Question 1

According to the Hofstede studies, _____ reflects the values of relationships, cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism 
B)  femininity 
C)  masculinity 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
A)  collectivism 
B)  femininity 
C)  masculinity 
D)  uncertainty avoidance

Question 2

Leon has attended several seminars about managing a diverse workforce. After completing a survey, he determines that he is able to empathize with people from other cultures. Which stage of personal diversity awareness has Leon achieved?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceptance 
B)  Adaptation 
C)  Integration 
D)  Defense 
A)  Acceptance 
B)  Adaptation 
C)  Integration 
D)  Defense

Question 3

Jake is moving from Costa Rica to Australia to manage a new division of his company. After using Hofstede's research to investigate the country's cultural values, Jake sees individualism is ranked much higher in Australia. This tells him that he can expect that:

Accepted Answer

A)  workers prefer conformity. 
B)  people want equality in power. 
C)  people will take care of themselves. 
D)  achievement is important to workers. 
A)  workers prefer conformity. 
B)  people want equality in power. 
C)  people will take care of themselves. 
D)  achievement is important to workers.

Question 4

_____ is the belief that one's own culture and subculture are inherently superior to other cultures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the belief that one's own...

Question 5

_____ is a leadership style in which people develop personal relationships with followers, share power and information, empower employees, and strive to enhance others' feelings of self-worth.

Accepted Answer

Interactiv

Question 6

Glass walls offer experience in areas such as line supervision that would enable women to advance to senior-level positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Hofstede's social value systems, _____ refers to how much people accept equality in power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Hofstede's social value systems, _____...

Question 8

According to a recent study, what is the effect of having more women on a team?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher collective intelligence 
B)  Higher education level 
C)  Higher salaries 
D)  Less creativity 
A)  Higher collective intelligence 
B)  Higher education level 
C)  Higher salaries 
D)  Less creativity

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  It hampers the relationship of the organization with customers. 
B)  It helps develop employee potential. 
C)  It reinforces the glass ceiling. 
D)  It provides less organizational flexibility. 
A)  It hampers the relationship of the organization with customers. 
B)  It helps develop employee potential. 
C)  It reinforces the glass ceiling. 
D)  It provides less organizational flexibility.

Question 10

Discuss the social value systems presented in the Hofstede studies.

Accepted Answer

Research done by Geert Hofstede on IBM e

Question 11

According to Hofstede's social value system, high uncertainty avoidance reflects a value for a loosely knit social framework in which individuals are expected to take care of themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Hofstede's social value system, _____ is a preference for a tightly knit social framework in which people look out for one another and organizations protect their members' interests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Hofstede's social value system, _____...

Question 13

Discuss ethnocentrism and its effect on an organization.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Students should defin

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of interactive leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are competitive and aggressive. 
B)  They favor an individualistic approach to work. 
C)  They favor a consensual process. 
D)  They are power-and-authority-oriented. 
A)  They are competitive and aggressive. 
B)  They favor an individualistic approach to work. 
C)  They favor a consensual process. 
D)  They are power-and-authority-oriented.

Question 15

Describe the various stages of personal diversity awareness.

Accepted Answer

There are five stages of individual dive

Question 16

In stage 1 of personal diversity awareness, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity is inherent in the culture, and the organization is gender- and color-blind 
B)  legal requirements are met, but diversity is viewed as a problem 
C)  top-level leaders are committed to diversity 
D)  diversity is viewed as a competitive weapon 
A)  diversity is inherent in the culture, and the organization is gender- and color-blind 
B)  legal requirements are met, but diversity is viewed as a problem 
C)  top-level leaders are committed to diversity 
D)  diversity is viewed as a competitive weapon

Question 17

All leaders need to be aware of the impact that culture may have and consider cultural values in their dealings with employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The inclusive model of diversity includes differences in:

Accepted Answer

A)  lifestyle only. 
B)  a limited number of technological skills. 
C)  only a worker's level of job expertise. 
D)  all of an individual's characteristics. 
A)  lifestyle only. 
B)  a limited number of technological skills. 
C)  only a worker's level of job expertise. 
D)  all of an individual's characteristics.

