Question 1

Research shows which form of discrimination can result in the highest levels of psychological stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  intimidation 
B)  exclusive practices 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  mockery 
E)  age discrimination 
A)  intimidation 
B)  exclusive practices 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  mockery 
E)  age discrimination

Question 2

Tamara, a female African American employee, arrives at work one day to find in the break room a note on a coffee pot which reads "Tamara Only." Later, she finds a similar sign on a bathroom door. Which of the following terms accurately explains the type of discrimination Tamara has been subjected to?

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusion 
B)  mockery 
C)  intimidation 
D)  sexual harassment 
E)  inclusion 
A)  exclusion 
B)  mockery 
C)  intimidation 
D)  sexual harassment 
E)  inclusion

Question 3

Which of the following is not a part of the seven most frequently cited dimensions comprising the intellectual abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal comprehension 
B)  spatial visualization 
C)  balance 
D)  number aptitude 
E)  perceptual speed 
A)  verbal comprehension 
B)  spatial visualization 
C)  balance 
D)  number aptitude 
E)  perceptual speed

Question 4

Which of the following is not a component of comprehensive workforce programs encouraging diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging their employees to learn foreign languages and culture to promote and attract a diverse workforce 
B)  encouraging fair treatment of all people regardless of their demographic characteristics 
C)  fostering personal development practices that bring out the skills and abilities of all workers 
D)  teaching managers about the legal framework for equal employment opportunity 
E)  teaching managers how a diverse workforce will be better able to serve a diverse market of customers and clients 
A)  encouraging their employees to learn foreign languages and culture to promote and attract a diverse workforce 
B)  encouraging fair treatment of all people regardless of their demographic characteristics 
C)  fostering personal development practices that bring out the skills and abilities of all workers 
D)  teaching managers about the legal framework for equal employment opportunity 
E)  teaching managers how a diverse workforce will be better able to serve a diverse market of customers and clients

Question 5

There is a perfect correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ is defined as the biological heritage people use to identify themselves.

Accepted Answer

A)  Race 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Culture 
D)  Civilization 
E)  Ethnography 
A)  Race 
B)  Diversity 
C)  Culture 
D)  Civilization 
E)  Ethnography

Question 7

Which of the following statements represents findings from studies of the age-turnover relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  The older you get, the less likely you are to be satisfied with your job. 
B)  The older you get, the less likely you are to quit your job. 
C)  The older you get, the more likely you are to equip yourself with new skills. 
D)  The older you get, the more likely you are to take a leave of absence. 
E)  The older you get, the less likely you are to be productive on the job. 
A)  The older you get, the less likely you are to be satisfied with your job. 
B)  The older you get, the less likely you are to quit your job. 
C)  The older you get, the more likely you are to equip yourself with new skills. 
D)  The older you get, the more likely you are to take a leave of absence. 
E)  The older you get, the less likely you are to be productive on the job.

Question 8

Discuss whether diversity helps or hinders a group.

Accepted Answer

Most contemporary workplaces require ext

Question 9

The industries of advertising and media have a noticeable lack of racial diversity compared to other industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a type of discrimination that cannot be monitored or observed and may occur simply because the actor is not aware of the effects of their actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  randomization 
B)  inclusion 
C)  company policy 
D)  exclusion 
E)  sexual harassment 
A)  randomization 
B)  inclusion 
C)  company policy 
D)  exclusion 
E)  sexual harassment

Question 11

________ is the ability to imagine how an object would look if its position in space were changed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cymographic visualization 
B)  Deductive reasoning 
C)  Spatial visualization 
D)  Perceptual speed 
E)  Inductive reasoning 
A)  Cymographic visualization 
B)  Deductive reasoning 
C)  Spatial visualization 
D)  Perceptual speed 
E)  Inductive reasoning

Question 12

The manner in which people carry themselves in terms of race and ethnicity is commonly referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  heritage 
B)  ethnic background 
C)  cultural identity 
D)  regionalistic customs 
E)  collective individuality 
A)  heritage 
B)  ethnic background 
C)  cultural identity 
D)  regionalistic customs 
E)  collective individuality

Question 13

Despite increases in diversity training programs, outcomes are not consistently leading to increases of diversity within upper management. What might be the reason for this phenomenon and how might it be addressed?

Accepted Answer

Simply holding one training session is n

Question 14

Which of the following statements is not true about the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the companies using the Wonderlic stop using other hiring tools, such as application forms or interviews. 
B)  It measures both speed and power, so the average score is pretty low-about 21/50. 
C)  It is able to provide valid information cheaply (for $5 to $10/applicant). 
D)  It has different forms and each has 50 questions. 
E)  More companies are using the Wonderlic in hiring decisions. 
A)  Most of the companies using the Wonderlic stop using other hiring tools, such as application forms or interviews. 
B)  It measures both speed and power, so the average score is pretty low-about 21/50. 
C)  It is able to provide valid information cheaply (for $5 to $10/applicant). 
D)  It has different forms and each has 50 questions. 
E)  More companies are using the Wonderlic in hiring decisions.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a consequence of discrimination for employers?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced productivity 
B)  workplace diversity 
C)  citizenship behavior 
D)  negative conflicts 
E)  increased turnover 
A)  reduced productivity 
B)  workplace diversity 
C)  citizenship behavior 
D)  negative conflicts 
E)  increased turnover

Question 16

All forms of unfair discrimination can be observed and rooted out in an organizational setup.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

While initial meetings may depend on surface-level diversity in making attempts to understand other individuals, studies show that after time ________ and ________ become more important to understanding the other individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotypes; assumptions 
B)  assumptions; judgments 
C)  values; personality 
D)  age; wisdom 
E)  gender; age 
A)  stereotypes; assumptions 
B)  assumptions; judgments 
C)  values; personality 
D)  age; wisdom 
E)  gender; age

Question 18

With the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, the presence of individuals with disabilities in the United States workforce has rapidly decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ is the ability to continue maximum effort requiring prolonged effort over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stamina 
B)  Static strength 
C)  Explosive strength 
D)  Dynamic strength 
E)  Balance 
A)  Stamina 
B)  Static strength 
C)  Explosive strength 
D)  Dynamic strength 
E)  Balance

Question 20

________ is the ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and then solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal comprehension 
B)  Perceptual speed 
C)  Inductive reasoning 
D)  Spatial visualization 
E)  Deductive reasoning 
A)  Verbal comprehension 
B)  Perceptual speed 
C)  Inductive reasoning 
D)  Spatial visualization 
E)  Deductive reasoning

Research shows which form of discrimination can result in the highest levels of psychological stress?

Which of the following is not a part of the seven most frequently cited dimensions comprising the intellectual abilities?

Which of the following is not a component of comprehensive workforce programs encouraging diversity?

There is a perfect correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction.

________ is defined as the biological heritage people use to identify themselves.

Which of the following statements represents findings from studies of the age-turnover relationship?

Discuss whether diversity helps or hinders a group.

The industries of advertising and media have a noticeable lack of racial diversity compared to other industries.

Which of the following is a type of discrimination that cannot be monitored or observed and may occur simply because the actor is not aware of the effects of their actions?

________ is the ability to imagine how an object would look if its position in space were changed.

The manner in which people carry themselves in terms of race and ethnicity is commonly referred to as ________.

Despite increases in diversity training programs, outcomes are not consistently leading to increases of diversity within upper management. What might be the reason for this phenomenon and how might it be addressed?

Which of the following statements is not true about the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test?

Which of the following is not a consequence of discrimination for employers?

All forms of unfair discrimination can be observed and rooted out in an organizational setup.

While initial meetings may depend on surface-level diversity in making attempts to understand other individuals, studies show that after time and become more important to understanding the other individual.

With the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, the presence of individuals with disabilities in the United States workforce has rapidly decreased.

________ is the ability to continue maximum effort requiring prolonged effort over time.

________ is the ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and then solve the problem.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 2: Diversity in Organizations

Research shows which form of discrimination can result in the highest levels of psychological stress?

Which of the following is not a part of the seven most frequently cited dimensions comprising the intellectual abilities?

Which of the following is not a component of comprehensive workforce programs encouraging diversity?

There is a perfect correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction.

________ is defined as the biological heritage people use to identify themselves.

Which of the following statements represents findings from studies of the age-turnover relationship?

Discuss whether diversity helps or hinders a group.

The industries of advertising and media have a noticeable lack of racial diversity compared to other industries.

Which of the following is a type of discrimination that cannot be monitored or observed and may occur simply because the actor is not aware of the effects of their actions?

________ is the ability to imagine how an object would look if its position in space were changed.

The manner in which people carry themselves in terms of race and ethnicity is commonly referred to as ________.

Despite increases in diversity training programs, outcomes are not consistently leading to increases of diversity within upper management. What might be the reason for this phenomenon and how might it be addressed?

Which of the following statements is not true about the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test?

Which of the following is not a consequence of discrimination for employers?

All forms of unfair discrimination can be observed and rooted out in an organizational setup.

While initial meetings may depend on surface-level diversity in making attempts to understand other individuals, studies show that after time ________ and ________ become more important to understanding the other individual.

With the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, the presence of individuals with disabilities in the United States workforce has rapidly decreased.

________ is the ability to continue maximum effort requiring prolonged effort over time.

________ is the ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and then solve the problem.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

While initial meetings may depend on surface-level diversity in making attempts to understand other individuals, studies show that after time and become more important to understanding the other individual.