Deck 1: Overview of Diversity and Inclusion

Question 1

Define diversity and inclusion, including the key components of each construct.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Suppose that you are making an argument to your boss for increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. What arguments would you use to convey the importance of diversity to your organization?

Answer 2

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Question 3

Consider the different reasons for the increased interest in diversity and inclusion. Are there differences in the importance of these factors? For example, have some factors led to greater interest among researchers and practitioners than other factors?

Answer 3

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Question 4

Which of the following statements about diversity is MOST correct?

A) Diversity is a concept focusing on individuals.
B) All differences should be considered a source of diversity.
C) Diversity is primarily concerned with race and gender.
D) Diversity is concerned with differences that are socially meaningful.

Question 5

Which of the following diversity forms best represents the social significance of diversity?

A) Shoe size
B) Social class
C) Hair color
D) Functional background

Question 6

Which of the following is (are) key to inclusion? It reflects:

A) The degree to which people can express unique identities.
B) Legal mandates for a diverse workforce.
C) The degree to which people feel a sense of belongingness.
D) A and C only.
E) All of the above.

Question 7

Players on the Eagles soccer team are diverse along the lines of race, but they are homogeneous in terms of their time on the team and values held toward sport. Thus, the team:

A) Has high surface level diversity.
B) Has low informational diversity.
C) Has high value diversity.
D) A and B only.
E) All of the above.

Question 8

At Carol's Bike Stop, the three women employees are all college educated, while the three men hold high school degrees. Based on this description:

A) There is a diversity fault line among the employees.
B) There is little surface level diversity.
C) There is little deep-level diversity.
D) The subjective diversity is low.

Question 9

According to the US Census Bureau estimates, women's share of the workforce should be _____ by 2025, and then _____:

A) 25.3 percent; remain steady.
B) 47.1 percent; decrease.
C) 52.7 percent; increase.
D) 61.9 percent; decrease.

Question 10

Worldwide in 2017, children born to Christian mothers:

A) Outnumber those born to Muslim mothers.
B) Are fewer in number than those born to Muslim mothers.
C) Are fewer in number than those born to atheists.
D) None of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the emphasis on diversity and inclusion?

A) Changing demographics.
B) Changes in the nature of work.
C) Decrease in physical activity participation.
D) Benefits of diversity on workplace outcomes.

Question 12

According to the New York Times, which league is most diverse when it comes to international talent among its players?

A) National Football League.
B) Premier League.
C) Major League Baseball.
D) National Women's Soccer League.

Question 13

Which of the following is most representative of the legal pressures influencing an emphasis on diversity?

A) Title IX
B) North American Free Trade Agreement
C) Sherman Antitrust Act
D) The Stamp Act

Question 14

Instead of a business case for diversity, other sport management scholars have argued for a focus on diversity and inclusion because:

A) The provision of sport and opportunities to be active is a public good.
B) The fan base is more receptive to diverse teams.
C) Decision making capabilities are enhanced through diversity and inclusion.
D) Exclusionary policies limiting engagement negatively affect people's well-being.
E) A and D only.
F) B and C only.

Question 15

A marketing group of all gay men would be considered diverse.

Question 16

Diversity along the lines of attitudes and beliefs represents informational diversity.

Question 17

Objective measures of diversity hold no association with perceptions of those differences.

Question 18

By 2019, Millennials will represent the largest population cohort in the US.

Question 19

In the US, women earn 83 cents on the dollar, relative to men.

Question 20

Between 1991 and 2010, the middle class in the Netherlands shrank from 79 percent to 76 percent.

Question 21

In 2019, being LGBT was no longer outlawed and punishable by death in any country.

Question 22

Exclusionary workplace practices are likely to affect legal outcome but not employee attitudes.