Exam 12: Religion, Age, Ability, Appearance, Weight, Social Class, and Work

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Among the diversity dimensions discussed in this text, limited ability is different in two important ways. Explain one of these.

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How does an employee union create a "class structure" in a unionized work organization?

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Within the prime working age population,

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Discrimination on the basis of weight and/or appearance

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Which of the following Amendments protects expression of religion?

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During 2012, approximately how much did the top 20% earn versus the lowest 20%?

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What changes are occurring in the distribution of ages in the US workforce?

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Describe the Constitutional bases for protection of religious belief in the US. Explain the term "separation of church and state." Is it a formal legal protection?

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Why should the diversity professional be concerned about discrimination on the basis of appearance and/or weight? What does research show about this form of discrimination?

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What are "bridge employment" and "phased retirement"? In what ways can they be helpful to older employees?

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Typical workforce dilemmas related to age include stereotyping, discrimination, generational differences, and retirement. Describe one example each for any two of these dilemmas.

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Pick one work organization with which you are familiar. Do you see "class distinctions" in that organization? Why or why not?

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Among the diversity dimensions discussed in this text, limited ability is different in two important ways. Explain one of these.

How does an employee union create a "class structure" in a unionized work organization?

Within the prime working age population,

Discrimination on the basis of weight and/or appearance

Which of the following Amendments protects expression of religion?

During 2012, approximately how much did the top 20% earn versus the lowest 20%?

What changes are occurring in the distribution of ages in the US workforce?

Describe the Constitutional bases for protection of religious belief in the US. Explain the term "separation of church and state." Is it a formal legal protection?

Why should the diversity professional be concerned about discrimination on the basis of appearance and/or weight? What does research show about this form of discrimination?

What are "bridge employment" and "phased retirement"? In what ways can they be helpful to older employees?

Typical workforce dilemmas related to age include stereotyping, discrimination, generational differences, and retirement. Describe one example each for any two of these dilemmas.

Pick one work organization with which you are familiar. Do you see "class distinctions" in that organization? Why or why not?

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

Building Diversity Competence for Individuals

Building Organizational Diversity Competence Through Organizational Development

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