Exam 5: Managing Diversity

As chief of new product development for a U.S.consumer goods firm,Carmen should be very aware that ________ is likely to have the greatest influence on consumer preferences for the next few decades.

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Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity contributes to organizational performance?

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Briefly explain the demographic characteristics that affect workforce diversity.

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The demographic characteristics that we tend to think of when we think of diversity - age,race,gender,ethnicity,etc.- are just the tip of the iceberg.These demographic differences reflect surface-level diversity,which are easily perceived differences that may trigger certain stereotypes,but that do not necessarily reflect the ways people think or feel.Such surface-level differences in characteristics can affect the way people perceive others,especially when it comes to assumptions or stereotyping.However,as people get to know one another,these surface-level differences become less important and deep-level diversity - differences in values,personality,and work preferences - becomes more important.These deep-level differences can affect the way people view organizational work rewards,communicate,react to leaders,negotiate,and generally behave at work.

In terms of workplace diversity,the New Millennium has witnessed increased focus on ________.

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Question 4

In workplace jargon,the term "glass ceiling" refers to ________.

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Question 5

How is workplace diversity beneficial to organizations from an ethical perspective?

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Question 6

Kathleen likes cats.She believes people who own cats are independent and free spirits.She finds out Linda has a cat.Therefore,Linda is independent and free-spirited.In order,what is happening here?

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Define "workplace diversity." Provide a brief description of the evolution of workplace diversity over the last five decades.

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Workplace diversity refers exclusively to the differences between employee characteristics.

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Question 9

Which of the following managerial styles is traditionally considered to be masculine?

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Question 10

Employers are justified if they do not hire workers with disabilities as they lack job skills and experience necessary to perform as well as their abled counterparts.

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________ refers to the social traits that are shared by a human population.

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Question 12

Women and men now each make up almost half of the workforce in the United States.

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Question 13

Trends observed in the shifting world population indicate that people aged 65 or more will soon outnumber those aged 5 or less.Also,the world's population aged over 80 is expected to more than double by the year 2040.Which of the following is a likely implication of such population trends?

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Question 14

________ refers to a preconceived belief,opinion,or judgment toward a person or a group of people.

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Question 15

What type of discrimination are older workers in an organization subjected to if they are laid off for being highly paid and having lucrative benefits?

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Question 16

If my workplace goals included getting high scores on a performance evaluation,I would prefer that my supervisor be ________.

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Question 17

Employee A prefers to work flexible hours and to work from home as often as practical.According to research,Employee A is likely to be ________.

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Question 18

Give a brief description of the people management benefits derived from workplace diversity.

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Question 19

Which of the following demographic characteristics reflects surface-level diversity?

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As chief of new product development for a U.S.consumer goods firm,Carmen should be very aware that ________ is likely to have the greatest influence on consumer preferences for the next few decades.

Which of the following benefits of workplace diversity contributes to organizational performance?

Briefly explain the demographic characteristics that affect workforce diversity.

In terms of workplace diversity,the New Millennium has witnessed increased focus on ________.

In workplace jargon,the term "glass ceiling" refers to ________.

How is workplace diversity beneficial to organizations from an ethical perspective?

Kathleen likes cats.She believes people who own cats are independent and free spirits.She finds out Linda has a cat.Therefore,Linda is independent and free-spirited.In order,what is happening here?

Define "workplace diversity." Provide a brief description of the evolution of workplace diversity over the last five decades.

Workplace diversity refers exclusively to the differences between employee characteristics.

Which of the following managerial styles is traditionally considered to be masculine?

Employers are justified if they do not hire workers with disabilities as they lack job skills and experience necessary to perform as well as their abled counterparts.

________ refers to the social traits that are shared by a human population.

Women and men now each make up almost half of the workforce in the United States.

Trends observed in the shifting world population indicate that people aged 65 or more will soon outnumber those aged 5 or less.Also,the world's population aged over 80 is expected to more than double by the year 2040.Which of the following is a likely implication of such population trends?

________ refers to a preconceived belief,opinion,or judgment toward a person or a group of people.

What type of discrimination are older workers in an organization subjected to if they are laid off for being highly paid and having lucrative benefits?

If my workplace goals included getting high scores on a performance evaluation,I would prefer that my supervisor be ________.

Employee A prefers to work flexible hours and to work from home as often as practical.According to research,Employee A is likely to be ________.

Give a brief description of the people management benefits derived from workplace diversity.

Which of the following demographic characteristics reflects surface-level diversity?

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