Question 1

Once managers create and define a vision for a diverse workplace, they can analyze and assess the current culture and systems within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A survey of Fortune 1000 companies conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership found that __________ percent of companies surveyed have formal policies against racism and sexism.

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  56 
C)  79 
D)  85 
E)  91 
A)  35 
B)  56 
C)  79 
D)  85 
E)  91

Question 3

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called ________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

employee n

Question 4

The Department of Labor estimates that by the year 2008, women and minorities will make up 70 percent of new entrants to the workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following conditions is consistent with the establishment of affirmative action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic conditions were unstable 
B)  The economy was stagnate 
C)  White males dominated the work force 
D)  Women were making great strides in climbing the corporate ladder 
E)  Minorities are taking over the corporate world 
A)  Economic conditions were unstable 
B)  The economy was stagnate 
C)  White males dominated the work force 
D)  Women were making great strides in climbing the corporate ladder 
E)  Minorities are taking over the corporate world

Question 6

__________ is the highest level of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized 
B)  Inappropriate/offensive 
C)  Sexual crimes 
D)  Solicitation with promise of reward 
E)  Coercion with threat of punishment 
A)  Generalized 
B)  Inappropriate/offensive 
C)  Sexual crimes 
D)  Solicitation with promise of reward 
E)  Coercion with threat of punishment

Question 7

Secondary dimensions of diversity

Accepted Answer

A)  have a greater impact than do primary dimensions. 
B)  are inborn. 
C)  can change throughout one's lifetime. 
D)  include such factors as gender. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  have a greater impact than do primary dimensions. 
B)  are inborn. 
C)  can change throughout one's lifetime. 
D)  include such factors as gender. 
E)  none of these.

Question 8

____________________ are employees who live and work in a country other than their own.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are employees who live and work...

Question 9

Which of the following terms implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Balancing family priorities 
B)  Invisible minorities 
C)  Opt-out trend 
D)  Family commitment 
E)  Cost of diversity 
A)  Balancing family priorities 
B)  Invisible minorities 
C)  Opt-out trend 
D)  Family commitment 
E)  Cost of diversity

Question 10

_________________________ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ are made up of members from...

Question 11

A(n) __________ is a higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career.

Accepted Answer

A)  sponsor 
B)  mentor 
C)  expatriate 
D)  delegate 
E)  advisor 
A)  sponsor 
B)  mentor 
C)  expatriate 
D)  delegate 
E)  advisor

Question 12

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that one's own group or...

Question 13

CASE
Scenario - Emma's Eels
As the marketing director for Emma's Eels, Tania Turner is particularly well aware of diversity within the firm's clients in the market place. As a successful woman manager, she is also sensitive to the importance of diversity among employees at Emma's Eels.
-Tania has recognized that valuing diversity is good for her organization for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is in compliance with the law. 
B)  it improves community relations. 
C)  it can lead to a competitive advantage. 
D)  it is mandated by ethical responsibility. 
E)  all of these are valid reasons. 
A)  it is in compliance with the law. 
B)  it improves community relations. 
C)  it can lead to a competitive advantage. 
D)  it is mandated by ethical responsibility. 
E)  all of these are valid reasons.

Question 14

_________________________ refers to government-mandated programs that focus on providing opportunities to women and members of minority groups who previously experienced discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ refers to government-mandated programs that focus...

Question 15

Most organizations __________ shift from a monoculture perspective to one of pluralism.

Accepted Answer

A)  can never 
B)  naturally 
C)  must make a conscious effort to 
D)  can easily 
E)  are against a 
A)  can never 
B)  naturally 
C)  must make a conscious effort to 
D)  can easily 
E)  are against a

Question 16

A good way to revitalize the recruiting process is for the company to examine employee demographics, the composition of the labor pool in the area, and the composition of the customer base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Secondary dimensions of diversity include

Accepted Answer

A)  income. 
B)  geographic location. 
C)  education. 
D)  family status. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  income. 
B)  geographic location. 
C)  education. 
D)  family status. 
E)  all of these.

Question 18

Multicultural teams are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means that an organization accommodates several...

Question 20

Office romance is

Accepted Answer

A)  on the rise. 
B)  an illegal activity based on the U.S. Supreme Court decision. 
C)  declining given harassment publicity. 
D)  very productive for employee retention. 
E)  highly advisable, especially between the supervisors and subordinates due to morale implications. 
A)  on the rise. 
B)  an illegal activity based on the U.S. Supreme Court decision. 
C)  declining given harassment publicity. 
D)  very productive for employee retention. 
E)  highly advisable, especially between the supervisors and subordinates due to morale implications.

Once managers create and define a vision for a diverse workplace, they can analyze and assess the current culture and systems within the organization.

A survey of Fortune 1000 companies conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership found that __________ percent of companies surveyed have formal policies against racism and sexism.

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called ________________________________________.

The Department of Labor estimates that by the year 2008, women and minorities will make up 70 percent of new entrants to the workforce.

Which of the following conditions is consistent with the establishment of affirmative action?

__________ is the highest level of sexual harassment.

Secondary dimensions of diversity

____________________ are employees who live and work in a country other than their own.

Which of the following terms implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management?

_________________________ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

A(n) __________ is a higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career.

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

_________________________ refers to government-mandated programs that focus on providing opportunities to women and members of minority groups who previously experienced discrimination.

Most organizations __________ shift from a monoculture perspective to one of pluralism.

A good way to revitalize the recruiting process is for the company to examine employee demographics, the composition of the labor pool in the area, and the composition of the customer base.

Secondary dimensions of diversity include

Multicultural teams are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Office romance is

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Exam 13: Meeting the Challenge of Diversity

Once managers create and define a vision for a diverse workplace, they can analyze and assess the current culture and systems within the organization.

A survey of Fortune 1000 companies conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership found that __________ percent of companies surveyed have formal policies against racism and sexism.

Groups that are based on social identity, such as gender or race, and organized by employees to focus on concerns of employees from that group are called ________________________________________.

The Department of Labor estimates that by the year 2008, women and minorities will make up 70 percent of new entrants to the workforce.

Which of the following conditions is consistent with the establishment of affirmative action?

__________ is the highest level of sexual harassment.

Secondary dimensions of diversity

____________________ are employees who live and work in a country other than their own.

Which of the following terms implies that women's commitment to their children limits their commitment to the company or their ability to handle the rigors of corporate management?

_________________________ are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

A(n) __________ is a higher ranking, senior organizational member who is committed to providing upward mobility and support to a protégé's professional career.

The belief that one's own group or subculture is inherently superior to other groups or cultures is known as ____________________.

_________________________ refers to government-mandated programs that focus on providing opportunities to women and members of minority groups who previously experienced discrimination.

Most organizations __________ shift from a monoculture perspective to one of pluralism.

A good way to revitalize the recruiting process is for the company to examine employee demographics, the composition of the labor pool in the area, and the composition of the customer base.

Secondary dimensions of diversity include

Multicultural teams are made up of members from diverse national, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

____________________ means that an organization accommodates several subcultures, including employees who would otherwise feel isolated and ignored.

Office romance is

Managing in Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Managerial and Quality Control

Information Technology and E-Business

Operations and Value Chain Management

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