Question 1

Employers are encouraged to create a culture of inclusion regarding religion. This means that

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations should try to develop policies that fit the majority of employees. 
B)  policies should be reviewed to determine how they affect people of different religions. 
C)  employers should convince employees that they adjust their behaviors to fit in with the company's policies. 
D)  companies should make an accommodation even if organizational functioning is impaired. 
A)  organizations should try to develop policies that fit the majority of employees. 
B)  policies should be reviewed to determine how they affect people of different religions. 
C)  employers should convince employees that they adjust their behaviors to fit in with the company's policies. 
D)  companies should make an accommodation even if organizational functioning is impaired. B

Question 2

Racial profiling

Accepted Answer

A)  affects only Blacks, Latinos, and Asians. 
B)  affects Muslims, Arabs, and Middle and Southeast Asians, among others. 
C)  is using someone's real or perceived demographic characteristic to single her or him out for scrutiny. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. 
A)  affects only Blacks, Latinos, and Asians. 
B)  affects Muslims, Arabs, and Middle and Southeast Asians, among others. 
C)  is using someone's real or perceived demographic characteristic to single her or him out for scrutiny. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. E

Question 3

Religiosity, rather than religious fundamentalism, is most strongly related to negative attitudes toward sexual minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of religion and work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlike their sexual harassment guidelines, the EEOC has not issued guidelines to help employers. 
B)  A request for Sundays off to worship is undue hardship for most large retailers. 
C)  Employers are encouraged to have a policy that includes prohibitions on religious harassment. 
D)  Flexible scheduling is not included as a potential accommodation. 
A)  Unlike their sexual harassment guidelines, the EEOC has not issued guidelines to help employers. 
B)  A request for Sundays off to worship is undue hardship for most large retailers. 
C)  Employers are encouraged to have a policy that includes prohibitions on religious harassment. 
D)  Flexible scheduling is not included as a potential accommodation.

Question 5

Whites are more likely to regard themselves as being very religious than Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Compared with men, women clergy

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to support political and social issues. 
B)  are more likely to serve in smaller, less prestigious congregations. 
C)  have lower earnings. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. 
A)  are more likely to support political and social issues. 
B)  are more likely to serve in smaller, less prestigious congregations. 
C)  have lower earnings. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above.

Question 7

Shana is an experienced clerical worker who wears a hijab (head scarf) in conformance with her Muslim beliefs. Shana has been working in the call center, but then is moved into a job where she is working at the front desk. One of the company's executives contacts a human resources manager and requests that Shana remove her hijab because it presents the wrong image. What should the human resources manager do?

Accepted Answer

A)  The human resources manager should meet with the executive and Shana to find a compromise. 
B)  The human resources manager should tell Shana about the complaint and encourage her to remove her hijab. 
C)  Human resources should place Shana in another position to maintain harmony in the workplace. 
D)  The human resources manager should tell the executive that is illegal to ask Shana to remove her hijab. 
A)  The human resources manager should meet with the executive and Shana to find a compromise. 
B)  The human resources manager should tell Shana about the complaint and encourage her to remove her hijab. 
C)  Human resources should place Shana in another position to maintain harmony in the workplace. 
D)  The human resources manager should tell the executive that is illegal to ask Shana to remove her hijab.

Question 8

Reasonable accommodation(s)

Accepted Answer

A)  should generally be made to accommodate the normal religious services of 	employees. 
B)  are those that cost under $1,500. 
C)  are mandatory, even if there is undue hardship. 
D)  should be made for all disabled persons, regardless of qualifications. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  should generally be made to accommodate the normal religious services of 	employees. 
B)  are those that cost under $1,500. 
C)  are mandatory, even if there is undue hardship. 
D)  should be made for all disabled persons, regardless of qualifications. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 9

Undue hardship varies by employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Many religious minorities have come to the U.S. seeking, and always finding, refuge from religious persecution elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______ are more religious than _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger adults, older adults. 
B)  Women, men. 
C)  Asians, Blacks. 
D)  Hispanics, Blacks. 
A)  Younger adults, older adults. 
B)  Women, men. 
C)  Asians, Blacks. 
D)  Hispanics, Blacks.

Question 12

Regarding religious organizations in the U.S.,

Accepted Answer

A)  religious organizations are some of the most heterogeneous types of organizations. 
B)  although most Americans are Christian, there is diversity of beliefs among Christian organizations. 
C)  about 20% of Blacks worship in primarily White religious organizations. 
D)  little diversity of beliefs regarding women's roles and sexual orientation exists. 
A)  religious organizations are some of the most heterogeneous types of organizations. 
B)  although most Americans are Christian, there is diversity of beliefs among Christian organizations. 
C)  about 20% of Blacks worship in primarily White religious organizations. 
D)  little diversity of beliefs regarding women's roles and sexual orientation exists.

Question 13

The AT&T and HP cases discussed in the text regarding religion and sexual orientation

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrated that organizations should prioritize rights of religious workers over the rights of sexual minorities. 
B)  demonstrated that organizations should prioritize rights of sexual minorities over rights of religious workers. 
C)  demonstrated that a policy of non-discrimination that does not trample on employees' belief systems can be implemented and defended. 
D)  A and B above. 
A)  demonstrated that organizations should prioritize rights of religious workers over the rights of sexual minorities. 
B)  demonstrated that organizations should prioritize rights of sexual minorities over rights of religious workers. 
C)  demonstrated that a policy of non-discrimination that does not trample on employees' belief systems can be implemented and defended. 
D)  A and B above.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of religion in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian is about 76%. 
B)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian is about 90%. 
C)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian has declined to about 50% since 1990. 
D)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian has declined to about 40% since 1990. 
A)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian is about 76%. 
B)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian is about 90%. 
C)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian has declined to about 50% since 1990. 
D)  The proportion of the population identifying as Christian has declined to about 40% since 1990.

Question 15

In terms of women in religious organizations,

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination against women is illegal. 
B)  religious organizations are subject to the same laws prohibiting sex discrimination as other organizations. 
C)  despite bans on women clergy in many organizations, some organizations do ordain women. 
D)  under certain circumstances, discrimination against women is not illegal. 
E)  C and D above. 
A)  discrimination against women is illegal. 
B)  religious organizations are subject to the same laws prohibiting sex discrimination as other organizations. 
C)  despite bans on women clergy in many organizations, some organizations do ordain women. 
D)  under certain circumstances, discrimination against women is not illegal. 
E)  C and D above.

Question 16

American Jews

Accepted Answer

A)  all share the same religious, ethnic, and cultural identities. 
B)  because they are readily identifiable, were easily discriminated against in the past. 
C)  have no members who are also Hispanic. 
D)  at one time were considered a separate race in the U.S. 
A)  all share the same religious, ethnic, and cultural identities. 
B)  because they are readily identifiable, were easily discriminated against in the past. 
C)  have no members who are also Hispanic. 
D)  at one time were considered a separate race in the U.S.

Question 17

Harassment of an employee by a customer on the basis of religion is legal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim stereotypes are often based on erroneous assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Regarding religion and work,

Accepted Answer

A)  employees may post reasonably sized religious sayings in their personal workspaces. 
B)  employees may not post religious sayings in their personal workspaces, unless they work from home. 
C)  employees may post religious sayings of any size in their personal workspaces. 
D)  religious sayings can only be posted in religious organizations, including religious schools. 
A)  employees may post reasonably sized religious sayings in their personal workspaces. 
B)  employees may not post religious sayings in their personal workspaces, unless they work from home. 
C)  employees may post religious sayings of any size in their personal workspaces. 
D)  religious sayings can only be posted in religious organizations, including religious schools.

Question 20

Religious minorities whose religion is unknown may suffer stress and worry that their religion may be found out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Employers are encouraged to create a culture of inclusion regarding religion. This means that

Racial profiling

Religiosity, rather than religious fundamentalism, is most strongly related to negative attitudes toward sexual minorities.

Which of the following is true of religion and work?

Whites are more likely to regard themselves as being very religious than Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians.

Compared with men, women clergy

Reasonable accommodation(s)

Undue hardship varies by employer.

Many religious minorities have come to the U.S. seeking, and always finding, refuge from religious persecution elsewhere.

are more religious than _.

Regarding religious organizations in the U.S.,

The AT&T and HP cases discussed in the text regarding religion and sexual orientation

Which of the following is true of religion in the U.S.?

In terms of women in religious organizations,

American Jews

Harassment of an employee by a customer on the basis of religion is legal.

Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim stereotypes are often based on erroneous assumptions.

Regarding religion and work,

Religious minorities whose religion is unknown may suffer stress and worry that their religion may be found out.

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

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

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Exam 12: Religion

Employers are encouraged to create a culture of inclusion regarding religion. This means that

Racial profiling

Religiosity, rather than religious fundamentalism, is most strongly related to negative attitudes toward sexual minorities.

Which of the following is true of religion and work?

Whites are more likely to regard themselves as being very religious than Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians.

Compared with men, women clergy

Reasonable accommodation(s)

Undue hardship varies by employer.

Many religious minorities have come to the U.S. seeking, and always finding, refuge from religious persecution elsewhere.

______ are more religious than _______.

Regarding religious organizations in the U.S.,

The AT&T and HP cases discussed in the text regarding religion and sexual orientation

Which of the following is true of religion in the U.S.?

In terms of women in religious organizations,

American Jews

Harassment of an employee by a customer on the basis of religion is legal.

Anti-Arab and anti-Muslim stereotypes are often based on erroneous assumptions.

Regarding religion and work,

Religious minorities whose religion is unknown may suffer stress and worry that their religion may be found out.

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

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters

are more religious than _.