Question 1

The politeness protocol and the color-blind protocol are

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A)  two reasons why people are anxious about interracial dialogues. 
B)  two norms about race talk that are relevant to work environments. 
C)  two forms of microaggression. 
D)  two ways to confront "isms." 
A)  two reasons why people are anxious about interracial dialogues. 
B)  two norms about race talk that are relevant to work environments. 
C)  two forms of microaggression. 
D)  two ways to confront "isms."

Question 2

A shortcoming of research on work-family culture and attitudes is that

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A)  it is contradictory. 
B)  research is insufficient. 
C)  it reflects primarily the experiences of White, middle-class-or-higher people 
D)  the "business case" is quite weak. 
A)  it is contradictory. 
B)  research is insufficient. 
C)  it reflects primarily the experiences of White, middle-class-or-higher people 
D)  the "business case" is quite weak.

Question 3

How many companies provide some form of diversity training?

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A)  very few 
B)  almost all 
C)  about 2/3 
D)  none of these. 
A)  very few 
B)  almost all 
C)  about 2/3 
D)  none of these.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most offered work-life benefit?

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A)  elder care 
B)  paid and unpaid leave 
C)  job-sharing 
D)  telecommuting 
A)  elder care 
B)  paid and unpaid leave 
C)  job-sharing 
D)  telecommuting

Question 5

The two major processes involved in informal mentoring relationships are

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A)  psychosocial and developmental. 
B)  developmental and emotional. 
C)  career and psychosocial. 
D)  individual and social. 
A)  psychosocial and developmental. 
B)  developmental and emotional. 
C)  career and psychosocial. 
D)  individual and social.

Question 6

Explain the steps in the Instructional Design Model.

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The Instructional Design Model typically

Question 7

Mentoring presents a paradox in the context of diversity because it

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A)  protects White people while only marginally helping minorities and women. 
B)  is an exclusionary process focused uniquely on the mentor and protégé. 
C)  is helpful only when the mentor and protégé match on certain characteristics. 
D)  has not actually been proven to be beneficial to employees. 
A)  protects White people while only marginally helping minorities and women. 
B)  is an exclusionary process focused uniquely on the mentor and protégé. 
C)  is helpful only when the mentor and protégé match on certain characteristics. 
D)  has not actually been proven to be beneficial to employees.

Question 8

Two models of diversity training identified by Roberson are

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A)  stereotype and discrimination 
B)  awareness and skills 
C)  knowledge and transfer 
D)  reaction and behavior 
A)  stereotype and discrimination 
B)  awareness and skills 
C)  knowledge and transfer 
D)  reaction and behavior

Question 9

Do you think that different diversity competencies might be needed in different organizational settings? Why or why not?

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Yes, I believe that different diversity

Question 10

Give an example of the most available W-F (W-L) benefits, and one example of the least available ones.

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Work-from-home (W-F) or work-life (W-L)

Question 11

Why do people often experience interracial dialogs as stressful? List two reasons.

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People often experience interracial dial

Question 12

Explain what is meant by specialized leadership development. Discuss one reason why such development should be offered, and one reason why it should not.

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Specialized leadership development refer

Question 13

What are Kirkpatrick's four criteria for evaluation of training? Which do you think is most common? Which do you think is most important, and why?

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Kirkpatrick's four criteria for evaluati

Question 14

One argument against specialized training for underrepresented groups is that it

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A)  elevates minority groups above White groups. 
B)  creates a sense of entitlement among minority group members. 
C)  is not enough. 
D)  encourages a view that they are not good enough to learn alongside others. 
A)  elevates minority groups above White groups. 
B)  creates a sense of entitlement among minority group members. 
C)  is not enough. 
D)  encourages a view that they are not good enough to learn alongside others.

Question 15

An aspect of training associated with attitude change in employees is

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A)  virtual instruction 
B)  short sessions (< 2 hours) 
C)  individual and independent tasks 
D)  facilitation by management/supervision 
A)  virtual instruction 
B)  short sessions (< 2 hours) 
C)  individual and independent tasks 
D)  facilitation by management/supervision

Question 16

With what do diversity initiatives often start?

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A)  Valuing Diversity activities 
B)  revision of internal structures and processes 
C)  losing a lawsuit 
D)  requests from employees 
A)  Valuing Diversity activities 
B)  revision of internal structures and processes 
C)  losing a lawsuit 
D)  requests from employees

Question 17

How does the US compare with other industrialized countries in terms of family-friendly policies for employees?

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The US lags behind other industrialized

Question 18

Although ERGs may increase inclusion and reduce turnover,

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A)  organizers should be aware of possible legal pitfalls. 
B)  they have been shown to distract from the organization's mission. 
C)  they are quite costly to implement. 
D)  they may lead to labor unrest and intergroup conflict. 
A)  organizers should be aware of possible legal pitfalls. 
B)  they have been shown to distract from the organization's mission. 
C)  they are quite costly to implement. 
D)  they may lead to labor unrest and intergroup conflict.

Question 19

________ is a policy recently used in some other countries to improve access to telecommuting or flextime.

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A)  Just ask 
B)  Right to request 
C)  Work-life access 
D)  WF culture 
A)  Just ask 
B)  Right to request 
C)  Work-life access 
D)  WF culture

Question 20

Which form of mentoring appears to be more beneficial?

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A)  informal 
B)  formal 
C)  career-only 
D)  personal 
A)  informal 
B)  formal 
C)  career-only 
D)  personal

The politeness protocol and the color-blind protocol are

A shortcoming of research on work-family culture and attitudes is that

How many companies provide some form of diversity training?

Which of the following is the most offered work-life benefit?

The two major processes involved in informal mentoring relationships are

Explain the steps in the Instructional Design Model.

Mentoring presents a paradox in the context of diversity because it

Two models of diversity training identified by Roberson are

Do you think that different diversity competencies might be needed in different organizational settings? Why or why not?

Give an example of the most available W-F (W-L) benefits, and one example of the least available ones.

Why do people often experience interracial dialogs as stressful? List two reasons.

Explain what is meant by specialized leadership development. Discuss one reason why such development should be offered, and one reason why it should not.

What are Kirkpatrick's four criteria for evaluation of training? Which do you think is most common? Which do you think is most important, and why?

One argument against specialized training for underrepresented groups is that it

An aspect of training associated with attitude change in employees is

With what do diversity initiatives often start?

How does the US compare with other industrialized countries in terms of family-friendly policies for employees?

Although ERGs may increase inclusion and reduce turnover,

________ is a policy recently used in some other countries to improve access to telecommuting or flextime.

Which form of mentoring appears to be more beneficial?

Basic Concepts

Conceptualizing and Measuring Difference

Privilege, Social Construction, Attribution, and Fairness

Organizational Structure and the Problem of Pay In-Equity

Identities: Who We Are and Why That Matters

The Big Three: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Law

Making the Most of Diversity in Teams

Sex, Gender, and Work

Race, Ethnicity, and Work

Sexual Orientation and Work

Religion, Age, Ability, Appearance, Weight, Social Class, and Work

Building Organizational Diversity Competence Through Organizational Development

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Exam 13: Building Diversity Competence for Individuals

The politeness protocol and the color-blind protocol are

A shortcoming of research on work-family culture and attitudes is that

How many companies provide some form of diversity training?

Which of the following is the most offered work-life benefit?

The two major processes involved in informal mentoring relationships are

Explain the steps in the Instructional Design Model.

Mentoring presents a paradox in the context of diversity because it

Two models of diversity training identified by Roberson are

Do you think that different diversity competencies might be needed in different organizational settings? Why or why not?

Give an example of the most available W-F (W-L) benefits, and one example of the least available ones.

Why do people often experience interracial dialogs as stressful? List two reasons.

Explain what is meant by specialized leadership development. Discuss one reason why such development should be offered, and one reason why it should not.

What are Kirkpatrick's four criteria for evaluation of training? Which do you think is most common? Which do you think is most important, and why?

One argument against specialized training for underrepresented groups is that it

An aspect of training associated with attitude change in employees is

With what do diversity initiatives often start?

How does the US compare with other industrialized countries in terms of family-friendly policies for employees?

Although ERGs may increase inclusion and reduce turnover,

________ is a policy recently used in some other countries to improve access to telecommuting or flextime.

Which form of mentoring appears to be more beneficial?

Basic Concepts

Conceptualizing and Measuring Difference

Privilege, Social Construction, Attribution, and Fairness

Organizational Structure and the Problem of Pay In-Equity

Identities: Who We Are and Why That Matters

The Big Three: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Diversity, Inclusion, and the Law

Making the Most of Diversity in Teams

Sex, Gender, and Work

Race, Ethnicity, and Work

Sexual Orientation and Work

Religion, Age, Ability, Appearance, Weight, Social Class, and Work

Building Organizational Diversity Competence Through Organizational Development

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