Question 1

Employees are less likely to share information and participate in decision-making in a more diverse work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Age discrimination is prohibited by the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which one of the following is an example of workplace discrimination in the form of exclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older workers may be targeted for layoffs because they are highly paid and have lucrative benefits. 
B)  African American employees at some companies have found racist graffiti in their work areas. 
C)  Female lawyers note that male attorneys frequently cut them off or do not adequately address their comments. 
D)  Many women in finance claim they are assigned to marginal job roles or are given light workloads that don't lead to promotion. 
A)  Older workers may be targeted for layoffs because they are highly paid and have lucrative benefits. 
B)  African American employees at some companies have found racist graffiti in their work areas. 
C)  Female lawyers note that male attorneys frequently cut them off or do not adequately address their comments. 
D)  Many women in finance claim they are assigned to marginal job roles or are given light workloads that don't lead to promotion.

Question 5

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 6

Men with a strong sense of fairness make the best mentors for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ is a term that describes a tendency or preference toward a particular perspective or ideology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bias 
B)  Prejudice 
C)  Impartiality 
D)  Reasoning 
A)  Bias 
B)  Prejudice 
C)  Impartiality 
D)  Reasoning

Question 9

Employers generally tend to view older workers as not being flexible or adaptable and being more resistant to new technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Minority employees often feel singled out for special treatment because of all the attention lavished on them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which one of the following diversity factors has been called the "last acceptable bias"?

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  gender identity 
C)  religious belief 
D)  ethnic origin 
A)  sexual orientation 
B)  gender identity 
C)  religious belief 
D)  ethnic origin

Question 12

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 13

According to projections of the U.S. population, the ethnic groups that will exhibit the most change are the Hispanic and African American populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Workers in the Millennial generation prefer ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusion and acceptance 
B)  fairness and integration 
C)  teamwork and connection 
D)  work-life balance and opportunity for advancement 
A)  inclusion and acceptance 
B)  fairness and integration 
C)  teamwork and connection 
D)  work-life balance and opportunity for advancement

Question 15

Demographic characteristics such as differences in age, gender, race, etc. reflect surface-level diversity among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

Discrimination refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a preconceived belief, opinion, or judgment toward a person or a group of people 
B)  a tendency or preference toward a particular perspective or ideology 
C)  judging a person based on a perception of a group to which that person belongs 
D)  someone acting out their prejudicial attitudes toward people who are the targets of their prejudice 
A)  a preconceived belief, opinion, or judgment toward a person or a group of people 
B)  a tendency or preference toward a particular perspective or ideology 
C)  judging a person based on a perception of a group to which that person belongs 
D)  someone acting out their prejudicial attitudes toward people who are the targets of their prejudice

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The people management benefits that orga

Question 19

Raul is concerned that when his older workers retire, he will not be able to fill their positions because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  too few students are receiving the solid math and science education required in high-growth industries 
B)  only older workers understand the history of their organizations 
C)  young workers lack even minimal communication skills 
D)  younger workers are less likely to dedicate themselves to the job to the degree that older workers do. 
A)  too few students are receiving the solid math and science education required in high-growth industries 
B)  only older workers understand the history of their organizations 
C)  young workers lack even minimal communication skills 
D)  younger workers are less likely to dedicate themselves to the job to the degree that older workers do.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeable 
B)  leading by example 
C)  collaborative 
D)  inclusive 
A)  agreeable 
B)  leading by example 
C)  collaborative 
D)  inclusive

Employees are less likely to share information and participate in decision-making in a more diverse work environment.

Age discrimination is prohibited by the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

Which one of the following is an example of workplace discrimination in the form of exclusion?

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

Men with a strong sense of fairness make the best mentors for women.

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

________ is a term that describes a tendency or preference toward a particular perspective or ideology.

Employers generally tend to view older workers as not being flexible or adaptable and being more resistant to new technology.

Minority employees often feel singled out for special treatment because of all the attention lavished on them.

Which one of the following diversity factors has been called the "last acceptable bias"?

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 ________.

According to projections of the U.S. population, the ethnic groups that will exhibit the most change are the Hispanic and African American populations.

Workers in the Millennial generation prefer ________.

Demographic characteristics such as differences in age, gender, race, etc. reflect surface-level diversity among employees.

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

Discrimination refers to ________.

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

Raul is concerned that when his older workers retire, he will not be able to fill their positions because ________.

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

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

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

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

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

Employees are less likely to share information and participate in decision-making in a more diverse work environment.

Age discrimination is prohibited by the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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

Which one of the following is an example of workplace discrimination in the form of exclusion?

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

Men with a strong sense of fairness make the best mentors for women.

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

________ is a term that describes a tendency or preference toward a particular perspective or ideology.

Employers generally tend to view older workers as not being flexible or adaptable and being more resistant to new technology.

Minority employees often feel singled out for special treatment because of all the attention lavished on them.

Which one of the following diversity factors has been called the "last acceptable bias"?

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 ________.

According to projections of the U.S. population, the ethnic groups that will exhibit the most change are the Hispanic and African American populations.

Workers in the Millennial generation prefer ________.

Demographic characteristics such as differences in age, gender, race, etc. reflect surface-level diversity among employees.

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

Discrimination refers to ________.

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

Raul is concerned that when his older workers retire, he will not be able to fill their positions because ________.

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

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

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

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

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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