Question 1

Which of the following statements about attracting,selecting,developing and retaining diverse employees is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The selection process is one of the most important places for diversity efforts. 
B) Ensuring that hiring is bias-free does appear to work. 
C) Where managers use a well-defined protocol for assessing applicant talent and the organisation clearly prioritises non-discrimination policies,qualifications are far more important in determining who gets hired than demographic characteristics. 
D) All of the above. 
A) The selection process is one of the most important places for diversity efforts. 
B) Ensuring that hiring is bias-free does appear to work. 
C) Where managers use a well-defined protocol for assessing applicant talent and the organisation clearly prioritises non-discrimination policies,qualifications are far more important in determining who gets hired than demographic characteristics. 
D) All of the above.

Question 2

Discuss any differences between men and women as they affect the workplace.

Accepted Answer

There are no consistent male-female diff

Question 3

Indigenous people are 20 per cent less likely to be participating in the workforce than non-Indigenous people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An organisation seeking to be sensitive to the cultural identities of its employees should:

Accepted Answer

A) play each recognised cultural group against one another for maximum profit and minimal cost. 
B) focus on an individualised approach. 
C) cater to the needs of the majority group,in order to let them manage affairs with the organisation. 
D) strive to eliminate all differences that might disrupt the harmony of the organisation's top leaders. 
A) play each recognised cultural group against one another for maximum profit and minimal cost. 
B) focus on an individualised approach. 
C) cater to the needs of the majority group,in order to let them manage affairs with the organisation. 
D) strive to eliminate all differences that might disrupt the harmony of the organisation's top leaders.

Question 5

Religious and non-religious people:

Accepted Answer

A) have gotten along splendidly in Australia. 
B) have often experienced conflict. 
C) are at peace with one another,courtesy of Australian legislation that prohibits religious discrimination. 
D) have not experienced significant employment discrimination in Australia. 
A) have gotten along splendidly in Australia. 
B) have often experienced conflict. 
C) are at peace with one another,courtesy of Australian legislation that prohibits religious discrimination. 
D) have not experienced significant employment discrimination in Australia.

Question 6

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses in terms of ability that make them relatively superior or inferior to others in performing certain tasks or activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements concerning seniority is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Seniority does not appear to be a good predictor of employee productivity. 
B) Seniority is a potent variable in explaining turnover. 
C) The most recent evidence demonstrates a positive relationship between seniority and job productivity. 
D) Seniority and satisfaction are positively related. 
A) Seniority does not appear to be a good predictor of employee productivity. 
B) Seniority is a potent variable in explaining turnover. 
C) The most recent evidence demonstrates a positive relationship between seniority and job productivity. 
D) Seniority and satisfaction are positively related.

Question 8

Australia's workforce is considered to be ethnically diverse because:

Accepted Answer

A) more than one fifth of workers were born overseas. 
B) of the removal of all barriers preventing non-Indigenous people from entering the workplace. 
C) the total number of young people entering the workforce exceeds the total number of older workers. 
D) the number of workers over 55 has decreased drastically. 
A) more than one fifth of workers were born overseas. 
B) of the removal of all barriers preventing non-Indigenous people from entering the workplace. 
C) the total number of young people entering the workforce exceeds the total number of older workers. 
D) the number of workers over 55 has decreased drastically.

Question 9

Age and job satisfaction are directly related for professional workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discrimination is:

Accepted Answer

A) noting a difference between things,and in the workplace is always necessary in all circumstances. 
B) never acceptable behaviour in the workplace. 
C) not bad behaviour,especially when judgements based on stereotypes are made about individuals. 
D) noting a difference between things;unfair discrimination makes judgements based on stereotypes. 
A) noting a difference between things,and in the workplace is always necessary in all circumstances. 
B) never acceptable behaviour in the workplace. 
C) not bad behaviour,especially when judgements based on stereotypes are made about individuals. 
D) noting a difference between things;unfair discrimination makes judgements based on stereotypes.

Question 11

There is a _________relationship between organisational tenure and job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) negative 
B) positive 
C) inverse 
D) inconsistent 
A) negative 
B) positive 
C) inverse 
D) inconsistent

Question 12

Studies have shown that all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Men tend to be better at problem-solving and analytical skills than women. 
B) Few,if any,differences exist between men and women in terms of effective job performance. 
C) Women are more willing to conform to authority than men. 
D) Men are more likely than women to have expectations of success. 
A) Men tend to be better at problem-solving and analytical skills than women. 
B) Few,if any,differences exist between men and women in terms of effective job performance. 
C) Women are more willing to conform to authority than men. 
D) Men are more likely than women to have expectations of success.

Question 13

Your division employs people with very different biographical characteristics.Gina is 27 years old,single and female.She has been with the company only six months.Robert is 33 years old and married,and has been with the firm since he graduated from university.Jonathan is 63 years old and a widower.He has been with the company for 30 years.Sally is a single mother with four children,and has been working here for five years. Who is the least likely to quit his or her job?

