Question 1

Discuss two strategies that women can use in breaking through the glass ceiling.

Accepted Answer

1.Be assertive and ask for what you want.Women in general are uncomfortable asking for what they want for fear of being perceived as too aggressive or too selfish.Self-doubt and lack of confidence can also hold women back.
2.Highlight your achievements.Women tend to downplay their accomplishments and insights.One study found that in a group of men and women who scored the same on a science exam, the women underestimated their performance and refused to enter a science fair, while the men did the opposite.Men, particularly from nonminority groups, typically self-promote their successes.Some women and minority managers are learning to do the same so that they receive recognition and credit.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the behaviors associated with stereotyping and those associated with valuing cultural differences.

Accepted Answer

1.Stereotyping is based on false assumptions, anecdotal evidence, or impressions without any direct experience with a group.
2.It assigns negative traits to members of a group.
3.It assumes that all members of a group have the same characteristics.
1.Valuing cultural differences is based on cultural differences verified by scientific research methods.
2.It views cultural differences as positive or neutral.
3.It does not assume that all individuals within a group have the same characteristics.

Question 3

Hiring and keeping high-quality employees with the right set of skills is one of the most urgent concerns for today's organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Prejudice is to _____ as discrimination is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) impermissible action; permissible action 
B) overt behavior; covert behavior 
C) preventable reaction; inevitable reaction 
D) illegal action; legal action 
E) attitude; behavior 
A) impermissible action; permissible action 
B) overt behavior; covert behavior 
C) preventable reaction; inevitable reaction 
D) illegal action; legal action 
E) attitude; behavior

Question 5

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics International.After 10 years with the company, she decided to leave and become a full-time mother and caregiver to her ailing father.This example demonstrates which of the following factors affecting women's careers?

Accepted Answer

A) Female advantage 
B) Opt-out trend 
C) Glass ceiling 
D) Glass wall 
E) Opaque ceiling 
A) Female advantage 
B) Opt-out trend 
C) Glass ceiling 
D) Glass wall 
E) Opaque ceiling

Question 6

__________ pay systems encourage people to develop their skills and competencies, thus making them more valuable to the organization, as well as more employable if they leave their current jobs.

Accepted Answer

Skill-base

Question 7

List and note the significance of at least two federal laws related to compensation and benefits.

Accepted Answer

1.Health Insurance Portability and Ac

Question 8

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the hiring or promotin

Question 9

Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works.One of her male coworkers told her, "Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!"  What did Stephanie's coworker use in his comment to Stephanie?

Accepted Answer

A) Stereotype 
B) Ethnocentrism 
C) Plurality 
D) Glass ceiling threat 
E) The female advantage 
A) Stereotype 
B) Ethnocentrism 
C) Plurality 
D) Glass ceiling threat 
E) The female advantage

Question 10

List and note the significance of two federal laws related to equal opportunity/discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Civil Rights Act of 1991: provides for p

Question 11

__________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  __________ is incentive pay that ties at...

Question 12

Identify and briefly discuss four commonly used approaches to training and development.

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training (OJT).It is the most

Question 13

Most organizations make a conscious effort to shift from a pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Recruiting activities can be divided into internal recruiting including "promote-from-within" policies and external recruiting including the use of headhunters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The invisible barrier that separates women and...

Question 16

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide up to _____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 12 
C) 16 
D) 24 
E) 52 
A) 8 
B) 12 
C) 16 
D) 24 
E) 52

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a dividend of workplace diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits 
B) Increased understanding of the marketplace 
C) Better use of employee talent 
D) Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits 
E) Enhanced quality of team problem solving 
A) Reduced costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits 
B) Increased understanding of the marketplace 
C) Better use of employee talent 
D) Increased costs associated with high turnover, absenteeism, and lawsuits 
E) Enhanced quality of team problem solving

Question 18

What is acqui-hiring?

Accepted Answer

Acqui-hiring means buying an e

Question 19

Myles, a 26-year-old tech-savvy, has been asked to work with Jack, a 61-year-old who is having difficulty with the company's new computerized inventory system.Myles is acting as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A) apprentice 
B) aide 
C) mentor 
D) reverse mentor 
E) assistant 
A) apprentice 
B) aide 
C) mentor 
D) reverse mentor 
E) assistant

Question 20

Almost all high-potential members of minority groups who advance in their careers share one important characteristic: a strong mentor or network of mentors who nurtured their professional development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss two strategies that women can use in breaking through the glass ceiling.

Compare and contrast the behaviors associated with stereotyping and those associated with valuing cultural differences.

Hiring and keeping high-quality employees with the right set of skills is one of the most urgent concerns for today's organizations.

Prejudice is to _ as discrimination is to _.

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics International.After 10 years with the company, she decided to leave and become a full-time mother and caregiver to her ailing father.This example demonstrates which of the following factors affecting women's careers?

__________ pay systems encourage people to develop their skills and competencies, thus making them more valuable to the organization, as well as more employable if they leave their current jobs.

List and note the significance of at least two federal laws related to compensation and benefits.

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works.One of her male coworkers told her, "Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!" What did Stephanie's coworker use in his comment to Stephanie?

List and note the significance of two federal laws related to equal opportunity/discrimination.

__________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Identify and briefly discuss four commonly used approaches to training and development.

Most organizations make a conscious effort to shift from a pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

Recruiting activities can be divided into internal recruiting including "promote-from-within" policies and external recruiting including the use of headhunters.

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the __________.

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide up to _____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.

Which of the following is NOT a dividend of workplace diversity?

What is acqui-hiring?

Myles, a 26-year-old tech-savvy, has been asked to work with Jack, a 61-year-old who is having difficulty with the company's new computerized inventory system.Myles is acting as a(n) ________.

Almost all high-potential members of minority groups who advance in their careers share one important characteristic: a strong mentor or network of mentors who nurtured their professional development.

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

Exam 9: Managing Human Talent and Diversity

Discuss two strategies that women can use in breaking through the glass ceiling.

Compare and contrast the behaviors associated with stereotyping and those associated with valuing cultural differences.

Hiring and keeping high-quality employees with the right set of skills is one of the most urgent concerns for today's organizations.

Prejudice is to _____ as discrimination is to _____.

Riya was a highly successful manager at Optics International.After 10 years with the company, she decided to leave and become a full-time mother and caregiver to her ailing father.This example demonstrates which of the following factors affecting women's careers?

__________ pay systems encourage people to develop their skills and competencies, thus making them more valuable to the organization, as well as more employable if they leave their current jobs.

List and note the significance of at least two federal laws related to compensation and benefits.

Define discrimination and affirmative action.

Stephanie is nervous about giving a presentation at the marketing firm where she works.One of her male coworkers told her, "Don't be such a girl, attack that presentation!" What did Stephanie's coworker use in his comment to Stephanie?

List and note the significance of two federal laws related to equal opportunity/discrimination.

__________ is incentive pay that ties at least part of compensation to employee effort and performance.

Identify and briefly discuss four commonly used approaches to training and development.

Most organizations make a conscious effort to shift from a pluralism perspective to one of monoculture.

Recruiting activities can be divided into internal recruiting including "promote-from-within" policies and external recruiting including the use of headhunters.

The invisible barrier that separates women and minorities from top management positions is known as the __________.

The Family and Medical Leave Act requires employers to provide up to _____ weeks unpaid leave for childbirth, adoption, or family emergencies.

Which of the following is NOT a dividend of workplace diversity?

What is acqui-hiring?

Myles, a 26-year-old tech-savvy, has been asked to work with Jack, a 61-year-old who is having difficulty with the company's new computerized inventory system.Myles is acting as a(n) ________.

Almost all high-potential members of minority groups who advance in their careers share one important characteristic: a strong mentor or network of mentors who nurtured their professional development.

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

Prejudice is to _ as discrimination is to _.