Question 1

Sexual orientation represents an external dimension of diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

List out the eight generic action options identified by R Roosevelt Thomas Jr.

Accepted Answer

(1) Include/Exclude
(2) Deny
(3) Assimilate
(4) Suppress
(5) Isolate
(6) Tolerate
(7) Build Relationships
(8) Foster Mutual Adaptation

Question 3

The phenomenon of glass ceiling resulted in women finding themselves in lower-level jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following statements affirmative action is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It imposes quotas on employers. 
B) It legitimizes quotas. 
C) It is not supported by people who possess racist or sexist attitudes. 
D) It fosters the type of thinking that is needed to effectively manage diversity. 
E) It is a natural intervention. 
A) It imposes quotas on employers. 
B) It legitimizes quotas. 
C) It is not supported by people who possess racist or sexist attitudes. 
D) It fosters the type of thinking that is needed to effectively manage diversity. 
E) It is a natural intervention.

Question 5

_____ refers to an invisible barrier blocking women and minorities from top management positions.

Accepted Answer

A) Affirmative action 
B) Glass ceiling 
C) EEO regulations 
D) Revolving door 
E) Restricted step 
A) Affirmative action 
B) Glass ceiling 
C) EEO regulations 
D) Revolving door 
E) Restricted step

Question 6

Which of the following is true with respect to educational attainment and occupational requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) The need for on-the-job remedial training is decreasing in America. 
B) Underemployment is expected to decrease in the future. 
C) A surplus of qualified entry-level workers is expected in America. 
D) American companies are more likely to hire more immigrants to fill entry-level positions. 
E) Underemployment should lead to a decrease in absenteeism. 
A) The need for on-the-job remedial training is decreasing in America. 
B) Underemployment is expected to decrease in the future. 
C) A surplus of qualified entry-level workers is expected in America. 
D) American companies are more likely to hire more immigrants to fill entry-level positions. 
E) Underemployment should lead to a decrease in absenteeism.

Question 7

_____ are said to be entitled, civic minded, and have close parental involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) Traditionalists 
B) Baby boomers 
C) Gen Xers 
D) Gen 2020 members 
E) Millennials 
A) Traditionalists 
B) Baby boomers 
C) Gen Xers 
D) Gen 2020 members 
E) Millennials

Question 8

Which of the following groups of people have traits such as workaholism, idealism, and work ethics?

Accepted Answer

A) Traditionalists 
B) Baby boomers 
C) Gen Xers 
D) Millennials 
E) Gen Ys 
A) Traditionalists 
B) Baby boomers 
C) Gen Xers 
D) Millennials 
E) Gen Ys

Question 9

Equal access to training and learning opportunities when it comes to new technology will help to keep older workers engaged and committed to working.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

R Roosevelt Thomas Jr includes the category "deny" in his generic action options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Differences are encouraged when using R Roosevelt Thomas Jr's suppression approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Affirmative action plans are viewed more positively by people who are conservatives and Republicans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the differences between affirmative action and managing diversity. Be specific in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action is a result of equal

Question 14

Affirmative action programs:

Accepted Answer

A) can only be imposed by the CEOs of the concerned companies. 
B) impose quotas on employers. 
C) require companies to hire unqualified people. 
D) are the outgrowths of equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation. 
E) are embraced by white males in the workforce. 
A) can only be imposed by the CEOs of the concerned companies. 
B) impose quotas on employers. 
C) require companies to hire unqualified people. 
D) are the outgrowths of equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation. 
E) are embraced by white males in the workforce.

Question 15

_____ are statistical profiles of the characteristics and composition of the adult working population.

Accepted Answer

A) High-performance work practices 
B) Task performances 
C) Marketing strategies 
D) Workforce demographics 
E) Deep-level diversities 
A) High-performance work practices 
B) Task performances 
C) Marketing strategies 
D) Workforce demographics 
E) Deep-level diversities

Question 16

According to information/decision-making theory, diverse groups are more likely to possess a broader range of task-relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, opinions, and perspectives than less diverse groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ethnocentrism represents the feeling that one's cultural rules and norms are superior or more appropriate than the rules and norms of another culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Many Millennials are being managed by Boomers who possess very similar sets of personal traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sally had been working in a financial company for five years. She executed her duties sincerely and was extremely competent in her job. However, she was not given the opportunity to advance to higher-level positions. Which of the following was Sally facing?

Accepted Answer

A) Affirmative action 
B) EEO regulations 
C) Glass ceiling 
D) Revolving door 
E) Invisible step 
A) Affirmative action 
B) EEO regulations 
C) Glass ceiling 
D) Revolving door 
E) Invisible step

Question 20

_____ is an artificial intervention aimed at giving management a chance to correct an imbalance, an injustice, a mistake, and/or outright discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) Ethnocentrism 
B) Managing diversity 
C) Cross-cultural training 
D) Job redesign 
E) Affirmative action 
A) Ethnocentrism 
B) Managing diversity 
C) Cross-cultural training 
D) Job redesign 
E) Affirmative action

Sexual orientation represents an external dimension of diversity.

List out the eight generic action options identified by R Roosevelt Thomas Jr.

The phenomenon of glass ceiling resulted in women finding themselves in lower-level jobs.

Which of the following statements affirmative action is true?

_____ refers to an invisible barrier blocking women and minorities from top management positions.

Which of the following is true with respect to educational attainment and occupational requirements?

_____ are said to be entitled, civic minded, and have close parental involvement.

Which of the following groups of people have traits such as workaholism, idealism, and work ethics?

Equal access to training and learning opportunities when it comes to new technology will help to keep older workers engaged and committed to working.

R Roosevelt Thomas Jr includes the category "deny" in his generic action options.

Differences are encouraged when using R Roosevelt Thomas Jr's suppression approach.

Affirmative action plans are viewed more positively by people who are conservatives and Republicans.

Explain the differences between affirmative action and managing diversity. Be specific in your answer.

Affirmative action programs:

_____ are statistical profiles of the characteristics and composition of the adult working population.

According to information/decision-making theory, diverse groups are more likely to possess a broader range of task-relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, opinions, and perspectives than less diverse groups.

Ethnocentrism represents the feeling that one's cultural rules and norms are superior or more appropriate than the rules and norms of another culture.

Many Millennials are being managed by Boomers who possess very similar sets of personal traits.

Sally had been working in a financial company for five years. She executed her duties sincerely and was extremely competent in her job. However, she was not given the opportunity to advance to higher-level positions. Which of the following was Sally facing?

_____ is an artificial intervention aimed at giving management a chance to correct an imbalance, an injustice, a mistake, and/or outright discrimination.

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International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Group Dynamics

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Individual and Group Decision Making

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

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Exam 2: Managing Diversity: Releasing Every Employees Potential

Sexual orientation represents an external dimension of diversity.

List out the eight generic action options identified by R Roosevelt Thomas Jr.

The phenomenon of glass ceiling resulted in women finding themselves in lower-level jobs.

Which of the following statements affirmative action is true?

_____ refers to an invisible barrier blocking women and minorities from top management positions.

Which of the following is true with respect to educational attainment and occupational requirements?

_____ are said to be entitled, civic minded, and have close parental involvement.

Which of the following groups of people have traits such as workaholism, idealism, and work ethics?

Equal access to training and learning opportunities when it comes to new technology will help to keep older workers engaged and committed to working.

R Roosevelt Thomas Jr includes the category "deny" in his generic action options.

Differences are encouraged when using R Roosevelt Thomas Jr's suppression approach.

Affirmative action plans are viewed more positively by people who are conservatives and Republicans.

Explain the differences between affirmative action and managing diversity. Be specific in your answer.

Affirmative action programs:

_____ are statistical profiles of the characteristics and composition of the adult working population.

According to information/decision-making theory, diverse groups are more likely to possess a broader range of task-relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, opinions, and perspectives than less diverse groups.

Ethnocentrism represents the feeling that one's cultural rules and norms are superior or more appropriate than the rules and norms of another culture.

Many Millennials are being managed by Boomers who possess very similar sets of personal traits.

Sally had been working in a financial company for five years. She executed her duties sincerely and was extremely competent in her job. However, she was not given the opportunity to advance to higher-level positions. Which of the following was Sally facing?

_____ is an artificial intervention aimed at giving management a chance to correct an imbalance, an injustice, a mistake, and/or outright discrimination.

Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

International OB: Managing Across Cultures

Key Individual Differences and the Road to Success

Values, Attitudes, Job Satisfaction, and Counter-Productive Work Behaviors

Social Perception and Attributions

Foundations of Motivation

Improving Job Performance With Goals, Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Group Dynamics

Developing and Leading Effective Teams

Individual and Group Decision Making

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Empowerment, and Politics

Leadership

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

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