Exam 2: Diversity in Organizations

The phrase ________ can refer to any characteristic that makes people different from one another.

In ________ cultures, similarity to peers is more important for predicting career advancement.

Ashanti, an African-American employee, finds a noose hanging over her desk. She also finds racist statements scribbled across her desk. Which of the following terms accurately explains the type of discrimination she has been subjected to?

The two major forms of workforce diversity are ________ and ________.

Describe the characteristics of the United States workforce. Summarize the two major forms of workforce diversity.

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

Which of the following options do not suggest that diversity experiences are more likely to lead to positive adaptation for all parties?

Discuss Intellectual abilities. List and describe the seven dimensions that make up intellectual abilities.

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

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

Federal law does not prohibit discrimination against employees based on sexual orientation, though many states and municipalities do.

Which of the following statements is not an accurate representation of the situation in the United States regarding discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation?

Aria can calculate and juggle numbers in her head. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does her skill reflect?

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

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

Michelle and Addie are two White female college graduates from Harvard who recently started working together. Primarily, they seem well matched and have the same work interests. While Addie is introverted, risk-avoiding, soft-spoken, and likes the office quiet, Michelle is extraverted, risk-seeking, assertive, and likes a busy, active, and energetic work environment. Which of the following describes the diversity between these two?

Rameses is a waiter at Keara's Korner, a restaurant in Egypt. He addresses all his customers by their first names. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does this skill accurately refer to?

Safeway's success in implementation of the Retail Leadership Development (RLD) program, a formal career development program was proved by an increase of ________ percent in the number of women-of-color store managers.

________ is the ability to exert muscular force repeatedly or continuously over time.

Effective diversity management means working to eliminate diversity from organizational culture.