Question 1

Research assessing trends in managerial representation found

Accepted Answer

A)  a lower proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than 1966. 
B)  White men's representation has been reduced in the more desirable (higher-paid, higher-status) sectors of the economy. 
C)  gains for White women from 1966 to 2000 have been the highest of all groups (White men, White women, Black men, Black women). 
D)  gains for Black women from 1966 to 2000 have been in higher status managerial positions. 
A)  a lower proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than 1966. 
B)  White men's representation has been reduced in the more desirable (higher-paid, higher-status) sectors of the economy. 
C)  gains for White women from 1966 to 2000 have been the highest of all groups (White men, White women, Black men, Black women). 
D)  gains for Black women from 1966 to 2000 have been in higher status managerial positions.

Question 2

Jews in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  are successful and free from discrimination. 
B)  at one time were excluded from many jobs and denied service in some organizations in the U.S. 
C)  at times participated in Blacks' struggles for civil rights. 
D)  None of the above. 
E)  B and C above. 
A)  are successful and free from discrimination. 
B)  at one time were excluded from many jobs and denied service in some organizations in the U.S. 
C)  at times participated in Blacks' struggles for civil rights. 
D)  None of the above. 
E)  B and C above.

Question 3

Research on White identity development indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  Whites' identity development is related to their support for or resistance to measures to increase equity. 
B)  White identity development has no relationship to diversity in organizations. 
C)  symbolic White identity development is associated with negative outcomes. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above. 
A)  Whites' identity development is related to their support for or resistance to measures to increase equity. 
B)  White identity development has no relationship to diversity in organizations. 
C)  symbolic White identity development is associated with negative outcomes. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above.

Question 4

Symbolic ethnicity

Accepted Answer

A)  has little impact on one's daily life and is invoked at will. 
B)  occurs when one uses written and verbal symbols to remind oneself of one's ethnic heritage. 
C)  is more meaningful than legitimate ethnic identity. 
D)  has the same positive outcomes as legitimate ethnic identity. 
A)  has little impact on one's daily life and is invoked at will. 
B)  occurs when one uses written and verbal symbols to remind oneself of one's ethnic heritage. 
C)  is more meaningful than legitimate ethnic identity. 
D)  has the same positive outcomes as legitimate ethnic identity.

Question 5

In Goldberg's research on the effects of similarity in race and sex on interview assessments and offers,

Accepted Answer

A)  White recruiters preferred White applicants and Black recruiters favored Black applicants. 
B)  male recruiters preferred male applicants and female recruiters preferred female applicants. 
C)  White recruiters preferred White applicants but Black recruiters did not favor Black applicants. 
D)  in-group favoritism was clearly and consistently documented. 
A)  White recruiters preferred White applicants and Black recruiters favored Black applicants. 
B)  male recruiters preferred male applicants and female recruiters preferred female applicants. 
C)  White recruiters preferred White applicants but Black recruiters did not favor Black applicants. 
D)  in-group favoritism was clearly and consistently documented.

Question 6

Albert Einstein

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraged discrimination against immigrants of color. 
B)  perceived the treatment of Blacks in the U.S. as mocking the principle that "all men are created equal." 
C)  is well known for his passionate resistance to racism. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  encouraged discrimination against immigrants of color. 
B)  perceived the treatment of Blacks in the U.S. as mocking the principle that "all men are created equal." 
C)  is well known for his passionate resistance to racism. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 7

Prior to the 1850 census, categories included "free Whites."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against Whites, including White males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Multiple audit studies conducted in major U.S. cities confirm the greater likelihood of Whites to be preferred in the workplace over similarly qualified Blacks and Latinos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Southern Poverty Law Center

Accepted Answer

A)  was co-founded by Morris Dees. 
B)  has been instrumental in cases involving the death penalty, hate groups, and the confederate flag. 
C)  was instrumental in gaining equitable rights for women in the military. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  was co-founded by Morris Dees. 
B)  has been instrumental in cases involving the death penalty, hate groups, and the confederate flag. 
C)  was instrumental in gaining equitable rights for women in the military. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

Recently, along with Latino immigrant workers, White immigrants have also experienced exploitation and abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of Asians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Although White men comprise less than 40% of the U.S. population, about 80% of the highest level corporate executives are White men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The White population in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  is beginning to increase as a percentage of the population, after a period of stagnation in the 1990s. 
B)  was the largest in 1990 at 90%. 
C)  has been growing at a rate higher than the Asian population in the U.S. 
D)  is the largest proportion for all racial/ethnic groups. 
A)  is beginning to increase as a percentage of the population, after a period of stagnation in the 1990s. 
B)  was the largest in 1990 at 90%. 
C)  has been growing at a rate higher than the Asian population in the U.S. 
D)  is the largest proportion for all racial/ethnic groups.

Research assessing trends in managerial representation found

Jews in the U.S.

Research on White identity development indicates that

Symbolic ethnicity

In Goldberg's research on the effects of similarity in race and sex on interview assessments and offers,

Albert Einstein

Prior to the 1850 census, categories included "free Whites."

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against Whites, including White males.

Multiple audit studies conducted in major U.S. cities confirm the greater likelihood of Whites to be preferred in the workplace over similarly qualified Blacks and Latinos.

The Southern Poverty Law Center

Recently, along with Latino immigrant workers, White immigrants have also experienced exploitation and abuse.

The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of Asians.

A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.

Although White men comprise less than 40% of the U.S. population, about 80% of the highest level corporate executives are White men.

The White population in the U.S.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

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Asians and Asian Americans

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Exam 7: Whites/European Americans

Research assessing trends in managerial representation found

Jews in the U.S.

Research on White identity development indicates that

Symbolic ethnicity

In Goldberg's research on the effects of similarity in race and sex on interview assessments and offers,

Albert Einstein

Prior to the 1850 census, categories included "free Whites."

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against Whites, including White males.

Multiple audit studies conducted in major U.S. cities confirm the greater likelihood of Whites to be preferred in the workplace over similarly qualified Blacks and Latinos.

The Southern Poverty Law Center

Recently, along with Latino immigrant workers, White immigrants have also experienced exploitation and abuse.

The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is lower than that of Asians.

A higher proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.

Although White men comprise less than 40% of the U.S. population, about 80% of the highest level corporate executives are White men.

The White population in the U.S.

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