Question 1

) Which of the following is NOT a major reason for increasing diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competitive pressures 
B)  Legislation and Lawsuits 
C)  Decreasing bottom-line 
D)  Increase in international business 
A)  Competitive pressures 
B)  Legislation and Lawsuits 
C)  Decreasing bottom-line 
D)  Increase in international business

Question 2

The external forces that have an impact on the ethical behavior of an individual include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  political environment. 
B)  role models. 
C)  ethical codes. 
D)  international developments. 
A)  political environment. 
B)  role models. 
C)  ethical codes. 
D)  international developments.

Question 3

Identify and explain the major problem facing organizations while using training as an approach to managing diversity.

Accepted Answer

A major problem of diversity training is

Question 4

List the outcomes for effective diversity management identified by the Society of Human Resource Management.

Accepted Answer

SHRM has identified outcomes such as: 1.

Question 5

Danny works in an organization that implements only compressed workweek as a work/family program.Danny's work time is typically 9a.m-5p.m.i.e.a 40 hours workweek spread over 5 days.Danny has to liberty to:

Accepted Answer

A)  work for 35 hours in a week and compensate by working 45 hours the next week. 
B)  work for 30 hours in a week and ask his wife,Kate,who is also an employee of the same organization,to work for 50 hours and compensate for him. 
C)  work for 10 hours each day for only 4 days a week. 
D)  go to work anytime of the day. 
A)  work for 35 hours in a week and compensate by working 45 hours the next week. 
B)  work for 30 hours in a week and ask his wife,Kate,who is also an employee of the same organization,to work for 50 hours and compensate for him. 
C)  work for 10 hours each day for only 4 days a week. 
D)  go to work anytime of the day.

Question 6

A mentor is a trusted counselor,coach,or advisor who provides advice and assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List the steps provided in the text for establishing an effective mentoring program.

Accepted Answer

Establishing an effective mentoring prog

Question 8

Which of the following is the major reason for the transfer problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of confidence or self-efficacy 
B)  Lack of effective training 
C)  Lack of interest 
D)  Lack of top-management support 
A)  Lack of confidence or self-efficacy 
B)  Lack of effective training 
C)  Lack of interest 
D)  Lack of top-management support

Question 9

According to Thomas Friedman,the first phase of globalization was characterized by companies globalizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ethics needs theory-building and basic research in the study of organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Studies have indicated that the firms convicted of antitrust violations,acts of discrimination etc.,had significantly lower returns on assets and returns on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  equity 
B)  profit margins 
C)  current ratio 
D)  sales 
A)  equity 
B)  profit margins 
C)  current ratio 
D)  sales

Question 12

It was found that work-to-family conflict was linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  job dissatisfaction. 
B)  turnover intentions. 
C)  stress. 
D)  absenteeism. 
A)  job dissatisfaction. 
B)  turnover intentions. 
C)  stress. 
D)  absenteeism.

Question 13

Which of the following is a major problem in diversity training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees interest 
B)  Top-management support 
C)  Transfer problem 
D)  Finding effective trainers 
A)  Employees interest 
B)  Top-management support 
C)  Transfer problem 
D)  Finding effective trainers

Question 14

Which of the following is a cultural influence on ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical codes 
B)  Media 
C)  Political environment 
D)  Role models 
A)  Ethical codes 
B)  Media 
C)  Political environment 
D)  Role models

Question 15

Women were similar to men on perceptions involving a hostile work environment and derogatory attitudes toward women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Identify the ability to put oneself in another's place and see things from that person's point of view.

Accepted Answer

A)  Insight 
B)  Understanding 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Intuition 
A)  Insight 
B)  Understanding 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Intuition

Question 17

Becoming overly protective and encasing the employee into a "glass bubble" is a problem associated with which of the following techniques of managing diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training 
B)  Work/Family programs 
C)  Mentoring 
D)  Tests 
A)  Training 
B)  Work/Family programs 
C)  Mentoring 
D)  Tests

Question 18

Cultures around the world impact the organizational behavior of managers and employees in similar ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The social cognitive model for ethics proposed by Stajkovic and Luthans uses national cultures as the social foundation of various factors that interact to influence the perception of ethical standards and actual ethical behavior across cultures.These factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  institutional factors. 
B)  environmental factors. 
C)  organizational factors. 
D)  personal factors. 
A)  institutional factors. 
B)  environmental factors. 
C)  organizational factors. 
D)  personal factors.

