Question 1

Making sexually oriented remarks about one's physical appearance is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Lewd jokes, sexually oriented comments or innuendos, vulgar language, displays of pornography, displays or distribution of sexually oriented objects, and sexually oriented remarks about one's physical appearance are examples of hostile work environment sexual harassment.

Question 2

Which of the following helps managers respond to the differing needs of diverse employees while enabling those employees to be effective contributors to an organization?

Accepted Answer

Managers and their subordinates must learn how to be open to different approaches and ways of doing things. This does not mean organization members have to suppress their personal styles. Rather, it means they must be open to, and not feel threatened by, different approaches and perspectives and must have the patience and flexibility needed to understand and appreciate diverse perspectives.

Question 3

Overt discrimination is:

Accepted Answer

Overt discrimination, or knowingly and willingly denying diverse individuals access to opportunities and outcomes in an organization, is intentional and deliberate.

Question 4

Whenever Lisa goes to the warehouse to pick up time sheets, she is confronted with whistles and lewd comments from male co-workers, both of which make her uncomfortable. What type of environment is this?

Accepted Answer

Lewd jokes, sexually oriented comments or innuendos, vulgar language, displays of pornography, displays or distribution of sexually oriented objects, and sexually oriented remarks about one's physical appearance are examples of hostile work environment sexual harassment.

Question 5

What is the salience effect?

Accepted Answer

The salience effect is the tendency to focus attention on individuals who are conspicuously different from us.

Question 6

The process by which experienced members of the organization provide guidance and advice to newer members is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Mentoring is a process by which an experienced member of an organization (the mentor) provides advice and guidance to a less experienced member (the protégé) and helps the less experienced member learn how to advance in the organization and in his or her career.

Question 7

While on a business trip, Eva, the planning manager, suggested to a male subordinate that it would be good for his career if he spent an intimate night with her. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a harasser asks or forces an employee to perform sexual favors to keep a job, receive a promotion, receive a raise, obtain some other work-related opportunity, or avoid receiving negative consequences such as demotion or dismissal.

Question 8

Which of the following helps ensure that diversity is managed effectively in an organization?

Accepted Answer

The top management's commitment to diversity is crucial for the success of any diversity related initiatives. Top managers need to develop the correct ethical values and performance- or business-oriented attitudes that allow them to make appropriate use of their human resources.

Question 9

Which of the following is a step to manage diversity effectively?

Accepted Answer

Managers can take a number of steps to change attitudes and values and promote the effective management of diversity. Empowering employees to challenge discriminatory behaviors, actions, and remarks is one of the many steps.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the salience effect?

Accepted Answer

Author: "B" is an incorrect answer.
Explanation:When people are salient, they often feel as though all eyes are watching them, and this perception is not far from the mark. Individuals who are salient are often perceived to be primarily responsible for outcomes and operations and are evaluated more extremely in either a positive or a negative direction.

Question 11

Which of the following helps managers increase diversity awareness in an organization?

Accepted Answer

The ability to appreciate diversity requires that people become aware of other perspectives and the various attitudes and experiences of others.

Question 12

Which of the following would be considered quid pro quo sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a harasser asks or forces an employee to perform sexual favors to keep a job, receive a promotion, receive a raise, obtain some other work-related opportunity, or avoid receiving negative consequences such as demotion or dismissal.

Question 13

Which of the following is the right approach to eradicating sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

Organizations should develop and clearly communicate a sexual harassment policy endorsed by top management.

Question 14

What is overt discrimination?

Accepted Answer

D Author: The correct answer is A. This makes multiple incorrect answers that I have found just in copyediting. You should go back and check them all.
Explanation:Overt discrimination is knowingly and willingly denying diverse individuals access to opportunities and outcomes in an organization.

Question 15

A fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment should ensure that:

Accepted Answer

Managers should use a fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment. Such a procedure should (1) be managed by a neutral third party, (2) ensure that complaints are dealt with promptly and thoroughly, (3) protect and fairly treat victims, and (4) ensure that alleged harassers are fairly treated.

Question 16

Jeanie realizes that her values differ significantly from some of her younger subordinates. What should Jeanie do to understand them better?

Accepted Answer

Managers should consciously attempt to be open to other points of view and perspectives, seek them out, and encourage their subordinates to do the same.

Question 17

Which of the following is a guideline for managers to evaluate employees?

Accepted Answer

It is desirable to rely on objective performance indicators because they are less subject to bias. When objective indicators are not available or are inappropriate, managers should ensure that adequate time and attention are focused on the evaluation of employees' performance and that evaluators are held accountable for their evaluations. Vague performance standards should be avoided.

Question 18

What is the social-status effect?

Accepted Answer

The social-status effect is the tendency to perceive individuals with high social status more positively than we perceive those with low social status.

Question 19

Two male managers exchange a lewd sexual joke in the presence of a female manager. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Lewd jokes, sexually oriented comments or innuendos, vulgar language, displays of pornography, displays or distribution of sexually oriented objects, and sexually oriented remarks about one's physical appearance are examples of hostile work environment sexual harassment.

Question 20

When a manager asks a subordinate for sexual favors in return for a promotion, what type of sexual harassment has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a harasser asks or forces an employee to perform sexual favors to keep a job, receive a promotion, receive a raise, obtain some other work-related opportunity, or avoid receiving negative consequences such as demotion or dismissal.

Quiz 5: Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Making sexually oriented remarks about one's physical appearance is an example of:

Which of the following helps managers respond to the differing needs of diverse employees while enabling those employees to be effective contributors to an organization?

Overt discrimination is:

Whenever Lisa goes to the warehouse to pick up time sheets, she is confronted with whistles and lewd comments from male co-workers, both of which make her uncomfortable. What type of environment is this?

What is the salience effect?

The process by which experienced members of the organization provide guidance and advice to newer members is called _____.

While on a business trip, Eva, the planning manager, suggested to a male subordinate that it would be good for his career if he spent an intimate night with her. This is an example of:

Which of the following helps ensure that diversity is managed effectively in an organization?

Which of the following is a step to manage diversity effectively?

Which of the following is true of the salience effect?

Which of the following helps managers increase diversity awareness in an organization?

Which of the following would be considered quid pro quo sexual harassment?

Which of the following is the right approach to eradicating sexual harassment?

What is overt discrimination?

A fair complaint procedure to investigate charges of sexual harassment should ensure that:

Jeanie realizes that her values differ significantly from some of her younger subordinates. What should Jeanie do to understand them better?

Which of the following is a guideline for managers to evaluate employees?

What is the social-status effect?

Two male managers exchange a lewd sexual joke in the presence of a female manager. This is an example of:

When a manager asks a subordinate for sexual favors in return for a promotion, what type of sexual harassment has occurred?