Question 1

Non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to carry excess weight than non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Because overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment discrimination against them is good business sense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the four attributes that Dworkin and Dworkin associated with depicting "minority" groups is not generally applicable for overweight people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visibility. 
B)  Low power. 
C)  Group awareness. 
D)  Discrimination 
E)  All of the above are applicable. 
A)  Visibility. 
B)  Low power. 
C)  Group awareness. 
D)  Discrimination 
E)  All of the above are applicable.

Question 4

Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that

Accepted Answer

A)  overweight people are more likely to receive preventive care than others. 
B)  medical professionals do not typically hold the same negative perceptions that discriminating employers hold about those who are overweight. 
C)  the attitude of medical students toward obese patients changed in a positive direction after working with obese patients. 
D)  most nurses believe that obesity could be prevented by self-control. 
A)  overweight people are more likely to receive preventive care than others. 
B)  medical professionals do not typically hold the same negative perceptions that discriminating employers hold about those who are overweight. 
C)  the attitude of medical students toward obese patients changed in a positive direction after working with obese patients. 
D)  most nurses believe that obesity could be prevented by self-control.

Question 7

Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including

Accepted Answer

A)  selling merchandise that perpetuated stereotypes about Hispanics. 
B)  discrimination against Filipinos in hiring practices. 
C)  using race-coded job channeling. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C above only. 
A)  selling merchandise that perpetuated stereotypes about Hispanics. 
B)  discrimination against Filipinos in hiring practices. 
C)  using race-coded job channeling. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C above only.

Question 8

Genetics play a role in a person's propensity to be overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If fat employees experience discrimination,

Accepted Answer

A)  costs related to turnover, absence, and low morale could exceed higher medical and benefits costs related to having fat workers. 
B)  they have no legal recourse. 
C)  because weight is largely controllable, they should attempt to reduce the discrimination by losing weight. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. 
A)  costs related to turnover, absence, and low morale could exceed higher medical and benefits costs related to having fat workers. 
B)  they have no legal recourse. 
C)  because weight is largely controllable, they should attempt to reduce the discrimination by losing weight. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of overweight and obesity at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overweight people have lower absence than others. 
B)  Overweight people strongly resist discrimination at work by boycotting and protesting. 
C)  Overweight is erroneously associated with negative personal attributes. 
D)  Overweight people are not likely to be discriminated against at work. 
A)  Overweight people have lower absence than others. 
B)  Overweight people strongly resist discrimination at work by boycotting and protesting. 
C)  Overweight is erroneously associated with negative personal attributes. 
D)  Overweight people are not likely to be discriminated against at work.

Question 11

Research suggests that fat women fare worse than fat men in employment contexts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to carry excess weight than non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics.

Because overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment discrimination against them is good business sense.

Which of the four attributes that Dworkin and Dworkin associated with depicting "minority" groups is not generally applicable for overweight people?

Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal.

Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations.

Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that

Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including

Genetics play a role in a person's propensity to be overweight or obese.

If fat employees experience discrimination,

Which of the following is true of overweight and obesity at work?

Research suggests that fat women fare worse than fat men in employment contexts.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

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American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

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Exam 15: Weight and Appearance

Non-Hispanic Whites are more likely to carry excess weight than non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics.

Because overweight workers use more sick days than workers who are not overweight, employment discrimination against them is good business sense.

Which of the four attributes that Dworkin and Dworkin associated with depicting "minority" groups is not generally applicable for overweight people?

Some appearance requirements instituted by organizations are discriminatory and illegal.

Some studies find that both men and women who are taller than average are advantaged in employment situations.

Research studies on obesity and healthcare have found that

Abercrombie and Fitch has had multiple diversity concerns including

Genetics play a role in a person's propensity to be overweight or obese.

If fat employees experience discrimination,

Which of the following is true of overweight and obesity at work?

Research suggests that fat women fare worse than fat men in employment contexts.

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

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters