Question 1

The ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  static strength 
B)  stamina 
C)  trunk strength 
D)  extent flexibility 
E)  balance 
A)  static strength 
B)  stamina 
C)  trunk strength 
D)  extent flexibility 
E)  balance

Question 2

Explain three different kinds of workplace discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment refers to verbal or ph

Question 3

A difference in ________ would indicate deep-level diversity.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender 
B)  age 
C)  ethnicity 
D)  disability 
E)  values 
A)  gender 
B)  age 
C)  ethnicity 
D)  disability 
E)  values

Question 4

Angela Wells recently applied for a job at Spiga, a lounge in Paris. Having worked in several restaurants and lounges in and across France, she was confident that she would get the job. However, soon after the interview, she was informed that another candidate was offered the job, even though the other candidate had limited experience in comparison to her. Angela feels that she was discriminated against. Which of the following, if true, would best justify Angela's assumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  The woman who was selected over her could speak French fluently. 
B)  Angela is a single mother with two young children. 
C)  Angela does not have a degree in hospitality management. 
D)  The lounge caters to elite business clientele in Paris. 
E)  Angela learned of the position through a friend working at the lounge. 
A)  The woman who was selected over her could speak French fluently. 
B)  Angela is a single mother with two young children. 
C)  Angela does not have a degree in hospitality management. 
D)  The lounge caters to elite business clientele in Paris. 
E)  Angela learned of the position through a friend working at the lounge.

Question 5

Compare and contrast unfair discrimination and diversity management.

Accepted Answer

Unfair discrimination assumes everyone i

Question 6

Federal law in the United States prohibits discrimination against employees based on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the physical ability known as dynamic strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to maintain equilibrium despite forces pulling off balance 
B)  the ability to coordinate the simultaneous actions of different parts of the body 
C)  the ability to exert muscular force repeatedly or continuously over time 
D)  the ability to expend a maximum of energy in one or a series of explosive acts 
E)  the ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible 
A)  the ability to maintain equilibrium despite forces pulling off balance 
B)  the ability to coordinate the simultaneous actions of different parts of the body 
C)  the ability to exert muscular force repeatedly or continuously over time 
D)  the ability to expend a maximum of energy in one or a series of explosive acts 
E)  the ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible

Question 8

Since 1950, the percentage of females in the U.S. workforce has risen from approximately 30 percent to 47 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There is a strong correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Green Planet, an environmental organization, recently opened an office in Indonesia. The organization is currently looking for employees to staff a deforestation project in the country. They need to recruit individuals who understand the intricacies of Jakarta's culture and the mindset of the locals and are fluent in the local language. Which of the following are they most likely to consider while they recruit for these positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  race 
B)  age 
C)  beliefs 
D)  gender 
E)  length of service 
A)  race 
B)  age 
C)  beliefs 
D)  gender 
E)  length of service

Question 11

With the help of an example, explain incivility as a form of indiscrimination at workplaces.

Accepted Answer

Incivility refers to disrespectful treat

Question 12

Hazel Samuels has been working at her company for the past two years and consistently gets yelled at by her manager even when she is not at fault. He often makes derogatory references to her ethnicity. In addition, during team meetings, she is his target for practical jokes and nasty pranks. She is extremely upset and decides not to be subjected to such treatment any longer. Which of the following kinds of discrimination is she most likely to report to the human resource department in such a situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  intimidation 
B)  sexual harassment 
C)  hazing 
D)  mobbing 
E)  incivility 
A)  intimidation 
B)  sexual harassment 
C)  hazing 
D)  mobbing 
E)  incivility

Question 13

Women being assigned marginal job roles that do not lead to promotion is an example of the ________ form of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  hazing 
B)  gaslighting 
C)  coercion 
D)  exclusion 
E)  battery 
A)  hazing 
B)  gaslighting 
C)  coercion 
D)  exclusion 
E)  battery

Question 14

Discuss the effects of diversity within a group on group performance.

