Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of gender diversity in workplaces?

Accepted Answer

A) No consistent male-female differences exist in problem-solving ability,analytical skills,competitive drive,motivation,sociability,or learning ability. 
B) Today,men make up nearly two-thirds of the workforce,while women account for the remaining third. 
C) Affirmative action policies have resulted in women,generally,starting their careers at higher levels than men. 
D) Despite the disparity in representation in the workforce,women earn nearly as much as men do on a median basis. 
A) No consistent male-female differences exist in problem-solving ability,analytical skills,competitive drive,motivation,sociability,or learning ability. 
B) Today,men make up nearly two-thirds of the workforce,while women account for the remaining third. 
C) Affirmative action policies have resulted in women,generally,starting their careers at higher levels than men. 
D) Despite the disparity in representation in the workforce,women earn nearly as much as men do on a median basis.

Question 2

Give a brief description of diversity skills training in workplaces.

Accepted Answer

Our human nature is to not accept or app

Question 3

In his exit interview,James,a member of a minority group,mentioned that he had been passed over for promotions in favor of less qualified internal candidates.This situation relates to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) people management 
B) organizational performance 
C) organizational strategy 
D) deep-level diversity 
A) people management 
B) organizational performance 
C) organizational strategy 
D) deep-level diversity

Question 4

What are the significant trends occurring in the composition of the global workforce? What are the likely repercussions of such trends?

Accepted Answer

According to United Nations forecasts,"T

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) authoritative 
B) leading by example 
C) inclusive 
D) being directive 
A) authoritative 
B) leading by example 
C) inclusive 
D) being directive

Question 6

The ways in which people in an organization are different from and similar to one another is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) business etiquette 
B) work culture 
C) workplace diversity 
D) organizational democracy 
A) business etiquette 
B) work culture 
C) workplace diversity 
D) organizational democracy

Question 7

One big challenge for managers of diverse workforces is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) to provide accommodations for disabilities and religious beliefs that other employees don't view as special treatment 
B) to assure that employees do not discuss their religious beliefs with other workers 
C) to provide accommodations for disabled workers that don't carry excessive costs 
D) to treat all employees identically despite individual differences 
A) to provide accommodations for disabilities and religious beliefs that other employees don't view as special treatment 
B) to assure that employees do not discuss their religious beliefs with other workers 
C) to provide accommodations for disabled workers that don't carry excessive costs 
D) to treat all employees identically despite individual differences

Question 8

Which of the following racial groups have been the focus of most race and ethnographic studies of workplace diversity in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Hispanics and Whites 
B) Whites and Native Americans 
C) African Americans and Whites 
D) Asians and African Americans 
A) Hispanics and Whites 
B) Whites and Native Americans 
C) African Americans and Whites 
D) Asians and African Americans

Question 9

Bruce will be making a presentation to the senior management team to encourage them to support efforts to improve the company's diversity policies and practices.One of the more compelling arguments he can use is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) companies with exclusive practices experienced higher profits 
B) companies with inclusive practices outperformed both the DJIA and NASDAQ and had much higher returns on equity 
C) Federal law requires all companies to make accommodations for LBGT employees 
D) the company will likely lose market share if it does not improve its practices 
A) companies with exclusive practices experienced higher profits 
B) companies with inclusive practices outperformed both the DJIA and NASDAQ and had much higher returns on equity 
C) Federal law requires all companies to make accommodations for LBGT employees 
D) the company will likely lose market share if it does not improve its practices

Question 10

The period of time between the 1960s to 1970s focused on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) assimilating minorities and women into the corporate setting 
B) making employees more aware and sensitive to the needs and differences of others 
C) diversity and inclusion for business success,profitability,and growth 
D) complying with laws and regulations through affirmative action policies and programs 
A) assimilating minorities and women into the corporate setting 
B) making employees more aware and sensitive to the needs and differences of others 
C) diversity and inclusion for business success,profitability,and growth 
D) complying with laws and regulations through affirmative action policies and programs

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of employing disabled employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Hiring people with disabilities leads to higher employment costs and lower profit margins. 
B) Workers with disabilities lack job skills and experience necessary to perform as well as their abled counterparts. 
C) Employees with disabilities are exempt from potential disciplinary action,and there are high costs associated with accommodating disabled employees. 
D) A person with a disability for whom workplace accommodations have been provided has the same obligations and rights as far as job performance. 
A) Hiring people with disabilities leads to higher employment costs and lower profit margins. 
B) Workers with disabilities lack job skills and experience necessary to perform as well as their abled counterparts. 
C) Employees with disabilities are exempt from potential disciplinary action,and there are high costs associated with accommodating disabled employees. 
D) A person with a disability for whom workplace accommodations have been provided has the same obligations and rights as far as job performance.

Question 12

Men are found to follow a nurturing,inclusive,and collaborative style of leadership,in contrast to women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Soon after Jeff was hired as a company accountant,his company developed corporate programs to help improve self-confidence and qualifications of diverse employees so they could "fit in." During which period of time did Jeff start working for his employers?

Accepted Answer

A) new millennium 
B) 1960s to 1970s 
C) early 1980s 
D) late 1980s to late 1990s 
A) new millennium 
B) 1960s to 1970s 
C) early 1980s 
D) late 1980s to late 1990s

Which of the following statements is true of gender diversity in workplaces?

Give a brief description of diversity skills training in workplaces.

In his exit interview,James,a member of a minority group,mentioned that he had been passed over for promotions in favor of less qualified internal candidates.This situation relates to ________.

What are the significant trends occurring in the composition of the global workforce? What are the likely repercussions of such trends?

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

The ways in which people in an organization are different from and similar to one another is known as ________.

One big challenge for managers of diverse workforces is ________.

Which of the following racial groups have been the focus of most race and ethnographic studies of workplace diversity in the United States?

Bruce will be making a presentation to the senior management team to encourage them to support efforts to improve the company's diversity policies and practices.One of the more compelling arguments he can use is ________.

The period of time between the 1960s to 1970s focused on ________.

Which of the following statements is true of employing disabled employees?

Men are found to follow a nurturing,inclusive,and collaborative style of leadership,in contrast to women.

Soon after Jeff was hired as a company accountant,his company developed corporate programs to help improve self-confidence and qualifications of diverse employees so they could "fit in." During which period of time did Jeff start working for his employers?

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

Which of the following statements is true of gender diversity in workplaces?

Give a brief description of diversity skills training in workplaces.

In his exit interview,James,a member of a minority group,mentioned that he had been passed over for promotions in favor of less qualified internal candidates.This situation relates to ________.

What are the significant trends occurring in the composition of the global workforce? What are the likely repercussions of such trends?

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

The ways in which people in an organization are different from and similar to one another is known as ________.

One big challenge for managers of diverse workforces is ________.

Which of the following racial groups have been the focus of most race and ethnographic studies of workplace diversity in the United States?

Bruce will be making a presentation to the senior management team to encourage them to support efforts to improve the company's diversity policies and practices.One of the more compelling arguments he can use is ________.

The period of time between the 1960s to 1970s focused on ________.

Which of the following statements is true of employing disabled employees?

Men are found to follow a nurturing,inclusive,and collaborative style of leadership,in contrast to women.

Soon after Jeff was hired as a company accountant,his company developed corporate programs to help improve self-confidence and qualifications of diverse employees so they could "fit in." During which period of time did Jeff start working for his employers?

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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