Question 19

Stereotyping is an aspect of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice. 
B)  ethnocentrism. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  bias. 
A)  prejudice. 
B)  ethnocentrism. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  bias.

Question 20

Why are attitudes toward diversity changing?

Accepted Answer

Attitudes toward diversity are expanding

According to the Hofstede studies, _____ reflects the values of relationships, cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life.

Leon has attended several seminars about managing a diverse workforce. After completing a survey, he determines that he is able to empathize with people from other cultures. Which stage of personal diversity awareness has Leon achieved?

Jake is moving from Costa Rica to Australia to manage a new division of his company. After using Hofstede's research to investigate the country's cultural values, Jake sees individualism is ranked much higher in Australia. This tells him that he can expect that:

_____ is the belief that one's own culture and subculture are inherently superior to other cultures.

_____ is a leadership style in which people develop personal relationships with followers, share power and information, empower employees, and strive to enhance others' feelings of self-worth.

Glass walls offer experience in areas such as line supervision that would enable women to advance to senior-level positions.

According to Hofstede's social value systems, _____ refers to how much people accept equality in power.

According to a recent study, what is the effect of having more women on a team?

Which of the following statements is true of diversity?

Discuss the social value systems presented in the Hofstede studies.

According to Hofstede's social value system, high uncertainty avoidance reflects a value for a loosely knit social framework in which individuals are expected to take care of themselves.

According to Hofstede's social value system, _____ is a preference for a tightly knit social framework in which people look out for one another and organizations protect their members' interests.

Discuss ethnocentrism and its effect on an organization.

Which of the following statements is true of interactive leaders?

Describe the various stages of personal diversity awareness.

In stage 1 of personal diversity awareness, _____.

All leaders need to be aware of the impact that culture may have and consider cultural values in their dealings with employees.

The inclusive model of diversity includes differences in:

Stereotyping is an aspect of _____.

Why are attitudes toward diversity changing?

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Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Courage and Moral Leadership

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Leadership Communication

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Leadership Power and Influence

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Exam 11: Developing Leadership Diversity

According to the Hofstede studies, _____ reflects the values of relationships, cooperation, group decision making, and quality of life.

Leon has attended several seminars about managing a diverse workforce. After completing a survey, he determines that he is able to empathize with people from other cultures. Which stage of personal diversity awareness has Leon achieved?

Jake is moving from Costa Rica to Australia to manage a new division of his company. After using Hofstede's research to investigate the country's cultural values, Jake sees individualism is ranked much higher in Australia. This tells him that he can expect that:

_____ is the belief that one's own culture and subculture are inherently superior to other cultures.

_____ is a leadership style in which people develop personal relationships with followers, share power and information, empower employees, and strive to enhance others' feelings of self-worth.

Glass walls offer experience in areas such as line supervision that would enable women to advance to senior-level positions.

According to Hofstede's social value systems, _____ refers to how much people accept equality in power.

According to a recent study, what is the effect of having more women on a team?

Which of the following statements is true of diversity?

Discuss the social value systems presented in the Hofstede studies.

According to Hofstede's social value system, high uncertainty avoidance reflects a value for a loosely knit social framework in which individuals are expected to take care of themselves.

According to Hofstede's social value system, _____ is a preference for a tightly knit social framework in which people look out for one another and organizations protect their members' interests.

Discuss ethnocentrism and its effect on an organization.

Which of the following statements is true of interactive leaders?

Describe the various stages of personal diversity awareness.

In stage 1 of personal diversity awareness, _____.

All leaders need to be aware of the impact that culture may have and consider cultural values in their dealings with employees.

The inclusive model of diversity includes differences in:

Stereotyping is an aspect of _____.

Why are attitudes toward diversity changing?

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

Filters