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Workforce diversity includes all aspects that make us different including: A) gender, sexuality, needs and desires B) race, age, culture and nationality C) religious beliefs, interests and lifestyle D) all of the above

The dimension of Geert Hofstede's national cultures that proposes that people tend to look after their own needs and put these before others is known as: A) power distance B) uncertainty avoidance C) time orientation D) individualism versus collectivism

Ian is a HR manager listening to Karen talk about her experiences at work.While Ian listens he shows concern for Karen's feelings and for her relationship with her boss.According to Geert Hofstede, which national culture dimension is Ian displaying? A) uncertainty avoidance B) risk tolerance C) femininity D) masculinity

Negative emotional and behavioural consequences of diversity are largely explained by which three theories? A) similarity attraction paradigm, social identity theory and equity theory B) similarity attraction paradigm, social identity theory and social categorisation theory C) social identity theory, social categorisation theory and equity theory D) similarity attraction paradigm, social categorisation theory and equity theory

When employees work in teams that consist of a large proportion of people similar to themselves they are likely to enjoy a greater allocation of rewards and support.This is consistent with: A) the similarity attraction paradigm B) social identity theory C) social categorisation theory D) autonomous work teams theory

Groupthink is most likely to occur in organisations when: A) 'in-groups' are formed B) people are unwilling to state what they privately think C) employees agree with what the majority of the group says D) all of the above

Discrimination legislation varies between countries and states.In the event of discrimination in Australia there are three steps an organisation or employee can take.They are: A) seek advice from work colleagues, obtain professional advice and take personal action B) directly contact the commission then seek advice from your organisation and speak with your work colleagues C) discuss the issue with management, seek advice and present the case to a commission D) seek assistance, talk to work colleagues and take no action

Diversity produces cognitive benefits for the organisation.One cognitive benefit is group decision effectiveness and this results in: A) employees 'thinking outside the square' B) broader alternatives and varying solutions to problems C) employees developing similar ways of dealing with issues D) both a and b

Negative effects of diversity can occur because: A) cognitive benefits of diversity outweighing affective and behavioural costs B) potential cognitive costs for the HR department C) discrimination costs aligned with poor work practice D) budgeted communication costs of diversity

Jeff has shown that when interacting with other employees he is able to cope with his own and others' feelings, and constructively uses his feelings to make decisions and solve problems.Jeff shows evidence of: A) dissimilarity openness B) emotion management skills C) conflict management skills D) diversity management skills