Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding &#34;diversity&#34;?&#10;A) The commonly understood meaning of diversity is the state of being different.&#10;B) The term &#34;diversity&#34; became popularized in response to legislation that was enacted to bring about more equal representation for the socially marginalized.&#10;C) Initially, the term &#34;diversity&#34; was applied to acknowledge the presence of a diverse workforce and the legislation that protected the rights of selected groups.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All three statements are true regarding diversity. The commonly understood meaning of diversity is the state of being different. The term "diversity" became popularized in response to legislation that was enacted to bring about more equal representation for the socially marginalized. Initially, the term "diversity" was applied to acknowledge the presence of a diverse workforce and the legislation that protected the rights of selected groups.

Question 2

Which definition best represents the term &#34;social injustice&#34;?&#10;A) The ways that people experience life based on their socially marginalized or socially stigmatized everyday reality&#10;B) The repression of an individual's right to full participation or capacity to realize their full potential in an organizational or institutional setting, regardless of their perceived social identity, lifestyle, cultural expression, or any other perceived category of difference&#10;C) Individuals protected by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act who are subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of identity as a member of a group without regard to their individual qualities&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Social injustice refers to the unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on their perceived social identity, lifestyle, cultural expression, or any other perceived category of difference, leading to the repression of their right to full participation or capacity to realize their full potential in an organizational or institutional setting. Option A is more specifically related to social inequality, option C refers only to a specific context, and option D is incorrect.

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the three philosophical concepts that converge and interact in a systemic way to guide and inform our thoughts and actions?&#10;A) Ontology&#10;B) Epistemology&#10;C) Chronology&#10;D) Axiology

Accepted Answer

Ontology is the study of being and existence, epistemology is the study of knowledge and belief, and axiology is the study of values and ethical principles. Chronology, on the other hand, is the study of time and its sequence of events and is not typically considered one of the three main philosophical concepts.

Question 4

__________ provides a foundation for how we see and view lived experiences that emerge from social oppression.&#10;A) Ontology&#10;B) Epistemology&#10;C) Chronology&#10;D) Axiology

Accepted Answer

Ontology provides a foundation for how we see and view lived experiences that emerge from social oppression. It is the study of being and existence, and it provides the framework for understanding the nature of reality.

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the three paradigms that have essentially framed diversity goals throughout the literature?&#10;A) Discrimination/fairness&#10;B) Communication/language&#10;C) Access/legitimacy&#10;D) Learning/integration

Accepted Answer

The three paradigms that have essentially framed diversity goals throughout the literature are Discrimination/fairness, Access/legitimacy, and Learning/integration. Communication/language is not one of these paradigms.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding &#34;microaggressions&#34;?&#10;A) It is an overarching categorical term for prejudicial behaviors that are demeaning, humiliating, unethical, disrespectful, and unjust and that target socially marginalized and socially stigmatized groups.&#10;B) The term &#34;microaggression&#34; was coined in the 1970s by Chester Pierce, a psychiatrist that initially referred to racial microaggressions, particularly in referring to the African American race.&#10;C) &#34;Microaggression&#34; is not a substitute term for specific behaviors such as racism, sexism, ableism, classism, etc.&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A) This statement defines what microaggressions are.
B) This statement explains the origin and initial use of the term "microaggression".
C) This statement clarifies that microaggressions are not a substitute for other forms of prejudice, but rather encompass those actions. Therefore, all of the above statements are true.

Question 7

Which is the best definition for the term &#34;antilocution&#34;?&#10;A) Members of a disliked group are avoided altogether.&#10;B) Feelings are freely expressed and shared with other like-minded individuals.&#10;C) Actions openly express dislike for certain groups.&#10;D) Parallels are drawn to historical examples by displaying symbols of annihilation.

Accepted Answer

Antilocution involves expressing and sharing feelings about a disliked group with others who have similar views. It's the first level of prejudice in Allport's scale, where negative verbal expressions about a group are made but not directly to the group.

Question 8

Which of the following is an action strategy that demonstrates a concern for organizational social justice?&#10;A) Utilizing employee resource groups&#10;B) Practicing corporate social responsibility at the individual level&#10;C) Creating a workforce social justice council&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Utilizing employee resource groups allows for marginalized employees to have a platform and voice within the organization, practicing corporate social responsibility at the individual level demonstrates a commitment to ethical behavior and contributing to the greater good, and creating a workforce social justice council shows a dedication to addressing and improving social justice issues within the organization. Combining all of these strategies demonstrates a comprehensive approach to organizational social justice.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR)?&#10;A) It is an ethical practice that businesses and organizations undertake to illustrate responsibilities to stakeholders.&#10;B) Organizations demonstrate CSR to stakeholders through external strategies such as charitable donations, environmental initiatives, and various community outreach initiatives.&#10;C) Addressing CSR at the wider level minimizes the &#34;social&#34; aspect of internal issues at the individual and/or group level that could create a hostile environment for the socially marginalized and the socially stigmatized.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true regarding CSR. It is an ethical practice that businesses undertake to demonstrate responsibilities towards stakeholders. It includes external strategies such as charitable donations, environmental initiatives, and community outreach initiatives. Addressing CSR at a wider level can minimize social issues at individual and group levels that could create a hostile environment for the socially marginalized and stigmatized. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 10

Organizations that commit to being socially responsible to its workforce support a social justice paradigm by creating a __________:&#10;A) Safe environment&#10;B) Workforce social justice council&#10;C) Human resources department&#10;D) Advisory board

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations that commit to being socially responsible...

Deck 18: Re-Conceptualizing and Re-Visioning Diversity in the Workforce: Toward a Social Justice