Question 1

Organizations that value inclusion seek to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) allow all voices to be heard. 
B) promote minorities above all others 
C) create a culture where all employees can participate full 
D) remove barriers so that everyone is treated fairly 
A) allow all voices to be heard. 
B) promote minorities above all others 
C) create a culture where all employees can participate full 
D) remove barriers so that everyone is treated fairly B

Question 2

Reasonable accommodation for religious reasons does not require schedule modifications although it may require modifications to a firm's dress code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment with regard to race,color,sex,religion and national origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Ethical standards held in different societies may emphasize different behaviors as ethical or unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of Hofstede's four dimensions that explain variation among cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) individualism/collectivism 
B) introversion/extraversion 
C) low uncertainty avoidance/high uncertainty avoidance 
D) masculinity aggressive)/femininity nurturing) 
A) individualism/collectivism 
B) introversion/extraversion 
C) low uncertainty avoidance/high uncertainty avoidance 
D) masculinity aggressive)/femininity nurturing)

Question 6

Define and give an example of deep-level diversity.

Accepted Answer

Deep-level diversity

Question 7

Demographic traits make up a part of

Accepted Answer

A) deep-level diversity. 
B) cultural diversity. 
C) collective diversity. 
D) surface-level diversity. 
A) deep-level diversity. 
B) cultural diversity. 
C) collective diversity. 
D) surface-level diversity.

Question 8

What are some of the benefits to employees and organizations of maintaining a diverse workforce?

Accepted Answer

Higher creativity in decision

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding cultural diversity and ethics is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) In a study,Koreans suggested that being ethical was compatible with being profitable. 
B) In a study,American subjects viewed environmental damage as more ethical than their Korean or Indian counterparts. 
C) In a study,Americans viewed an auditing company sharing a client's auditing information with another client as more ethical than Russians subjects did. 
D) In a study,Korean and Indian subjects found software piracy and nepotism less ethical than American subjects did. 
A) In a study,Koreans suggested that being ethical was compatible with being profitable. 
B) In a study,American subjects viewed environmental damage as more ethical than their Korean or Indian counterparts. 
C) In a study,Americans viewed an auditing company sharing a client's auditing information with another client as more ethical than Russians subjects did. 
D) In a study,Korean and Indian subjects found software piracy and nepotism less ethical than American subjects did.

Question 10

The tendency for individuals to be attracted to similar individuals is called the ____________

Accepted Answer

similarity

Question 11

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals with physical or mental disabilities if they are otherwise qualified to do their jobs with or without _________ _____________.

Accepted Answer

reasonable

Question 12

Low power distance societies view an unequal distribution of power as relatively acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You are being interviewed for a position in a financial services firm.The last three questions that the interviewer asked of you have been illegal questions.What can you do?

Accepted Answer

Some options:
Continue to refuse to answ

Question 14

Which of the following statements is a good suggestion for managing cultural diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) For the most effective international experiences,train individual employees thoroughly in one culture before moving on to another. 
B) Keep in mind that local employees in the foreign country are too immersed in the culture to help you understand their culture.For a more objective viewpoint,other expatriates are more useful. 
C) There is a very high probability that problems experienced on an expatriate assignment are due to cultural differences and misunderstandings. 
D) Culture changes,sometimes quickly;do not assume that what was true a year ago is true today. 
A) For the most effective international experiences,train individual employees thoroughly in one culture before moving on to another. 
B) Keep in mind that local employees in the foreign country are too immersed in the culture to help you understand their culture.For a more objective viewpoint,other expatriates are more useful. 
C) There is a very high probability that problems experienced on an expatriate assignment are due to cultural differences and misunderstandings. 
D) Culture changes,sometimes quickly;do not assume that what was true a year ago is true today.

Question 15

Starbucks responded to a racially-sensitive incident at one of its stores by shutting down all its franchise-owned stores for a training on unconscious bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research indicates that groups with strong faultlines can perform well if certain norms are established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

High power distance cultures tend to

Accepted Answer

A) view an unequal distribution of power as relatively acceptable. 
B) prefer predictable situations and have low tolerance for ambiguity. 
C) emphasize caring for the weak and quality of life. 
D) are comfortable in unpredictable situations and have high tolerance for ambiguity. 
A) view an unequal distribution of power as relatively acceptable. 
B) prefer predictable situations and have low tolerance for ambiguity. 
C) emphasize caring for the weak and quality of life. 
D) are comfortable in unpredictable situations and have high tolerance for ambiguity.

