Question 1

Which of the following is true of education, earnings, and/or employment of Whites?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 20% of Whites have a college degree. 
B)  Whites have higher earnings by educational level than every group. 
C)  Whites have higher earnings than Asians at most educational levels. 
D)  White unemployment levels are higher than unemployment levels for the rest of the population. 
A)  About 20% of Whites have a college degree. 
B)  Whites have higher earnings by educational level than every group. 
C)  Whites have higher earnings than Asians at most educational levels. 
D)  White unemployment levels are higher than unemployment levels for the rest of the population. C

Question 2

As Blacks migrated from the South to the North seeking better jobs and greater opportunities,

Accepted Answer

A)  European ethnic groups viewed Blacks moving north as helpful in the overall economy and non-threatening. 
B)  Whites in the dominant group became more vocal about their contempt for lower status Whites. 
C)  White ethnic groups became "insiders," while Blacks became the "other". 
D)  White ethnics continued in-fighting and paid little attention to the arrival of Blacks. 
A)  European ethnic groups viewed Blacks moving north as helpful in the overall economy and non-threatening. 
B)  Whites in the dominant group became more vocal about their contempt for lower status Whites. 
C)  White ethnic groups became "insiders," while Blacks became the "other". 
D)  White ethnics continued in-fighting and paid little attention to the arrival of Blacks. C

Question 3

In terms of discrimination and meritocracy

Accepted Answer

A)  excluding entire categories of people from equal access to opportunity through discrimination contributes to the "myth of meritocracy." 
B)  by excluding women and minorities from union membership, training programs, and certain jobs, employer discrimination provided systematic advantages for White men. 
C)  the effects of inheritance are included as unequal starting points in the race to get ahead. 
D)  unequal access to educational opportunities is a nonmeritorious factor that influences people's success in life. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  excluding entire categories of people from equal access to opportunity through discrimination contributes to the "myth of meritocracy." 
B)  by excluding women and minorities from union membership, training programs, and certain jobs, employer discrimination provided systematic advantages for White men. 
C)  the effects of inheritance are included as unequal starting points in the race to get ahead. 
D)  unequal access to educational opportunities is a nonmeritorious factor that influences people's success in life. 
E)  All of the above. E

Question 4

Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

White privilege refers to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Earned advantages based on race. 
B)  Employment advantages based on similarity to key decision makers. 
C)  The benefit of favorable stereotypes. 
D)  The benefit of negative stereotypes about potential non-White workers. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Earned advantages based on race. 
B)  Employment advantages based on similarity to key decision makers. 
C)  The benefit of favorable stereotypes. 
D)  The benefit of negative stereotypes about potential non-White workers. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 6

White women have lower workforce participation rates than Black women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research on layoffs in a financial firm found that

Accepted Answer

A)  Whites were less likely to be laid off than non-Whites. 
B)  Blacks were less likely to be laid off than Asians and Hispanics. 
C)  Hispanics were less likely to be laid off than Asians. 
D)  Asians were less likely to be laid off than Hispanics. 
E)  Both A and D are true. 
A)  Whites were less likely to be laid off than non-Whites. 
B)  Blacks were less likely to be laid off than Asians and Hispanics. 
C)  Hispanics were less likely to be laid off than Asians. 
D)  Asians were less likely to be laid off than Hispanics. 
E)  Both A and D are true.

Question 8

In one study discussed in the text, researchers found that Blacks with average grades were more likely to be hired into law firms than Whites with average grades, due to affirmative action programs in the firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Non-Hispanic White men with bachelor's degrees earn about $20,000 more than Asian men with bachelor's degrees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The population of Whites in the U.S. is slowly increasing after a period of stagnation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of White women and diversity concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  White women are in a unique situation of dominance and disadvantage. 
B)  White women are more likely to be participating in the workforce than women of color. 
C)  White men may view White women as more believable sources of diversity information than people of color. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above. 
A)  White women are in a unique situation of dominance and disadvantage. 
B)  White women are more likely to be participating in the workforce than women of color. 
C)  White men may view White women as more believable sources of diversity information than people of color. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above.

