Question 1

________ is the ability to expend a maximum of energy in one or a series of acts.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Usually when we talk about discrimination, we mean allowing our behavior to be influenced by individuals' behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ 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

Question 4

Testing firms claim that their tests assess intelligence and experts disagree with this claim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

United States legislation, for all intents and purposes, outlaws mandatory retirement. Consequently, United States workers today no longer have to retire at age ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  65 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  80 
E)  75 
A)  65 
B)  70 
C)  60 
D)  80 
E)  75

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not an accurate representation of important differences between men and women affecting job performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no consistent male-female differences in problem-solving ability, analytical skills, competitive drive, motivation, sociability, or learning ability. 
B)  Research suggests that women believe sex-based discriminations are less prevalent than do male employees. 
C)  Psychological studies have found women are more agreeable and willing to conform to authority. 
D)  Working mothers are more likely than their counterparts to prefer part-time work, flexible work schedules, and telecommuting in order to accommodate their family responsibilities. 
E)  After rethinking of what constitutes male and female roles, we can safely assume no significant difference in job productivity between men and women. 
A)  There are no consistent male-female differences in problem-solving ability, analytical skills, competitive drive, motivation, sociability, or learning ability. 
B)  Research suggests that women believe sex-based discriminations are less prevalent than do male employees. 
C)  Psychological studies have found women are more agreeable and willing to conform to authority. 
D)  Working mothers are more likely than their counterparts to prefer part-time work, flexible work schedules, and telecommuting in order to accommodate their family responsibilities. 
E)  After rethinking of what constitutes male and female roles, we can safely assume no significant difference in job productivity between men and women.

Question 8

Edwin is a plant manager and is adept in framing corporate policies for hiring and training. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does his skill reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial visualization 
B)  deductive reasoning 
C)  inductive reasoning 
D)  verbal comprehension 
E)  perceptual speed 
A)  spatial visualization 
B)  deductive reasoning 
C)  inductive reasoning 
D)  verbal comprehension 
E)  perceptual speed

Question 9

________ is the ability to identify visual similarities and differences quickly and accurately.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

________ also leaves qualified job candidates out of initial hiring and promotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Random segregation 
B)  Surface-level segregation 
C)  Unfair discrimination 
D)  Surface-level diversity 
E)  Deep-level segregation 
A)  Random segregation 
B)  Surface-level segregation 
C)  Unfair discrimination 
D)  Surface-level diversity 
E)  Deep-level segregation

Question 11

Differences in characteristics like education, financial status, ethnicity, regional background, and gender constitute surface-level diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Carol is over 55 years of age and is targeted for layoff because she is highly paid and has lucrative benefits. Which of the following terms explains what she has been subjected to?

Accepted Answer

A)  recessionary practice 
B)  mockery and insult 
C)  discriminatory practice 
D)  exclusion 
E)  incivility 
A)  recessionary practice 
B)  mockery and insult 
C)  discriminatory practice 
D)  exclusion 
E)  incivility

Question 13

Usually when we talk about discrimination, though, we mean allowing our behavior to be influenced by stereotypes about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic majorities 
B)  ethnic minorities 
C)  new employees 
D)  groups of people 
E)  collection of organizations 
A)  ethnic majorities 
B)  ethnic minorities 
C)  new employees 
D)  groups of people 
E)  collection of organizations

Question 14

________ is an individual's current capacity to perform the various tasks in a job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inductive reasoning 
B)  Dynamic strength 
C)  Deductive reasoning 
D)  Ability 
E)  Social intelligence 
A)  Inductive reasoning 
B)  Dynamic strength 
C)  Deductive reasoning 
D)  Ability 
E)  Social intelligence

Question 15

________ is the ability to exert force against external objects.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

________ is the ability to direct the simultaneous actions of different parts of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stamina 
B)  Body coordination 
C)  Balance 
D)  Dynamic flexibility 
E)  Extent flexibility 
A)  Stamina 
B)  Body coordination 
C)  Balance 
D)  Dynamic flexibility 
E)  Extent flexibility

Question 17

Which of the following statements does not represent findings from studies between age and job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to be more satisfied with their work. 
B)  They tend to pick up more friends and reduce turnover. 
C)  They are more committed to their employing organization. 
D)  They tend to report better relationships with co-workers. 
E)  They tend to enjoy increasing levels of satisfactions in professional circles of employment. 
A)  They tend to be more satisfied with their work. 
B)  They tend to pick up more friends and reduce turnover. 
C)  They are more committed to their employing organization. 
D)  They tend to report better relationships with co-workers. 
E)  They tend to enjoy increasing levels of satisfactions in professional circles of employment.

Question 18

Hector is a chief consultant and has to choose between suggestions offered by members of his team. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does this skill accurately refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual speed 
B)  verbal comprehension 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  memory 
E)  spatial visualization 
A)  perceptual speed 
B)  verbal comprehension 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  memory 
E)  spatial visualization

Question 19

With the changing nature of work suggesting the increasing importance of intellectual abilities for many jobs, the value of physical abilities is reducing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Tent Prine Inc. wishes to enhance its workforce diversity by targeting recruiting messages to specific demographic groups underrepresented in the workforce. If it wants to maximize its results, which of the following options should it not resort to?

Accepted Answer

A)  recruit at colleges, universities, and other institutions with significant numbers of underrepresented minorities 
B)  place advertisements in publications geared toward specific demographic groups 
C)  form partnerships with associations like the Society for Women Engineers 
D)  enter into a contractual agreement to hire from the Graduate Minority Business Association 
E)  rely on word of mouth marketing from its employees and resort to an e-mail campaign 
A)  recruit at colleges, universities, and other institutions with significant numbers of underrepresented minorities 
B)  place advertisements in publications geared toward specific demographic groups 
C)  form partnerships with associations like the Society for Women Engineers 
D)  enter into a contractual agreement to hire from the Graduate Minority Business Association 
E)  rely on word of mouth marketing from its employees and resort to an e-mail campaign

________ is the ability to expend a maximum of energy in one or a series of acts.

Usually when we talk about discrimination, we mean allowing our behavior to be influenced by individuals' behavior.

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

Testing firms claim that their tests assess intelligence and experts disagree with this claim.

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

United States legislation, for all intents and purposes, outlaws mandatory retirement. Consequently, United States workers today no longer have to retire at age ________.

Which of the following statements is not an accurate representation of important differences between men and women affecting job performance?

Edwin is a plant manager and is adept in framing corporate policies for hiring and training. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does his skill reflect?

________ is the ability to identify visual similarities and differences quickly and accurately.

________ also leaves qualified job candidates out of initial hiring and promotions.

Differences in characteristics like education, financial status, ethnicity, regional background, and gender constitute surface-level diversity.

Carol is over 55 years of age and is targeted for layoff because she is highly paid and has lucrative benefits. Which of the following terms explains what she has been subjected to?

Usually when we talk about discrimination, though, we mean allowing our behavior to be influenced by stereotypes about ________.

________ is an individual's current capacity to perform the various tasks in a job.

________ is the ability to exert force against external objects.

________ is the ability to direct the simultaneous actions of different parts of the body.

Which of the following statements does not represent findings from studies between age and job satisfaction?

Hector is a chief consultant and has to choose between suggestions offered by members of his team. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does this skill accurately refer to?

With the changing nature of work suggesting the increasing importance of intellectual abilities for many jobs, the value of physical abilities is reducing.

The Tent Prine Inc. wishes to enhance its workforce diversity by targeting recruiting messages to specific demographic groups underrepresented in the workforce. If it wants to maximize its results, which of the following options should it not resort to?

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 Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 2: Diversity in Organizations

________ is the ability to expend a maximum of energy in one or a series of acts.

Usually when we talk about discrimination, we mean allowing our behavior to be influenced by individuals' behavior.

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

Testing firms claim that their tests assess intelligence and experts disagree with this claim.

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

United States legislation, for all intents and purposes, outlaws mandatory retirement. Consequently, United States workers today no longer have to retire at age ________.

Which of the following statements is not an accurate representation of important differences between men and women affecting job performance?

Edwin is a plant manager and is adept in framing corporate policies for hiring and training. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does his skill reflect?

________ is the ability to identify visual similarities and differences quickly and accurately.

________ also leaves qualified job candidates out of initial hiring and promotions.

Differences in characteristics like education, financial status, ethnicity, regional background, and gender constitute surface-level diversity.

Carol is over 55 years of age and is targeted for layoff because she is highly paid and has lucrative benefits. Which of the following terms explains what she has been subjected to?

Usually when we talk about discrimination, though, we mean allowing our behavior to be influenced by stereotypes about ________.

________ is an individual's current capacity to perform the various tasks in a job.

________ is the ability to exert force against external objects.

________ is the ability to direct the simultaneous actions of different parts of the body.

Which of the following statements does not represent findings from studies between age and job satisfaction?

Hector is a chief consultant and has to choose between suggestions offered by members of his team. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does this skill accurately refer to?

With the changing nature of work suggesting the increasing importance of intellectual abilities for many jobs, the value of physical abilities is reducing.

The Tent Prine Inc. wishes to enhance its workforce diversity by targeting recruiting messages to specific demographic groups underrepresented in the workforce. If it wants to maximize its results, which of the following options should it not resort to?

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 Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters