Question 1

When considering the need to take unpaid family leave for a heterosexual couple, gender differences in earnings may result in the woman taking the leave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Research shows that pregnant women

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to experience hostility when applying for feminine-type jobs compared to masculine-type jobs. 
B)  are equally likely to experience hostility when applying for feminine-type jobs and for masculine-type jobs 
C)  are more likely to take earlier leaves related to childbirth when their company has family-supportive policies. 
D)  are more likely to be committed to their organization when their organization has family-supportive policies. 
A)  are more likely to experience hostility when applying for feminine-type jobs compared to masculine-type jobs. 
B)  are equally likely to experience hostility when applying for feminine-type jobs and for masculine-type jobs 
C)  are more likely to take earlier leaves related to childbirth when their company has family-supportive policies. 
D)  are more likely to be committed to their organization when their organization has family-supportive policies. D

Question 3

Regarding relationships among society, organizations, and families,

Accepted Answer

A)  social policies regarding parental leave affect individual families. 
B)  organizational actions, such as devaluing "women's jobs" contribute to the balance of power in marriages. 
C)  exclusions in the FMLA have positive and negative consequences on relationships and distributions of care-giving in families. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  social policies regarding parental leave affect individual families. 
B)  organizational actions, such as devaluing "women's jobs" contribute to the balance of power in marriages. 
C)  exclusions in the FMLA have positive and negative consequences on relationships and distributions of care-giving in families. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 4

Which of the following has been found of people who take leaves of absence?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who take leaves of absence are more likely to be promoted later, as many leaves of absence are educational in nature. 
B)  People who take leaves are less likely to be promoted and receive lower salary increases after taking a leave. 
C)  Those who take leaves of absence subsequently receive higher salary increases, due to perceptions they now have families for whom to provide. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  People who take leaves of absence are more likely to be promoted later, as many leaves of absence are educational in nature. 
B)  People who take leaves are less likely to be promoted and receive lower salary increases after taking a leave. 
C)  Those who take leaves of absence subsequently receive higher salary increases, due to perceptions they now have families for whom to provide. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 5

About what percentage of married couples consist of an employed husband and a wife who does not participate in the workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 30%. 
B)  About 25%. 
C)  About 19%. 
D)  Less than 10%. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  About 30%. 
B)  About 25%. 
C)  About 19%. 
D)  Less than 10%. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 6

The proportion of the family income contributed by wives is directly related to the amount of housework performed by husbands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following are important considerations for employers when developing schedules for single employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regardless of marital status, all employees could make use of flexible schedules and leaves. 
B)  Avoid asking single employees to perform duties that would not be expected of employees with family needs. 
C)  When given flexible scheduling choices, single employees repay employers through greater willingness to provide extra help when needed. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Regardless of marital status, all employees could make use of flexible schedules and leaves. 
B)  Avoid asking single employees to perform duties that would not be expected of employees with family needs. 
C)  When given flexible scheduling choices, single employees repay employers through greater willingness to provide extra help when needed. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

In comparing earnings for men and women, researchers have found that

Accepted Answer

A)  male managers, but not female managers, perceive women as less promotable than men due to having greater work/family life conflict than men. 
B)  male managers, but not female managers, perceive women as poorer performers who fit their jobs less well. 
C)  male and female managers perceive women as less promotable than men due to having greater work/family life conflict than men. 
D)  differences in earnings and promotions do not reflect behaviors of men and women at work. 
A)  male managers, but not female managers, perceive women as less promotable than men due to having greater work/family life conflict than men. 
B)  male managers, but not female managers, perceive women as poorer performers who fit their jobs less well. 
C)  male and female managers perceive women as less promotable than men due to having greater work/family life conflict than men. 
D)  differences in earnings and promotions do not reflect behaviors of men and women at work.

Question 9

In 2010 the Department of Labor changed some aspects of the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) that include

Accepted Answer

A)  clarifying the definition of son and daughter to mean a biological relationship. 
B)  clarifying the definition of son and daughter to mean a legal relationship. 
C)  broadening the description of who could be considered a son or daughter to include same-sex families with children. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  clarifying the definition of son and daughter to mean a biological relationship. 
B)  clarifying the definition of son and daughter to mean a legal relationship. 
C)  broadening the description of who could be considered a son or daughter to include same-sex families with children. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

More households are headed by single women than there are married couple families with an employed husband and an unemployed wife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

On average, working mothers experience an 11% wage penalty per child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Women working full-time are nearly two times more likely as men working full-time to be primary care givers to elderly relatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Men who become fathers increase their time at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the family policies in the U.S. and some countries discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the U.S., most states offer paid leave for family emergencies. 
B)  The FMLA provides up to 6 months of unpaid leave, while leave in Europe is limited to 3 months. 
C)  The FMLA covers all workers, while policies in Europe are limited to the highest wage earners. 
D)  Many countries other than the U.S. provide government subsidized or funded childcare for younger children, much like public schools do in the U.S for older children. 
A)  In the U.S., most states offer paid leave for family emergencies. 
B)  The FMLA provides up to 6 months of unpaid leave, while leave in Europe is limited to 3 months. 
C)  The FMLA covers all workers, while policies in Europe are limited to the highest wage earners. 
D)  Many countries other than the U.S. provide government subsidized or funded childcare for younger children, much like public schools do in the U.S for older children.

Question 15

Elder care

Accepted Answer

A)  is less of a problem now than in the past, due to assisted living and nursing home facilities. 
B)  is often combined with child care, creating the "sandwich generation" of care providers. 
C)  is more likely to be performed by working men than working women. 
D)  is of little consequence in today's workers' lives. 
A)  is less of a problem now than in the past, due to assisted living and nursing home facilities. 
B)  is often combined with child care, creating the "sandwich generation" of care providers. 
C)  is more likely to be performed by working men than working women. 
D)  is of little consequence in today's workers' lives.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men's covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act. 
B)  Nearly 50% of the cases filed with the EEOC under Pregnancy Discrimination Act were resolved with merit. 
C)  Prior to passage of the act, employers commonly required pregnant women to take leaves of absence or to resign. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above. 
A)  Men's covered wives or partners are also provided protection under the act. 
B)  Nearly 50% of the cases filed with the EEOC under Pregnancy Discrimination Act were resolved with merit. 
C)  Prior to passage of the act, employers commonly required pregnant women to take leaves of absence or to resign. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  A and C only above.

Question 17

Flexible scheduling

Accepted Answer

A)  is more likely to be available to women than men. 
B)  is associated with lower turnover. 
C)  increases stress in dealing with work and family issues. 
D)  is available to the majority of workers in the U.S. 
A)  is more likely to be available to women than men. 
B)  is associated with lower turnover. 
C)  increases stress in dealing with work and family issues. 
D)  is available to the majority of workers in the U.S.

Question 18

Part-time work is associated with fewer job rewards and shorter career ladders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The FMLA has few obvious inadequacies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true of the relationships between sex, marital status, and children discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Married men are more likely to be promoted than single men. 
B)  Married women are less likely to be promoted than single women. 
C)  Having pre-school aged children is associated with higher rates of promotion for men. 
D)  Having pre-school aged children is associated with lower rates of promotion for women. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Married men are more likely to be promoted than single men. 
B)  Married women are less likely to be promoted than single women. 
C)  Having pre-school aged children is associated with higher rates of promotion for men. 
D)  Having pre-school aged children is associated with lower rates of promotion for women. 
E)  All of the above.

When considering the need to take unpaid family leave for a heterosexual couple, gender differences in earnings may result in the woman taking the leave.

Research shows that pregnant women

Regarding relationships among society, organizations, and families,

Which of the following has been found of people who take leaves of absence?

About what percentage of married couples consist of an employed husband and a wife who does not participate in the workforce?

The proportion of the family income contributed by wives is directly related to the amount of housework performed by husbands.

Which of the following are important considerations for employers when developing schedules for single employees?

In comparing earnings for men and women, researchers have found that

In 2010 the Department of Labor changed some aspects of the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) that include

More households are headed by single women than there are married couple families with an employed husband and an unemployed wife.

On average, working mothers experience an 11% wage penalty per child.

Women working full-time are nearly two times more likely as men working full-time to be primary care givers to elderly relatives.

Men who become fathers increase their time at work.

Which of the following is true of the family policies in the U.S. and some countries discussed in the text?

Elder care

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

Flexible scheduling

Part-time work is associated with fewer job rewards and shorter career ladders.

The FMLA has few obvious inadequacies.

Which of the following is true of the relationships between sex, marital status, and children discussed in the text?

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Exam 10: Work and Family

When considering the need to take unpaid family leave for a heterosexual couple, gender differences in earnings may result in the woman taking the leave.

Research shows that pregnant women

Regarding relationships among society, organizations, and families,

Which of the following has been found of people who take leaves of absence?

About what percentage of married couples consist of an employed husband and a wife who does not participate in the workforce?

The proportion of the family income contributed by wives is directly related to the amount of housework performed by husbands.

Which of the following are important considerations for employers when developing schedules for single employees?

In comparing earnings for men and women, researchers have found that

In 2010 the Department of Labor changed some aspects of the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) that include

More households are headed by single women than there are married couple families with an employed husband and an unemployed wife.

On average, working mothers experience an 11% wage penalty per child.

Women working full-time are nearly two times more likely as men working full-time to be primary care givers to elderly relatives.

Men who become fathers increase their time at work.

Which of the following is true of the family policies in the U.S. and some countries discussed in the text?

Elder care

Which of the following is true of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?

Flexible scheduling

Part-time work is associated with fewer job rewards and shorter career ladders.

The FMLA has few obvious inadequacies.

Which of the following is true of the relationships between sex, marital status, and children discussed in the text?

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whites/European Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters