Question 1

Which of the following is not a culture that is characterized as feminine nurturing in its orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) Norway 
B) Japan 
C) Sweden 
D) Costa Rica 
A) Norway 
B) Japan 
C) Sweden 
D) Costa Rica

Question 2

Cultures that are comfortable in unpredictable situations and have high tolerance for ambiguity are best described as

Accepted Answer

A) low uncertainty avoidance cultures. 
B) collectivistic cultures. 
C) high uncertainty avoidance cultures. 
D) individualistic cultures. 
A) low uncertainty avoidance cultures. 
B) collectivistic cultures. 
C) high uncertainty avoidance cultures. 
D) individualistic cultures.

Question 3

Marc Benioff,CEO and founder of Salesforce,is known for his vision for _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marc Benioff,CEO and founder of Salesforce,is known...

Question 4

__________ __________ programs are those designed to recruit,promote,train and retain employees belonging to a protected class.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ __________ programs are those designed to...

Question 5

The ______ __________ is the invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to higher and executive level positions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ __________ is the invisible barrier...

Question 6

Why would companies consider implementing diversity programs?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of different reasons

Question 7

All of the following are challenges of managing age diversity in the workplace EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) an age-diverse team has differing opinions on fairness than one not age-diverse. 
B) an age-diverse team has different learning styles that vary by generation. 
C) stereotypes of older workers may contribute to inaccurate beliefs about their capabilities and performance. 
D) an-age diverse team offers fewer alternatives to a problem than a team where there is limited age diversity. 
A) an age-diverse team has differing opinions on fairness than one not age-diverse. 
B) an age-diverse team has different learning styles that vary by generation. 
C) stereotypes of older workers may contribute to inaccurate beliefs about their capabilities and performance. 
D) an-age diverse team offers fewer alternatives to a problem than a team where there is limited age diversity.

Question 8

Acme Corporation sales associates are generally attractive Caucasian college age men and women.Individuals who work in the stock room unpacking and readying clothing for displays are young,Asian and African American employees.This scenario suggests that Acme may need to examine their recruiting efforts to address __________ diversity in their stores.

Accepted Answer

A) gender 
B) age 
C) race 
D) age and race 
A) gender 
B) age 
C) race 
D) age and race

Question 9

Define the term stereotype and give an example.

Accepted Answer

A stereotype is a generalizati

Question 10

In cultures high in power distance

Accepted Answer

A) there is a higher degree of egalitarianism. 
B) managers are believed to be more powerful and deserving of respect. 
C) managers and subordinates use first names among each other in the workplace. 
D) there is higher utilization of participative decision making practices. 
A) there is a higher degree of egalitarianism. 
B) managers are believed to be more powerful and deserving of respect. 
C) managers and subordinates use first names among each other in the workplace. 
D) there is higher utilization of participative decision making practices.

Question 11

____________ refers to the ways in which people are similar or different from each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ refers to the ways in which...

Question 12

When discrimination complaints are filed,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC) acts as a mediator between the company and the complainant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A generalization about a particular group of people,like "men never ask for directions" is an example of a ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A generalization about a particular group of...

Question 14

What is the earnings gap and who is most likely to be negatively affected by it?

Accepted Answer

The earnings gap is the differ

Question 15

Diversity in a company can actually complicate the culture for all the reasons listed here EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) High levels of conflict and turnover 
B) Low levels of team performance 
C) More difficult to forma cohesive organization 
D) High levels of creativity in decision making 
A) High levels of conflict and turnover 
B) Low levels of team performance 
C) More difficult to forma cohesive organization 
D) High levels of creativity in decision making

Question 16

Which of the following approaches might be used to manage the similarity/attraction phenomenon in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Allow new employees to decide for themselves who they work best with. 
B) Provide management training programs that make managers aware of the similarity/attraction phenomenon. 
C) Develop a recruiting program based upon peer referrals. 
D) Match new employees to mentors that are similar in terms of race,gender,or tenure. 
A) Allow new employees to decide for themselves who they work best with. 
B) Provide management training programs that make managers aware of the similarity/attraction phenomenon. 
C) Develop a recruiting program based upon peer referrals. 
D) Match new employees to mentors that are similar in terms of race,gender,or tenure.

Question 17

Define Hofstede's low-high power distance dimension and give an example of each type of culture.

Accepted Answer

Low power distance is a society that vie

Question 18

Examples of discrimination charges filed against employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act have included which of the following impairments?

Accepted Answer

A) back injury 
B) hearing impairments 
C) Aspberger's syndrome 
D) all of the above 
A) back injury 
B) hearing impairments 
C) Aspberger's syndrome 
D) all of the above

Question 19

Which of the following groups of programs is not viewed as being part of an overall affirmative action program?

Accepted Answer

A) broad-based recruitment 
B) simple elimination of discrimination 
C) preferential treatment 
D) tie-breakers such that all things being equal preference is given to minority candidates 
A) broad-based recruitment 
B) simple elimination of discrimination 
C) preferential treatment 
D) tie-breakers such that all things being equal preference is given to minority candidates

Question 20

One suggestion for building a culture that respects diversity is holding managers accountable for diversity-related goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a culture that is characterized as feminine nurturing in its orientation?

Cultures that are comfortable in unpredictable situations and have high tolerance for ambiguity are best described as

Marc Benioff,CEO and founder of Salesforce,is known for his vision for _____.

programs are those designed to recruit,promote,train and retain employees belonging to a protected class.

The ____ is the invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to higher and executive level positions.

Why would companies consider implementing diversity programs?

All of the following are challenges of managing age diversity in the workplace EXCEPT:

Define the term stereotype and give an example.

In cultures high in power distance

____________ refers to the ways in which people are similar or different from each other.

When discrimination complaints are filed,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC) acts as a mediator between the company and the complainant.

A generalization about a particular group of people,like "men never ask for directions" is an example of a ________________.

What is the earnings gap and who is most likely to be negatively affected by it?

Diversity in a company can actually complicate the culture for all the reasons listed here EXCEPT:

Which of the following approaches might be used to manage the similarity/attraction phenomenon in an organization?

Define Hofstede's low-high power distance dimension and give an example of each type of culture.

Examples of discrimination charges filed against employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act have included which of the following impairments?

Which of the following groups of programs is not viewed as being part of an overall affirmative action program?

One suggestion for building a culture that respects diversity is holding managers accountable for diversity-related goals.

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

Which of the following is not a culture that is characterized as feminine nurturing in its orientation?

Cultures that are comfortable in unpredictable situations and have high tolerance for ambiguity are best described as

Marc Benioff,CEO and founder of Salesforce,is known for his vision for _____.

__________ __________ programs are those designed to recruit,promote,train and retain employees belonging to a protected class.

The ______ __________ is the invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to higher and executive level positions.

Why would companies consider implementing diversity programs?

All of the following are challenges of managing age diversity in the workplace EXCEPT:

Define the term stereotype and give an example.

In cultures high in power distance

____________ refers to the ways in which people are similar or different from each other.

When discrimination complaints are filed,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC) acts as a mediator between the company and the complainant.

A generalization about a particular group of people,like "men never ask for directions" is an example of a ________________.

What is the earnings gap and who is most likely to be negatively affected by it?

Diversity in a company can actually complicate the culture for all the reasons listed here EXCEPT:

Which of the following approaches might be used to manage the similarity/attraction phenomenon in an organization?

Define Hofstede's low-high power distance dimension and give an example of each type of culture.

Examples of discrimination charges filed against employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act have included which of the following impairments?

Which of the following groups of programs is not viewed as being part of an overall affirmative action program?

One suggestion for building a culture that respects diversity is holding managers accountable for diversity-related goals.

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

programs are those designed to recruit,promote,train and retain employees belonging to a protected class.

The ____ is the invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing to higher and executive level positions.