Question 20

Identify the third stage of evolution of organizations leading up to the formation of a multicultural organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exclusionary organization 
B)  Compliance organization 
C)  Affirmative action organization 
D)  Club organization 
A)  Exclusionary organization 
B)  Compliance organization 
C)  Affirmative action organization 
D)  Club organization

) Which of the following is NOT a major reason for increasing diversity?

The external forces that have an impact on the ethical behavior of an individual include all of the following EXCEPT:

Identify and explain the major problem facing organizations while using training as an approach to managing diversity.

List the outcomes for effective diversity management identified by the Society of Human Resource Management.

Danny works in an organization that implements only compressed workweek as a work/family program.Danny's work time is typically 9a.m-5p.m.i.e.a 40 hours workweek spread over 5 days.Danny has to liberty to:

A mentor is a trusted counselor,coach,or advisor who provides advice and assistance.

List the steps provided in the text for establishing an effective mentoring program.

Which of the following is the major reason for the transfer problem?

According to Thomas Friedman,the first phase of globalization was characterized by companies globalizing.

Ethics needs theory-building and basic research in the study of organizational behavior.

Studies have indicated that the firms convicted of antitrust violations,acts of discrimination etc.,had significantly lower returns on assets and returns on _____.

It was found that work-to-family conflict was linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a major problem in diversity training?

Which of the following is a cultural influence on ethical behavior?

Women were similar to men on perceptions involving a hostile work environment and derogatory attitudes toward women.

Identify the ability to put oneself in another's place and see things from that person's point of view.

Becoming overly protective and encasing the employee into a "glass bubble" is a problem associated with which of the following techniques of managing diversity?

Cultures around the world impact the organizational behavior of managers and employees in similar ways.

The social cognitive model for ethics proposed by Stajkovic and Luthans uses national cultures as the social foundation of various factors that interact to influence the perception of ethical standards and actual ethical behavior across cultures.These factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Identify the third stage of evolution of organizations leading up to the formation of a multicultural organization.

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Exam 2: Environmental Context: Globalization, diversity, and Ethics

) Which of the following is NOT a major reason for increasing diversity?

The external forces that have an impact on the ethical behavior of an individual include all of the following EXCEPT:

Identify and explain the major problem facing organizations while using training as an approach to managing diversity.

List the outcomes for effective diversity management identified by the Society of Human Resource Management.

Danny works in an organization that implements only compressed workweek as a work/family program.Danny's work time is typically 9a.m-5p.m.i.e.a 40 hours workweek spread over 5 days.Danny has to liberty to:

A mentor is a trusted counselor,coach,or advisor who provides advice and assistance.

List the steps provided in the text for establishing an effective mentoring program.

Which of the following is the major reason for the transfer problem?

According to Thomas Friedman,the first phase of globalization was characterized by companies globalizing.

Ethics needs theory-building and basic research in the study of organizational behavior.

Studies have indicated that the firms convicted of antitrust violations,acts of discrimination etc.,had significantly lower returns on assets and returns on _____.

It was found that work-to-family conflict was linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a major problem in diversity training?

Which of the following is a cultural influence on ethical behavior?

Women were similar to men on perceptions involving a hostile work environment and derogatory attitudes toward women.

Identify the ability to put oneself in another's place and see things from that person's point of view.

Becoming overly protective and encasing the employee into a "glass bubble" is a problem associated with which of the following techniques of managing diversity?

Cultures around the world impact the organizational behavior of managers and employees in similar ways.

The social cognitive model for ethics proposed by Stajkovic and Luthans uses national cultures as the social foundation of various factors that interact to influence the perception of ethical standards and actual ethical behavior across cultures.These factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Identify the third stage of evolution of organizations leading up to the formation of a multicultural organization.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior: an Evidence-Based Approach

Organizational Context: Design and Culture

Organizational Context: Reward Systems

Personality,perception,and Employee Attitudes

Motivational Needs,processes,and Applications

Positive Organizational Behavior and Psychological Capital

Communication and Decision Making

Stress and Conflict

Power and Politics

Groups and Teams

Behavioral Performance Management

Effective Leadership Processes

Great Leaders: an Evidenced-Based Approach

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