Question 1

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  convey that the effective management of diversity is a valued goal and objective 
B)  serve as a role model for treating others fairly 
C)  enable diverse individuals to coordinate their efforts and cooperate with one another 
D)  support diversity initiatives in the wider community 
A)  convey that the effective management of diversity is a valued goal and objective 
B)  serve as a role model for treating others fairly 
C)  enable diverse individuals to coordinate their efforts and cooperate with one another 
D)  support diversity initiatives in the wider community

Question 2

List and give examples of any three managerial roles that could be exercised to effectively manage diversity.

Accepted Answer

Students can list any of the following m

Question 3

Which rule for ethical decision making seeks to produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justice 
B)  Utilitarian 
C)  Moral rights 
D)  Practical 
A)  Justice 
B)  Utilitarian 
C)  Moral rights 
D)  Practical

Question 4

Under the utilitarian rule, an ethical decision is one that best maintains and protects the fundamental rights and privileges of the people affected by it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true of women and minorities when they start work in an organization staffed mostly by white men?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have advantages due to special preferences. 
B)  They are likely to quit or be fired within a month. 
C)  They are at a slight disadvantage. 
D)  They quickly take over most leadership roles. 
A)  They have advantages due to special preferences. 
B)  They are likely to quit or be fired within a month. 
C)  They are at a slight disadvantage. 
D)  They quickly take over most leadership roles.

Question 6

The recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly communicate harassment policy and establish a complaint procedure 
B)  ensure that alleged victims are isolated from the workforce until the legal case is resolved 
C)  immediately fire alleged harassers regardless of the nature of the offense 
D)  establish and strictly enforce a company-wide dress code 
A)  clearly communicate harassment policy and establish a complaint procedure 
B)  ensure that alleged victims are isolated from the workforce until the legal case is resolved 
C)  immediately fire alleged harassers regardless of the nature of the offense 
D)  establish and strictly enforce a company-wide dress code

Question 7

If two male managers exchange a lewd sexual joke in the presence of a female manager, these male managers have exhibited ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nothing illegal or unethical 
B)  a hostile work environment 
C)  quid pro quo sexual harassment 
D)  a salience effect 
A)  nothing illegal or unethical 
B)  a hostile work environment 
C)  quid pro quo sexual harassment 
D)  a salience effect

Question 8

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover AIDS? Why are employers sometimes reluctant to hire these individuals? What should employers do about this?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA

Question 9

A slight bias toward a particular group can lead to very large differences between groups over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An ethical dilemma does not arise when a person has to choose between two different courses of action, knowing that whichever course he/she chooses will harm one person or group even while it may benefit another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An ethical dilemma is a situation in which a person has to decide if he/she should act in a way that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fosters his/her own self-interest to favor another's self-interest 
B)  is the right thing to do, even though doing so might go against his/her own self-interest 
C)  does not go against anyone's self-interest 
D)  may help another person and favor his/her own self-interest 
A)  fosters his/her own self-interest to favor another's self-interest 
B)  is the right thing to do, even though doing so might go against his/her own self-interest 
C)  does not go against anyone's self-interest 
D)  may help another person and favor his/her own self-interest

Question 12

A person's confidence and faith in another person's goodwill is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trust 
B)  esteem 
C)  ethics 
D)  moral scruple 
A)  trust 
B)  esteem 
C)  ethics 
D)  moral scruple

Question 13

Which of the following managerial roles supports diversity initiatives in the wider community and speaks to diverse groups to interest them in career opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Figurehead 
B)  Leader 
C)  Spokesperson 
D)  Liaison 
A)  Figurehead 
B)  Leader 
C)  Spokesperson 
D)  Liaison

Question 14

Discuss how a manager should deal with religious diversity.

