Question 1

Employees' promotions based on their performance evaluations, independent of ethnicity, age, or gender is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  reparative justice. 
B)  frontier justice. 
C)  distributive justice. 
D)  restorative justice. 
E)  environmental justice. 
A)  reparative justice. 
B)  frontier justice. 
C)  distributive justice. 
D)  restorative justice. 
E)  environmental justice.

Question 2

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the CIA's World Fact Book, the median age of a person in the United States is the lowest it has ever been, 36.9 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

While on a business trip, Eva, the planning manager, suggested to a male subordinate that it would be good for his career if he spent an intimate night with her. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile work environment sexual harassment. 
B)  gender discrimination. 
C)  the salience effect. 
D)  the similar-to-me effect. 
E)  quid pro quo sexual harassment. 
A)  hostile work environment sexual harassment. 
B)  gender discrimination. 
C)  the salience effect. 
D)  the similar-to-me effect. 
E)  quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Question 4

Annie assigns interesting job assignments to employees based on their contribution to the company. Which principle is Annie's action consistent with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distributive justice 
B)  Restorative justice 
C)  Environmental justice 
D)  Reparative justice 
E)  Frontier justice 
A)  Distributive justice 
B)  Restorative justice 
C)  Environmental justice 
D)  Reparative justice 
E)  Frontier justice

Question 5

Unfair treatment of diverse people is legal if it is socially acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The White House Guidelines on Religious Exercise and Expression in the Federal Workplace are technically applicable only in federal offices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lewd jokes and sexually oriented comments are examples of quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Perception is a highly objective, rational process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is true of perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the collection of abstract knowledge structures stored in memory that makes interpreting information possible. 
B)  Perceptions change quickly depending on the mood of a person. 
C)  Perceptions are influenced by schemas rather than stereotypes. 
D)  Perceptions are a person's preconceived notions about the nature of men and women and their traits. 
E)  The effects of perception lead to different interpretations in the area of diversity. 
A)  It is the collection of abstract knowledge structures stored in memory that makes interpreting information possible. 
B)  Perceptions change quickly depending on the mood of a person. 
C)  Perceptions are influenced by schemas rather than stereotypes. 
D)  Perceptions are a person's preconceived notions about the nature of men and women and their traits. 
E)  The effects of perception lead to different interpretations in the area of diversity.

Question 10

Diversity requires organizational members to suppress their personal styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Managers' perceptions are affected by their personality, and not by their experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Stereotypes are usually based on a visible characteristic such as a person's age, gender, or race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Differences among people due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other characteristic that is used to distinguish between people. 
B)  Differences in the levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment among managers in different countries because they face different economic, political, and socio-cultural forces in their organizations' general environments. 
C)  The extent to which an individual has a strong desire to perform challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards for excellence. 
D)  The extent to which an individual is concerned about establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relations, being liked, and having the people around him or her get along with one another. 
E)  The extent to which an individual desires to control or influence others. 
A)  Differences among people due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other characteristic that is used to distinguish between people. 
B)  Differences in the levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment among managers in different countries because they face different economic, political, and socio-cultural forces in their organizations' general environments. 
C)  The extent to which an individual has a strong desire to perform challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards for excellence. 
D)  The extent to which an individual is concerned about establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relations, being liked, and having the people around him or her get along with one another. 
E)  The extent to which an individual desires to control or influence others.

Question 15

In the _____ role, a manager conveys that the effective management of diversity is a valued goal and objective.

Accepted Answer

A)  figurehead 
B)  leader 
C)  liaison 
D)  entrepreneur 
E)  spokesperson 
A)  figurehead 
B)  leader 
C)  liaison 
D)  entrepreneur 
E)  spokesperson

Question 16

As the manager of Taylor Construction, Scott created a policy that required all subcontractors to submit monthly reports to show the percentage of work that was completed by their diverse employees. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  managing diversity. 
B)  quid pro quo. 
C)  affirmative action. 
D)  overt discrimination. 
E)  stereotyping. 
A)  managing diversity. 
B)  quid pro quo. 
C)  affirmative action. 
D)  overt discrimination. 
E)  stereotyping.

Question 17

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations, but it is not legally required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The marketing manager at RST Consulting, allocates annual bonuses to employees based on performance evaluations. What principle is the manager following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Reparative justice 
C)  Distributive justice 
D)  Frontier justice 
E)  Spatial justice 
A)  Restorative justice 
B)  Reparative justice 
C)  Distributive justice 
D)  Frontier justice 
E)  Spatial justice

Question 19

Which of the following is true of schemas?

