Question 1

The International Labor Organization views the right to decent work as a basic human right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

All of the following are true about sex discrimination and sexual harassment around the world except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Men who are most likely to be harassed are older and White. 
B)  Women who are more likely to be targeted for sexual harassment are young, financially dependent, divorced or never married, and migrant. 
C)  Women's concentration in low-status positions contributes to sexual harassment. 
D)  Sex discrimination and harassment are common problems faced by women around the world. 
A)  Men who are most likely to be harassed are older and White. 
B)  Women who are more likely to be targeted for sexual harassment are young, financially dependent, divorced or never married, and migrant. 
C)  Women's concentration in low-status positions contributes to sexual harassment. 
D)  Sex discrimination and harassment are common problems faced by women around the world. A

Question 3

Which of the following is not true of poverty as a diversity concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poverty has similar consequences worldwide. 
B)  Poverty is usually the result of people's lack of internal motivation and character. 
C)  Poverty is a universal diversity concern. 
D)  Discrimination is an underlying feature of poverty. 
A)  Poverty has similar consequences worldwide. 
B)  Poverty is usually the result of people's lack of internal motivation and character. 
C)  Poverty is a universal diversity concern. 
D)  Discrimination is an underlying feature of poverty. B

Question 4

Which of the following is not true of human resource practices and diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changes in human resources practices are recommended to facilitate diversity programs. 
B)  Starting with clear job criteria is helpful in selection processes. 
C)  Recruitment at schools with diverse student populations is recommended. 
D)  Participation in training and development has little impact on workers' preparedness for advancement opportunities. 
A)  Changes in human resources practices are recommended to facilitate diversity programs. 
B)  Starting with clear job criteria is helpful in selection processes. 
C)  Recruitment at schools with diverse student populations is recommended. 
D)  Participation in training and development has little impact on workers' preparedness for advancement opportunities.

Question 5

Diversity in organizations is but one aspect of societal changes that will reduce inequity among people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Because managers at all levels affect diversity issues, top managers, who are removed from the day-to-day activities, are not integral to the success of diversity measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of people with disabilities worldwide?

Accepted Answer

A)  When compared with other marginalized groups, the position of people with disabilities is less extreme. 
B)  Less underemployment for people with disabilities compared to people without disabilities. 
C)  People with disabilities are uniquely marginalized. 
D)  People with certain disabilities always some abilities also thus overall their situation is now above average. 
A)  When compared with other marginalized groups, the position of people with disabilities is less extreme. 
B)  Less underemployment for people with disabilities compared to people without disabilities. 
C)  People with disabilities are uniquely marginalized. 
D)  People with certain disabilities always some abilities also thus overall their situation is now above average.

Question 8

The results of eliminating discrimination and valuing diversity include

Accepted Answer

A)  increased poverty. 
B)  increased lifespans. 
C)  weaker economies. 
D)  disregard for human rights. 
A)  increased poverty. 
B)  increased lifespans. 
C)  weaker economies. 
D)  disregard for human rights.

Question 9

Avoiding lawsuits is a sufficient rationale for pursing diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In terms of diversity, Royal Dutch Shell

Accepted Answer

A)  defines diversity as relating to visible differences only. 
B)  includes both visible and invisible differences in its definition of diversity. 
C)  focuses on sexual orientation, nationality, and inclusion, along with country-specific issues. 
D)  focuses on race, nationality, and inclusion, along with country-specific issues. 
A)  defines diversity as relating to visible differences only. 
B)  includes both visible and invisible differences in its definition of diversity. 
C)  focuses on sexual orientation, nationality, and inclusion, along with country-specific issues. 
D)  focuses on race, nationality, and inclusion, along with country-specific issues.

Question 11

Human resources should adhere to all of the following practices to enhance diversity except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Look at performance standards to see if they are similar for dominant and non-dominant groups. 
B)  Avoid giving negative feedback to non-dominant members because it may seem like prejudice. 
C)  Regularly assess performance of all employees. 
D)  Give similar chances of promotions to dominant and non-dominant group members. 
A)  Look at performance standards to see if they are similar for dominant and non-dominant groups. 
B)  Avoid giving negative feedback to non-dominant members because it may seem like prejudice. 
C)  Regularly assess performance of all employees. 
D)  Give similar chances of promotions to dominant and non-dominant group members.