Accepted Answer

A key issue for managers when it comes t

Question 15

"Thoughts and feelings that tell a person what is right or wrong" accurately defines ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral scruples 
B)  ethical dilemmas 
C)  laws 
D)  norms 
A)  moral scruples 
B)  ethical dilemmas 
C)  laws 
D)  norms

Question 16

The "practical rule" ensures that managers are taking into account the interests of all stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

From a moral rights perspective, managers should compare alternative courses of action on the basis of how each will affect the rights of each stakeholder group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"An ethical decision is one that a typical person in a society would think is acceptable" is a statement that reflects the justice rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Aztec Entertainment Company is experiencing a drop in profits during an economic downturn and decides to cut costs to benefit stockholders. Which stakeholder group is probably most adversely affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Board of directors 
B)  Customers 
C)  Managers 
D)  Employees 
A)  Board of directors 
B)  Customers 
C)  Managers 
D)  Employees

Question 20

The utilitarian rule states that an ethical decision ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  best protects the rights of people affected 
B)  produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people 
C)  distributes benefits and harms in a fair way 
D)  is one that can be communicated with no reluctance 
A)  best protects the rights of people affected 
B)  produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people 
C)  distributes benefits and harms in a fair way 
D)  is one that can be communicated with no reluctance

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would ________.

List and give examples of any three managerial roles that could be exercised to effectively manage diversity.

Which rule for ethical decision making seeks to produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

Under the utilitarian rule, an ethical decision is one that best maintains and protects the fundamental rights and privileges of the people affected by it.

Which of the following is true of women and minorities when they start work in an organization staffed mostly by white men?

The recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment include ________.

If two male managers exchange a lewd sexual joke in the presence of a female manager, these male managers have exhibited ________.

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover AIDS? Why are employers sometimes reluctant to hire these individuals? What should employers do about this?

A slight bias toward a particular group can lead to very large differences between groups over time.

An ethical dilemma does not arise when a person has to choose between two different courses of action, knowing that whichever course he/she chooses will harm one person or group even while it may benefit another.

An ethical dilemma is a situation in which a person has to decide if he/she should act in a way that ________.

A person's confidence and faith in another person's goodwill is called ________.

Which of the following managerial roles supports diversity initiatives in the wider community and speaks to diverse groups to interest them in career opportunities?

Discuss how a manager should deal with religious diversity.

"Thoughts and feelings that tell a person what is right or wrong" accurately defines ________.

The "practical rule" ensures that managers are taking into account the interests of all stakeholders.

From a moral rights perspective, managers should compare alternative courses of action on the basis of how each will affect the rights of each stakeholder group.

"An ethical decision is one that a typical person in a society would think is acceptable" is a statement that reflects the justice rule.

Aztec Entertainment Company is experiencing a drop in profits during an economic downturn and decides to cut costs to benefit stockholders. Which stakeholder group is probably most adversely affected?

The utilitarian rule states that an ethical decision ________.

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Exam 3: Managing Ethics and Diversity

A manager who is effectively managing diversity in the liaison role would ________.

List and give examples of any three managerial roles that could be exercised to effectively manage diversity.

Which rule for ethical decision making seeks to produce the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

Under the utilitarian rule, an ethical decision is one that best maintains and protects the fundamental rights and privileges of the people affected by it.

Which of the following is true of women and minorities when they start work in an organization staffed mostly by white men?

The recommended steps to eliminate sexual harassment include ________.

If two male managers exchange a lewd sexual joke in the presence of a female manager, these male managers have exhibited ________.

Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover AIDS? Why are employers sometimes reluctant to hire these individuals? What should employers do about this?

A slight bias toward a particular group can lead to very large differences between groups over time.

An ethical dilemma does not arise when a person has to choose between two different courses of action, knowing that whichever course he/she chooses will harm one person or group even while it may benefit another.

An ethical dilemma is a situation in which a person has to decide if he/she should act in a way that ________.

A person's confidence and faith in another person's goodwill is called ________.

Which of the following managerial roles supports diversity initiatives in the wider community and speaks to diverse groups to interest them in career opportunities?

Discuss how a manager should deal with religious diversity.

"Thoughts and feelings that tell a person what is right or wrong" accurately defines ________.

The "practical rule" ensures that managers are taking into account the interests of all stakeholders.

From a moral rights perspective, managers should compare alternative courses of action on the basis of how each will affect the rights of each stakeholder group.

"An ethical decision is one that a typical person in a society would think is acceptable" is a statement that reflects the justice rule.

Aztec Entertainment Company is experiencing a drop in profits during an economic downturn and decides to cut costs to benefit stockholders. Which stakeholder group is probably most adversely affected?

The utilitarian rule states that an ethical decision ________.

The Management Process Today

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

Operations Management: Managing Vital Operations and

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