Question 12

Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the U.S. 
B)  The English, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by White immigrants who arrived earlier. 
C)  White Americans have been underrepresented in books, films, and other depictions of U.S. history, relative to American Indians, Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in the U.S. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the U.S. 
B)  The English, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by White immigrants who arrived earlier. 
C)  White Americans have been underrepresented in books, films, and other depictions of U.S. history, relative to American Indians, Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in the U.S. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 13

White men

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to occupy decision-making positions in organizations, making their commitment to equity and fairness vital. 
B)  have infrequently participated as diversity allies. 
C)  worked and sometimes died along with people of color pursuing equality. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above. 
A)  are more likely to occupy decision-making positions in organizations, making their commitment to equity and fairness vital. 
B)  have infrequently participated as diversity allies. 
C)  worked and sometimes died along with people of color pursuing equality. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above.

Question 14

Frank McCloskey, Vice President of Georgia Power from 2000 to 2010,

Accepted Answer

A)  is a Black man who became Georgia Power's first Vice President of diversity. 
B)  has been recognized for his diversity efforts. 
C)  thinks the U.S. is past racial issues. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  is a Black man who became Georgia Power's first Vice President of diversity. 
B)  has been recognized for his diversity efforts. 
C)  thinks the U.S. is past racial issues. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 15

Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During World War II

Accepted Answer

A)  along with people of Japanese descent, those of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in relocation centers. 
B)  Japanese Americans alone were held in detention centers. 
C)  only those known to be dangerous were held in detention centers. 
D)  because they were easily identified on sight, Italians were easily arrested. 
A)  along with people of Japanese descent, those of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in relocation centers. 
B)  Japanese Americans alone were held in detention centers. 
C)  only those known to be dangerous were held in detention centers. 
D)  because they were easily identified on sight, Italians were easily arrested.

Question 17

The frequent use of the term "quotas" by the media and politicians contributes to misperceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

At higher levels of education (associate's, bachelor's and higher), Whites are less likely to be unemployed than every racial and ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Because Whites are the dominant group in the U.S., they are less likely to be viewed as homogenous when compared with other groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Naturalization Law of 1790 allowed White men and women to become citizens but denied that right to people of color.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true of education, earnings, and/or employment of Whites?

As Blacks migrated from the South to the North seeking better jobs and greater opportunities,

In terms of discrimination and meritocracy

Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups.

White privilege refers to all of the following except:

White women have lower workforce participation rates than Black women.

Research on layoffs in a financial firm found that

In one study discussed in the text, researchers found that Blacks with average grades were more likely to be hired into law firms than Whites with average grades, due to affirmative action programs in the firms.

Non-Hispanic White men with bachelor's degrees earn about $20,000 more than Asian men with bachelor's degrees.

The population of Whites in the U.S. is slowly increasing after a period of stagnation.

Which of the following is true of White women and diversity concerns?

Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.?

White men

Frank McCloskey, Vice President of Georgia Power from 2000 to 2010,

Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage.

During World War II

The frequent use of the term "quotas" by the media and politicians contributes to misperceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used.

At higher levels of education (associate's, bachelor's and higher), Whites are less likely to be unemployed than every racial and ethnic group.

Because Whites are the dominant group in the U.S., they are less likely to be viewed as homogenous when compared with other groups.

The Naturalization Law of 1790 allowed White men and women to become citizens but denied that right to people of color.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters

Exam 7: Whites/European Americans

Which of the following is true of education, earnings, and/or employment of Whites?

As Blacks migrated from the South to the North seeking better jobs and greater opportunities,

In terms of discrimination and meritocracy

Through affirmative action, employers use flexible goals and timetables to reduce imbalances in representation of underrepresented groups.

White privilege refers to all of the following except:

White women have lower workforce participation rates than Black women.

Research on layoffs in a financial firm found that

In one study discussed in the text, researchers found that Blacks with average grades were more likely to be hired into law firms than Whites with average grades, due to affirmative action programs in the firms.

Non-Hispanic White men with bachelor's degrees earn about $20,000 more than Asian men with bachelor's degrees.

The population of Whites in the U.S. is slowly increasing after a period of stagnation.

Which of the following is true of White women and diversity concerns?

Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.?

White men

Frank McCloskey, Vice President of Georgia Power from 2000 to 2010,

Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive advantage.

During World War II

The frequent use of the term "quotas" by the media and politicians contributes to misperceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used.

At higher levels of education (associate's, bachelor's and higher), Whites are less likely to be unemployed than every racial and ethnic group.

Because Whites are the dominant group in the U.S., they are less likely to be viewed as homogenous when compared with other groups.

The Naturalization Law of 1790 allowed White men and women to become citizens but denied that right to people of color.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters