Question 1

For many European Americans, who are in the early stages racial identity development, the learning process

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A) Is more difficult than it is for people of color. 
B) Requires creating an awareness of oppression and difference around race. 
C) Can cause anxiety and stress 
D) All of the above

Question 2

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability

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A) In employment. 
B) In transportation. 
C) In telecommunications. 
D) In all of the above.

Question 3

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which of the following statements is not true?

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A) This law defines religion as observances, beliefs and practices. 
B) This law also protects those who have no religious beliefs from discrimination. 
C) This law does not require an employer to protect employees from religious harassment by co-workers. 
D) This law requires reasonable accommodation for religion as long as it does not cause undue hardship for the employer.

Question 4

Which of the following are true for the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)?

Accepted Answer

A) This law protects workers over forty years of age from workplace discrimination. 
B) This law applies to organizations with twenty or more employees. 
C)  This law forbids retaliation against workers who file age discrimination claims. 
D) All of the above are true for the ADEA law.

Question 5

In terms of the differences in diversity legislation between the United States and Canada, which of the following statements is false?

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A) Because both countries have similar cultures, they have comparable diversity-related laws. 
B) The Canadian government has less power than the U.S. government when it comes to federal legislation. 
C) Canadian federal employment laws are applicable only to federally regulated industries. 
D) In Canada, employment laws differ between provinces.

Question 6

According to teleological ethical theories, one might expect

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A) That an organization would willingly comply with Civil Rights laws. 
B) That people would feel a duty to accept people with differences because it is the right thing to do. 
C) That the business case for implementing diversity would be an important factor. 
D) That tolerating differences is a duty.

Question 7

Why are some organizations implementing dress codes for employees?

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A) To minimize the distractions of provocative dress in the workplace 
B) To project a professional image for customers 
C) To increase employee compliance 
D) All of the above are reasons that organizations implementing dress codes for employees.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a reason that mature workers want to continue working past traditional retirement ages?

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A) To produce additional income 
B) To minimize their tax obligations 
C) To stay active 
D) To maintain social contact with others

Question 9

Compared to previous age cohorts, Gen Xers (1960-1980)

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A) Prefer to work in an organizational culture characterized by clear rules and regulations. 
B) Tend to have lower expectations about their job security 
C) Believe that work comes before family obligations 
D) Are less techno-literate

Question 10

Which of the following market segments spends the most on internet purchases?

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A)  Teenage consumers 
B)  Hispanic consumers 
C) Older consumers 
D) Male consumers

Question 11

The benefits of a best practices approach include all but which of the following?

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A) You don't have to start from scratch. 
B) It increases your organizations credibility around diversity. 
C) Such programs offer tax benefits. 
D) Provides an opportunity to benchmark your diversity efforts against other organizations programs.

Question 12

An employer can protect his company for conflicts and lawsuits involving religion by

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A) Ignoring religion because it does not belong in the U.S. workplace. 
B) Being more sensitive to the beliefs of others and attempting to make reasonable accommodation for religion. 
C) Treating everyone the way he wants to be treated in terms of religion 
D) None of the above.

Question 13

Supplier diversity programs benefit the community by

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A) Decreasing taxes. 
B) Supporting businesses that are owned by diverse people. 
C) Increasing imports. 
D) Lowering the crime rate.

Question 14

A training approach that utilizes Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression theory is favored by the author because

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A) It is the most economical program to deliver. 
B) It can be easily offered in a web-based format. 
C) It can help to build social change. 
D) It focuses on race and gender and these are the most prevalent areas of discrimination

Question 15

The Corporate Equity Index

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A) Lists the 1000 largest corporations in the United States. 
B) Is a listing of companies that have discriminated against LGBT workers in the past. 
C) Examines standards, sets benchmarks and evaluates corporate policies affecting LGBT workers. 
D) Calculates the number of LGBT workers on the boards and corporate levels in the Fortune 500 list of corporations.

Question 16

Racial identity development is defined as the process of

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A) Learning about current racial issues in the U.S. 
B) Being connected with the experiences of one's racial group. 
C) Growing up with people of many races. 
D) Being able to identify who is prejudiced.

Question 17

The economic arguments for increased diversity in the workplace include all but which of the following reasons?

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A) Responding to the need for a broader base of cultural knowledge 
B) Increasing the potential for more creativity 
C) Lowering payroll costs 
D) Drawing from a larger talent pool

Question 18

Example(s) of religious privilege in the United States could include

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A) Not closing retail stores on Easter 
B) Taking out the "under God" phrase in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. 
C) Giving all employees Christmas day off with pay but requiring Jewish employees to work on all of their high holy days. 
D) A & B

Question 19

According to Sowell, cultural differences between groups can be attributed to

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A)  a combination of heredity, social, and geographical environmental influences 
B)  language 
C)  religion 
D) politics

Question 20

Good business practices for religion in the workplace do not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Having a dress code 
B) Having clear policies for paid and unpaid time off that could include religious holidays 
C) Asking every employee his or her religion 
D) Providing food options at events such as vegetarian, kosher, etc.

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