Accepted Answer

A) Jonathan. 
B) Robert. 
C) Sally. 
D) Gina. 
A) Jonathan. 
B) Robert. 
C) Sally. 
D) Gina.

Question 14

When it comes to LGBTIQ+ employees who have not revealed their sexual orientation or gender identity to their organisation,

Accepted Answer

A) they were 45 per cent less likely to be satisfied with their job. 
B) almost half were likely to be looking for other job opportunities. 
C) the vast majority feel extremely supported by their organisations whether they have revealed or not. 
D) they are very few in number. 
A) they were 45 per cent less likely to be satisfied with their job. 
B) almost half were likely to be looking for other job opportunities. 
C) the vast majority feel extremely supported by their organisations whether they have revealed or not. 
D) they are very few in number.

Question 15

Why is the relationship between age and job performance likely to be an issue of increasing importance during the next decade?

Accepted Answer

First,there is a widespread belief that

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of intellectual ability as discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) spatial visualisation 
B) dynamic strength 
C) number aptitude 
D) perceptual speed 
A) spatial visualisation 
B) dynamic strength 
C) number aptitude 
D) perceptual speed

Question 17

Forms of discrimination in the workplace can include:

Accepted Answer

A) incivility. 
B) inclusiveness. 
C) the elimination of stereotype threat. 
D) objective enforcement of company policy. 
A) incivility. 
B) inclusiveness. 
C) the elimination of stereotype threat. 
D) objective enforcement of company policy.

Question 18

All of the following organisational changes can be successful in reducing stereotype threat EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) creating a hypercompetitive work environment,utilising subjective assessments of individual employees. 
B) organisational policies that value all employees equally. 
C) eliminating preferential treatment. 
D) openly protecting racial and ethnic minorities from discrimination. 
A) creating a hypercompetitive work environment,utilising subjective assessments of individual employees. 
B) organisational policies that value all employees equally. 
C) eliminating preferential treatment. 
D) openly protecting racial and ethnic minorities from discrimination.

Question 19

A recent study revealed that United States professors believe female undergraduate students were less confident than their male counterparts with the same achievements.This belief was attributable to:

Accepted Answer

A) female students being awarded achievements they do not deserve. 
B) gender role stereotypes. 
C) age stereotypes. 
D) gender role and age stereotypes. 
A) female students being awarded achievements they do not deserve. 
B) gender role stereotypes. 
C) age stereotypes. 
D) gender role and age stereotypes.

Question 20

Compare the levels of diversity,and explain how people transition from one level to another.

Accepted Answer

Levels of diversity commence at a shallo

Which of the following statements about attracting,selecting,developing and retaining diverse employees is correct?

Discuss any differences between men and women as they affect the workplace.

Indigenous people are 20 per cent less likely to be participating in the workforce than non-Indigenous people.

An organisation seeking to be sensitive to the cultural identities of its employees should:

Religious and non-religious people:

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses in terms of ability that make them relatively superior or inferior to others in performing certain tasks or activities.

Which of the following statements concerning seniority is FALSE?

Australia's workforce is considered to be ethnically diverse because:

Age and job satisfaction are directly related for professional workers.

Discrimination is:

There is a _________relationship between organisational tenure and job performance.

Studies have shown that all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

When it comes to LGBTIQ+ employees who have not revealed their sexual orientation or gender identity to their organisation,

Why is the relationship between age and job performance likely to be an issue of increasing importance during the next decade?

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of intellectual ability as discussed in the text?

Forms of discrimination in the workplace can include:

All of the following organisational changes can be successful in reducing stereotype threat EXCEPT:

A recent study revealed that United States professors believe female undergraduate students were less confident than their male counterparts with the same achievements.This belief was attributable to:

Compare the levels of diversity,and explain how people transition from one level to another.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 2: Diversity in Organisations

Which of the following statements about attracting,selecting,developing and retaining diverse employees is correct?

Discuss any differences between men and women as they affect the workplace.

Indigenous people are 20 per cent less likely to be participating in the workforce than non-Indigenous people.

An organisation seeking to be sensitive to the cultural identities of its employees should:

Religious and non-religious people:

Everyone has strengths and weaknesses in terms of ability that make them relatively superior or inferior to others in performing certain tasks or activities.

Which of the following statements concerning seniority is FALSE?

Australia's workforce is considered to be ethnically diverse because:

Age and job satisfaction are directly related for professional workers.

Discrimination is:

There is a _________relationship between organisational tenure and job performance.

Studies have shown that all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

When it comes to LGBTIQ+ employees who have not revealed their sexual orientation or gender identity to their organisation,

Why is the relationship between age and job performance likely to be an issue of increasing importance during the next decade?

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of intellectual ability as discussed in the text?

Forms of discrimination in the workplace can include:

All of the following organisational changes can be successful in reducing stereotype threat EXCEPT:

A recent study revealed that United States professors believe female undergraduate students were less confident than their male counterparts with the same achievements.This belief was attributable to:

Compare the levels of diversity,and explain how people transition from one level to another.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters