Question 1

Though the glass ceiling was a legitimate issue a few years ago,today the number of women in executive positions of organizations is roughly the same as the number of men at that level.

Accepted Answer

Though progress has been made, the glass ceiling is still a very real issue and the number of women in executive positions is still significantly lower than the number of men.

Question 2

One rationale provided for the existence of the glass ceiling for women is that women are viewed as having personality characteristics that are not associated with successful leaders.

Accepted Answer

This is one of the rationales provided for the glass ceiling for women. Women may be viewed as lacking the aggressive, confident, and assertive personality traits that are perceived as necessary for success in leadership roles.

Question 3

Denny's Restaurants were able to successfully institute diversity training efforts that increased the numbers of minority members of its board and management team as well as the number of minority franchise owners.

Accepted Answer

The statement indicates that Denny's was able to increase diversity in its board and management team, as well as among franchise owners, through its diversity training efforts.

Question 4

Race,age,and attitudes are examples of surface level diversity.

Accepted Answer

Surface-level diversity refers to characteristics that are immediately observable such as race and age, but attitudes are considered a part of deep-level diversity, which involves aspects that are not immediately observable and require more interaction to uncover, such as values, beliefs, and personality.

Question 5

The Age Discrimination Act makes it illegal to discriminate against employees age 40 or older.

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against individuals who are age 40 or older in the workplace.

Question 6

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment with regard to race,color,sex,religion and national origin.

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, and national origin.

Question 7

A more diverse work team produces higher quality decisions because more alternatives are considered.

Accepted Answer

When a team is composed of diverse individuals, each member brings a unique perspective and set of experiences. This diversity of viewpoints allows for more ideas and alternatives to be considered, ultimately leading to higher quality decision-making. Research has shown that diverse teams are more innovative, creative, and effective in problem-solving.

Question 8

When discrimination complaints are filed,the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)acts as a mediator between the company and the complainant.

Accepted Answer

This is correct, the EEOC acts as a mediator and investigates complaints of discrimination filed against a company.

Question 9

While the American workforce is becoming more diverse,the world's workforce is not.

Accepted Answer

The statement contradicts reality. The world's workforce is becoming more diverse as well.

Question 10

A group with three older males and three younger women will have a strong faultline.

Accepted Answer

This group has multiple potential faultlines based on both age and gender dynamics. The older males may have different perspectives and priorities than the younger women, leading to conflict and division. Additionally, if there are any power differentials based on age or gender, this can further exacerbate tensions.

Question 11

It is a commonly held stereotype that men are more relationship-oriented than women.

Accepted Answer

This stereotype is not accurate and research has shown that women are just as relationship-oriented as men. Gender is not a predictor of relationship orientation.

Question 12

Research indicates that older employees exhibit higher absenteeism than their younger counterparts.

Accepted Answer

Research actually shows that older employees have lower rates of absenteeism compared to younger workers. A study by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found that workers aged 55 and older had the lowest rates of absenteeism, while those aged 18-24 had the highest rates.

Question 13

In firms pursuing a growth strategy,there is a negative relationship between racial diversity in the firm and company performance.

Accepted Answer

There is no clear or consistent relationship between racial diversity and company performance. Some studies suggest a positive relationship, while others find no significant relationship or even a negative relationship in certain circumstances. The impact of racial diversity on company performance may also depend on other factors such as the industry, leadership, and organizational culture.

Question 14

Research indicates that groups with strong faultlines can perform well if certain norms are established.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that groups with strong faultlines can perform well if they establish norms that promote communication, fairness, and trust, among other things. These norms can help mitigate the negative effects of faultlines and promote stronger group cohesion and performance.

Question 15

Ethnic minorities experience a wage gap and a glass ceiling even more severe than that faced by women.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that ethnic minorities, particularly Black and Hispanic individuals, experience a wage gap and limited opportunities for advancement in the workplace, which is more severe than that faced by women. This is often referred to as a "double bind" for women of color, as they face both gender and racial discrimination in the workplace.

Question 16

With the passage of a number of laws in the United States prohibiting discrimination against race,color,gender,religion,national origin and age,complaints filed charging discrimination have largely been eliminated.

Accepted Answer

Although anti-discrimination laws have been passed, discrimination still occurs and complaints are still filed. The passage of these laws has not completely eliminated discrimination.

Question 17

Deep-level diversity traits are most important for early interactions in the workplace,but as time goes on,surface traits become more important.

Accepted Answer

Deep-level diversity traits, such as values and beliefs, become more important over time as they influence long-term interactions and relationships, while surface-level traits, like appearance, are more noticeable initially but become less significant as deeper traits are understood.

Question 18

Employees who are discriminated against experience more stress at work but are no more likely to leave their jobs than those who have not faced discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination at work can lead to increased stress and a higher likelihood of employees leaving their jobs due to an unhealthy work environment.

Question 19

One of the explanations for the wage gap between men and women is that women pursue occupations that are lower-paying than those pursued by men.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women tend to pursue fields and occupations that are traditionally associated with lower pay, such as education, healthcare, and social work, while men tend to pursue higher-paying fields like STEM and business. This contributes to the overall wage gap between men and women.

Question 20

The similarity/attraction phenomenon suggests that individuals are attracted to those who are similar to them.

Accepted Answer

The similarity/attraction phenomenon is a widely accepted concept in social psychology that suggests individuals are more likely to be attracted to others who share similar characteristics, values, attitudes, and beliefs. People tend to feel more comfortable and connected to those who are similar to them, and this can lead to the formation of friendships and romantic relationships. Studies have shown that similarity is a powerful predictor of attraction, and that individuals who perceive themselves as being similar to another person are more likely to feel positively towards them.

Quiz 2: Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity