Question 1

Which of the following is consistently related to attitudes toward sexual minorities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Race. 
B)  Age. 
C)  Region of the country (e.g., north, south, east, west). 
D)  Some elements of religion. 
A)  Race. 
B)  Age. 
C)  Region of the country (e.g., north, south, east, west). 
D)  Some elements of religion.

Question 2

Diversity in sexual orientation in the military has been controversial because some believed that it would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced cohesion. 
B)  extreme violence by homosexuals upon heterosexuals. 
C)  violations of the right to privacy by heterosexual personnel. 
D)  mutiny within the ranks resulting in an armed rebellion against the national government. 
A)  reduced cohesion. 
B)  extreme violence by homosexuals upon heterosexuals. 
C)  violations of the right to privacy by heterosexual personnel. 
D)  mutiny within the ranks resulting in an armed rebellion against the national government.

Question 3

The "don't ask, don't tell" policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton's initial plans to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Straight allies can help set the stage for ___________ sexual minorities in organizations by modeling inclusive behavior and helping create safe and inclusive climates at work.

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance of 
B)  non-discrimination toward 
C)  job channeling of 
D)  preferences for 
A)  resistance of 
B)  non-discrimination toward 
C)  job channeling of 
D)  preferences for

Question 5

Research has found that people who perceived sexual orientation discrimination in their workplace had more negative job attitudes and lower satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the term sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is defined as being characterized by enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, and/or affectional attractions to individuals of a particular gender. 
B)  It is defined as being gay or lesbian. 
C)  It is defined as being gay, lesbian, or bisexual. 
D)  It is defined as a need for sexual stimulation. 
A)  It is defined as being characterized by enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, and/or affectional attractions to individuals of a particular gender. 
B)  It is defined as being gay or lesbian. 
C)  It is defined as being gay, lesbian, or bisexual. 
D)  It is defined as a need for sexual stimulation.

Question 7

Regarding HIV/AIDS at work,

Accepted Answer

A)  co-workers may resist working with someone who is HIV positive. 
B)  co-workers are very likely to contract the disease from working with an employee who is HIV positive. 
C)  HIV/AIDS is not a protected disability under the ADA. 
D)  it can be avoided through an initial medical exam prior to employment and then annual physical exams. 
A)  co-workers may resist working with someone who is HIV positive. 
B)  co-workers are very likely to contract the disease from working with an employee who is HIV positive. 
C)  HIV/AIDS is not a protected disability under the ADA. 
D)  it can be avoided through an initial medical exam prior to employment and then annual physical exams.

Question 8

In implementing non-discriminatory policies toward sexual minorities at work,

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations should ignore negative reactions of coworkers. 
B)  Organizations should consider also offering equality in benefits for domestic partners. 
C)  Organizations should not consider any possibility that sexual orientation could affect job performance. 
D)  Get rid of all older employees since they are likely to sabotage any such policies. 
A)  Organizations should ignore negative reactions of coworkers. 
B)  Organizations should consider also offering equality in benefits for domestic partners. 
C)  Organizations should not consider any possibility that sexual orientation could affect job performance. 
D)  Get rid of all older employees since they are likely to sabotage any such policies.

Question 9

Hewlett-Packard offers domestic partner benefits to its employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of education and earnings of gay men and lesbians when compared with heterosexual men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wages and education of gay men are lower than those of heterosexual men. 
B)  Wages and education of gay men are higher than those of heterosexual men. 
C)  Wages and education of lesbian women are higher than those of heterosexual women. 
D)  There is not enough data to be able to make any comparison. 
A)  Wages and education of gay men are lower than those of heterosexual men. 
B)  Wages and education of gay men are higher than those of heterosexual men. 
C)  Wages and education of lesbian women are higher than those of heterosexual women. 
D)  There is not enough data to be able to make any comparison.

Which of the following is consistently related to attitudes toward sexual minorities?

Diversity in sexual orientation in the military has been controversial because some believed that it would result in

The "don't ask, don't tell" policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton's initial plans to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

Straight allies can help set the stage for ___________ sexual minorities in organizations by modeling inclusive behavior and helping create safe and inclusive climates at work.

Research has found that people who perceived sexual orientation discrimination in their workplace had more negative job attitudes and lower satisfaction.

Which of the following is true of the term sexual orientation?

Regarding HIV/AIDS at work,

In implementing non-discriminatory policies toward sexual minorities at work,

Hewlett-Packard offers domestic partner benefits to its employees.

Which of the following is true of education and earnings of gay men and lesbians when compared with heterosexual men and women?

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Exam 11: Sexual Orientation

Which of the following is consistently related to attitudes toward sexual minorities?

Diversity in sexual orientation in the military has been controversial because some believed that it would result in

The "don't ask, don't tell" policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton's initial plans to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

Straight allies can help set the stage for ___________ sexual minorities in organizations by modeling inclusive behavior and helping create safe and inclusive climates at work.

Research has found that people who perceived sexual orientation discrimination in their workplace had more negative job attitudes and lower satisfaction.

Which of the following is true of the term sexual orientation?

Regarding HIV/AIDS at work,

In implementing non-discriminatory policies toward sexual minorities at work,

Hewlett-Packard offers domestic partner benefits to its employees.

Which of the following is true of education and earnings of gay men and lesbians when compared with heterosexual men and women?

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacksafrican Americans

Latinoshispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whiteseuropean Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters