Question 1

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the gulf in opportunities and rewards afforded to male and female employees that can be "seen through" easily 
B) that the perceived barrier to top management positions is brittle and vulnerable to changes at the topmost organizational levels 
C) that whatever is blocking the way for women to attain top management positions is not immediately apparent 
D) that organizations maintain a transparent ethos when defining management roles assigned to male and female employees 
A) the gulf in opportunities and rewards afforded to male and female employees that can be "seen through" easily 
B) that the perceived barrier to top management positions is brittle and vulnerable to changes at the topmost organizational levels 
C) that whatever is blocking the way for women to attain top management positions is not immediately apparent 
D) that organizations maintain a transparent ethos when defining management roles assigned to male and female employees

Question 2

When the VP of marketing selected the new product development team members,he made sure there was a mix of ages,genders,and ethnicities on the team.This VP was most concerned with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) people management 
B) organization performance 
C) organization strategy 
D) legal compliance 
A) people management 
B) organization performance 
C) organization strategy 
D) legal compliance

Question 3

Which of the following legislations gives individuals the right to sue for punitive damages?

Accepted Answer

A) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B) Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 
D) Mandatory Retirement Act of 1978 
A) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B) Civil Rights Act of 1991 
C) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 
D) Mandatory Retirement Act of 1978

Question 4

What benefits does workplace diversity afford an organization in terms of its performance?

Accepted Answer

The performance benefits that organizati

Question 5

Amanda works as a technical support executive at ColorWare Systems.Which of the following factors,if true,could trigger certain stereotypes about Amanda among her co-workers,though not necessarily reflecting the way they feel or think about her?

Accepted Answer

A) Amanda does not believe in engaging in gossip about her coworkers. 
B) Amanda prefers working late every evening to working over the weekend. 
C) Amanda has a Swedish mother and an African American father. 
D) Amanda tends to dominate discussions among her co-workers. 
A) Amanda does not believe in engaging in gossip about her coworkers. 
B) Amanda prefers working late every evening to working over the weekend. 
C) Amanda has a Swedish mother and an African American father. 
D) Amanda tends to dominate discussions among her co-workers.

Question 6

How does surface-level diversity differ from deep-level diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) Surface-level diversity is reflected by differences in personality and values,while deep-level diversity is influenced by age and ethnic differences. 
B) Surface-level diversity can affect the way people view organizational rewards and their communication with others,while deep-level diversity does not necessarily reflect the ways people think or feel. 
C) Surface-level diversity can affect the way people perceive others,especially in terms of assumptions or stereotyping,while deep-level diversity may affect general behavior of people at work. 
D) Surface-level diversity becomes more important as people get to know each other,while deep-level diversity becomes less relevant with increasing familiarity between people. 
A) Surface-level diversity is reflected by differences in personality and values,while deep-level diversity is influenced by age and ethnic differences. 
B) Surface-level diversity can affect the way people view organizational rewards and their communication with others,while deep-level diversity does not necessarily reflect the ways people think or feel. 
C) Surface-level diversity can affect the way people perceive others,especially in terms of assumptions or stereotyping,while deep-level diversity may affect general behavior of people at work. 
D) Surface-level diversity becomes more important as people get to know each other,while deep-level diversity becomes less relevant with increasing familiarity between people.

Question 7

In the job setting,African Americans are found to receive lower job performance ratings,be paid less,and be promoted less frequently than their white counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

U.S.federal law does not prohibit discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following was a feature of the period from the late 1980s to the late 1990s in terms of workplace diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) shifting from compliance and focusing only on women and minorities to including everyone 
B) focusing on complying with laws and regulations,such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
C) seeing workplace diversity as a core business issue,important to achieve business success,profitability,and growth 
D) developing corporate programs to help improve self-confidence and qualifications of diverse individuals so they can "fit in" 
A) shifting from compliance and focusing only on women and minorities to including everyone 
B) focusing on complying with laws and regulations,such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
C) seeing workplace diversity as a core business issue,important to achieve business success,profitability,and growth 
D) developing corporate programs to help improve self-confidence and qualifications of diverse individuals so they can "fit in"

Question 10

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

Accepted Answer

a.Employers fear that hiring people with

Question 11

What positive perception do employers typically have of older employees?

Accepted Answer

A) enthusiastic towards new technology 
B) open to change 
C) strong work ethic 
D) flexible and adaptable 
A) enthusiastic towards new technology 
B) open to change 
C) strong work ethic 
D) flexible and adaptable

Question 12

Nora has just informed her employer that she is expecting her second child.Her employer immediately moved her to a position of less responsibility and pay and less physical activity.This action is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) allowed under the Pregnancy Act 
B) illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
C) illegal under the Pregnancy Act 
D) illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act 
A) allowed under the Pregnancy Act 
B) illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
C) illegal under the Pregnancy Act 
D) illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 13

As a form of discrimination,incivility is said to occur when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an employee is excluded from job opportunities or social events 
B) an employee belonging to a specific group is overtly threatened or bullied 
C) an employee's opinions are consciously ignored 
D) an employee is denied equal opportunity to perform 
A) an employee is excluded from job opportunities or social events 
B) an employee belonging to a specific group is overtly threatened or bullied 
C) an employee's opinions are consciously ignored 
D) an employee is denied equal opportunity to perform

Question 14

Which of the following perceptions do employers typically have of older employees?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of sound judgment 
B) resistant to new technology 
C) weak work ethic 
D) better attendance 
A) lack of sound judgment 
B) resistant to new technology 
C) weak work ethic 
D) better attendance

Question 15

The main reason for the predicted stabilization of world population growth by 2050 is the decline in birthrates as nations advance economically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain the concept of the "glass ceiling" in workplaces.What practices have aided in the creation of the "glass ceiling"?

Accepted Answer

Research has suggested that women are mo

Question 17

Worldwide population trends indicate that we will witness dwindling labor supply and increasing total global savings rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Given a choice between Jane,a 50-something internal candidate,and Jenny,a 20-something internal candidate,Joe selected Jane.Joe would probably say it was because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) he thought Jane would be more flexible in meeting the needs of the new position 
B) he thought Jenny would be uncomfortable with the technology in the new position 
C) he expected Jenny would ask for more time off 
D) he expected the quality of Jane's work would be better than Jenny's 
A) he thought Jane would be more flexible in meeting the needs of the new position 
B) he thought Jenny would be uncomfortable with the technology in the new position 
C) he expected Jenny would ask for more time off 
D) he expected the quality of Jane's work would be better than Jenny's

Question 19

Differences arising from which of the following factors becomes more important to people as they get to know each other?

Accepted Answer

A) gender 
B) ethnicity 
C) sexual orientation 
D) personality 
A) gender 
B) ethnicity 
C) sexual orientation 
D) personality

Question 20

Our human nature is to not accept or approach anything that's different from us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

When the VP of marketing selected the new product development team members,he made sure there was a mix of ages,genders,and ethnicities on the team.This VP was most concerned with ________.

Which of the following legislations gives individuals the right to sue for punitive damages?

What benefits does workplace diversity afford an organization in terms of its performance?

Amanda works as a technical support executive at ColorWare Systems.Which of the following factors,if true,could trigger certain stereotypes about Amanda among her co-workers,though not necessarily reflecting the way they feel or think about her?

How does surface-level diversity differ from deep-level diversity?

In the job setting,African Americans are found to receive lower job performance ratings,be paid less,and be promoted less frequently than their white counterparts.

U.S.federal law does not prohibit discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation.

Which of the following was a feature of the period from the late 1980s to the late 1990s in terms of workplace diversity?

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

What positive perception do employers typically have of older employees?

Nora has just informed her employer that she is expecting her second child.Her employer immediately moved her to a position of less responsibility and pay and less physical activity.This action is ________.

As a form of discrimination,incivility is said to occur when ________.

Which of the following perceptions do employers typically have of older employees?

The main reason for the predicted stabilization of world population growth by 2050 is the decline in birthrates as nations advance economically.

Explain the concept of the "glass ceiling" in workplaces.What practices have aided in the creation of the "glass ceiling"?

Worldwide population trends indicate that we will witness dwindling labor supply and increasing total global savings rates.

Given a choice between Jane,a 50-something internal candidate,and Jenny,a 20-something internal candidate,Joe selected Jane.Joe would probably say it was because ________.

Differences arising from which of the following factors becomes more important to people as they get to know each other?

Our human nature is to not accept or approach anything that's different from us.

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 5: Managing Diversity

The meaning of "glass" that is used in the term "glass ceiling" signifies ________.

When the VP of marketing selected the new product development team members,he made sure there was a mix of ages,genders,and ethnicities on the team.This VP was most concerned with ________.

Which of the following legislations gives individuals the right to sue for punitive damages?

What benefits does workplace diversity afford an organization in terms of its performance?

Amanda works as a technical support executive at ColorWare Systems.Which of the following factors,if true,could trigger certain stereotypes about Amanda among her co-workers,though not necessarily reflecting the way they feel or think about her?

How does surface-level diversity differ from deep-level diversity?

In the job setting,African Americans are found to receive lower job performance ratings,be paid less,and be promoted less frequently than their white counterparts.

U.S.federal law does not prohibit discrimination against employees on the basis of sexual orientation.

Which of the following was a feature of the period from the late 1980s to the late 1990s in terms of workplace diversity?

What are some of the fears held by employers regarding employment of disabled persons? Describe the actual realities associated with such fears.

What positive perception do employers typically have of older employees?

Nora has just informed her employer that she is expecting her second child.Her employer immediately moved her to a position of less responsibility and pay and less physical activity.This action is ________.

As a form of discrimination,incivility is said to occur when ________.

Which of the following perceptions do employers typically have of older employees?

The main reason for the predicted stabilization of world population growth by 2050 is the decline in birthrates as nations advance economically.

Explain the concept of the "glass ceiling" in workplaces.What practices have aided in the creation of the "glass ceiling"?

Worldwide population trends indicate that we will witness dwindling labor supply and increasing total global savings rates.

Given a choice between Jane,a 50-something internal candidate,and Jenny,a 20-something internal candidate,Joe selected Jane.Joe would probably say it was because ________.

Differences arising from which of the following factors becomes more important to people as they get to know each other?

Our human nature is to not accept or approach anything that's different from us.

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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