Question 1

If effective policies are put in place in the workplace,diversity training becomes unnecessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Legislation requires that employers provide appropriate job accommodations for pregnant women,regardless of undue hardship to the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ___________ group refers to the diverse characteristic that is held in common by a large number of employees,while the ___________ group refers to the diversity characteristic held by a small minority of organizational members.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant, subordinate 
B)  correct, incorrect 
C)  ethical, unethical 
D)  diverse, minority 
E)  none of the above 
A)  dominant, subordinate 
B)  correct, incorrect 
C)  ethical, unethical 
D)  diverse, minority 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

Appropriately managing diversity in the workplace leads to competitive advantages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People tend to form group coalitions first based on gender and then on race and ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The federal organization charged with monitoring illegal workplace discrimination is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)  
B)  Title VII Civil Rights Act 
C)  Department of Labor 
D)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)  
B)  Title VII Civil Rights Act 
C)  Department of Labor 
D)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Diversity can contribute to improving organizational performance or be the source of detrimental prejudices and stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Diversity can be conceptualized in terms of four unique dimensions,including: permanent,evolving,___________ and organizational.

Accepted Answer

A)  racial 
B)  personality 
C)  religious 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  racial 
B)  personality 
C)  religious 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

Some state and municipal laws include ___________ as a protected class,though federal law does not include this provision.

Accepted Answer

A)  race 
B)  ethnicity 
C)  age 
D)  sexual orientation 
E)  none of the above 
A)  race 
B)  ethnicity 
C)  age 
D)  sexual orientation 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Explain the most common types of workplace discrimination,including at least four examples.

Accepted Answer

gender discrimination including pay ineq

Question 11

The ______________ dimension of diversity refers to physical attributes or inclinations people are born with that do not naturally change over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  permanent 
B)  evolving 
C)  personality 
D)  organizational 
E)  none of the above 
A)  permanent 
B)  evolving 
C)  personality 
D)  organizational 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Anti-immigration sentiments are often correlated with which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of laborers exceeding job availability 
B)  insurmountable differences between ethnic groups 
C)  wage increases 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the number of laborers exceeding job availability 
B)  insurmountable differences between ethnic groups 
C)  wage increases 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Discuss the factors associated with best operational practices for managing diversity.

Accepted Answer

Integrating the following best practices

Question 14

On average,females earn approximately _________ of male salaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  99 percent 
B)  89 percent 
C)  79 percent 
D)  69 percent 
E)  none of the above 
A)  99 percent 
B)  89 percent 
C)  79 percent 
D)  69 percent 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

Discuss the steps required to successfully implement a diversity initiative.

Accepted Answer

1)Present a business case for the divers

Question 16

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)of 1967 includes provisions for all but which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  a bona fide occupational qualification such as not rehiring an aging actor for a young role, or matters of safety 
B)  job assignments for older workers 
C)  promotions for older workers 
D)  employees that are outside of the protected range of ages 40 to 65 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a bona fide occupational qualification such as not rehiring an aging actor for a young role, or matters of safety 
B)  job assignments for older workers 
C)  promotions for older workers 
D)  employees that are outside of the protected range of ages 40 to 65 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

Characteristics such as age and race are considered dimensions of diversity,but factors that are within our control,such as personality,are not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)extends to all but which of the following types of employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  private sector firms that employ less than 50 workers 
B)  all state employers 
C)  all local employers 
D)  all federal employers 
E)  none of the above 
A)  private sector firms that employ less than 50 workers 
B)  all state employers 
C)  all local employers 
D)  all federal employers 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Individuals in the workplace are generally treated the same,regardless of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employers are expected to provide flexible scheduling for religious holidays and respect religious clothing and grooming policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If effective policies are put in place in the workplace,diversity training becomes unnecessary.

Legislation requires that employers provide appropriate job accommodations for pregnant women,regardless of undue hardship to the employer.

The _ group refers to the diverse characteristic that is held in common by a large number of employees,while the _ group refers to the diversity characteristic held by a small minority of organizational members.

Appropriately managing diversity in the workplace leads to competitive advantages.

People tend to form group coalitions first based on gender and then on race and ethnicity.

The federal organization charged with monitoring illegal workplace discrimination is called the:

Diversity can contribute to improving organizational performance or be the source of detrimental prejudices and stereotypes.

Diversity can be conceptualized in terms of four unique dimensions,including: permanent,evolving,___________ and organizational.

Some state and municipal laws include ___________ as a protected class,though federal law does not include this provision.

Explain the most common types of workplace discrimination,including at least four examples.

The ______________ dimension of diversity refers to physical attributes or inclinations people are born with that do not naturally change over time.

Anti-immigration sentiments are often correlated with which of the following factors?

Discuss the factors associated with best operational practices for managing diversity.

On average,females earn approximately _________ of male salaries.

Discuss the steps required to successfully implement a diversity initiative.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)of 1967 includes provisions for all but which of the following situations?

Characteristics such as age and race are considered dimensions of diversity,but factors that are within our control,such as personality,are not.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)extends to all but which of the following types of employers?

Individuals in the workplace are generally treated the same,regardless of age.

Employers are expected to provide flexible scheduling for religious holidays and respect religious clothing and grooming policies.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Ethics Reporting Systems

Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models

Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

Filters

Exam 7: Respecting Employee Diversity

If effective policies are put in place in the workplace,diversity training becomes unnecessary.

Legislation requires that employers provide appropriate job accommodations for pregnant women,regardless of undue hardship to the employer.

The ___________ group refers to the diverse characteristic that is held in common by a large number of employees,while the ___________ group refers to the diversity characteristic held by a small minority of organizational members.

Appropriately managing diversity in the workplace leads to competitive advantages.

People tend to form group coalitions first based on gender and then on race and ethnicity.

The federal organization charged with monitoring illegal workplace discrimination is called the:

Diversity can contribute to improving organizational performance or be the source of detrimental prejudices and stereotypes.

Diversity can be conceptualized in terms of four unique dimensions,including: permanent,evolving,___________ and organizational.

Some state and municipal laws include ___________ as a protected class,though federal law does not include this provision.

Explain the most common types of workplace discrimination,including at least four examples.

The ______________ dimension of diversity refers to physical attributes or inclinations people are born with that do not naturally change over time.

Anti-immigration sentiments are often correlated with which of the following factors?

Discuss the factors associated with best operational practices for managing diversity.

On average,females earn approximately _________ of male salaries.

Discuss the steps required to successfully implement a diversity initiative.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)of 1967 includes provisions for all but which of the following situations?

Characteristics such as age and race are considered dimensions of diversity,but factors that are within our control,such as personality,are not.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)extends to all but which of the following types of employers?

Individuals in the workplace are generally treated the same,regardless of age.

Employers are expected to provide flexible scheduling for religious holidays and respect religious clothing and grooming policies.

Unethical Behaviors in Organizations and Human Nature

A Historical Perspective on Business Ethics

Hiring Ethical People

Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct

Ethical Decision Making

Ethics Training

Ethics Reporting Systems

Managers as Ethical Leaders and Role Models

Engaging and Empowering Ethical Employees

Environmental Management

Community Outreach and Respect

Filters

The _ group refers to the diverse characteristic that is held in common by a large number of employees,while the _ group refers to the diversity characteristic held by a small minority of organizational members.