Question 1

Which of the following situations would not be considered a faith-based employment issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monday to Friday workweek 
B)  leaving early on Christmas Eve 
C)  wearing of a hijab in the office 
D)  refusing to work on Saturday 
E)  All could be considered faith-based issues. 
A)  Monday to Friday workweek 
B)  leaving early on Christmas Eve 
C)  wearing of a hijab in the office 
D)  refusing to work on Saturday 
E)  All could be considered faith-based issues.

Question 2

Overall abilities are essentially made up of two sets of factors: intellectual and psychological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is not an accurate representation of statistical findings showing the differences in outcomes and attitudes between Whites and African Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans and Hispanics also have lower turnover rates than Whites. 
B)  African Americans and Hispanics perceive discrimination to be more prevalent in the workplace. 
C)  Substantial racial differences exist in attitudes toward affirmative action, with African Americans approving of such programs to a greater degree than Whites. 
D)  African Americans generally fare worse than Whites in employment decisions. 
E)  Individuals tend to slightly favor colleagues of their own race in performance evaluations, promotion decisions, and pay raises. 
A)  African Americans and Hispanics also have lower turnover rates than Whites. 
B)  African Americans and Hispanics perceive discrimination to be more prevalent in the workplace. 
C)  Substantial racial differences exist in attitudes toward affirmative action, with African Americans approving of such programs to a greater degree than Whites. 
D)  African Americans generally fare worse than Whites in employment decisions. 
E)  Individuals tend to slightly favor colleagues of their own race in performance evaluations, promotion decisions, and pay raises.

Question 4

Although diversity does present many opportunities for organizations, effective diversity management means also working to eliminate ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  surface-level diversity 
B)  unfair discrimination 
C)  ethnic diversity 
D)  irrelevant biographical characteristics 
E)  discrepancies in employee performance 
A)  surface-level diversity 
B)  unfair discrimination 
C)  ethnic diversity 
D)  irrelevant biographical characteristics 
E)  discrepancies in employee performance

Question 5

________ is needed to perform mental activities-thinking, reasoning, and problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic flexibility 
B)  Extent flexibility 
C)  Static strength 
D)  Dynamic strength 
E)  Intellectual ability 
A)  Dynamic flexibility 
B)  Extent flexibility 
C)  Static strength 
D)  Dynamic strength 
E)  Intellectual ability

Question 6

Jared was raised on a cattle farm and currently works as a civil engineer. When Jared recently represented his company at a formal dinner, his supervisor was surprised to see Jared wearing an expensive suit with cowboy boots. Jared's boots would be an example of his ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  religion 
B)  cultural identity 
C)  abilities 
D)  ethnicity 
E)  tenure 
A)  religion 
B)  cultural identity 
C)  abilities 
D)  ethnicity 
E)  tenure

Question 7

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 8

One of the most controversial aspects of the ADA is the provision that requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for people with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatric disabilities 
B)  physical disabilities 
C)  learning disabilities 
D)  medical disabilities 
E)  speech and language disabilities 
A)  psychiatric disabilities 
B)  physical disabilities 
C)  learning disabilities 
D)  medical disabilities 
E)  speech and language disabilities

Question 9

________ is the ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic strength 
B)  Static strength 
C)  Dynamic flexibility 
D)  Extent flexibility 
E)  Explosive strength 
A)  Dynamic strength 
B)  Static strength 
C)  Dynamic flexibility 
D)  Extent flexibility 
E)  Explosive strength

Question 10

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 11

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

Which of the following situations would not be considered a faith-based employment issue?

Overall abilities are essentially made up of two sets of factors: intellectual and psychological.

Which of the following statements is not an accurate representation of statistical findings showing the differences in outcomes and attitudes between Whites and African Americans?

Although diversity does present many opportunities for organizations, effective diversity management means also working to eliminate ________.

________ is needed to perform mental activities-thinking, reasoning, and problem solving.

Jared was raised on a cattle farm and currently works as a civil engineer. When Jared recently represented his company at a formal dinner, his supervisor was surprised to see Jared wearing an expensive suit with cowboy boots. Jared's boots would be an example of his ________.

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

One of the most controversial aspects of the ADA is the provision that requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for people with ________.

________ is the ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible.

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

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

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

Which of the following situations would not be considered a faith-based employment issue?

Overall abilities are essentially made up of two sets of factors: intellectual and psychological.

Which of the following statements is not an accurate representation of statistical findings showing the differences in outcomes and attitudes between Whites and African Americans?

Although diversity does present many opportunities for organizations, effective diversity management means also working to eliminate ________.

________ is needed to perform mental activities-thinking, reasoning, and problem solving.

Jared was raised on a cattle farm and currently works as a civil engineer. When Jared recently represented his company at a formal dinner, his supervisor was surprised to see Jared wearing an expensive suit with cowboy boots. Jared's boots would be an example of his ________.

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

One of the most controversial aspects of the ADA is the provision that requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for people with ________.

________ is the ability to move the trunk and back muscles as far as possible.

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

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

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