Accepted Answer

In some cases, diversity in traits can h

Question 15

Which of the following is the best example of the use of intimidation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anya's boss, Kira, sets difficult targets and hints that Anya may lose her job if she doesn't meet them. 
B)  Jill's manager, Steve, rarely considers her business ideas, but he consistently praises the contributions of Jill's colleague, Emily. 
C)  Natasha's colleagues often make jokes using cultural or ethnic stereotypes. 
D)  Although Kathleen had spent a longer time in the organization, her colleague Gary was promoted to a management position. 
E)  Jane's colleagues recently forgot to invite her to a team lunch, a fact that caused her great distress. 
A)  Anya's boss, Kira, sets difficult targets and hints that Anya may lose her job if she doesn't meet them. 
B)  Jill's manager, Steve, rarely considers her business ideas, but he consistently praises the contributions of Jill's colleague, Emily. 
C)  Natasha's colleagues often make jokes using cultural or ethnic stereotypes. 
D)  Although Kathleen had spent a longer time in the organization, her colleague Gary was promoted to a management position. 
E)  Jane's colleagues recently forgot to invite her to a team lunch, a fact that caused her great distress.

Question 16

The physical ability that allows a body to continue maximum effort at maintaining prolonged effort over time is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stamina 
B)  extent flexibility 
C)  static strength 
D)  body coordination 
E)  balance 
A)  stamina 
B)  extent flexibility 
C)  static strength 
D)  body coordination 
E)  balance

Question 17

________ refers to a dimension of intellectual ability which involves identifying a logical sequence in a problem and using this logical sequence to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inductive reasoning 
B)  Spatial visualization 
C)  Form perception 
D)  Visual perception 
E)  Visual prosthesis 
A)  Inductive reasoning 
B)  Spatial visualization 
C)  Form perception 
D)  Visual perception 
E)  Visual prosthesis

Question 18

Unfair discrimination involves noticing and being aware of individual characteristics among people in a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Denying career-advancing overseas assignments to certain deserving employees over others is a form of exclusion, a kind of workplace discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Effective diversity management involves eliminating unfair discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible is known as ________.

Explain three different kinds of workplace discrimination.

A difference in ________ would indicate deep-level diversity.

Compare and contrast unfair discrimination and diversity management.

Federal law in the United States prohibits discrimination against employees based on sexual orientation.

Which of the following best describes the physical ability known as dynamic strength?

Since 1950, the percentage of females in the U.S. workforce has risen from approximately 30 percent to 47 percent.

There is a strong correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction.

With the help of an example, explain incivility as a form of indiscrimination at workplaces.

Women being assigned marginal job roles that do not lead to promotion is an example of the ________ form of discrimination.

Discuss the effects of diversity within a group on group performance.

Which of the following is the best example of the use of intimidation?

The physical ability that allows a body to continue maximum effort at maintaining prolonged effort over time is known as ________.

________ refers to a dimension of intellectual ability which involves identifying a logical sequence in a problem and using this logical sequence to solve the problem.

Unfair discrimination involves noticing and being aware of individual characteristics among people in a group.

Denying career-advancing overseas assignments to certain deserving employees over others is a form of exclusion, a kind of workplace discrimination.

Effective diversity management involves eliminating unfair discrimination.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 2: Diversity in Organizations

The ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible is known as ________.

Explain three different kinds of workplace discrimination.

A difference in ________ would indicate deep-level diversity.

Compare and contrast unfair discrimination and diversity management.

Federal law in the United States prohibits discrimination against employees based on sexual orientation.

Which of the following best describes the physical ability known as dynamic strength?

Since 1950, the percentage of females in the U.S. workforce has risen from approximately 30 percent to 47 percent.

There is a strong correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction.

With the help of an example, explain incivility as a form of indiscrimination at workplaces.

Women being assigned marginal job roles that do not lead to promotion is an example of the ________ form of discrimination.

Discuss the effects of diversity within a group on group performance.

Which of the following is the best example of the use of intimidation?

The physical ability that allows a body to continue maximum effort at maintaining prolonged effort over time is known as ________.

________ refers to a dimension of intellectual ability which involves identifying a logical sequence in a problem and using this logical sequence to solve the problem.

Unfair discrimination involves noticing and being aware of individual characteristics among people in a group.

Denying career-advancing overseas assignments to certain deserving employees over others is a form of exclusion, a kind of workplace discrimination.

Effective diversity management involves eliminating unfair discrimination.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters