Question 1

Mona has been employed at Marten Piano for 11 years as a quality engineer. She just discovered that five years ago a male quality engineer received a higher wage increase than she did even though their performance scores were identical. Under the ________Act, Mona can file a discrimination complaint despite the elapsed time since the event.

Accepted Answer

A)  Civil Rights 
B)  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay 
C)  Equal Pay 
D)  Age Discrimination

Question 2

Groups made up of employees connected by some common dimension of diversity are known as employee ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  work councils 
B)  resource groups 
C)  assistance teams 
D)  care programs

Question 3

In workplace jargon, the term "glass ceiling" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the perceived difference in cognitive abilities between male and female employees 
B)  the theoretical organizational level beyond which no discrimination exists 
C)  the cumulative difference between opportunities and rewards offered to male and female employees 
D)  the invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions

Question 4

Which one of the following legislations gives individuals the right to sue for punitive damages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C)  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 
D)  Mandatory Retirement Act of 1978

Question 5

Nora has just informed her employer that she is expecting her second child. Her employer immediately moved her to a position of less responsibility and pay and less physical activity. This action is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allowed under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B)  illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
C)  illegal under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
D)  allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 6

Executives at Macromix have initiated a diversity skills training program to educate employees about the importance of diversity at the workplace. Which one of the following should be the first step to be implemented in the program?

Accepted Answer

A)  making employees aware of the assumptions and biases they may have 
B)  teaching people specific skills on how to communicate effectively with their fellow employees 
C)  increasing employees' sensitivity and openness to those who are different from them 
D)  training employees on how to work effectively in a diverse work environment

Question 7

Ben is selecting members for a problem-solving team. Which of the following team compositions is most likely to result in better team performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  employees with at least ten years of seniority 
B)  employees from the quality department 
C)  employees from a variety of ethnic and gender backgrounds 
D)  an all-male or all-female team

Question 8

Today the main emphasis of diversity programs is sensitivity training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Men are found to follow a nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative style of leadership, in contrast to women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Soon after Jeff was hired as a company accountant, his company developed corporate programs to help improve the self-confidence and qualifications of diverse employees so they could "fit in." During which period of time did Jeff start working for his employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  new millennium 
B)  1960s to 1970s 
C)  early 1980s 
D)  late 1980s to late 1990s

Question 11

In terms of workplace diversity, the New Millennium has witnessed increased focus on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  complying with laws and regulations laid down by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
B)  assimilating minorities and women employees into the corporate setting 
C)  shifting from compliance to include everyone in diversification efforts 
D)  diversity and inclusion for business success, profitability, and growth

Question 12

How is workplace diversity beneficial to organizations from an ethical perspective?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Older workers in an organization are subjected to ________ if they are laid off for being highly paid and having lucrative benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  incivility 
B)  intimidation 
C)  discriminatory practices 
D)  exclusion

Question 14

Which of the following racial groups have been the focus of most race and ethnographic studies of workplace diversity in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanics and Whites 
B)  Whites and Native Americans 
C)  African Americans and Whites 
D)  Asians and African Americans

Question 15

Women and men now each make up almost half of the workforce in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly explain the demographic characteristics that affect workforce diversity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What are the significant trends occurring in the composition of the global workforce? What are the likely repercussions of such trends?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

One of the strategic benefits of workplace diversity is that it can be viewed as the "right" thing to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which one of the following correctly reflects the characteristics of the current U.S. population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nearly one in five Americans today is an immigrant. 
B)  The median age of the U.S. population has risen significantly over the last decade. 
C)  The Asian population in the United States is presently the largest ethnic group. 
D)  The Hispanic community represents nearly one-third of the total U.S. population.

Question 20

Which of the following managerial styles is traditionally considered to be feminine?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative 
B)  leading by example 
C)  inclusive 
D)  being directive

Exam 5: Managing Diversity

Groups made up of employees connected by some common dimension of diversity are known as employee ________.

In workplace jargon, the term "glass ceiling" refers to ________.

Which one of the following legislations gives individuals the right to sue for punitive damages?

Nora has just informed her employer that she is expecting her second child. Her employer immediately moved her to a position of less responsibility and pay and less physical activity. This action is ________.

Executives at Macromix have initiated a diversity skills training program to educate employees about the importance of diversity at the workplace. Which one of the following should be the first step to be implemented in the program?

Ben is selecting members for a problem-solving team. Which of the following team compositions is most likely to result in better team performance?

Today the main emphasis of diversity programs is sensitivity training.

Men are found to follow a nurturing, inclusive, and collaborative style of leadership, in contrast to women.

Soon after Jeff was hired as a company accountant, his company developed corporate programs to help improve the self-confidence and qualifications of diverse employees so they could "fit in." During which period of time did Jeff start working for his employers?

In terms of workplace diversity, the New Millennium has witnessed increased focus on ________.

How is workplace diversity beneficial to organizations from an ethical perspective?

Older workers in an organization are subjected to ________ if they are laid off for being highly paid and having lucrative benefits.

Which of the following racial groups have been the focus of most race and ethnographic studies of workplace diversity in the United States?

Women and men now each make up almost half of the workforce in the United States.

Briefly explain the demographic characteristics that affect workforce diversity.

What are the significant trends occurring in the composition of the global workforce? What are the likely repercussions of such trends?

One of the strategic benefits of workplace diversity is that it can be viewed as the "right" thing to do.

Which one of the following correctly reflects the characteristics of the current U.S. population?

Which of the following managerial styles is traditionally considered to be feminine?