Question 1

In 2010,a controversial law requiring police who stop immigrants for a traffic violation or some other crime to ask for a driver's license or other proof of legal status was passed in which state?

Accepted Answer

A)   Arizona
B)   Michigan
C)   California
D)   Texas
E)   none of the above A

Question 2

Which two prominent ethical principles must guide decision making when making distinctions among people at the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)   fairness and respect for others
B)   the law and personal values
C)   patience and consistency
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above A

Question 3

The doctrine of ___________________ allowed employers and employees to end an employment relationship for any reason,as long as it did not violate contractual agreements or federal,state and municipal laws.

Accepted Answer

A)   right to work
B)   fair wages
C)   employment-at-will
D)   fair labor standards
E)   none of the above C

Question 4

Which of the following characteristics is not considered a permanent dimension of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)   race
B)   age
C)   gender
D)   sexual orientation
E)   all of the above

Question 5

The ethical theory that recognizes preferences about right and wrong are based on the interests of a person's social group is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   social group relativism
B)   social norms
C)   social networking
D)   social identity
E)   none of the above

Question 6

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)of 1993 extends protections to employees needing time off to address health-related problems of their own,or of immediate family members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The __________ of 1964 prohibits pay discrimination based solely on gender considerations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Civil Rights Act
B)   Gender Disparity Act
C)   Equal Pay Act
D)   Fair Wages Act
E)   none of the above

Question 8

By definition,males cannot be victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Issues of ethnic and religious diversity arose at which of the following periods in American history?

Accepted Answer

A)   the Industrial Revolution, with the influx of immigrants
B)   the Civil Rights Era, post-slavery
C)   its inception, when Columbus arrived amid indigenous people
D)   the California "Gold Rush"
E)   none of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is not a dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

Accepted Answer

A)   where you get your energy
B)   what your racial background includes
C)   how you learn
D)   how you make decisions
E)   how you organize your time

Question 11

The term "glass ceiling" refers to which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   advancement of workers beyond a certain level of seniority is stopped due to unsatisfactory performance
B)   advancement of a qualified woman or minority group member is prematurely stopped at a lower level due to gender, racial or ethnic discrimination
C)   advancement of workers is only allowed for those who are unable to see the invisible barriers to promotion
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 12

Dimensions of diversity that evolve,including weight,marital status and physical ability,are not important to consider as they are irrelevant to discussions of diversity in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The criterion for determining whether work being performed is considered equal is whether the same job title is assigned to both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The term _______________ refers to discriminating against a dominant or majority group member in favor of a historically disadvantaged or minority group member.

Accepted Answer

A)   gender parity 
B)   reverse discrimination
C)   reverse genders
D)   glass ceiling
E)   none of the above

Question 15

Which of the following explanations cannot be offered to account for wage differences between men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)   career pattern choices
B)   seniority factor
C)   job demand choices
D)   ability differences
E)   none of the above

Question 16

Which legislation,passed in 1921,placed limits on the number of immigrants admitted into the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
B)   Title VII Civil Rights Act
C)   Emergency Quota Act
D)   Fair Labor Standards Act
E)   none of the above

Question 17

______________ refer(s)to treating everyone with dignity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Fairness
B)   Respect for others
C)   Values
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 18

If customers or other employees express a strong preference for a certain type of ethnicity in the workplace,it is legal to discriminate in job assignments and promotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following characteristics is considered an evolving dimension of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)   race
B)   ethnicity
C)   gender
D)   education
E)   all of the above

Question 20

According to _____________,individuals define themselves in relation to others based on a "self-identity" or "social identity" factor and form binding relationships with people who categorize themselves similarly.

Accepted Answer

A)   social justice theory
B)   self-categorization theory
C)   immigration theory
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Exam 7: Respecting Employee Diversity

In 2010,a controversial law requiring police who stop immigrants for a traffic violation or some other crime to ask for a driver's license or other proof of legal status was passed in which state?

Which two prominent ethical principles must guide decision making when making distinctions among people at the workplace?

The doctrine of ___________________ allowed employers and employees to end an employment relationship for any reason,as long as it did not violate contractual agreements or federal,state and municipal laws.

Which of the following characteristics is not considered a permanent dimension of diversity?

The ethical theory that recognizes preferences about right and wrong are based on the interests of a person's social group is called:

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)of 1993 extends protections to employees needing time off to address health-related problems of their own,or of immediate family members.

The __________ of 1964 prohibits pay discrimination based solely on gender considerations.

By definition,males cannot be victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Issues of ethnic and religious diversity arose at which of the following periods in American history?

Which of the following is not a dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

The term "glass ceiling" refers to which of the following situations?

Dimensions of diversity that evolve,including weight,marital status and physical ability,are not important to consider as they are irrelevant to discussions of diversity in the workplace.

The criterion for determining whether work being performed is considered equal is whether the same job title is assigned to both men and women.

The term _______________ refers to discriminating against a dominant or majority group member in favor of a historically disadvantaged or minority group member.

Which of the following explanations cannot be offered to account for wage differences between men and women?

Which legislation,passed in 1921,placed limits on the number of immigrants admitted into the United States?

______________ refer(s) to treating everyone with dignity.

If customers or other employees express a strong preference for a certain type of ethnicity in the workplace,it is legal to discriminate in job assignments and promotions.

Which of the following characteristics is considered an evolving dimension of diversity?

According to _____________,individuals define themselves in relation to others based on a "self-identity" or "social identity" factor and form binding relationships with people who categorize themselves similarly.