Question 12

Most people who live in persistent poverty are lazy and unmotivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In an increasingly global community, without the contributions of everyone, long-term success for anyone is at risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Domestic partner benefits are also useful to heterosexuals who are in committed relationships, but who are unmarried.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Poor and minority group members are more likely to be convicted when arrested, but receive lighter sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

There are some diversity concerns that are common to nations around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A large study of the determinants of antigay attitudes among 16-year-olds in Belgium and Canada found that in terms of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) rights

Accepted Answer

A)  immigrants were more supportive of GLBT rights than natives. 
B)  Muslim males were supportive of GLBT rights. 
C)  girls were more supportive of GLBT rights than boys. 
D)  parents' education levels were not related to support for GLBT rights 
A)  immigrants were more supportive of GLBT rights than natives. 
B)  Muslim males were supportive of GLBT rights. 
C)  girls were more supportive of GLBT rights than boys. 
D)  parents' education levels were not related to support for GLBT rights

Question 18

Women with similar or more education than men tend to have higher earnings and status than men, worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When viewed as issues of power, dominance, discrimination, and control of resources, diversity is clearly an international issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Differences in education, workforce participation, and employment levels vary too much in different locations to be helpful in identifying non-dominant groups in a particular country or location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The International Labor Organization views the right to decent work as a basic human right.

All of the following are true about sex discrimination and sexual harassment around the world except:

Which of the following is not true of poverty as a diversity concern?

Which of the following is not true of human resource practices and diversity?

Diversity in organizations is but one aspect of societal changes that will reduce inequity among people.

Because managers at all levels affect diversity issues, top managers, who are removed from the day-to-day activities, are not integral to the success of diversity measures.

Which of the following is true of people with disabilities worldwide?

The results of eliminating discrimination and valuing diversity include

Avoiding lawsuits is a sufficient rationale for pursing diversity.

In terms of diversity, Royal Dutch Shell

Human resources should adhere to all of the following practices to enhance diversity except:

Most people who live in persistent poverty are lazy and unmotivated.

In an increasingly global community, without the contributions of everyone, long-term success for anyone is at risk.

Domestic partner benefits are also useful to heterosexuals who are in committed relationships, but who are unmarried.

Poor and minority group members are more likely to be convicted when arrested, but receive lighter sentences.

There are some diversity concerns that are common to nations around the world.

A large study of the determinants of antigay attitudes among 16-year-olds in Belgium and Canada found that in terms of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) rights

Women with similar or more education than men tend to have higher earnings and status than men, worldwide.

When viewed as issues of power, dominance, discrimination, and control of resources, diversity is clearly an international issue.

Differences in education, workforce participation, and employment levels vary too much in different locations to be helpful in identifying non-dominant groups in a particular country or location.

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Exam 16: International Diversity and Facing the Future

The International Labor Organization views the right to decent work as a basic human right.

All of the following are true about sex discrimination and sexual harassment around the world except:

Which of the following is not true of poverty as a diversity concern?

Which of the following is not true of human resource practices and diversity?

Diversity in organizations is but one aspect of societal changes that will reduce inequity among people.

Because managers at all levels affect diversity issues, top managers, who are removed from the day-to-day activities, are not integral to the success of diversity measures.

Which of the following is true of people with disabilities worldwide?

The results of eliminating discrimination and valuing diversity include

Avoiding lawsuits is a sufficient rationale for pursing diversity.

In terms of diversity, Royal Dutch Shell

Human resources should adhere to all of the following practices to enhance diversity except:

Most people who live in persistent poverty are lazy and unmotivated.

In an increasingly global community, without the contributions of everyone, long-term success for anyone is at risk.

Domestic partner benefits are also useful to heterosexuals who are in committed relationships, but who are unmarried.

Poor and minority group members are more likely to be convicted when arrested, but receive lighter sentences.

There are some diversity concerns that are common to nations around the world.

A large study of the determinants of antigay attitudes among 16-year-olds in Belgium and Canada found that in terms of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) rights

Women with similar or more education than men tend to have higher earnings and status than men, worldwide.

When viewed as issues of power, dominance, discrimination, and control of resources, diversity is clearly an international issue.

Differences in education, workforce participation, and employment levels vary too much in different locations to be helpful in identifying non-dominant groups in a particular country or location.

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

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

Filters