Question 1

Which of the following is a clear understanding that benefits of diversity can be derived only through appropriate managerial practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Understanding diversity 
C)  Managing diversity 
D)  Valuing diversity 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Understanding diversity 
C)  Managing diversity 
D)  Valuing diversity 
E)  None of the above

Question 2

Jehn, Northcraft, and Neale (1999) discuss three categories of diversity. All of the following are diversity categories except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social category diversity 
B)  External diversity 
C)  Value diversity 
D)  Informational diversity 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Social category diversity 
B)  External diversity 
C)  Value diversity 
D)  Informational diversity 
E)  None of the above

Question 3

Valuing diversity and managing diversity are concerned with not only entry of diverse individuals into an organization but also how they are treated within that organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Valuing diversity refers to (a) a genuine acceptance of diversity as a given and (b) recognizing the advantages of a diverse workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The cultures of several groups to which a person belongs may guide that person's attitudes and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Any discussion of diversity or management of diversity must begin with the basic idea that "differences are not________________________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any discussion of diversity or management of...

Question 7

The costs of managing diversity include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monetary and resource costs 
B)  Time taken to manage diversity 
C)  Reduced communication 
D)  Increased inter-group conflicts 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Monetary and resource costs 
B)  Time taken to manage diversity 
C)  Reduced communication 
D)  Increased inter-group conflicts 
E)  Both A and B

Question 8

Values and attitudes are ______________________ differences.

Accepted Answer

deep-level

Question 9

__________________ is a mix of people in one social system who have distinctly different, socially relevant group affiliations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ is a mix of people in...

Question 10

The unique dress worn by many Arabs, Indians, and Chinese are ______________________ expressions of their background.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The unique dress worn by many Arabs,...

Question 11

Managers must realize that every employee is guided by a single culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following organizations tend to emphasize one way and one approach to doing things?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transitional organizations 
B)  Monocultural organizations 
C)  Integrated organizations 
D)  Multicultural organizations 
E)  Accommodating organizations 
A)  Transitional organizations 
B)  Monocultural organizations 
C)  Integrated organizations 
D)  Multicultural organizations 
E)  Accommodating organizations

Question 13

An integrative framework distinguishes between which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity 
B)  Accommodating diversity and activating diversity 
C)  Task interdependence and task complexity 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Surface-level diversity and deep-level diversity 
B)  Accommodating diversity and activating diversity 
C)  Task interdependence and task complexity 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 14

Which term refers to the attainment of the full potential of the members, the groups within the organization, and the group as a whole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activation 
B)  Acculturation 
C)  Assimilation 
D)  Accommodation 
E)  Actualization 
A)  Activation 
B)  Acculturation 
C)  Assimilation 
D)  Accommodation 
E)  Actualization

Question 15

Valuing diversity means that people of different characteristics are accepted as they are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________________________ organizations tend to emphasize one culture and expect the employees of different cultural background to adapt to the dominant culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________ organizations tend to emphasize one culture...

Question 17

______________________ refers to the differences in the knowledge bases and perspectives that members bring to the group.

Accepted Answer

Informatio

Question 18

The diversity management strategy of ________________________ refers to permitting and facilitating the symbolic expression of behavioral preferences of diverse individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The diversity management strategy of ________________________ refers...

Question 19

Managers operating under the adaptation option for handling diversity are attempting to conform to diversity issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following has brought diversity into the forefront of research and management topics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varying attitudes toward work and careers 
B)  Increased presence of team-based organizational structures 
C)  Social obligation 
D)  Impact of employee differences in the workplace 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Varying attitudes toward work and careers 
B)  Increased presence of team-based organizational structures 
C)  Social obligation 
D)  Impact of employee differences in the workplace 
E)  All of the above

Which of the following is a clear understanding that benefits of diversity can be derived only through appropriate managerial practices?

Jehn, Northcraft, and Neale (1999) discuss three categories of diversity. All of the following are diversity categories except:

Valuing diversity and managing diversity are concerned with not only entry of diverse individuals into an organization but also how they are treated within that organization.

Valuing diversity refers to (a) a genuine acceptance of diversity as a given and (b) recognizing the advantages of a diverse workforce.

The cultures of several groups to which a person belongs may guide that person's attitudes and behaviors.

Any discussion of diversity or management of diversity must begin with the basic idea that "differences are not________________________."

The costs of managing diversity include which of the following?

Values and attitudes are ______________________ differences.

__________________ is a mix of people in one social system who have distinctly different, socially relevant group affiliations.

The unique dress worn by many Arabs, Indians, and Chinese are ______________________ expressions of their background.

Managers must realize that every employee is guided by a single culture.

Which of the following organizations tend to emphasize one way and one approach to doing things?

An integrative framework distinguishes between which of the following?

Which term refers to the attainment of the full potential of the members, the groups within the organization, and the group as a whole?

Valuing diversity means that people of different characteristics are accepted as they are.

________________________ organizations tend to emphasize one culture and expect the employees of different cultural background to adapt to the dominant culture.

______________________ refers to the differences in the knowledge bases and perspectives that members bring to the group.

The diversity management strategy of ________________________ refers to permitting and facilitating the symbolic expression of behavioral preferences of diverse individuals.

Managers operating under the adaptation option for handling diversity are attempting to conform to diversity issues.

Which of the following has brought diversity into the forefront of research and management topics?

Defining the Field of Sport Management

Classical View of Organizations

Systems View of Organizations

Meaning of Management

Planning

Managerial Decision Making

Principles of Organizing

Systems-Based Organizing

Staffing

Motivational Basis of Leading

Behavioral Process of Leading

Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

Program Evaluation

Service Quality

Organizational Effectiveness

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Exam 13: Managing Diversity

Which of the following is a clear understanding that benefits of diversity can be derived only through appropriate managerial practices?

Jehn, Northcraft, and Neale (1999) discuss three categories of diversity. All of the following are diversity categories except:

Valuing diversity and managing diversity are concerned with not only entry of diverse individuals into an organization but also how they are treated within that organization.

Valuing diversity refers to (a) a genuine acceptance of diversity as a given and (b) recognizing the advantages of a diverse workforce.

The cultures of several groups to which a person belongs may guide that person's attitudes and behaviors.

Any discussion of diversity or management of diversity must begin with the basic idea that "differences are not________________________."

The costs of managing diversity include which of the following?

Values and attitudes are ______________________ differences.

__________________ is a mix of people in one social system who have distinctly different, socially relevant group affiliations.

The unique dress worn by many Arabs, Indians, and Chinese are ______________________ expressions of their background.

Managers must realize that every employee is guided by a single culture.

Which of the following organizations tend to emphasize one way and one approach to doing things?

An integrative framework distinguishes between which of the following?

Which term refers to the attainment of the full potential of the members, the groups within the organization, and the group as a whole?

Valuing diversity means that people of different characteristics are accepted as they are.

________________________ organizations tend to emphasize one culture and expect the employees of different cultural background to adapt to the dominant culture.

______________________ refers to the differences in the knowledge bases and perspectives that members bring to the group.

The diversity management strategy of ________________________ refers to permitting and facilitating the symbolic expression of behavioral preferences of diverse individuals.

Managers operating under the adaptation option for handling diversity are attempting to conform to diversity issues.

Which of the following has brought diversity into the forefront of research and management topics?

Defining the Field of Sport Management

Classical View of Organizations

Systems View of Organizations

Meaning of Management

Planning

Managerial Decision Making

Principles of Organizing

Systems-Based Organizing

Staffing

Motivational Basis of Leading

Behavioral Process of Leading

Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

Program Evaluation

Service Quality

Organizational Effectiveness

Filters