Are there differences in the importance of these factors? For example, have some factors led to greater interest among researchers and practitioners than other factors?

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Question 20

Suppose that you are making an argument to your boss for increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. What arguments would you use to convey the importance of diversity to your organization?

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Exam 1: Overview of Diversity and Inclusion

Players on the Eagles soccer team are diverse along the lines of race, but they are homogeneous in terms of their time on the team and values held toward sport. Thus, the team:

According to the US Census Bureau estimates, women's share of the workforce should be _ by 2025, and then _:

By 2019, Millennials will represent the largest population cohort in the US.

Define diversity and inclusion, including the key components of each construct.

Exclusionary workplace practices are likely to affect legal outcome but not employee attitudes.

Instead of a business case for diversity, other sport management scholars have argued for a focus on diversity and inclusion because:

Objective measures of diversity hold no association with perceptions of those differences.

In the US, women earn 83 cents on the dollar, relative to men.

In 2019, being LGBT was no longer outlawed and punishable by death in any country.

Diversity along the lines of attitudes and beliefs represents informational diversity.

Worldwide in 2017, children born to Christian mothers:

According to the New York Times, which league is most diverse when it comes to international talent among its players?

Which of the following is (are) key to inclusion? It reflects:

Which of the following diversity forms best represents the social significance of diversity?

At Carol's Bike Stop, the three women employees are all college educated, while the three men hold high school degrees. Based on this description:

Which of the following is most representative of the legal pressures influencing an emphasis on diversity?

Between 1991 and 2010, the middle class in the Netherlands shrank from 79 percent to 76 percent.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the emphasis on diversity and inclusion?

Consider the different reasons for the increased interest in diversity and inclusion. Are there differences in the importance of these factors? For example, have some factors led to greater interest among researchers and practitioners than other factors?

Suppose that you are making an argument to your boss for increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. What arguments would you use to convey the importance of diversity to your organization?