Question 18

Define Hofstede's individualism-collectivism dimension and give an example of each type of culture.

Accepted Answer

Individualism refers to cultures where p

Question 19

Deep-level diversity traits are most important for early interactions in the workplace,but as time goes on,surface-level traits become more important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements about collectivists and individualists is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Collectivists are more generous in the assessment of their group members while individualists are relatively more accurate in their evaluation of group members. 
B) Collectivists are equally friendly with both in-group and out-group members. 
C) Collectivists use direct communication with their in-groups at all times. 
D) Collectivists are used to changing groups over the course of their lives and are highly adaptable to new groups. 
A) Collectivists are more generous in the assessment of their group members while individualists are relatively more accurate in their evaluation of group members. 
B) Collectivists are equally friendly with both in-group and out-group members. 
C) Collectivists use direct communication with their in-groups at all times. 
D) Collectivists are used to changing groups over the course of their lives and are highly adaptable to new groups.

Organizations that value inclusion seek to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Reasonable accommodation for religious reasons does not require schedule modifications although it may require modifications to a firm's dress code.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment with regard to race,color,sex,religion and national origin.

Ethical standards held in different societies may emphasize different behaviors as ethical or unethical.

Which of the following is not one of Hofstede's four dimensions that explain variation among cultures?

Define and give an example of deep-level diversity.

Demographic traits make up a part of

What are some of the benefits to employees and organizations of maintaining a diverse workforce?

Which of the following statements regarding cultural diversity and ethics is correct?

The tendency for individuals to be attracted to similar individuals is called the ____________

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals with physical or mental disabilities if they are otherwise qualified to do their jobs with or without _ _____.

Low power distance societies view an unequal distribution of power as relatively acceptable.

You are being interviewed for a position in a financial services firm.The last three questions that the interviewer asked of you have been illegal questions.What can you do?

Which of the following statements is a good suggestion for managing cultural diversity?

Starbucks responded to a racially-sensitive incident at one of its stores by shutting down all its franchise-owned stores for a training on unconscious bias.

Research indicates that groups with strong faultlines can perform well if certain norms are established.

High power distance cultures tend to

Define Hofstede's individualism-collectivism dimension and give an example of each type of culture.

Deep-level diversity traits are most important for early interactions in the workplace,but as time goes on,surface-level traits become more important.

Which of the following statements about collectivists and individualists is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 2: Diversity in the Workplace

Organizations that value inclusion seek to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Reasonable accommodation for religious reasons does not require schedule modifications although it may require modifications to a firm's dress code.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment with regard to race,color,sex,religion and national origin.

Ethical standards held in different societies may emphasize different behaviors as ethical or unethical.

Which of the following is not one of Hofstede's four dimensions that explain variation among cultures?

Define and give an example of deep-level diversity.

Demographic traits make up a part of

What are some of the benefits to employees and organizations of maintaining a diverse workforce?

Which of the following statements regarding cultural diversity and ethics is correct?

The tendency for individuals to be attracted to similar individuals is called the ____________

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals with physical or mental disabilities if they are otherwise qualified to do their jobs with or without _________ _____________.

Low power distance societies view an unequal distribution of power as relatively acceptable.

You are being interviewed for a position in a financial services firm.The last three questions that the interviewer asked of you have been illegal questions.What can you do?

Which of the following statements is a good suggestion for managing cultural diversity?

Starbucks responded to a racially-sensitive incident at one of its stores by shutting down all its franchise-owned stores for a training on unconscious bias.

Research indicates that groups with strong faultlines can perform well if certain norms are established.

High power distance cultures tend to

Define Hofstede's individualism-collectivism dimension and give an example of each type of culture.

Deep-level diversity traits are most important for early interactions in the workplace,but as time goes on,surface-level traits become more important.

Which of the following statements about collectivists and individualists is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals with physical or mental disabilities if they are otherwise qualified to do their jobs with or without _ _____.