Question 1

Explain and provide a workplace example of how stereotypes function in an organizational setting.

Accepted Answer

Demographics mostly reflect surface-leve

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivistic 
B)  sociocentric 
C)  egocentric 
D)  peer-to-peer 
E)  individualistic 
A)  collectivistic 
B)  sociocentric 
C)  egocentric 
D)  peer-to-peer 
E)  individualistic

Question 3

List and describe the physical abilities needed in the performance of physical tasks.

Accepted Answer

Physical abilities have been and will re

Question 4

Differences in characteristics like education, ethnicity, regional background, and gender form part of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual-level diversity 
B)  organizational-level diversity 
C)  lateral-level diversity 
D)  surface-level diversity 
E)  deep-level diversity 
A)  individual-level diversity 
B)  organizational-level diversity 
C)  lateral-level diversity 
D)  surface-level diversity 
E)  deep-level diversity

Question 5

________ 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 6

________ is the ability to use logic and assess the implications of an argument.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Research findings show that women are less likely to turn over than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Employee performance is not influenced by age, gender, race, ethnicity, and ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Adrianna is a research analyst in the New York Stock Exchange. Her job requires her to forecast demand for various companies' stocks and shares for various time periods. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does this skill accurately refer to?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Differences in characteristics like personality, values, and beliefs form part of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  surface-level diversity 
B)  deep-level diversity 
C)  lateral-level diversity 
D)  organizational-level diversity 
E)  individual-level diversity 
A)  surface-level diversity 
B)  deep-level diversity 
C)  lateral-level diversity 
D)  organizational-level diversity 
E)  individual-level diversity

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding surface-level diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surface-level diversity will overcome fundamental differences and promote harmony. 
B)  Surface-level diversity can co-exist with deep-level diversity within an organization. 
C)  Surface-level diversity does not affect employees' perceptions. 
D)  Surface-level diversity, not thoughts and feelings, is mostly reflected in Demographics. 
E)  Surface-level diversity in the workforce can be eliminated by effective diversity management. 
A)  Surface-level diversity will overcome fundamental differences and promote harmony. 
B)  Surface-level diversity can co-exist with deep-level diversity within an organization. 
C)  Surface-level diversity does not affect employees' perceptions. 
D)  Surface-level diversity, not thoughts and feelings, is mostly reflected in Demographics. 
E)  Surface-level diversity in the workforce can be eliminated by effective diversity management.

Question 12

The research relating tenure to absence is quite straightforward. Studies consistently show seniority to be positively related to absenteeism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss discrimination and paraphrase with an example how its types can affect organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

To discriminate is to note a difference

Question 14

Which one of the following is not a classification of an individual's racial category according to the United States Bureau of Census?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caucasian or Other Pacific Islander 
B)  Asian 
C)  Some Other Race 
D)  Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 
E)  Two or More Races 
A)  Caucasian or Other Pacific Islander 
B)  Asian 
C)  Some Other Race 
D)  Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 
E)  Two or More Races

Question 15

Whites have higher turnover rates than African Americans and Hispanics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

United States federal law does not allow any exceptions to allow employers to discriminate against employees based on their religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Organizations that provided diversity training were more likely to have women and minorities in upper management positions when compared with organizations that did not provide diversity training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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

Explain and provide a workplace example of how stereotypes function in an organizational setting.

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

List and describe the physical abilities needed in the performance of physical tasks.

Differences in characteristics like education, ethnicity, regional background, and gender form part of ________.

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

________ is the ability to use logic and assess the implications of an argument.

Research findings show that women are less likely to turn over than men.

Employee performance is not influenced by age, gender, race, ethnicity, and ability.

Adrianna is a research analyst in the New York Stock Exchange. Her job requires her to forecast demand for various companies' stocks and shares for various time periods. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does this skill accurately refer to?

Differences in characteristics like personality, values, and beliefs form part of ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding surface-level diversity?

The research relating tenure to absence is quite straightforward. Studies consistently show seniority to be positively related to absenteeism.

Discuss discrimination and paraphrase with an example how its types can affect organizational behavior.

Which one of the following is not a classification of an individual's racial category according to the United States Bureau of Census?

Whites have higher turnover rates than African Americans and Hispanics.

United States federal law does not allow any exceptions to allow employers to discriminate against employees based on their religion.

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

Organizations that provided diversity training were more likely to have women and minorities in upper management positions when compared with organizations that did not provide diversity training.

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?

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

Explain and provide a workplace example of how stereotypes function in an organizational setting.

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

List and describe the physical abilities needed in the performance of physical tasks.

Differences in characteristics like education, ethnicity, regional background, and gender form part of ________.

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

________ is the ability to use logic and assess the implications of an argument.

Research findings show that women are less likely to turn over than men.

Employee performance is not influenced by age, gender, race, ethnicity, and ability.

Adrianna is a research analyst in the New York Stock Exchange. Her job requires her to forecast demand for various companies' stocks and shares for various time periods. Which of the following dimensions of intellectual ability does this skill accurately refer to?

Differences in characteristics like personality, values, and beliefs form part of ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding surface-level diversity?

The research relating tenure to absence is quite straightforward. Studies consistently show seniority to be positively related to absenteeism.

Discuss discrimination and paraphrase with an example how its types can affect organizational behavior.

Which one of the following is not a classification of an individual's racial category according to the United States Bureau of Census?

Whites have higher turnover rates than African Americans and Hispanics.

United States federal law does not allow any exceptions to allow employers to discriminate against employees based on their religion.

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

Organizations that provided diversity training were more likely to have women and minorities in upper management positions when compared with organizations that did not provide diversity training.

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?

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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