Accepted Answer

A)  People tend to pay attention to information that is consistent with their schemas. 
B)  Schemas tend to weaken over time. 
C)  Schemas are systematic tendencies to use information about others in ways that result in inaccurate perceptions. 
D)  Schemas are a person's preconceived notions about the nature of men and women and their traits, attitudes, behaviors, and preferences. 
E)  It is a misperception that people cannot perceive information without relying on schemas. 
A)  People tend to pay attention to information that is consistent with their schemas. 
B)  Schemas tend to weaken over time. 
C)  Schemas are systematic tendencies to use information about others in ways that result in inaccurate perceptions. 
D)  Schemas are a person's preconceived notions about the nature of men and women and their traits, attitudes, behaviors, and preferences. 
E)  It is a misperception that people cannot perceive information without relying on schemas.

Question 20

In addition to prohibiting discrimination in employment, the Civil Rights Act of 1991:

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibits discrimination against workers over the age of 40. 
B)  allows for the awarding of punitive and compensatory damages. 
C)  prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals. 
D)  requires that men and women be paid equally if they are performing equal work. 
E)  requires that employers provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave. 
A)  prohibits discrimination against workers over the age of 40. 
B)  allows for the awarding of punitive and compensatory damages. 
C)  prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals. 
D)  requires that men and women be paid equally if they are performing equal work. 
E)  requires that employers provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

Employees' promotions based on their performance evaluations, independent of ethnicity, age, or gender is known as:

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the CIA's World Fact Book, the median age of a person in the United States is the lowest it has ever been, 36.9 years.

While on a business trip, Eva, the planning manager, suggested to a male subordinate that it would be good for his career if he spent an intimate night with her. This is an example of:

Annie assigns interesting job assignments to employees based on their contribution to the company. Which principle is Annie's action consistent with?

Unfair treatment of diverse people is legal if it is socially acceptable.

The White House Guidelines on Religious Exercise and Expression in the Federal Workplace are technically applicable only in federal offices.

Lewd jokes and sexually oriented comments are examples of quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Perception is a highly objective, rational process.

Which of the following is true of perception?

Diversity requires organizational members to suppress their personal styles.

Managers' perceptions are affected by their personality, and not by their experiences.

Stereotypes are usually based on a visible characteristic such as a person's age, gender, or race.

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

What is diversity?

In the _____ role, a manager conveys that the effective management of diversity is a valued goal and objective.

As the manager of Taylor Construction, Scott created a policy that required all subcontractors to submit monthly reports to show the percentage of work that was completed by their diverse employees. This is an example of:

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations, but it is not legally required.

The marketing manager at RST Consulting, allocates annual bonuses to employees based on performance evaluations. What principle is the manager following?

Which of the following is true of schemas?

In addition to prohibiting discrimination in employment, the Civil Rights Act of 1991:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

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

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 5: Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Employees' promotions based on their performance evaluations, independent of ethnicity, age, or gender is known as:

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the CIA's World Fact Book, the median age of a person in the United States is the lowest it has ever been, 36.9 years.

While on a business trip, Eva, the planning manager, suggested to a male subordinate that it would be good for his career if he spent an intimate night with her. This is an example of:

Annie assigns interesting job assignments to employees based on their contribution to the company. Which principle is Annie's action consistent with?

Unfair treatment of diverse people is legal if it is socially acceptable.

The White House Guidelines on Religious Exercise and Expression in the Federal Workplace are technically applicable only in federal offices.

Lewd jokes and sexually oriented comments are examples of quid pro quo sexual harassment.

Perception is a highly objective, rational process.

Which of the following is true of perception?

Diversity requires organizational members to suppress their personal styles.

Managers' perceptions are affected by their personality, and not by their experiences.

Stereotypes are usually based on a visible characteristic such as a person's age, gender, or race.

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

What is diversity?

In the _____ role, a manager conveys that the effective management of diversity is a valued goal and objective.

As the manager of Taylor Construction, Scott created a policy that required all subcontractors to submit monthly reports to show the percentage of work that was completed by their diverse employees. This is an example of:

Managers have an ethical obligation to eradicate sexual harassment in their organizations, but it is not legally required.

The marketing manager at RST Consulting, allocates annual bonuses to employees based on performance evaluations. What principle is the manager following?

Which of the following is true of schemas?

In addition to prohibiting discrimination in employment, the Civil Rights Act of 1991:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

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

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Filters